Our mission is to ensure a successful rehabilitative experience utilizing our expertise in manual therapy, exercise and modalities while employing the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in a comfortable and friendly environment.

As an athlete, I have had many injuries and know what it is like to be in pain and unable to perform at a healthy level. It is from this experience and expertise in sports medicine that gives me the ability to treat each patient with compassion and a focus on returning to a healthy lifestyle.

I graduated with a Masters in Physical Therapy from USC in 1990 after earning a Bachelors Degree from San Diego State University in Athletic Training. I continued my education with extensive additional courses including a year long study of the Norwegian approach to joint and soft tissue mobilization for spinal dysfunction. Furthermore, I continued my studies with Trunk Stabilization, Patello-Femoral and Kineseo taping techniques, Rotator Cuff, ACL and Joint Replacement rehabilitation as well as special training in the foot, ankle and orthotic casting.

Having practiced physical therapy in the South Bay since 1991, I recognized the need for increased time delivering one on one customized patient care. Because of this need, I opened the doors to Riviera Sports Physical Therapy in 2002 to offer physical therapy treatment centered on personalized Recovery, visible Results and quick Return to daily activities. My staff and I will do everything we can to provide the highest level of quality care using advanced physical therapy techniques in a professional setting to help you return to the activities you love to do.

Tricia Ryan joined the Riviera Sports Physical Therapy team in 2004. She received her physical therapy degree from Daemen College in Amherst, NY in 2001. After graduating, Tricia moved to Hawaii and began working at North Hawaii Community Hospital, specializing in both acute hospital care as well as outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation. She collaborated with orthopedic surgeons to develop and oversee pre and post operative programs with a focus on total joint replacements and arthroscopic procedures.

Tricia has further strengthened her skills as a physical therapist by keeping abreast of the latest physical therapy techniques, such as Spinal Stabilization (Core/Pilates), Sports Rehabilitation, as well as advanced Manual Therapy techniques. In addition, Tricia has been involved with the David Beckam Soccer Academy, offering physical therapy for injury prevention and care. When she is not helping others, you will find her working on her own wellness, competing in various triathlons as well as spending time with her friends and family.

Scott, a native of the South Bay, received his Bachelors degree in kinesiology from San Diego State University with an emphasis in athletic training. Scott was integral in keeping athletes at SDSU healthy while working a variety of sports including football, baseball, soccer and working closely with the team physicians.

Scott became a certified athletic trainer in 2003 and subsequently went on to graduate school at the University of Oregon. Upon completing his masters’ degree work, he went to spend the next year working for the Seattle Supersonics of the NBA as the assistant athletic trainer intern. Scott has worked in a variety of physical therapy and athletic training settings and is excited to be a part of the Riviera Sports Physical Therapy team. Scott plans on attending physical therapy school in the near future. He also enjoys biking, yoga, reading and travel.

Michelle Croasdale graduated with a BS in Biology from Loyola Marymount University in 1990. She began her healthcare career working for Pfizer Inc, a pharmaceutical company, managing sales of over $1B in prescription products each year. She has led teams of over 100 people and managed contract negotiations with some of the largest insurance healthcare companies. After 16 years with Pfizer, Michelle decided to invest her time and healthcare experience in the family business, RSPT. She is dedicated to provide the same level of care and attention to the patients at RSPT that she gives to her own family.