Kara Garcia

Physical Therapist

Pro To Col Sport Systems

KARA GARCIA, DPT, ATC Kara Garcia is a San Diego State Alumni. She initially graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Athletic Training and a minor in Psychology in 2011. She proceeded to take a year off to get her Emergency Medical Technician license before returning to SDSU to get her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. For more than 10 years she has worked with several professional and semi-professional sports teams including the San Diego Sockers, San Diego Strike Force, and San Diego Flash. Aside from being on the field she has also worked numerous outpatient orthopedic settings. She has worked with all types of injuries from acute to chronic, pre-operative to postoperative as well as the weekend warrior. She enjoys working with all ages and has worked with ages from 2 through 103 years old. She loves the variety of injuries and the fact that no injury is the same. Kara focuses on the whole body, mechanics, and movement patterns in order to optimize individual potential and decrease further risk of injury. Outside of work she likes to spend time with her family and her dogs, attend Portuguese events, help plan events, hiking, traveling and craft projects of all types. CERTIFICATIONSCertified Athletic TrainerLicensed Physical TherapistBLS Provider (First Aid/CPR/AED)