Our current cultural moment is complex and nuanced. Southern California is well-known for being fast paced, with fast cars and fast people, a place filled with side hustles and overworked professionals. Even on our days off, our schedules are jam packed with social engagements and obligatory errands. We are chronically tired, forgetting to prioritize sleep,Continue Reading »
So, you’re going on vacation… and here at Genuine Care Physical Therapy we know that finding a better place than San Diego for your getaway is tough. Yet, off you go to Hawaii or a beautiful mountain resort while thousands of tourist flock to our little piece of paradise. And why not? Change is aContinue Reading »
My story starts off as a bit of a rollercoaster ride: my wife and I left our jobs at a major medical center and opened a small private clinic. Scary stuff. But, we did this because we had always dreamed of providing genuine care to people, specifically to help them be more active and mobileContinue Reading »
Sunlight: you know it must have benefits, but somewhere in the back of your mind the echoes of your mother’s voice remain, her warnings against sun exposure causing you to rethink your day at the beach. Where do we draw the line between the benefits of the sun and the harmful effects it might haveContinue Reading »
We’ve all heard the talk, witnessed the health store slogans, all seen the online adverts selling miraculous new anti-inflammatory foods, but what are they, and why exactly do we need them? Well, in all my years in the health industry I have come to realize that it’s useful to peel back the layers of hypeContinue Reading »
The basis of Western medicine is formulated on a biomedical model, that is, a focus on disease that is defined by a biological defect visible in an image, laboratory, or under a microscope. The efficacy of this theory is evident in an increased life expectancy now noticeable all over the world. This theory has savedContinue Reading »
