Tommy Ngo
PT, DPT, CAFS
Tommy Ngo, PT, DPT, CAFS, graduated from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in San Marcos with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2021 after earning his Bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of California, Irvine in 2017. A lifelong Southern California resident, Tommy spent most of his life in Orange County before moving to San Marcos for physical therapy school in 2018, where he quickly developed a deep connection to the community and his profession.
Tommy’s passion for physical therapy began in 2009 after sustaining a compound fracture of his tibia and fibula during a football accident. Throughout his own recovery journey, he developed a fascination with rehabilitation, the human body, and the impact that skilled therapy can have on restoring independence and improving quality of life. This experience inspired him to pursue a career dedicated to helping others overcome their own physical challenges.
Tommy has been working in the physical therapy field since 2015 and has dedicated over a decade to helping individuals on their journey toward recovery. His clinical passion lies in serving the senior population and improving access to high-quality care. Through his company, he strives to bridge the gap for older adults by bringing convenient, personalized physical therapy directly into their homes.
Tommy believes that effective physical therapy combines hands-on manual therapy with purposeful, corrective exercises tailored to each individual’s goals and functional needs. His approach focuses on addressing movement limitations, improving strength and mobility, and helping patients maintain independence and a higher quality of life regardless of age.
Outside of physical therapy, Tommy enjoys spending time with his wife, Esther, and their two young daughters, Adeline and Hazel. As he takes on more of an administrative role within his company, he values the opportunity to be present with his family while continuing to support his team and community. In his free time, Tommy enjoys weightlifting, pickleball, bowling, basketball, football, and any activity that allows him to spend time outdoors with friends and family.
Carmelo De Leon
PT, DPT, OCS, CAFS
Carmelo is a physical therapist and a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) whose practice focuses on orthopedic and sports rehabilitation. Since earning board certification, he has built a career grounded in evidence-based care, working with active individuals to restore movement, manage injury, and support long-term musculoskeletal health.
Cailyn Kennedy
PT, DPT, Cert TDN, CPT
Cailyn Kennedy is a physical therapist from North Carolina who earned her undergraduate degree in Exercise Science from the University of South Carolina, where she was also a member of the university’s Division I Dance Team. She went on to pursue her Doctor of Physical Therapy at Wingate University before moving out west to begin her career in physical therapy.
Throughout her career, Cailyn has worked across both outpatient orthopedic and home health settings, treating a wide range of patients recovering from surgery, managing chronic pain, and navigating neurological impairments, post-surgical recovery, age-related mobility decline, etc. In the outpatient setting, she has focused on helping patients regain strength, mobility, and function through individualized treatment plans, while her home health experience has allowed her to support patients in achieving greater independence and safety within their own homes, often working closely with caregivers and addressing fall risk, functional mobility, and activities of daily living.
Now based in San Diego, Cailyn is passionate about helping her patients restore function, improve quality of life, and safely return to the activities that matter most to them, whether that means recovering after surgery, regaining independence at home, or returning to the activities they love.
Taylor Fagundes
PT, DPT
Dr. Taylor Fagundes, PT, DPT graduated from Maryville University in St. Louis, MO with her Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science in 2016 and Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2019. She moved to San Diego after graduating in 2019 from the St. Louis area where she was born and raised. She was exposed to physical therapy at a young age due to a serious shoulder injury which led her into the career path today. Taylor has been a licensed physical therapist for over 6 years and has over 10 years of outpatient orthopedic experience. Taylor loves treating all walks of life to help them get back to doing what they love and achieving their goals. She has a special interest in middle school and high school athletes, weekend warriors, and help those rehab from surgery. Her treatment style can include various techniques to help get the results everyone is happy with!
While not in the clinic, Taylor enjoys spending time with her husband and their dog, watching sports (softball, hockey, college football are her big three) , being outside and spending time with friends and family.
Bonnie Lacey
PT, DPT
Bonnie graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with her Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy. As a passionate advocate for movement and recovery, she specializes in helping patients of all ages reach their highest functional potential. Her athletic background as a Division I soccer player fuels a deep-rooted dedication to exercise science. Clinically, Bonnie has a diverse background in treating a wide range of conditions, including sports injuries, orthopedics, post-operative care, joint replacements, and neurological disorders. Whether patients are returning to a sport, recovering from surgery, or managing a chronic condition, Bonnie partners with them every step of the way to help them get back to doing what they love.