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MEET YOUR PT
ILSEONG "ILLY" SONG
PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, CSCS, MTC, JL.Ac
Ilseong, aka ILLY, was born and raised in Osaka, Japan as the 3rd generation of Korean Japanese. For his dream to be a medical professional who supports athletes, he completed his education of athletic training, acupuncture, and traditional Chinese medicine at Kansai University of Health Sciences.
To pursue further clinical skills/knowledge with the combination of eastern and western medicine, Illy flew to San Diego in 2012, completed an athletic training internship at UC San Diego, and earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS). Through his physical therapy education, he learned the great depth of human biomechanics, PT treatment, movement analysis, and manual therapy skills. As Illy started his career, he earned CSCS certified by NSCA to help athletes as a Strength & Conditioning specialist. After years of clinical experience and dedication to his patients, cutting-edge clinical skills, & advanced knowledge with the latest scientific evidence, he earned a board-certified orthopaedic clinical specialist (OCS) and sports clinical specialist (SCS), the advanced certifications that only 7% for OCS and 1% for SCS of all physical therapists in the United States have.
Throughout his clinical and fitness experience as an acupuncturist, athletic trainer, strength & conditioning specialist, and physical therapist in both Japan and America, he has worked with various martial artists (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, boxing, karate, kajukenbo, etc), tennis players (Division 1), professional Japanese baseball player, professional Japanese boxer, student athletes, including soccer, American football, water polo, baseball, diving, volleyball, basketball, etc.
Illy creates an individualized PT plan and provides high-quality care for not only musculoskeletal injuries but also vestibular impairments (dizziness/vertigo) and concussions from young athletes to geriatric populations. Illy finds the root cause of your pain, gives you a thorough education, and assists you to prevent future injuries by improving your physical function and athletic performance. During his free time, he likes to practice Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, train Muay Thai, explore different coffee shops, read books, and hang out with his wife.
CERTIFICATES / SKILLS
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Licensed Physical Therapist (PT)
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By Physical Therapy Board of California
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Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)
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By The American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties
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Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS)
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By The American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties
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Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
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By National Strength & Conditioning Association
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Manual Therapy Certificate (MTC)
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By University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
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Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Fundamentals Certificate
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By Point-of-Care Ultrasound Certification Academy
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Credentialed Clinical Instructor-Level 1
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By American Physical Therapy Association
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Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac) & Moxibustionist
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By Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
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