Ashley Heller
Physical Therapist
Founder of Surf and Sport PT
I have specialized in outpatient orthopedic sports physical therapy since I graduated from Cal State Long Beach in 2012.
I am committed to providing quality, personalized, and specific one-on-one patient care. I am dedicated to supporting my patients through recovery by finding and treating the root cause and by providing informative care. I incorporate various hands-on treatment techniques including:
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Soft tissue mobilization (sports massage)
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LTAP assessment (central & peripheral nervous system assessment)
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Joint mobilization techniques
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Myofascial Decompression (cupping)
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Tissue scraping (IASTM)
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Kinesiotaping
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Patient specific exercise prescription
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DNS surf training
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About Me:
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I was born & raised in San Clemente, CA
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Former competitive surfer
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Former lifeguard for over 10 years for CA state parks and junior lifeguard instructor
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I was introduced to physical therapy in high school after a knee injury
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SCHS and UCSD graduate (Go Tritons!)
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CSU Long Beach PT 2012
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My passion is fueled by my love for surfing and helping people. I am passionate about working in a profession that I get to connect with people and help them get back to doing what they love.
During my free time, I enjoy spending my days at the beach with my husband and 2 kids, surfing, running, and traveling.
My Mission
Surf and Sport Physical Therapy brings personalized quality one-on-one physical therapy conveniently to you. Surf and Sport Physical Therapy is designed to adapt to your busy lifestyle, avoid crowded clinics, and provide efficient patient care to save you time. My is mission is to help keep you active so you can get back to doing what you love!
Why Private Physical Therapy
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Save time, we come to you!
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Convenient for people working from home, children who are homeschooled, and eliminates the need for childcare for moms that need physical therapy
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Exclusive one-on-one time with the PT
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Treat multiple areas of the body
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Ideal for getting the most out of your high deductible insurance plan or HSA plan by spending the entire session with the PT!