About Us - Getting to know the Team
Dr Matt Sanicki
Dr. Sanicki received his doctorate degree from Southern California University of Health Sciences. Dr. Sanicki’s undergraduate work was completed at The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology/Pre-Med.
Dr. Sanicki continued his education by becoming a certified provider for Active Release Technique©. This soft tissue specialty is used to treat injuries related to acute trauma, chronic pain syndromes and repetitive trauma disorders. The doctor uses therapeutic exercise and kineseo-taping to maximize patient stabilization.
Dr. Sanicki is the treating chiropractor for the PLNU athletics and SDSU sport club and athletics. Dr. Sanicki is helping the teams with injury care and prevention as well as improving functional performance. Dr. Sanicki first started treating hockey players back east with minor league affiliates for the New Jersey Devils and Philadelphia Flyers. In 2005 the team he was with went on to win the Kelly Cup, which is the minor league version of the Stanley Cup.
Dr. Sanicki is dedicated to treating athletes from weekend warriors to elite athletes. He was an integral part of getting PGAtour golfer Jaco Van Zyl into top physical condition and onto the tour for the first time in 2007. Together with instructor Dean Reinmuth, Dr. Sanicki has concentrated on golf fitness and injury prevention for all golfers.
Dr. Sanicki is proud to welcome you to his "dream practice" here in beautiful Liberty Station, Point Loma. He invites you all to step outside the health care box and see how you could benefit from the services here at CRAC.
Dr. Ian Ahearn
Dr. Ahearn received his doctorate at Logan College of Chiropractic where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. While attending Logan he also received a Bachelor's degree in Human Biology and his Master's in Sports Rehabilitation and Exercise. Dr. Ahearn attended the University of Illinois for his undergraduate where he completed his Bachelor's of Community Health.
Dr. Ahearn specializes in musculoskeletal sports injuries as he interned in the Biofreeze Rehabilitation Center in Chesterfield, Missouri. There he worked closely with multiple area sports teams including the Mizzou Tigers and the Missouri Baptist basketball team. Currently, Dr. Ian is working closely with the San Diego Sol professional basketball team as the team's chiropractor. Also he is a member of the San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and sometimes can be seen performing volunteer work around the Point Loma community.
Dr. Ahearn uses a whole body functional assessment to correct biomechanical dysfunction through adjusting, stretching, instrument assisted soft tissue manipulation, and post-isometric relaxation. He has also completed the first module in Graston technique and is class IV laser certified.
Christina Stephens
Originally from New York, Christina graduated from Marist College with her B.A. in Psychology and moved to San Diego to further her studies in Holistic Health and Therapeutic Massage. She received her training in Massage Therapy and Bodywork from Mueller College and is a Nationally Certified Licensed Massage Therapist. Christina is also an Active member of the NCBTMB and the AMTA.
Early in her career, Christina became the Lead Massage Therapist at two local luxury hotels and developed a private mobile massage practice. She has experience working with many professional athletes providing massage therapy.
In 2007, Christina worked with the NFL at Qualcomm Stadium as well as Major League Soccer at the LA Coliseum performing pre & post event massage therapy for the USA Legends Soccer players. For the year of 2009, she worked closely with the USA BMW ORACLE Pro-Sailing Team & Crew during their training for the 2010 America’s Cup performing Massage Therapy on the dock of the Coronado Bay. The USA team then traveled to Valenicia,Spain, where they won the world class America’s Cup Race.
While working with CRAC as a therapist, Christina performs customized Massage Therapy sessions with a holistic approach, specializing in Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, Accupressure, Reflexology, Maternity, and Aromatherapy. She also works with our team at local sporting events and corporate offices, as well as assisting with on-site marketing events and administrative work.
Jessica Ryan
Jessica Ryan has worked as a physical therapist in San Diego for the past 10 years in hospital and private outpatient clinics. She has a broad range of experience working with chiropractors, acupuncturists, occupational therapists, and Pilates instructors. Jessica earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from U.C.L.A. in 1994 and a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the Arizona School of Health Sciences in 2000.
Jessica Ryan believes in treating the whole patient, identifying the cause of dysfunction, and giving each patient tools to improve their quality of life. Her treatments include soft tissue mobilization, joint mobilization, passive stretching, therapeutic exercise incorporating Yoga and Pilates, and nutritional education. Jessica is grateful for the opportunity to work in Point Loma where she grew up and is now raising a family with her husband.
Amanda Mills, Director of Operations
Amanda joined the CRAC team in 2010 and handles all of the clinical day to day operations including patient and office management. Originally from Mississippi, Amanda came to San Diego out of Mississippi College with certification in medical transcription and business management. While pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Amanda served at a family camp for five summers in Texas followed by doing medical transcription for Sharp Community Hospital and served as a science teacher in La Jolla.
Amanda believes in offering the best service possible to anyone who may come through our doors and making your CRAC experience the most that we can. She brings experience in hospitality as well as a thorough knowledge of insurance so that all your questions as a patient may be fully answered. Her goal is to insure that you leave CRAC with no doubt that we have done all that we can for you. Amanda not only completely believes in what our doctors can do for you and your health but is excited to be a small part of you finding your way there.
The Interns
Luis Barreto from Point Loma Nazarene University (major athletic training) and Emily Nichols from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (acupuncture)