Dr. Ja'nae Brown

Owner/Physical Therapist

Dr. Ja’nae Brown graduated from the University of San Francisco with a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise & Sports Science in 2002 and from Loma Linda University with a Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy in 2005. She played basketball in high school and developed a love for sports and the body. Her goal is to get her patients strong and teach them ways to manage injury. Dr. Brown is a specialist in Pilates, Concussion, ROCKTAPE, and a Certified  Functional Strength Coach. She is married and has a 16-year old daughter who is also a student athlete. When she is not treating patients she enjoys exercising, taking courses, shopping and spending time with her husband and daughter.

Dr. Nicole Palermo

Physical Therapist

Dr. Nicole Palermo graduated from California State University, Long Beach where she received her Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Exercise Science in 2009. She graduated from the University of the Pacific receiving her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2014. Her mission as a Physical Therapist is to educate her clients to be empowered in their recovery & performance. Dr. Palermo is a specialist in SFMA, FRC, Pelvic Restoration & Women's Pelvic Health. She has an extensive background training in soccer, Crossfit and Olympic Weightlifting. When she is not treating patients she enjoys exercising, biking, learning & spending time with her husband and dog.

Dr. Maile Bay

Physical Therapist

Dr. Maile Bay Jacques graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Biology in 2006 followed by study at the University of Southern California where she graduated with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy Degree in 2009. Dr. Bay enjoys helping patients increase their body awareness while also providing the necessary challenges to heal. She is an OCS, CSCS and specializes dance therapy, pilates, yoga & blood flow restriction training. She is married and has a 1-year-old daughter and boxer dog. For fun, she enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, pilates, yoga, weight training, continuing to learn about the body, and dancing.

Rachel Duda

Clinic Manager

Rachel Duda graduated in May of 2018 from Vanguard University with her Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in pre-health. She works alongside our physical therapists to provide individualized care to our patients. Rachel also supports our front desk to ensure our patients are being well-taken care of. Her goal is to attend Physical Therapy school in the next couple of years and become a Physical Therapist. Rachel also played basketball in high school and was exposed to Physical Therapy through an injury of her own. She loves working with our patients at PT San Pedro because each day is unique and she is grateful to be apart each of our patient’s journey.

Erica Robles

Physical Therapy Aide

Erica Robles graduated from Trine University in May of 2018 with a Bachelors degrees in Science degree with an emphasis in pre-physical therapy. She works alongside our physical therapists to provide patient support and front office assistance to our patients and staff. Erica played 4 years of college softball and was an All-American her senior season. Softball gave her the opportunity to play overseas in Berlin and Prague back in 2012. When Erica is not working tirelessly to serve our patients she loves to spend time outdoors and traveling to places she has never been. Her top 3 favorite things to do include: going to the movie theaters alone with a blanket, finding a new spot to admire a sunset or the night sky and telling horrible dad jokes.

Carissa Chu

Physical Therapy Aide

Carissa graduated from Point Loma Nazarene University in May of 2019 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology, minoring in Science Business. She works alongside our physical therapists to provide quality care to patients on their healing journey, while also handling administrative tasks. Her goal is to get back into graduate school to become a Physical Therapist. Carissa has a background in gymnastics, dance, and golf. In her free time she loves to spend time with family and to go out paddleboarding. Fun fact: Carissa is also a licensed EMT.