Staff Bios
Dr. Nicole Anderson
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Doctor of Physical Therapy Nicole Anderson and her staff approach physical therapy, massage, and fitness coaching from the philosophy that the myofascial system is an important player in optimal function and the resolution of injury and pain. Nicole personally understands significant injury and pain after suffering a disabling back injury and being able to return to an active lifestyle through a combination of treatments that she now implements in her own practice. This treatment approach involves our unique version of gentle and non-painful myofascial release, the MELT Method, Pilates, Neubie direct current to accelerate strength and mobility progress and re-train brain/body chronic pain adaptations, and unique corrective exercises developed by Dr. Anderson and her team. Nicole has undergone extensive training in treating complex spine conditions, post-concussion syndrome, and chronic pain syndrome and regularly helps people with the help of her team to return to an active and healthy lifestyle even when other treatments at other facilities did not work – even surgeries. Patients have included professional, collegiate, high school, and recreational athletes, as well as people with auto-immune disorders and everything in between. Nicole and her team are sought after for their efficient, effective, and personalized approach to restoring people to health after injury.
Javier Martin
Back Office
Javier Martin is a graduate from the University of California Irvine. He graduated with his B.S. in Chemistry and is currently teaching high school chemistry. He was born and raised in Costa Mesa. He became interested in teaching because he had great teachers who helped him navigate through the American education system as a 1st generation student. He loves baseball and football. He plays softball with his friends weekly. He enjoys spending time with his family and helping people in need. He does administrative work for Anderson Sport and Wellness.
Niki Parker
MELT Method Instructor
Niki likes to joke that she left her first MELT workshop with a new neck. But it’s true that after her first session, she was hooked. A fitness professional for more than 40 years, she’s been teaching MELT for a decade. In addition to being a expert level MELT instructor, she is a PMA® Certified Pilates Instructor and teaches Pilates and Jazzercise classes.
Christine Kwok
MELT Method/Fitness Instructor
Jeanette Delman
MELT Method/Fitness Instructor
Jeanette was her own first client and she was demanding. She wanted fun without the displeasure of excruciating pain the next day. She now helps people meet their fitness goals without causing harm to their bodies. She wants to invite you to see health as not the absence of disease, but the balance of Mind, Body & Soul. She invites you to see fitness in a new light, one that will give you a dose of enjoyment, longevity for ease of movement and consistency of character.
Justin Sako
Physical Therapy Aide/Fitness Instructor
Justin is a college student currently studying at California State University, Fullerton as a Kinesiology major and is working towards becoming a physical therapist. He is on the path to getting his Bachelors degree at the moment and wants to further his education by getting his doctorate in physical therapy in the future. Justin became interested in physical therapy due to his background in athletics. He is passionate about learning and one day being able to help others bounce back from injuries and get back to the activities that they love doing. On the weekends, he loves to surf, play soccer, and stays active on a regular basis.
Tylar Armas
Customer Experience Coordinator
Ryan Ponticelli
Physical Therapy Assistant
Ryan Ponticelli is a Physical Therapist Assistant who did his undergraduate at Biola University and graduated from Stanbridge University. He has been practicing Physical Therapy for 5 years and has had the opportunity to work with a variety of patient populations, ranging from professional athletes to the geriatric population. Ryan received training in Functional Movement Assessment (FMA) and treatment for Lymphedema. As an athlete himself, Ryan’s journey in the pursuit of Physical Therapy began after injuring himself playing soccer, which resulted in him needing Physical Therapy to get back on his feet. He is deeply passionate about helping people and chose Physical Therapy as the vehicle to live out his passion. He has been happily married for 6 years and is the father of 2 amazing boys. During his off time, he enjoys spending time with his family, wakeboarding, snowboarding, and mountain biking.