Our Philosophy
Imagine this. When you get here it's all about you. You're "it". The entire visit with your physical therapist or doctor is centered around giving you an experience uncommon in today's impersonal medical world. After all, you are a dignified human being with specific needs that require talented people who truly care, delivered in a spa-like environment that is first class in every respect.
Our goal at San Diego Spine & Rehab is to markedly improve your life. Pain relief is usually the first step. Restoring your human potential and optimizing your health is next. We continuously ask ourselves the question, "how can we best serve your health needs?" We live in that question. And the answer, in short, is always the same: a commitment to excellence in everything we do. Excellence is the answer. It's what we value most. As such, our staff is continuously upgrading their knowledge base in order to give you the best.
San Diego Spine & Rehab combines several specialities: physicians, physical therapists, chiropractors, massage therapists, and other rehab specialists. The physical therapists' and doctor's goal is to help you move from pain, injury, or dysfunction to pain-free restoration of function in the shortest possible time.
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Robert B. Daigneault M.D.
Medical Director
Dr. Daigneault graduated from the University of Vermont College of Medicine in 1965 and, most recently, spent 15 years as Medical Director and Treating Physician at physical medicinie/multi-disciplinary facilities in Encinitas and San Diego. As SDSRs Medical Director, he integrates his experience and judgment into the planning and implementation of physical medicine programs.
Brett K. Allan , D.C.
Director
As Clinic Director, Dr. Allan plays an integral role clinically, oversees the practices departments, and leads SDSRs innovations in patient care. After graduating from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1984, he started his own family practice. In November 2000, he launched Direct Health Medical Center, a multi-specialty practice, which is now evolved into San Diego Spine and Rehab of today.
Brett K. Allan Jr, D.C.
Clinic Chiropractor
Dr. Brett is the Clinic Chiropractor at SDSR. He graduated from Southern California University of Health Sciences in 2006. Since completing his degree, he has been coordinating multidisciplinary rehabilitation programs to optimize patient care at SDSR. Dr. Brett is specialized in sports rehabilitation therapy, treating and preventing injury for sports enthusiasts and athletes.
Peter A. Scognamillo, Jr.
Physical Therapist, D.P.T., A.T.C., C.S.C.S.
Peter is an established Physical Therapist in North County San Diego. He received his Bachelors in Biology from the UC, Santa Cruz and completed his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Loma Linda University. He has vast experience training and rehabilitating athletes of all ages. His experience also encompasses the functional movement screen and manual therapy.
Dr. Tatiana Neumann, DO
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Dr. Neumann is Board Certified in Family Practice and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. She strongly believes that our body has the innate ability to heal itself. Her goal as a physician is a facilitation of this healing process by applying gentle and minimally-invasive modalities such as osteopathic manipulations, neuro, meso and prolotherapy. Dr. Neumann also completed training courses in clinical homeopathy and bioidentical hormonal therapy as well as medical aesthetics.
Alexandra Ard, MMS, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Alex is a physician assistant who comes to SDSR with extensive experience treating patients in the orthopedic specialty of sports medicine. After earning her Bachelor of Science degree at Colorado State University, she earned a Master's of Medical Science and completed her physician assistant training at Midwestern University. She has received medical training in many specialties including family practice, emergency medicine, pediatrics and internal medicine, and has a passion for physical and rehabilitative medicine.
Phuong Tran, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Phuong Tran is a board certified Physician Assistant who graduated Stanford University, School of Medicine in 2005. Physical medicine and rehab has been her specialty since graduation with an emphasis in preventative medicine. Phuong also holds a B.A. Degree in Human Development from CSU, San Marcos in 2003 and an A.S. Degree in Cardiovascular Technology from Grossmont College in 1999; ARDMS board certified in Vascular Sonography. She continues to work per diem at Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla.
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