Clayden Garcelli is a passionate and dedicated physical therapist who earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from Mount Saint Mary’s University in 2024. A 2020 graduate of Azusa Pacific University, Clayden spent four years as a standout defensive end for the school’s football team, where he developed a deep understanding of athletic performance, injury prevention, and recovery.

His firsthand experience with sports injuries, coupled with his educational background, fuels his commitment to helping others achieve optimal movement and rehabilitation. Clayden is focused on providing personalized care and rehabilitation plans that combine his knowledge of physical therapy with a strong foundation in sports medicine.

He is eager to bring his passion for healing and improving mobility to the communities he serves, ensuring that individuals return to their active lifestyles with confidence and strength.

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Dr. Jason Manalili is a Co-Founder and Doctor of Physical Therapy at Mankind Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with a Minor in Psychology from Whittier College, followed by his Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California.

With a diverse background in sports performance and rehabilitation, Dr. Manalili has worked extensively with athletes at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels, including those in the NFL, MLB, Bellator, martial arts, dance, ballet, volleyball, skateboarding, rowing, and surfing. He previously served as the Director of Rehabilitation at Beach Cities Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, where he specialized in treating the overhead athlete and managing conditions related to the shoulder, elbow, knee, spine, and post-surgical recovery.

As a former four-year letterman in football, Dr. Manalili brings personal insight into the athletic experience. He played as an outside linebacker for the Division 1 State Championship team at Corona Centennial in 2008 and continued his collegiate career at Whittier College from 2009 to 2013. During his time at Whittier, he was actively involved in various organizations, including the Kinesiology Club and the Filipino Club, and was inducted into national honors societies such as Phi Epsilon Kappa and PSI CHI.

At USC, Dr. Manalili served as President of the Multicultural Leadership Alliance, where he championed fundraising efforts for physical therapy mission trips and established a scholarship for minority DPT students. He is also passionate about providing physical therapy services in underserved regions, having traveled to countries such as the Philippines, Costa Rica, and Mexico.

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Monique received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Pre-Physical Therapy from Arizona State University in 2014. She went on to earn her Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Degree from Loma Linda University in 2015 where she graduated top of her class and received a Clinical Excellence Award during her clinical rounds at Hoag Outpatient Rehabilitation Center.

Coming from an athletic background of figure skating, volleyball and softball, Monique’s experiences have led her to a career in physical therapy and a passion for human movement. In her professional career she has had experience with a variety of patient populations ranging from youth and professional athletes, to weekend warriors and Olympic athletes. She has been specially trained in treating rotational athletes such as baseball players, surfers and golfers. With a strong manual therapy background, Monique integrates dynamic neuromuscular stabilization exercises with hands-on techniques to restore patient’s optimal movement patterns. She believes in a holistic approach treating the body as a whole. Her treatment approach combines manual therapy and therapeutic exercise while integrating mind-body balance to help improve overall health not only of the physical body but the mind too.

Monique values lifelong learning and professional development. She is a certified Reiki Master which helps deepen her understanding of the mind-body connection. She has an overall passion for health and wellness. Monique and her husband have just welcomed a baby girl into their family, Naomi! Besides spending quality time with her family, she loves to shop, travel, go to concerts and play beach volleyball!

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