Lizzie Philbin, BA, Pre-DPT

Posture Biomechanics Foundation is like no other in San Diego.  We are a research and education nonprofit organization revolutionizing the way that the world views posture.  Our goal is to develop programs and techniques for effective exercise and movement training with optimal alignment to build stronger statures and better health. 

We aim to apply the technology and techniques to perform clinical research, demonstrate objective improvement in posture and other physiological factors, eliminate spine fractures due to Osteoporosis, Osteopenia, and other processes of compromised bone integrity, and to show evidence of improved health and well-being.

 

 

 

 

 

Posture Biomechanics Foundation strives to implement education and training programs using these proven techniques and bring this technology to the public through community outreach, collaboration and program expansion. We are currently developing research in collaboration with San Diego State University's Exercise, Nutrition and Science  Biomechanics Lab.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At our associated facility The Spine Revolution, in Solana Beach, our mission is to build stronger statures through education and training of optimal alignment and effective movement.  Our goal is to eliminate disability related to compromised spine integrity, and to improve the health and well-being of our clients.

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MISSION AND PURPOSE

Our Mission

Posture Biomechanics Foundation is a research and education organization with a mission to build stronger statures through research and education of effective movement training and optimal posture alignment, to eliminate disability related to processes of compromised spine and disc integrity, spinal deformity, Osteoporosis, Osteopenia, and spine fractures, and to improve the health and well-being of individuals.

Our Purpose

To develop programs an techniques for effective exercise and movement training which optimally load the spine to build stronger statures and improve health

To apply this technology and techniques to:

* Perform clinical research

* Demonstrate objective improvement in postural, neuromuscular and physiological factors

* Eliminate disability related to processes of compromised spine integrity and spinal deformity

* Show evidence of improved health and well-being

To implement education and training programs using these proven techniques and bring this technology to the public through community outreach, collaboration and program expansion

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Marcia Tassinari, MPT

President / Founder

A physical therapist for since 1994, Marcia received her Masters in Physical Therapy from Western University of Health Sciences.  Diagnosed with Osteoporosis at the age of 37 years old, she devotes all of her work to solving the problems associated with compromised spine and disc integrity, spinal deformity, postural changes, Osteopenia, Osteporosis, and spine fractures.  Marcia has completed Levels 1 and 2 of THE MEEKS METHOD Training.  She and her husband own Tassinari Physical Therapy, a private clinic in San Diego.  For more information, please visit www.TassPT.com

Sara Meeks, PT, MS, GCS, KYT

A physical therapist with over 50 years of clinical experience, Sara has spent 30 years specializing in the unique management implications of persons with Osteopenia and Osteoporosis, and has developed a comprehensive, site-specific program for the conservative management of person with Osteopenia, Osteoprosis, postural problems and back pain. For more information, please visit www.sarameekspt.com

Stuart Gordon, PhD

Dr. Gordon was a professor of medicine and pathology and is an internationally recognized authority in biomedical research and technology transfer.  He was founding director of technology transfer programs at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, San Diego State University and California State University San Bernardino.  Dr. Gordon holds a B.S. degree in Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin and a Ph.D. degree in Medicine from the University of Colorado.

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SAN DIEGO STAFF

 

MARCIA TASSINARI

President

 

Marcia established Posture Biomechanics Foundation in June of 2009 and recently opened "The Posture Revolution Studio" in Solana Beach, CA.  She started Tassinari Physical Therapy, Inc. in Pacific Beach in March of 2000 with her husband, Rusty.  Marcia received her Master's degree in Physical Therapy in June 1994 from Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California, and is also a graduate from the University of Washington, and San Francisco State University.  She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association.

 

Marcia connects with her audience immediately.  Her information is presented in a simple, understandable manner, and she relaxes the audience with humor.  Marcia is a frequent guest presenter at a variety of organizations, including the University of St. Augustine, Scripps Integrative Medicine, and San Diego Community Colleges.  Her programs and classes are currently in San Diego YMCA facilities, San Diego Continuing Education, Orange County, California and Santa Fe, New Mexico.

 

Marcia's passion for her work is based on a lifetime of experience as a multi-sport athlete, her interest in human movement, and subsequent diagnosis of Osteoporosis in 2002.  It is her vision, plus desire and energy, to create stronger statures and eliminate this problem from our world.  She hopes to continue enjoying an active life with her husband, Rusty and 2 children: Gabriella, 8 years old, and Anthony, 2 years old.

 

LIZZIE PHILBIN, BA, Pre-DPT

Vice President of Program Development

Instructor Assistant

Lizzie graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz in 2007 with a B.A. degree in Psychology.  With a desire to help people and make a difference in the lives of others, she knew she wanted to be a part of the medical field.  Growing up as an athlete with a strong physiological background, physical therapy seemed like the perfect fit.  She is currently working on pre-requisite courses toward her Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

 

Lizzie has been a part of Tassinari Physical Therapy since May 2007.  Her work with Posture Biomechanics Foundation includes assisting in program development, community outreach, collaborations, and office management.  She serves as an assistant instructor at classes, workshops, and seminars.

 

Her experience in the development of PBF and working with Tassinari Physical Therapy, has increased her desire to become a physical therapist.  Her wish is to continue advocating this foundation as she develops through her degree.  In her free time, Lizzie enjoys spending time with her family and friends, camping, traveling, and being with her boyfriend, Chris, and her Bull Terrier, Royal.

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SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY BOARD

 

DANIEL CIPRIANI, PhD, MS, BSPT

Associate Professor, Chapman University

School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences

Dan’s primary responsibilities include teaching in the areas of biomechanics and rehabilitation   sciences, advising pre-Physical Therapy students, and managing the human biomechanics laboratory.  His research focuses on the biomechanics of human movement, including the influence of injury and factors associated with recovery.

 

 

ANDREW BRIGGS, PhD, BSPT

NHMRC Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Curtin University of Technology WA

Honorary Fellow, Department of Medicine, University of Melbourne, Australia

 

Andrew teaches in the area of musculoskeletal physiotherapy. His research focuses on the prevalence, impact and risk factors for thoracic spine pain across the lifespan; osteoporotic vertebral fractures; vertebral bone health across the lifespan in health and disease; bone imaging; clinical rheumatology.

 

 

ANNIE BURKE-DOE, PT, MPT, PhD

Associate Professor, University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, San Diego

 

Annie teaches medical physiology, scientific   research and pharmacology. Her research      interests included the impact of drug therapies on physical rehabilitation, osteoporosis risk factors and interventions, and neuroplasticity of the brain in the presence of neurotransmitters post-stroke.

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