Dr. Michael Kastan, PT, DPT, CSCS, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and San Diego native who practices at the Carmel Mountain Ranch clinic located inside of the Proteus Athletic Club. He attended San Diego State University for his undergraduate education and obtained his doctorate of physical therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences – San Marcos and graduated with high honors. During his education, he has attained his Strength & Conditioning Specialist Certification (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), became certified in Blood Flow Restriction Training, and attended the Applied Functional Science (AFS) Chain Reaction seminar by the Gray Institute.
Shaped from his years of outpatient physical therapy experience, he takes a diverse approach to treatment with manual therapy, biomechanical analysis, and replication of functional tasks in order to ensure a more complete return to prior level of function. A lifelong learner, he maintains active membership to various professional organizations to further his education and stay up to date on research to provide best evidence-based treatment.
He has maintained an active lifestyle through his adulthood with experience in American football, collegiate club rugby, powerlifting, and endurance running with participation in numerous races in San Diego. He maintains an active lifestyle with regular strength training, running, hiking, and spending time outdoors in San Diego.