New Physical Therapy Clinic Debuts in Southern California

By HCO Staff

CARLSBAD, Calif.—Physical Rehabilitation Network (PRN), a leading physical therapy provider and practice management organization, announced recently the grand opening of its newest and first-ever physical therapy clinic in Cypress, California. This opening represents the 31st clinic in PRN’s joint venture partnership with MemorialCare, a prominent nonprofit integrated health system in southern California. Under PRN’s locally trusted and recognized brand, California Rehabilitation and Sports Therapy (Cal Rehab), the new clinic will be located at 4755 Katella Avenue.

“We are excited to join the Cypress community and extend our leading physical care to those who need it most,” said Ajay Gupta, CEO, PRN. “Our joint venture with MemorialCare allows us to support a broadening patient base with our personalized one-on-one approach to physical therapy. We’re honored to have physical therapy expert, Kurt Nofziger lead the Cypress team of experienced and dedicated therapists.”

Mr. Nofziger, PT, MPT, will lead the day-to-day operations of the facility as the clinic director. A Huntington Beach native, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Chapman University, where he also was an Academic All-America soccer player. In 2005, he graduated from Cal State University Long Beach with a master’s degree in physical therapy and since then has treated outpatient orthopedic patients in the Orange County and Long Beach areas.

“As we open more clinics, we are able to improve the experience of more patients throughout southern California, giving them better continuity of care, better costs, and overall a better experience,” says Mark Schafer, M.D., CEO of MemorialCare Medical Foundation, which includes MemorialCare Medical Group and Greater Newport Physicians. “PRN’s clinic network is one of the fastest expanding in the country, with a reach that enables us to provide a broad and comprehensive range of treatments to our physical therapy patients.”

The new Cypress clinic is located at 4755 Katella Avenue offers a wide range of pain management, post-surgery rehabilitation, and injury prevention services, including sports medicine, ergonomic solutions, and more. Most insurance plans are accepted at the location.

The MemorialCare–PRN partnership’s network of 31 clinic locations extends across Orange County centers in Cypress, Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, Newport Beach, Irvine, Huntington Beach, Anaheim, Anaheim Hills, Mission Viejo, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Laguna Niguel, Yorba Linda, Brea, and Santa Ana/Tustin; Los Angeles County centers in Los Angeles/Beverly Hills, Torrance, Downey, Long Beach/Lakewood, Long Beach and Baldwin Park/West Covina; and Riverside County center in Corona.