Robby Brovarnik, DPT, MS
The bridge back to the life you love • Physical therapy & performance coaching for everyday movers and outdoor adventurers
As a Doctor of Physical Therapy, former personal trainer of 8 years, and competitive Olympic weightlifter, human movement has been my life's work. When I'm not in the clinic, you'll find me surfing, climbing, or hiking local trails.
Conducting research in my Master's kinesiology program and graduating from a doctoral physical therapy program has helped me rehab many patients successfully and has helped me navigate major injuries myself without surgery—I understand the emotional toll of being sidelined from the sport you love.
Combining a background in strength & conditioning with clinical science, my mission is to help you overcome pain, build resilient movement, and return to high-performance outdoor sports without long delays.
Olympic Weightlifting & Weight Training
Snatches, clean & jerks, heavy squatting & deadlifting require precise joint positioning and body awareness. When there is a lack of mobility in the hips, ankles, and thoracic spine along with a lack of stability in the hips, core, and overhead positioning, injuries are likely to occur. We evaluate these areas and rebuild strength safely after an injury so you can return to moving heavy weight and reaching your desired totals.
Climbing & Bouldering
Climbing subjects your upper extremity joints and finger tendons to extreme loads. We treat A2 pulley sprains, golfer's/tennis elbow (tendinopathy), and overhead shoulder instability through specific loading protocols.
Backpacking & Hiking
Steep terrain can put increased load through the ankles, knees, and hips commonly contributing to IT band, patellofemoral, and quad/patellar/achilles tendon issues especially with 30+ lbs on your back. Through our evaluation process we identify your limiting factors and configure a plan to get you ready to tackle any trail you set your sights on.
Surfing & Ocean Sports
Long paddle sessions can put increased demand on your shoulder stability and postural musculature leading to increased risk of rotator cuff pathology, neck strains, and low back overload. Whether it's mobility restrictions or muscular weakness we find what your limiting factor is to keep you in the lineup.
Doctoral Science Grounded in 8+ Years of Coaching
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Clinical doctorate focused on orthopedic differential diagnosis, manual joint mobilization, and evidence-based rehabilitation. California Direct Access licensed.
M.S. in Kinesiology
Master's research in human biomechanics, neuromuscular motor control, and movement efficiency. Scientific rigor applied directly to sport-specific injury protocols.
8+ Years Strength Coach
Extensive background coaching barbell athletes and high-performance clients. Bridging the gap between initial physical therapy and true heavy athletic loading.