NeuroSport Physical Therapy is located on the border of Pasadena and South Pasadena and serves the greater Los Angeles area. We specialize in helping people with both neurologic and orthopedic/sports conditions. 

 

The Team

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Jason Cozby, PT, DPT, OCS

Jason is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), researcher, and published author.  He is also a clinical professor in the graduate physical therapy program at the University of Southern California (USC), the number-one ranked program in the country. He grew up in Bakersfield, California, and moved to Los Angeles where he obtained his undergraduate degree in Gerontology at USC.  He continued with post graduate studies at USC, earning his doctorate in physical therapy and then completing his residency in orthopedic physical therapy.  Jason had over 10 years of experience in private practice in Orange County before leaving to create the orthopedic department and residency program at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center.  He uses innovative approaches that include hands-on manual therapy, movement re-education, and exercise.  Jason loves spending time with his family, preferably in the outdoors where he can be found backpacking, running, rock climbing and surfing.

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MariSOL Dakan, PT, DPT

Mari is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who is passionate about helping people with both neurologic and orthopedic injuries, and she excels at addressing her patients' individual needs and concerns. She was born and raised in Pasadena and attended Brown University where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in neuroscience while playing Division1 water polo. Mari was named captain of her water polo team and is a two-time All-American. After experiencing one too many blizzards, she moved back to California to obtain her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Southern California. Physical therapy has allowed her to combine her interest in the field of neuroscience and her background in competitive sports. Additionally, Mari has contributed to research related to the use of exercise in addressing cognitive symptoms for individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease. Outside the clinic, Mari enjoys hiking and has plans to hike in every national park in the USA. Her additional hobbies include swimming, rock climbing, rollerblading, reading, and playing board games with her family.

Danielle August, PT, DPT

Danielle is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who is devoted to utilizing individualized care for every patient to ensure they can return to all the activities they love. She was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii until making the long journey to attend the University of Maryland Eastern Shore to pursue her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology while competing in Division 1 bowling. After a season-ending injury, Danielle discovered the rewarding field of Physical Therapy and was inspired by the seamless unity of optimizing physical fitness while serving others. She went on to earn her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California where she was able to gain clinical experience working with numerous orthopedic and sports populations across the lifespan. When outside of the clinic, you can find Danielle reading her favorite book, playing fetch with her dog Mojave, or nervously climbing a new route at her local climbing gym.

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Nicole Vandevelde Cozby, PT, DPT

Nicole is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in working with people with neurologic and vestibular conditions.  She grew up in La Canada, California, and obtained her undergraduate degree at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.  After returning from the East Coast, she earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at USC. Following graduation, she trained and collaborated with some of the best in neurologic physical therapy at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, where she also helped develop its cardiac rehabilitation program.  Nicole is credentialed in Vestibular Rehabilitation through Duke University. She founded NeuroSport Physical Therapy with a drive to provide quality care for individuals with neurologic & vestibular conditions. She is passionate about helping people move and feel better.  Nicole loves spending time with her family including her two children, Abby and Jack.  She is an outdoor enthusiast who loves hiking, backpacking, and running.

CONNOR PENDLETON, PT, DPT

Connor is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who enjoys working collaboratively with his patients to improve their performance and ability to participate in all of their favorite activities. He takes care to consider each of his patients’ unique circumstances, and implements a treatment style that takes into account the interconnectedness of the entire body in order to get to the root cause. He grew up in Phoenix, AZ, and earned his undergraduate degree in Kinesiology just a few miles from NeuroSport at Occidental College, where he was a sprinter on the track and field team. Afterwards, he earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California. While the bulk of his clinical experience includes treating people following orthopedic surgeries, sports injuries, and orthopedic conditions, he has also completed additional training pertaining to Parkinson’s Disease treatment and is a PWR! (Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery) Certified Therapist. Outside of physical therapy, his interests include soccer, skiing, hiking, rock climbing, scuba diving, and sampling all of the incredible food Los Angeles has to offer.

Louis Castro, PT, DPT

Louis is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who is devoted to creating a unique physical therapy experience for those with orthopedic, neurologic or blended injuries — an experience that is filled with passion, empathy and wholeness. Louis strives to further empower the physical therapy community through health and wellness, education, and teamwork. Born and raised in Westhampton, New York, Louis attended Sacred Heart University for his undergraduate education where he seized a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science. Discovering the profession of Physical Therapy sparked him to pursue and attain his Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Southern California. Physical therapy has allowed Louis to see endless opportunities to work, learn, and evolve individually in the physical therapy community, which then results in benefiting you! Louis will engage in any topic of conversation, ranging from dad jokes, cuisine, movies, surfing, hiking, books, music and dancing. Not to forget, Louis also speaks Spanish fluently. 

Louis es un doctor en fisioterapia que se dedica a crear una experiencia de fisioterapia única para personas con lesions ortopédicas, neurológicas o mixtas. Una experiencia llena de pasión, empatía y plenitud. Louis se esfuerza por empoderar aún más a la comunidad de fisioterapia a través de la salud y el bienestar, la educación y el trabajo en equipo. Nacido y criado en Westhampton, Nueva York, Louis asistió a la Universidad del Sagrado Corazón para su educación universitaria, donde obtuvo una Licenciatura en Ciencias del Ejercicio. Decubrir la profesión de fisioterapia lo motivó a buscar y obtener su doctorado en fisioterapia de la Universidad del Sur De California. La fisioterapia le ha permitido a Louis ver infinitas oportunidades para trabajar, aprender y evolucionar individualmente en la comunidad de fisioterapia, ¡Io que luego lo beneficia a usted! Louis participará en cualquier tema de conversación, desde chistes de papá, cocina, películas, surf, caminatas, libros, música y baile. Sin olvidar que Louis también habla español con fluidez.