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Kearny Mesa

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3939 Ruffin Road
Suite 103
San Diego, CA 92123

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Phone (858) 380-4185

Fax

(858) 609-6651

Foreign Languages: Spanish

Hours

Monday:

7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday:

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday:

7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday:

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday:

7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

Featured Services

Physical Therapy

Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Sports Medicine

Functional Capacity Evaluations

Return-to-Work Program

Select Sports Center of Excellence

Work Conditioning

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About

At Select Physical Therapy, we know that injuries are never scheduled, but relief can be. If you're injured, tired of having less mobility or experiencing aches and pains, let our licensed clinical experts help. We believe movement is medicine and are committed to helping you get back to work, athletics and daily life. The road to recovery starts with Select!

Our center is proud to be a Select Sports Center of Excellence, which is an endorsement of our expertise in providing the highest quality of care in sports physical therapy. We have a proven commitment to excellence in injury prevention, rehabilitation/return to sports and performance enhancement.

Whether you're a competitive or recreational athlete, our focus is on you and your goals. Our dedicated sports medicine physical and occupational therapists know an athlete's mindset and the demands of your sport. Trust us to treat the athlete you are today so you may become the athlete you want to be, tomorrow.

We are proud to serve your community and are committed to providing each person an exceptional experience that promotes healing and recovery in a safe, compassionate environment. Request an appointment and experience the power of physical therapy today.

Our Team

Brandon Irons, P.T., MPT, OCS, COMT

Brandon is the center manager at our Select Sports Center of Excellence. He has been a physical therapist in San Diego since 2010 after a brief stint in Houston. He earned his bachelor's degree in kinesiology, pre-physical therapy from San Diego State University and his master's degree in physical therapy from California State University, Northridge. He is a residency-trained, board-certified clinical specialist in orthopedic physical therapy and a certified orthopedic manual therapist. Brandon is also orthopedic residency faculty and COMT faculty. His entire practice has been in sports medicine and orthopedic rehabilitation. He has successfully worked to rehabilitate clients with all levels of injuries, from children to older adults, including professional athletes. He works relentlessly to return patients to their highest level of function. Brandon possesses advanced clinical evaluation, assessment and manual therapeutic treatment techniques acquired through his rigorous educational and examination processes to pursue the best treatment.

Leroy Velasco, P.T., DPT

Leroy is a San Diego native. Leroy graduated from the University of California, Riverside, with a bachelor's degree in biological sciences and from the University of St. Augustine in San Marcos, California, where he received a doctorate in physical therapy in 2017. Leroy began working at a private outpatient center in Los Angeles treating a variety of orthopedic conditions for four years. He has since returned to San Diego and is excited to serve his hometown and the surrounding community.

Nicole Klein, P.T., DPT

Nikki is a passionate physical therapist and our current orthopedic resident for the San Diego market. She embraces the vibrant lifestyle the city offers with a love for hiking, camping, sports and all things outdoors. Nikki brings an active and energetic approach to her practice and places tremendous value on building a strong therapeutic alliance with her patients. She is dedicated to helping her patients regain strength, mobility and confidence to enjoy the activities they love. She combines her orthopedic expertise with a personalized and compassionate approach to support her patients' journey toward optimal health and wellness. She will sit for her orthopedic clinical specialist certification in March 2026.

Heather Nitschke, P.T., DPT, CPT

Heather is originally from Great Falls Montana. She received a degree in Spanish from University of North Dakota, then joined the United States Marine Corps, served a combat tour in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. After her military service, she obtained her physical therapist assistant certification from Montana State University. In 2012 she moved to San Diego and began her physical therapy career at the San Diego VA. Years later she returned to school and graduated with her doctorate in physical therapy from the University of Findlay, Ohio, in 2022. Heather joined Select Physical Therapy in 2024. She has a passion for health and fitness. In her off time, she loves to participate in obstacle course races, mud runs, triathlons and hiking. She loves animals, reading and good coffee. She's currently working on her sports and conditioning certification and a certification of orthopedic manual therapy.

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Highlights

We are in network with many insurance carriers, including:

Medicare
Workers' compensation
Liens through motor vehicle accidents

California is a direct access state, which means most insurances approve physical therapy without a physician's referral. Please contact our centers for more information.

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Programs

Specialized programs vary by location. Contact us today for more information.

CoreVia Pelvic Health

CoreVia Pelvic Health is a specialized program providing care — and relief — to men, women and children. Our patients have access to specially trained pelvic health physical therapists.
CoreVia’s hallmark is advanced clinical expertise and timely access that enables our team to assess and treat symptoms related to pelvic health conditions.

For more information about CoreVia Pelvic Health, click here.

Hand Therapy

Our certified hand therapists (CHT) provide comprehensive and industry-leading treatment for hand, wrist, arm, elbow and shoulder injuries or conditions. Our team will work with you to create an individualized program to return you to work, life and athletics as soon as possible.

For more information about hand therapy services, click here.

ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation

ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation is the first nationwide comprehensive oncology rehabilitation program of its kind. ReVital focuses on helping individuals with cancer, and those in recovery, live better lives. Our highly trained therapists lead a specialized rehabilitation program that helps manage the side effects of cancer and its treatment.

For more information about ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation, click here.

Select Sports Center of Excellence

When you need dedicated, sports-specific care, look to our Select Sports Centers of Excellence (COE). Our COE designation conveys the highest quality in sports medicine delivery. It's an endorsement of expertise in sports as a clinical practice.

In these centers, you'll work with specially trained sports medicine physical therapists. Their advanced clinical skills and sports experience can help all levels of athletes.

For more information about Select Sports Centers of Excellence, click here.