Tom Walters
Rehab Scientist
Specialist in the treatment of musculoskeletal pain and movement disorders. Combining kinesiology education, manual therapy and individually tailored therapeutic exercise to treat orthopedic conditions.
Welcome and here is a little bit about me.
I am a board-certified orthopedic physical therapist and strength and conditioning specialist based in Santa Barbara, California. In addition to my clinical practice, I also run one of the world’s largest social media accounts dedicated to physical rehab (@rehabscience on Instagram). From 2012 to 2019, I served as a full-time kinesiology professor at Westmont College and taught courses including: biomechanics, therapeutic exercise and pain science.
I completed my bachelor of science (B.S.) in exercise science at Montana State University and then earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) degree at Chapman University in Southern California. Afterwards, I completed a residency in orthopedic manual physical therapy (OMPT) and a fellowship in lower quarter functional biomechanics.
I am a board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) by the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
I have worked in outpatient orthopedics most of my career, but have also spent some time in the sports rehab arena when I worked as a physiotherapist in Cirque du Soleil’s Performance Medicine department.
I hope you find my site helpful and I look forward to helping you move better and with less pain!
-Tom
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Appointment
If you live in Santa Barbara or will be visiting the area and would like to see Dr. Walters for an in-person appointment, please complete this form. Please note that we do not take insurance.
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CONSULTING SERVICES
We offer a range of consulting options from custom tailored rehabilitation programs and live one-on-one video consultations. If you are interested in a more personalized rehab experience, then these are the best options for you.
OUR CONSULTING SERVICE OFFERINGS:
Tailored Rehab Program
A rehab program uniquely designed to address your specific needs! Once purchased you will be able to describe your pain using our simple secure form and we will create a tailored rehab program (including videos) for you to access right on the site to review again and again on your journey to freedom.
Virtual Consultation
The virtual consultation involves a live video assessment with Dr. Tom Walters. During this evaluation, Dr. Walters will discuss your goals, pain and/or injury history and have you complete various movement tests. This information will then be used to identify the best exercises to help you eliminate pain, prevent future injuries and move better. Following the evaluation, you will receive a custom mobility and strength program, including videos and instructions of the recommended exercises via text message or email.
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