A favorite sport. A walk down the stairs to meet friends. Playing with your children or grandchildren. Gerard understands how much those everyday moments can mean.
Care with a personal purpose.
Advanced Balance brings together physical therapy, movement education, and wellness to help you work toward the activities that matter to you. We begin with your experience and build a plan around your goals.
Gerard’s approach combines clinical reasoning with a belief in staying engaged in life. He is committed to a welcoming environment where you can ask questions, understand your care, and take part in the decisions.
Clinical experience. Continued learning.
Gerard received his physical therapy degree from Mount Saint Mary’s University in 2002. His clinical rotations included Cedars-Sinai Spine and Orthopedic Center, Harbor-UCLA’s acute rehabilitation inpatient facility, South Bay Orthopedic Clinical Specialists, and Pacific Physical Therapy in Manhattan Beach.
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Post-professional doctorate through Evidence In Motion, with a focus on musculoskeletal and administrative management.
Orthopedic training
More than 2,000 hours of specialized orthopedic training in Torrance, followed by the national specialist certification examination.
Balance assessment
Training in Natus balance systems, including InVision and VSR Sports testing and training.
Therapeutic Pain Specialist
Advanced study in pain neuroscience education, graded exposure, pacing, and other approaches to persistent pain.
TRX sports medicine
Training in therapeutic and preventative applications of suspension exercises for musculoskeletal conditions.
An active life
A Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Rodrigo Freitas, bringing a personal appreciation for movement and sport.
