Chad Morris, MPT

President / Senior Physical Therapist
chad@nexuspt.com

Chad Morris has extensive experience in the health and wellness industry as a licensed Physical Therapist and athletic trainer. Chad earned his Masters in Physical Therapy from Loma Linda University in 1997. Soon after, he established a working relationship with Don Perry & Co. with the vision of establishing a cutting edge practice with unmatched patient care. In 2002, Chad founded Nexus Physical Therapy. Inc., which now serves the greater San Diego area with three convenient locations (San Diego, East County, and South Bay).

Christian Valdecanas

Physical Therapist
christian@nexuspt.com

JoAnna Swensen, PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant
jswensen@nexuspt.com

JoAnna earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Utah State University, specializing in Physical Education with an emphasis on Physical Therapy. In 2009, she completed her Physical Therapist Assistant degree from Bay State College in Boston, MA. She is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of California. JoAnna provides Nexus with diverse experience in physical therapy areas such as orthopedics, pediatrics, geriatrics, sports rehabilitation, and post-surgery recovery. Her background is strong in multidisciplinary methods of physical therapy, which include a hands-on approach involving soft tissue massage, along with overall muscle stretching and strengthening.

Lupe Lozano

Physical Therapist Aide
lupe@nexuspt.com

Angie Barron

Physical Therapist Aide

Chad Corey

Physical Therapist Aide
ccorey@nexuspt.com

Chad served with the US Navy for 9 years with time in the special forces unit.  He has translated his passion to serve and protect our country to helping others in the field of physical therapy.  Chad is certified as a Physical Therapist Aide with an emphasis in massage, sports rehabilitation, pre-surgery preparation and post surgery recovery.  Chad also assists Nexus with provider relations as well as business development initiatives.

William Schoen

Physical Therapist Aide

(Bio coming soon)

Marijke Dekoning

Physical Therapist Aide

Eudilia Diaz-Acosta

Physical Therapist Aide

Alexia Guerrero

Physical Therapist Aide

Alma John

Physical Therapist Aide
alma@nexuspt.com

Eliza Socito

Physical Therapist Aide

Bianca Sommese

Physical Therapist Aide

Jacob Yakob

Physical Therapist Aide

Liz Peterson

Office Manager / Physical Therapist Aide
lpeterson@nexuspt.com

Leslie DeForest

Executive Assistant/Human Resources
ladeforest@nexuspt.com

Leslie brings experience in organizational management, and great attention to detail. She handles the daily business office matters and human resources department from our corporate office. Leslie works closely with current and prospective providers to ensure our records, reports, and contracts are current and complete. Leslie's performance continues to help Nexus establish itself as the premier Physical Therapy practice in San Diego.

Sahira Abboodi

Interoffice Coordinator

(Bio coming soon)

Chris Springfield, ESQ, MBA

Business Development & Legal Affairs
cspringfield@nexuspt.com

Chris is a licensed attorney (Washington D.C.) with extensive experience across multiple industries, including health and wellness, professional sports, corporate consulting, business management, sales and law. After graduating from UCLA in 2002, he obtained his JD/MBA while working with athletes as a strength and conditioning coach. Chris later established successful entrepreneurial ventures in the sports and investment industries, and brings his experience and business development skills, along with his passion to improve the lives of others to Nexus.  .