IPA Physio Long Beach
About
Jessica Workman earned her B.S. in Physiology and Neuroscience from the University of California, San Diego, in 2009. She then went on to complete her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in San Marcos in 2012. During her time in physical therapy school, she discovered that she had been struggling with chronic pain caused by hypermobility. Jessica began her career in an outpatient orthopedic clinic in Thousand Oaks before transitioning to a mixed outpatient orthopedic and neurological practice specializing in vestibular disorders in March 2014. With a focus on treating complex neurological, vestibular, and orthopedic conditions, she utilizes Functional Manual Therapy, Craniosacral techniques from Upledger, and Visceral Manipulation from Barral. She is nearly complete with a Functional Manual Therapy Fellowship through the Institute of Physical Art. It was during her in depth studies into treating a broad array of complex systems such as airway/sleep disorders, connective tissue disorders, concussions, and enhancing athletic performance that Jessica developed a deep passion for treating individuals with chronic pain related to hypermobility, recognizing the unique challenges these patients face. Her approach centers on a holistic evaluation of the person and their environments and lives, collaborating closely with her patients their physicians and loved ones to help them return to the activities and lifestyle that bring them joy.