Back and Hip Exercises with Kristina Bond

Tuesday's at 2:30 pm

This course series will focus on the close relationship the hip has on the function of the lower back. Much like how a little sister irritates a big sister and finds a way to get under her skin, the hip and lower back have the same relationship. When the little sister, the hip, is not working well, she has a way of irritating her older sister, who she shares a room with. Conversely, problems in the lower back will also cause irritation in the hip region. In this course we will learn how the ROM, strength, alignment, and mechanics of the hip and lower back affect each other. This will be particularly important as many are working from home, sitting on a desk chair, or spending lots of time on the couch, which results in problems in both areas. This series will be very progressive and start with management of acute pain and culminate with more advanced functional stretching and strengthening of the hip and lower back.

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Back and Hip Exercises

Class Schedule

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Lona (6K)

Raul Lona, DPT, OCS, ATC

Dr. Raul Lona earned his Bachelor of Science degree and Certification as an Athletic Trainer from California State University, Fullerton in 1998. Raul received his Clinical Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California in 2001. He recently re-certified his Orthopedic Clinical Specialty in 2015 and is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association.

Dr. Lona has been published in subjects related to Lower Back Pain. As such, he specializes in treatment and differentiation of lumbar and hip disorders. In addition, Dr. Lona enjoys treating patients with ankle and foot disorders. Dr. Lona recently completed clinical training in Pain Science as it relates to rehabilitation and has become passionate about helping patients understand and manage their pain.

Most recently Dr. Lona earned his level 1 certification with Titleist Performance Institute (TPI). Improper alignment and movements predispose many patients and golfers to injury. Raul will use this certification to better help golfers avoid and more quickly recover from injury.

When not treating patients, Raul values his time with his wife and 3 kids. Raul is involved in coaching his kids' sports teams, including soccer and baseball. Raul regularly practices yoga and is passionate about fitness and health.

Edwards (5K)

Mariko Edwards, MPT, OCS

Mariko Edwards received her Master's degree in Physical Therapy from Mount Saint Mary's College in 2000. Also in that year, she started working for Rebecca Schraven (the founder of M3 Physical Therapy) where she flourished in the orthopedic rehabilitation setting. In her time with WLPT, she has developed collaborative relationships with referring physicians and other healthcare providers in order to ensure optimal patient care.

Mariko is a board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist, a certified Pilates instructor and a certified Kinesio Taping practitioner. Her expertise in these various methods has contributed to her ability to provide successful patient outcomes for a variety of conditions. With knowledge, compassion, skill and a sense of humor, Mariko continues to guide her patients on the road to recovery.

Mariko participated in and enjoyed sports and athletics throughout her life, from team sports such as softball to individual training in Pilates. Since becoming certified in Pilates in 2005 she has utilized this method is not only rehabilitating her patients but also as a student herself. She believes Pilates is the perfect form of exercise for patients of all abilities and fitness levels. She particularly enjoys training and conditioning prenatal and postnatal women.

Mariko is a wife and a mother of two amazing daughters who contribute to her ability to teach with patience and understanding. Her hobbies include supporting her favorite teams, the Lakers, Dodgers and Chargers and nurturing her knowledge of all things pop culture.

Hisamune (5K)

Chris Hisamune, PT

Chris Hisamune graduated from California State University, Northridge in 1983. He has 30 years of experience helping people achieve their goal of feeling and moving better, with 10 of those years dedicated at M3 Physical Therapy. He accomplishes those goals primarily through manual orthopedic skills. He specializes in alignment and postural dysfunctions. Chris's clinical interests include training for better body use through movement training and prevention of disorders associated with Osteoporosis.

Cindy Choi, PT, DPT

Cindy Choi, PT, DPT

Dr. Cindy Choi graduated from University of San Francisco with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy. She has been practicing in orthopedics treating patients across the lifespan and is working towards becoming a women’s health clinical specialist. She is currently training in a pelvic health and wellness program is very passionate about helping those with pelvic floor disorders as well as other orthopedic and neurological conditions. She is also looking to expand and build upon her skill set to providing rehabilitation to the neurological and orthopedic population of all ages utilizing strength conditioning, yoga, pilates, and postural restoration methods.

Dr. Choi is a wife and mother of two and enjoys traveling, hiking, cooking, and enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and most especially her two children.

Munesha Lona

Munesha Lona, PT, DPT, PCS

Munesha obtained her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California in 2001. Her passion for treating pediatric patients extends across a multitude of treatment settings, including inpatient, rehab, and medical units within a school setting. She earned her Pediatric clinical specialty in 2007. Munesha enjoys exercising, traveling, and spending time with her husband and three kids.

Kristina Bond

Kristina Bond, PT, DPT

Kristina Bond earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from California Baptist University in 2014. She then went on to receive her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2017. During her time in Alabama, Kristina completed clinical rotations in a variety of settings including inpatient, outpatient orthopedics, and pediatrics. She also worked with the research department at Lakeshore Foundation, a paralympic training center. Kristina has been published in subjects related to telehealth for patients with Parkinson Disease, and involved in the research of adaptive fitness for people with disabilities.

In her spare time Kristina enjoys spending time with her husband and son, hiking, playing sports on the beach, ice skating, and traveling. She is passionate about promoting health and fitness in the community, and helping people of all ages to reach their goals.

Mariedet Leano

Mariedet Leano
Billing and Collections Manager

Stephanie Martinez

Stephanie Martinez
Patient Care Coordinator

Joshua Jackson

Joshua Jackson
Administrative Assistant

Scott Fleming

Scott Fleming
PT Clinic Assistant

Korina Martinez

Korina Martinez
PT Clinic Assistant

Bayron Garcia

Bayron Garcia
PT Clinic Assistant

Scott Fleming

Ashley Yu
PT Clinic Assistant

Alexis Mendez

Alexis Mendez
PT Clinic Assistant

Monica Kirste

Monica Kirste
Pilates Instructor

Alexis Gayton

Alexis Gayton
Billing and Collections Manager

Amanda Tigar

Amanda Tigar

Jessica Luna

Jessica Luna
PT Clinic Assistant

Aubrey Adams

Aubrey Adams
PT Clinic Assistant

Bret Papas

Bret Papas
PT Clinic Assistant

Jessica Luna

Diane Glezerman
Pilates Instructor

Rick Feldman

Rick Feldman
Yoga Instructor and Private Trainer