Paul Batchelor, DPT, MPT, MTC, Cert. SMT, CSCS
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Master of Physical Therapy
Certified Manual Therapist
Certified in Spinal Manipulative Therapy
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist


Paul earned his bachelor’s of Science degree in Nutritional & Exercise Science, emphasis in Athletic Training, with distinction from San Diego State University while completing a two year internship in Athletic Training. He was certified by the National Athletic Trainer's Association(NATA) in 1996 and National Strength & Conditioning Association(NSCA) in 1997.  He earned his Master’s & Doctor of Physical Therapy Degrees in 2001 & 2002 with honors from the University of St. Augustine, Institute of Physical Therapy, Florida.  Post-graduate Doctorate education & training awarded him a certification in Manual Therapy (M.T.C) from the University of St. Augustine. While in physical therapy practice, Paul has completed the training from the American Academy of Spinal Manipulation and awared Certification in Spinal Manipulative Therapy. 
Paul has treated patients & trained athletes in private practice settings affiliated with the Anaheim Angels, Anaheim Ducks, San Diego Riptide, OMBAC rugby & USA rugby.  He started Spine and Sport Physical Therapy, Inc. in 2003 to provide expert hands-on physical therapy for active individuals from retired golfers to professional surfers and everyone in between. 

Mirko Vuksic, DPT, MPT, OCS, Cert. SMT, CSCS
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Master of Physical Therapy
Certified Orthpaedic Specialist
Certified in Manipulative Therapy
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist

Mirko earned his Master of Physical Therapy degree from Chapman University in 2001, and his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Northeastern University in 2008.  Prior to that, he earned his Bachelors of Science in Physical Education-Exercise Science from Fresno State, where he was a member of the nationally ranked men’s soccer team.  Mirko became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) in 2004 and a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) in 2006. He has completed extensive continuing education, including a year-long manual therapy course.  Mirko has worked in orthopedics and sports medicine since becoming a therapist, and he has had the opportunity to work with hundreds of high school and college athletes in South Orange County, while specializing in spinal and post-surgical rehabilitation of the athlete.  Additionally, he has worked with athletes from several youth soccer clubs, Orange County Blue Star soccer, NFL Europe and served as a consultant to the national water polo teams of Yugoslavia (Serbia-Montenegro) during their visits to the U.S.  He is currently the physical therapist for West Coast Futbol Club.

Melissa De La O, DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy


 Melissa earned her bachelor's of Science degree in Zoology with a minor in Exercise Physiology from University of California Santa Barbara in 2001 and her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Simmons college in Boston, MA in 2005 as a Dean's Merrit Scholar.  Her post-graduate Doctorate education included a concentration in Health Promotion and Wellness and she presented her research of a school based back pack health promotion program to APTA Massachusetts Chapter in 2003.  Melissa treats adults and children in outpatient orthopedic setting and has special interests in pre-natal/post-partum evaluations and treatments as well as breast cancer and post-mastectomy care.