About Precision Physical Therapy and Wellness

We provide one-on-one care for all of our patients.  Our goal is to provide you with the opportunity to find your potential.  If you have pain or have deconditioned and are uncertain about how to safely return to the activities you once loved, give us a call for a free phone consultation to see what we can do for you. ​

CALL US NOW    (805) 439-3900

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Our Team

Dr. Dave Svetich

PT, DPT, MSPT, OCS, ATC
​Doctor of Physical Therapy
​Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedics
Dave@PrecisionPTW.com

mORE aBOUT dAVE

As co-owner of Precision Physical Therapy and Wellness, Dave takes great pleasure in helping all populations achieve their goals. He works with patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric, as well as athletes starting at middle school ages to the National Football League. His service-oriented approach draws upon evidenced based practices.

He began his career as a certified athletic trainer, and continues to update his education, recently graduating with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Western Health Sciences University.

​Dave has extensive sports training experience with wrestling, football, track & field, rugby and martial arts. In his spare time, Dave enjoys surfing, time with his family, and working on projects at home. 
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dave'S education

Western University of Health Sciences
Pomona, CA
Doctorate in Physical Therapy,
May 2009

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA
Master of Science, Physical Therapy, 1995

California Polytechnic State University
​San Luis Obispo, CA
Bachelor of Science, Physical Education, 1991

Dr. Kristen Carless

​PT, DPT, OCS
​Doctor of Physical Therapy
Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedics
Kristen@PrecisionPTW.com

more about kristen

As co-owner of Precision Physical Therapy and Wellness, Kristen is committed to providing the best care possible for her patients. She enjoys keeping an active lifestyle and has turned her passion into a career where she looks forward to helping patients of all ages return to what they enjoy most. Kristen also follows the service-oriented approach to guarantee quality care for every person.

​Kristen obtained her B.S. in Kinesiology from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and received her Doctorate at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences.

Kristen advanced her career in 2015 and achieved a board certification as an orthopedic specialist. In her free time she enjoys running, basketball, tennis, and spending time with her family and friends.

kristen's education

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
St. Augustine, FL
​Doctorate in Physical Therapy, 2010

California Polytechnic State University
​San Luis Obispo, CA
Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology, 2007

Dr. Melissa TenKate
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​PT, DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Melissa@PrecisionPTW.com

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MORE ABOUT MELISSA

Melissa joined Precision Physical Therapy and Wellness in October 2020. She received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2015 from Chapman University and her Bachelors of Science in Exercise science form Hillsdale College in 2012 where she participated in cross country and track and field.

Melissa is a Michigan Native where she lived until completing her undergraduate work. Her love of outdoor activities motivated her to move to California for her graduate work. 

Melissa has additional training in assessing and treating running related injuries. She enjoys working with patients of all ages helping them to return to the activities they enjoy most. In her free time Melissa enjoys running hiking, backpacking and snowboarding. 
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MELISSA'S EDUCATION

Chapman University 
Orange, CA
Doctorate in Physical Therapy, 2015

Hillsdale College
Hillsdale, MI
Bachelors of Science, Exercise Therapy, 2012

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Haylee Monestime

Office Manager
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Haylee is originally from Green Bay, Wisconsin and moved to the central coast due to the military. She received her BS from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and graduated with her Master's in Health Administration from Capella University in 2018. In her spare time she likes to hike, camp, scuba dive, travel the world and spoil her two dogs.

Devin Capela

Business Development/ Physical Therapy Aide

​Devin is originally from Taft, CA. He graduated with a B.A. in Communication from the University of Southern California in 2016. He and his wife moved to the Central Coast at the beginning of 2020, and are proud owners of a Golden-doodle puppy named Mosely. Devin will enroll in a Doctor of Physical Therapy program in Fall '21.

Henry DaRe

Physical Therapy Aide

​Henry is originally from Walnut Creek California. He recently moved down to SLO to study Kinesiology at Cuesta Community College. In his free time, Henry likes to read, write, and mountain bike around SLO county.

Julianna Ruotolo

Physical Therapy Aide

Julianna is from the East Bay, but moved to San Luis Obispo to run track and field at Cal Poly. She is in her 5th year as a Kinesiology major with minors in Ethnic Studies and Biology. She loves traveling, checking out new restaurants, and spending time with family and friends. 

Chloe Zuntz

Physical Therapy Aide

​Chloe grew up in the Napa Valley, where she learned to garden and cook, as well as loved to figure skate. She moved to San Luis Obispo, where she studies Nutrition at Cal Poly. She hopes to attend physical therapy school in the future, but in the mean time you can find her hiking around SLO, practicing yoga, cooking, or playing with her dog.

Kevin Cruden

Physical Therapy Aide

Kevin was born in Redwood City and raised in Santa Maria until he moved to San Luis Obispo in 2016 to study biology at Cal Poly. Using his degree in Biology with a concentration in human anatomy & physiology, Kevin hopes to aid in the betterment of people in the community on his journey to become a health care professional.

Haley Stowe

Physical Therapy Aide

Haley is from Orcutt, CA. She attended Long Beach State University and graduated with a B.S. in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science in 2019. In December of 2020 she will begin her Master’s Degree in Injury Prevention and Performance Enhancement. In her spare time she enjoys riding dirt bikes, traveling, and going camping with her family.

Our Mission

Our mission is to produce healthy, happy, and engaged patients by providing specialized care through proven therapeutic services and patient education following an evidence-based practice.