Nicole Irizarry PT, DPT, CCS

Nicole earned her doctorate in physical therapy from Columbia University in 2007 where she was honored with the Excellence in Pediatrics award.

Dr. Irizarry is passionate about empowering her clients through therapeutic play and helping families achieve their goals through easy to follow home programs. Since 2010 she has been using yoga as part of her practice to help keep children engaged while in physically challenging poses.

Aside from being a guest lecturer at the University of Southern California, Dr. Irizarry is also a certified Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Specialist who enjoys working with individuals with lung and heart disease to improve quality of life and teach that exercise is possible. Dr. Irizarry is looking forward to joining the team at STS!

Taylor Carlson Kreysa, PT, DPT

Taylor earned her bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and a minor in Classical Music (Violin) from San Diego State University in 2018, followed by completing the Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2022. Taylor discovered her passion for working in special education when she interned in outpatient pediatrics and saw the incredible growth that children can experience through school based intervention. She is passionate about play-based physical therapy and building long lasting relationships to not only teach physical skills, but life skills as well. Outside of being a physical therapist, Taylor is also an expert instructor in Kung Fu and Tai Chi with over 20 years of experience in martial arts. She also enjoys hiking, camping, backpacking and doting on her cats.

Our PT & APE Team

Nicole Irizarry PT, DPT, CCS

Taylor Carlson Kreysa, PT, DPT