ABOUT US
We are physical therapists that believe in individualized care, overall wellness, and a continuation of care beyond pain relief
WHY ARE WE DIFFERENT?
We hold the belief that care should be individualized and unique to each person, through personal training, physical therapy, and having the necessary tools to keep your body running at an optimal state.
OUR COMPANY
Our Mission at Wellness Tribe is to provide our community an individualized approach to physical therapy. We believe that physical therapy starts before an injury becomes prevalent, which is why we start with the prehab phase to identify potential stressors that may lead to an injury in the future. We don’t stop there, because once goals are met in physical therapy, we strive to offer individualized training to set the patient up for future success by becoming an expert on their own body.
MEET OUR TEAM
Alex Zhidetskiy PT, DPT
Alex was born and raised in Ukraine. When he moved to Long Beach, California at 7 years old, he remembers thinking how weird it was moving from a country that had all four seasons to California, where it seemed like it was summer year-round. He spent his elementary, middle, and high school years in Long Beach and proceeded to achieve his B.S. in Biological Sciences from the University of California, Irvine (Zot Zot Zot!).
While in his undergraduate years at UCI, Alex realized he wanted to go into PT after countless injuries that occurred while playing basketball and remaining active. He dislocated both his ankles playing basketball. Multiple visits (or years) of physical therapy peaked his interest in pursuing it as a career and led him to shadow PT’s, participate in volunteer work, and work as a physical therapist aid. Realizing his newfound passion, he pursued to earn his Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Chapman University.
His specialties include orthopedics, geriatrics, and pre-habilitation. His goal is to educate each patient in a way that allows them to become experts on their own body. He spends the entire time with the patient, creating an individualized program each session. He speaks English and Russian and seeing his patients progress on a daily basis and reach their functional potential keeps him motivated as a physical therapist. In his free time, Alex enjoys working out, participating in Spartan races, hiking, cooking, and cosplay.
MEET OUR TEAM
Mike Russo PT, DPT
Mike graduated in 2007 from Cal State Long Beach’s prestigious Physical Therapy program under the guidance of one of the best orthopedic and manual skills professors in the country.
Mike has been a PT for over 15 years and has successfully managed 2 facilities in Southern California. Mike is a skilled orthopedic physical therapist, specializing in sports injuries, musculoskeletal injuries, postural correction and pre- and post- operative injuries. He encompasses functional biomechanical, soft tissue and joint treatment techniques. Having 2 children of his own, Mike is knowledgeable in working with pelvic floor dysfunctions to promote healthy progress through pregnancy and beyond.
Some of these specialized techniques he utilizes during his treatments include: Mulligan concepts , kinesio-taping, Janda approach and muscle release technique. Mike is also a credentialed clinical instructor by the American Physical Therapy Association. Mike enjoys spending time outside with family and performing activities such as: hiking, boating, biking, running, camping, soccer, baseball, basketball, and surfing. Mike also loves to travel and currently lives in Long Beach.
OUR METHODS
Whether it's to continue getting stronger after physical therapy or training for a hobby you love, we got you covered. Let us guide and teach you about strength, control, and balance.
The bread and butter of what we are about. Our specialized 1 on 1 approach covers...
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Orthopedic injuries
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Geriatrics
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Pediatrics
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Pelvic Floor/Core Strengthening
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Chronic Injuries
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Pre-hab/Post Surgical Rehab
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And many more...
Elevate your well-being with our personalized Recovery Room. Experience the healing warmth of infrared therapy, unwind on our vibro-acoustic bed, and rejuvenate with Hyperice leg compression therapy.
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CONTACT US
Feel free to contact us by...
Email: Wellnesstribept@gmail.com
Phone: (949) 264-9858
Fax: (949) 988-2969
In Person: 2062 Business Center Drive
Irvine, CA 92612 Suite #140
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