Physical Therapists

Allen Ling joined the less than 10% of Physical Therapists who are board certified in a specialty such as Orthopedic Physical Therapy. He is one of the first national instructors of Aquatic Physical Therapy, and also is certified in kinesiotaping, aquatic exercise instruction and WATSU.

Allen had been a member of the PTPN board of Directors since 2011 until 2018. PTPN is the largest and oldest Physical Therapy network in the Country, with over 1000 offices and 3500 Physical Therapists.

Allen has completed long term residencies in Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) from Kaiser Vallejo Rehab Center and Orofacial and TMD from the UCSF Center for Orofacial and Temporomandibular Dysfunction Center. Over the span of his career, Allen has taken over 185 courses, residencies, and workshops in Physical Therapy treatment, ethics, and philosophy. He has also taken two dozen workshops and courses in marketing and business management. Allen has taught over 2 dozen workshops and courses across the country in Aquatic Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine, and ethical business development. He was appointed CPTA Ethics Investigator for Northern California, was a member of the CPTA Ethics Committee, and is on the CPTA subcommittee for continuing education course approval. Allen is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), a national professional organization of physical therapists, for over three decades.

Allen accepted a teaching position at Albany High School affiliated with the Contra Costa ROP program from 2005-2007. He was an instructor for a Sports Medicine class as well as spent time treating the injured athletes at AHS.

A cancer survivor since 2005, Allen still continues to mentor other physical therapists and PT students. He enjoys treating young children as well as being present for end stage cancer patients. Allen continues to evaluate and treat patients, he also finds time to write articles and teach courses for clinicians. His approach on the use of weights versus buoyancy, “Weight and See the Results” was published in “Physical Therapy Products”, January/February 2004.

Allen’s other special interests include songwriting and music production with accomplished musicians at www.AllenLingMusic.com. His music video “Straight Into the Ocean” has won over 40 awards in 28 music and film festivals. He also  hikes on weekends, does Pilates exercises weekly, weight lifting, & indoor bouldering. He promotes “green” living by using solar power, converted biodiesel, electric and hybrid vehicles for personal and commercial use. He has one of the only waste vegetable powered H1 Hummers in the world, which he wrecks every so often when off-roading. He has also managed to become a martial arts enthusiast, and has built a state of the art Martial Arts Studio in Oakland  currently being used by Catch MMA.

Allen has been involved as a medical advisor with the AMC series, “Into The Badlands” from 2015-2018. He is one of the physical therapists for the cast and crew thanks to Daniel Wu, the star and executive producer, who also is a long time family friend and saw fit to have onsite rehab due to the incredible number of live stunt work on the show. He currently flew to the production site in NOLA and Ireland to provide PT on site along with local medical professionals.

He has two full grown adult children, and lives part time in El Cerrito with his mother and part-time in Ukiah on an active vineyard in a farmhouse with his romantic partner Annie.

My whole-person based therapeutic approach integrates Western rehabilitation therapies such as orthopedic manual therapy, postural retraining, neuromuscular reeducation and therapeutic exercise, with Eastern healing arts including yoga, meditation, and Jin Shin Jyutsu. Whole-foods based nutrition is addressed as a critical foundation for healing, as well as optimal health. My goal is to support each individual, through integrative therapy, education and coaching, on a positive path toward healing and greater wellbeing.

Casey grew up in the Bay Area playing baseball and basketball and has years of experience weightlifting. He now enjoys his free time outdoors mountain biking, backpacking, hiking and camping.

He worked in construction management before returning to school to pursue his Doctorate in Physical Therapy. He believes that education is vital for his patients to understand how and why exercises and therapy will help them achieve their goals. He is always looking for ways to incorporate patient’s hobbies into their treatments.

Hi, I’m Sean! As a recent graduate, I’m excited to work with new patients and create engaging treatment plans. I’m passionate about helping my patients feel their best through the medicine that is movement. When I’m not in the office I enjoy hiking, cooking, and spending time at home with my wife and our two cats.