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Dr. Dave Svetich, Owner of Precision Physical Therapy and Wellness, Celebrates 30 Years in Sports Medicine

8/14/2020

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​(San Luis Obispo, CA) It was the 1989-1990 school year when parachute pants were cool, Milli Vanilli was at the top of the pop charts, and Bart Simpson first uttered “Eat My Shorts,” when college senior, sports medicine trainee, Dave Svetich, joined the Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo athletic training staff. Fast forward 30 years and Svetich is now a doctor of physical therapy and co-owner of one of the newest physical therapy clinics on the Central Coast, ​Precision Physical Therapy and Wellness​ in San Luis Obispo.

A native of Bishop, California and athlete in football, track and field, and wrestling, Svetich was attracted to the sports medicine field at Cal Poly because he endured an injured shoulder while wrestling and wanted to learn more about rehabilitation and recovery. Upon acceptance into Cal Poly, he participated in Rugby, Gymnastics, and Shorin- Ryu karate. 

The Cal Poly Athletic Training Program, when Svetich started, was headed at the time by Cal Poly Athletics Hall of Fame member, Steve Yoneda. “I have connections with Dave’s family and have kept tabs on his career,” said Yoneda, “It’s gratifying to see one of my former students achieve such success.”
 
Over the past 30 years, Svetich has amassed extensive sports training in wrestling, football, track & field, rugby and martial arts. One of his dream assignments was as an Assistant Athletic Trainer for his favorite NFL team, the Los Angeles (Oakland) Raiders. “It is always great to see an athlete get back to their sport and compete at a top level. I get the same satisfaction seeing someone return to being able to perform their daily activities and do their routine exercise.” Dr. Svetich has gone on to learn treatments beyond athletics, from pediatrics to geriatrics. He takes great pleasure in helping all populations achieve their goals.
 
Svetich has kept touch with his beginnings at the Cal Poly Athletic Training Program and its current director and head athletic trainer, Kristal Slover. Svetich, a frequent visitor to Mott Athletic Center at Cal Poly to watch his daughter, Lily Svetich, a walk-on sophomore member of the Mustang Women’s Basketball squad. “The Cal Poly Kinesiology major today has many exceptional pre-health profession students, some of whom we employ. Their enthusiasm and ‘Learn By Doing’ philosophy is unparalleled,”
said Svetich. 
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Precision Physical Therapy, Svetich’s newest clinic, which opened in July 2019 is co-owned with Dr. Kristen Carless. Both he and Carless are Doctors of Physical Therapy and ​Board Certified Specialists in Orthopedics. Carless is also a Cal Poly graduate.
 
About Dr. Dave Svetich
Dr. Dave Svetich works with pediatric to geriatric populations, as well as athletes from middle school age to the National Football League. He began his career as a certified athletic trainer, has applied and continually updates his education. He holds a B.S. in Physical Education from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo (1991), an M.S. in Physical Therapy from University of the Pacific (1995) and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Western University of Health Sciences (2009). Svetich is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the National Athletic Trainers Association. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, surfing, mountain biking, and doing projects at home.
 
About Precision Physical Therapy and Wellness
Precision Physical Therapy and Wellness is a locally owned and operated physical therapy clinic. Precision prides itself on offering a “48 Hour Appointment Guarantee” from a patient’s initial call. All physical therapists are certified to treat a variety of diagnoses and pride themselves on providing specialized care timely and effectively. The mission of Precision is to produce healthy, happy, and engaged patients through proven therapeutic services and evidence-based practice. Precision is conveniently located at 211 Tank Farm Rd., Suite A (across from Farm Supply). Proud member of the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call (805) 439-3900 and find Precision at www.PrecisionPTW.com and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @PrecisionPTW.

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Precision Physical Therapy Celebrates One Year Anniversary In San Luis Obispo

7/21/2020

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Precision Physical Therapy staff celebrating one year of business while abiding by CDC guidelines.
(San Luis Obispo, CA, July 21, 2020) This month marks the one year anniversary for Precision Physical Therapy and Wellness.  Co-founded by Dr. Kristen Carless and Dr. David Svetich, the business began with a staff of only two physical therapists and has experienced significant growth over the year. With the addition of one physical therapist, seven physical therapy aides and two front office managers, the practice is thriving. 

Co-founder Kristen Carless remarked “It is so exciting to see the progress that the clinic has made over the past year. When we started this business, it was just Dave and I and now with all of the staff and the amazing patients, we have created a family dedicated to wellness and reaching patients full physical potential.”

Precision Physical Therapy continues to offer a “48-Hour Appointment Guarantee” after an initial phone call. It is at the utmost importance to the practice that the doctors sees a patient when they are experiencing pain, not weeks after. Precision Physical Therapy is also offering FREE 20-minute consultations for members of the community who are experiencing pain or injury. During these unprecedented times due to COVID-19, Precision Physical Therapy wants to ensure that any physical pain a person is feeling does not create any added stress. Free consultation appointments are available to anyone who has not previously been treated at Precision Physical Therapy, and the free consultation does not require a doctor’s referral.

When asked about the inspiration behind implementing this service, co-founder David Svetich said, “We want Precision to be a place that our community members feel comfortable coming to for health and overall wellness. We want to provide the best care for our patients and local population so they can continue to be active, healthy, and live up to their highest potential.”

Precision’s hopes for the future include expanding their team and their facility while continuing to provide personalized plans of care to every patient. 

To schedule a FREE consultation or initial examination call (805) 439-3900.

About Precision Physical Therapy and Wellness
Precision Physical Therapy and Wellness is a locally owned and operated physical therapy clinic. Precision prides itself on offering a “48 Hour Appointment Guarantee” from a patient’s initial call. All physical therapists are certified to treat a variety of diagnoses and pride themselves on providing specialized care timely and effectively. The mission of Precision is to produce healthy, happy, and engaged patients through proven therapeutic services and evidence-based practice. Precision is conveniently located at 211 Tank Farm Rd., Suite A (across from Farm Supply). For more information, call (805) 439-3900 and find Precision at www.PrecisionPTW.com and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @PrecisionPTW. 
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Precision Physical Therapy and Wellness - SLO - Celebrates Grand Opening - Nov. 21, 2019

11/11/2019

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Precision Physical Therapy and Wellness Celebrates Grand Opening and Expansion of Therapy Services with 4,000-square-foot Clinic and
​48 Hour Appointment Guarantee

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​(San Luis Obispo, CA)  Precision Physical Therapy and Wellness will celebrate the Grand Opening of its Clinic in San Luis Obispo. The community is invited to the Ribbon Cutting at 4:30pm with the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce and Reception with Open House from 5:00pm to 7:30pm, Thursday, November 21 at 211 Tank Farm Road, Suite A, 93401 (across from Farm Supply).
 
Precision Physical Therapy is owned by Dr. Dave Svetich and Dr. Kristen Carless, both Doctors of Physical Therapy and Board Certified Specialists in Orthopedics. Svetich and Carless, both Cal Poly graduates, have been practicing physical therapy for a combined 37 years, with 28 of those years in San Luis Obispo County.
 
The plan to start their own practice was borne out of the realization that San Luis Obispo is woefully underserved when it comes to physical therapy access. According to Carless, “It’s not uncommon for patients to have three week waits to get an appointment for therapy. Dave [Svetich] and I are determined to change that. That’s why Precision Physical Therapy had a 48 Hour Appointment Guarantee.” Patients will be offered an appointment within 48 hours of their first call. “We’ve had some patients have been quite shocked to find out that they can be evaluated by a therapist the same day they call,” said Svetich, “When you’re hurting, the last thing you want to hear is that it will be a three week wait.”
 
The 4,000-square-foot clinic will be used to provide one-on-one physical therapy treatment, specialized twice-weekly PWR Moves! (Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery) exercise classes, and educational seminars on therapy innovations for both patients and physical therapy professionals. “We hope to host many community health and wellness events in our space and want to expand on our already existing ties to the community,” said Carless. The Grand Opening event will support non-profits like Cal Poly Tennis, Cal Poly Rugby and Central Coast Parkinson Association with Silent Auctions. Precision is also partnering with local health related businesses like Tank Farm Road neighbor, Kennedy Club Fitness, and with Boost Nutrition, which has recently opened near Cal Poly.
 
Besides Svetich and Carless, Precision will be staffed by Dr. Kate MacVicar, Doctor of Physical Therapy; with support from Physical Therapy Aides: Miranda Lykens, Taylor Shoemaker and Julianna Ruotolo; and administrative support from Kameron Ramirez and Erin Crotts. “Given a steady patient growth rate, we look forward to hiring additional physical therapists to help keep up with demand and maintain our 48 Hour Appointment Guarantee,” said Svetich.
 
About Precision Physical Therapy and Wellness
Precision Physical Therapy and Wellness is a locally owned and operated physical therapy clinic. Precision prides itself on offering a “48 Hour Appointment Guarantee” from a patient’s initial call. All physical therapists are certified to treat a variety of diagnoses and pride themselves on providing specialized care timely and effectively. The mission of Precision is to produce healthy, happy, and engaged patients through proven therapeutic services and evidence-based practice. Precision is conveniently located at 211 Tank Farm Rd., Suite A (across from Farm Supply). For more information, call (805) 439-3900 and find Precision at www.PrecisionPTW.com and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @PrecisionPTW.

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Precision Physical Therapy and Wellness Teams Up with Central Coast Parkinson Association for Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery Exercise Classes

10/20/2019

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Dr. Kristen Carless of Precision Physical Therapy and Wellness leads
PWR! Moves (Parkinson Wellness Recovery) exercise class.

(San Luis Obispo, CA) Precision Physical Therapy is proud to announce it is offering Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery (PWR! Moves) exercise classes twice a week taught by Dr. Kristen Carless, a PWR! Moves Certified Physical Therapist.
 
The classes began after the realization that there were very few consistent exercises classes for people diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in the San Luis Obispo area. The goal is to provide a space for the local Parkinson’s community to stay active while having fun.
 
Dr. Carless became involved after working with Parkinson’s patients through Maria Allen, Central Coast Home Health’s San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara County Parkinson Coordinator. The two have worked together to create more opportunity for the Parkinson community. “There are very few Parkinson specific research-based exercise skill training programs dedicated to maintaining and restoring skills that deteriorate and interfere with everyday movements and function in the local area,” said Allen, “I’m extremely excited that Precision Physical Therapy owners, Dr. Carless and Dr. Svetich, have seen this need and are so welcoming to the Parkinson community.”
 
PWR! Moves offers a flexible and functional exercise plan for Parkinson’s patient that targets many symptoms and is easily adjustable based on disease severity. PWR! Moves are performed as large movements with focus on posture and high effort, meant to assist in mobility.
 
PWR! Moves classes are taught at 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at Precision Physical Therapy and Wellness located at 211 Tank Farm Rd., Suite A (across from Farm Supply). The cost of the class is $15 per person or $20 for two people.
 
About Precision Physical Therapy and Wellness
Precision Physical Therapy and Wellness is a locally owned and operated physical therapy clinic. Precision prides itself on offering a “48 hour Appointment Guarantee” from a patient’s initial call. All physical therapists are certified to treat a variety of diagnoses and pride themselves on providing specialized care timely and effectively. The mission of Precision is to produce healthy, happy, and engaged patients through proven therapeutic services and evidence-based practice. Precision is conveniently located at 211 Tank Farm Rd., Suite A (across from Farm Supply). For more information, call (805) 439-3900 and find Precision at www.PrecisionPTW.com and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @PrecisionPTW.
 
Central Coast Parkinson's Disease Association (CCPA)
The Central Coast Parkinson Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit based in San Luis Obispo, CA and serving people with Parkinson Disease, their care partners, and local Parkinson’s focused health professionals on the Central Coast covering San Luis Obispo County and northern Santa Barbara County.  Our mission is four-fold:  to direct programs and activities for people with Parkinson's disease; to provide education programs for the public; to promote the exchange of information with health care professionals; and to encourage and support Parkinson research. Information about CCPA can be found at www.myccpa.org  and on Facebook @myccpa.org
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