Physical Therapy Staff

Meet Our Physical Therapists

Kimberly Brummett, MSPT, earned her Master’s of Science degree from the University of Evansville in 1997. She believes in the importance of having multiple treatment options to treat each patient uniquely. Kim has a strong background in, and understands various methods for soft tissue mobilization, joint manipulation, corrective exercises, pain control/modalities, and therapeutic taping techniques to facilitate functional progress in her patients. Kim was mentored by a TMJ specialist and feels confident in treating TMJ dysfunction. Kim is also ASTYM certified. She uses her knowledge of orthopaedic therapy and her personal experience in various sports and exercises to assist in treatment of post-surgical rehabilitation, orthopaedic dysfunctions, and athletic injuries or prevention thereof of all ages.

Pam Cloud, MPT, is a licensed physical therapist who graduated with her Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from CSU, Northridge in 1998 and BS in Exercise Physiology from CSU, Fresno in 1995. She is the Assistant Director at CORE Orthopaedic and manages the PT aides and volunteers. Pam specializes in sports rehab with an emphasis in manual and functional exercise techniques to obtain the goals of her patients. Her philosophy is an eclectic approach to patient care including interventions such as mobilizations/high velocity thrusts, Therapeutic Taping, ASTYM and postural correction through biomechanical analysis. Pam also enjoys treating TMJ dysfunction, addressing headache and postural dysfunction that can contribute to this condition. Pam leads our aquatics rehab program at the Boys and Girls Club in Solana Beach to assist conditioning in a reduced weight bearing environment. Her career interests include health, wellness and injury prevention. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, camping, hiking and outdoor sports.

Susie Croke, MPT, CSCS, earned her Master’s degree of Physical Therapy from Mount St. Mary’s College in 1993. She received her undergraduate degree in Exercise Science/Physical Education from Arizona State University in 1991.Susie incorporates manual therapy techniques and her knowledge of strength and conditioning to treat her orthopaedic patients. She is also an ASTYM certified provider and has been trained in the use of various therapeutic taping techniques to facilitate her treatments.

Michel Langis, PT, is a licensed physical therapist who graduated with a B.Sc. in Physical Therapy in 1996 from the University of Montreal. He also obtained a B. Sc. in Kinesiology from the University of Laval in Quebec City with a specialization in weight loss programs and ice hockey training. Michel has specialized in manual therapy of the spine and extremities.  He combines his manual skills and his extensive knowledge of exercise physiology in order to provide his clients maximum outcomes towards their rehabilitation goals. Michel is also fluent in French.

Winston Purkiss, MPT, CSCS, is a licensed physical therapist who graduated from CSU Long Beach with a B.S. in Physiology, where he was a NCAA Division I track athlete. Winston received his Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from Children’s Hospital Los Angeles/ Chapman University in 1992. Winston has worked for over 19 years as a sports/orthopaedic physical therapist in San Diego, California and Sun Valley, Idaho utilizing his manual therapy skills and other specific orthopaedic techniques, including Active Isolated stretching, in order to maximize the benefits to his patients. Winston specializes in rehabilitating golf injuries and is TPI certified. His hobbies include golf, skiing, surfing and strength and conditioning. Winston is currently providing care at our Carlsbad location.

Audra Jahn, DPT, graduated from St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa with her Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy in 2013. She obtained her undergraduate degree from the same university, majoring in Exercise Science with a minor in Biology. Her graduate school education was fostered by a small class size, which allowed faculty members to provide personalized, one-on-one attention to all students. She just recently moved to California from Illinois and enjoys hiking, rock climbing, running, and traveling. Audra’s treatment strategy includes a balance of therapeutic exercises to strengthen, stretching, and manual techniques. She has also found a new passion for yoga and likes to incorporate her knowledge of yoga into practice where appropriate.

Meet Our Hand Therapists

Stephanie Bloom, OTL, CHT, is a licensed occupational and hand therapist who graduated from Tufts University in Boston with her Bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy in 1984, has been practicing hand therapy since 1987 and received her Certified Hand Therapist certification in 1990. Stephanie has extensive experience in complicated splinting and fracture bracing, along with joint mobilization and neural mobilization. She has expertise in trauma, reconstructive surgery, pediatrics and soft tissue problems.

Robin Dushkin, OTR-L, CHT, is a licensed occupational and hand therapist who graduated from University of Illinois with her Bachelors of Science degree in Occupational Therapy in 1977 and from Loma Linda University with Hand Rehabilitation Advanced Clinical Training in 1988. Robin has over 20 years experience as an occupational therapist and received her Certified Hand Therapist certification in 1991. Her areas of expertise include hand therapy (treatment and evaluation) and splinting.

Erica Ream, MOTR/L, CHT, is a licensed occupational and hand therapist who graduated from Saint Louis University with her Masters in occupational therapy in 2006. Erica received her Certified Hand Therapy certification (CHT) in 2011. She has been working in hand and upper extremity orthopaedics since 2007 with a broad back ground in trauma, cumulative trauma and sports related injuries. In her free time, Erica enjoys hiking, biking, running, and spending time with her family.