Meet The Team
Dr. Suzanne Kritz, PT, DPT
Founder & Lead Doctor of Physical Therapy
Originally from the North Coast of California, Dr. Suzanne is happy to call San Luis Obispo home. Dr. Suzanne (She/Her) graduated with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Clarkson University in upstate New York after attending Cal Poly San Luis Obispo for her undergraduate degree in Animal Science.
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She has a passion for physical therapy and helping clients to realize their functional ability with correct guidance. Her attention to detail and passion for patient centered care helps her patients to be successful. After time in general orthopedics, she pursued post graduate coursework in equestrian biomechanics as well in pelvic health through The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Academy of Pelvic Health for adults of all genders in both external and internal treatments.
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Dr. Suzanne loves to blend her knowledge of orthopedics with pelvic health and equestrian biomechanics to get her patients back to doing what they love, pain and leakage-free!
In her spare time, you can find her exploring the beautiful Central Coast, riding her horse Onohi, West Coast Swing Dancing and traveling the world.
Dr. Sydney Schoensee PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, FAAOMPT
Staff Doctor of Physical Therapy
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Dr. Sydney Schoensee has practiced physical therapy for 38 years and brings a wealth of professional and personal experience to her clients. Her passion to this day remains in patient care! She believes in addressing the whole person, encompassing their beliefs, perspectives, and thoughts in a patient-centered care approach. She embraces shared decision making along the journey to wellness. She believes in educating and empowering her patients to take an active approach to recovery.
​She was raised in San Luis Obispo and graduated from SLO High School. Spending most of her early career on the Central Coast before venturing with family to Idaho until returning to SLO in 2024.
Originally a SLO native, she went on to receive her initial PT degree from University of Wisconsin, Madison. She received advanced physical therapy degrees from the University of Alabama, Birmingham, and Evidence in Motion. She completed a Fellowship in Orthopedic Manual therapy a distinction that approximately 3% of therapists hold nationwide. She has presented numerous of continued education courses and has served as faculty for various orthopedic and sports residency programs. She continues to mentor advanced physical therapy students on their journey to clinical excellence.
She utilizes evidenced informed treatment to provide the most effective and efficient care but is always willing to step out of the box for those patients who may present uniquely. Tools utilized but not limited include all types of manual therapy, education, sensory motor training, therapeutic exercise and blood flow restriction therapy.