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Joan I. Essenmacher, PT, DPT, ATC, MS

20 years or more / Doctor of Physical Therapy

Clinical Specialties:
Orthopedic Specialist
Areas of Focus:
Female Athletes
Incontinence
Manual Therapy
Orthopaedics
Sports Physical Therapy

Member: American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy APTA Pelvic Health

1 Practice Location

Office

CA 90064

About

Joan I. Essenmacher, PT, DPT, ATC, MS

She currently works at Stacey Smith Physical Therapy, a boutique-practice on coveted Montana Avenue, where care is individualized and provided in a private, serene setting. She is also a Clinical Specialist at Kaiser Permanente, mentoring physical therapy residents in the SCal Kaiser Permanente Residency Program. Joani joined the Sports Medicine and Sciences Staff of the WTA TOUR in 1990 and currently continues to travel with the WTA professional tennis players as an independent contractor.

Professional Education

Dr. Joani Essenmacher graduated from Northwestern University’s program in Physical Therapy, received a M.S. from Purdue University, and post-professional doctorate in Biokinesiology and PT at USC. She is a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) and certifi

Board Certifications

Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
Since Apr 30, 2000, valid through Aug 29, 2030
Certificate Number: 20412

Other Certifications

Athletic Trainer

Additional Interests

Originally from the Detroit area, she completed completed Yoga Teacher Training (200-hour) at Santa Cruz Yoga and besides Yoga, enjoys swimming, running, biking, hiking, traveling.