As a 47-year-old perimenopausal woman dealing with metabolic health issues, I came to strength…read moretraining from a very different perspective than someone who already enjoys the gym or athletics. I had never strength trained before and was honestly intimidated by the entire experience. I worried about getting injured, looking foolish because I didn't know what I was doing, and whether the effort would actually produce meaningful results. I started training with Christian in late April, and I have been genuinely surprised by the progress I've made. Physically, I've dropped a clothing size in both pants and tops, and my DEXA scans show that I've increased lean mass and bone density while losing weight in a calorie deficit, which is especially meaningful to me at this stage of life. Beyond the visible changes, I've also seen improvements in several health markers, which was one of my primary goals going into this process. For me, strength training wasn't about athletic performance--it was about improving my long-term health. One of the biggest reasons I've been successful is the coaching itself. I have low blood pressure and can become lightheaded during heavier lifts, and I also need careful attention to form and knee positioning to avoid injury while still being challenged appropriately. I don't think I would push myself safely or effectively on my own. Christian does an excellent job of finding that balance between encouragement, proper technique, and progressive overload. One of the strongest endorsements I can give is that he has developed a program tailored specifically to my goals, my health concerns, and my abilities. Over time, that has built a level of trust that allows me to focus on the work itself, knowing that each session is designed to move me safely and effectively forward. He is also genuinely passionate about what he does. Every session includes explanations about physiology, training, and conditioning, which I particularly appreciate because I came into this with almost no strength training knowledge. If you're someone who feels intimidated by the gym, is dealing with health concerns, or simply wants knowledgeable coaching that meets you where you are, I highly recommend working with Christian.

On 9/9/2024 I was injured during a massage at Sports Performance Physical Therapy in Chula Vista…read more The LMT had her elbow in the intercostal space of my left anterior chest when I suddenly felt an incredible amount of sharp, stabbing pain. I cried out and requested that she remove her elbow from my chest. The pain in my left chest was excruciating. I was unable to use my left arm without experiencing an enormous amount of pain. Even breathing was painful. Coughing and sneezing were unbearable. When I woke up the next morning, the pain was severe. Based on my symptoms, I was afraid I had a rib fracture. I contacted Cristianah Comaduran, Operations Manager of Sports Performance to notify her of the injury. She spoke with the LMT, who verified what happened. We stayed in contact over the next several weeks. I informed her that I would be filing a claim with their liability insurance and would contact her once I was completely asymptomatic. For the next two weeks, the pain was severe. I was unable to work, do household chores, and help my 4 year son with the things he needed, like getting dressed, bathing, basic ADLs. I filed a short term disability claim through my employer (I'm an ICU nurse). The stipulation for payment is that the first two weeks are unpaid, and then 60% of earnings are paid. This was a great financial burden for my family. The consequences of this injury were costly with low income for the months of October and November. My pain continued to improve until I caught an upper respiratory infection (URI) that caused continuous coughing. The pain was back and it was severe. Each cough and sneeze was excruciating. Once the URI resolved, my pain improved. For two months, the pain and suffering was debilitating, not allowing me to work, exercise, take care of the household, and most importantly, my son. It caused sleepless nights because the pain medication I was prescribed did little to relieve my symptoms, which lead to chronic exhaustion. The findings of my MRI on 11/14/24, which was two months after the injury, showed asymmetric edema at the level of the left third sternocostal joint. Two months after the injury, I still had abnormal results which were consistent with my symptoms. My thoracic spine MRI from 2022 showed none of these injuries. My PCP's impression was that there was a sprain of costal cartilage subsequent encounter. He determined it was costal-sternal joint strain vs developing costochrondritis. Along with pain and suffering, I experienced anxiety and distress due to financial strain. The injury resulted in thousands of dollars of missed wages. In addition, I was unable to accrue paid time off and contribute to my pension and retirement fund. This set me back two months from being vested at work. When I returned to work, I had very little sick or vacation time due to the inability to accrue paid time off (PTO). In January of 2025, I called out sick for 3 shifts (36 hours) when I was sick with the flu. I did not have enough sick time to cover the hours missed. I also received a double occurrence for my absence, which was not cleared from my record until January of 2026. It was worrisome that despite returning to work, the effects of this injury continued to be a financial burden and was affecting my performance review at work. This incident has also resulted in out of pocket costs, such as co-pays and pharmaceuticals, not to mention I was never reimbursed for the massage that started it all!! Perhaps worse than everything, I had to borrow money from my parents, so there's an element of shame in addition to the pain, suffering, and distress. This injury has been costly in terms of lost wages/PTO accrual and out of pocket expenses, not to mention inability to contribute to retirement and inch closer to being vested at my place of employment. I submitted an incredible amount of documents to Sports Performance in attempt to file a claim against their liability insurance. They were extremely difficult to work with and despite my repeated efforts to present all documents they requested, my claim was denied. Total cost for lost wages and out of pocket costs: $20,224.09. Because of this massage, I experienced pain, suffering, chronic exhaustion due to insomnia, anxiety, distress, and shame...and I didn't even get a fucking apology.

So glad I found Pacific Hyperbarics! Michael and the crew…read moreat PH have gone above and beyond for the people I have referred. Extremely knowledgeable with a family type atmosphere. If you are looking for care, above and beyond this place is it. Don't even hesitate. Get to PH and change your life. Thank you Pacific Hyperbarics crew . What you do changes lives.

Pacific Hyperbarics is the best very professional. Everyone there treats you with respect. Michael…read moreand his team will take good care of you. I highly recommend Pacific Hyperbarics. Thanks Mike for all you do Cheers Jeffrey

Archie, Charlie and team at HealMedO2 have been nothing but great. Personable, took time to…read moreanswer questions, and very genuine. Their individual treament vessels much better than group treatment where hoods are used. The HBOT treatment worked to speed granulization of a deep, wide open wound after surgical debridement of necrotizing fascitis. Thank You!

From the owner: HealMedO2 Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy & Wound Care San Diego…read moredelivers wound treatment and comprehensive care to patients in the greater San Diego area who suffer from chronic wounds and related conditions. By offering exceptional medical care and advanced treatment options, such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy, we address diverse needs. Our focus on innovation, patient-centered care, and cutting-edge technology ensures we improve health outcomes and enhance our patients' well-being. Limb preservation is a key priority at HealMedO2, where our specialists work diligently to prevent amputations by utilizing advanced therapies and early interventions for conditions like diabetic foot ulcers and other severe wounds. At HealMedO2, we strive to set the standard for wound care, providing personalized and effective solutions to promote healing, preserve limbs, and improve quality of life. Contact us today to learn more or schedule your appointment.

If one must receive hyperbaric treatment my own experience would say that San Diego Hyperbaric is…read morean excellent choice. Caring staff, and clean facilities. The chamber itself is room shaped and not cylindrical. This feels less claustrophobic and that bit more relaxed.

There is no other place in San Diego like San Diego Hyperbaric. This is our second round of…read moretreatments for our 3 year old daughter and we honestly can't say enough good things about this place and the staff. They are truly the most knowledgeable and safe people in the hyperbaric business in San Diego. All of the staff members are extremely competent and skilled at what they do and how they explain the treatment and what to expect. Not only is the care impeccable, but the staff members themselves are all so kind and compassionate and easy to talk to. The owner Jen puts her whole heart into this business and truly cares about her patients and them getting better. Reagan and Dominic are extremely professional and kind, they remember every detail about each patient and go above and beyond to make sure you are comfortable during your treatment. We come here over 40 times each round, 5 days a week and honestly look forward to walking in every day because of the staff. The office is clean, everything is brand new and they have anything you can think of-clean bathrooms, TVs for every chamber, snacks, water, blankets. It is truly the place you want to go if you need hyperbaric therapy in San Diego.

The best service, clean facilities, and incredibly friendly staff!…read more I came in one week post-op from surgery to use the hyperbaric oxygen chamber. Up until that point, I had been sleeping in two-hour chunks throughout the night. However, the night after my session, I slept through the entire night without waking up. It's truly an incredible tool for post-surgical healing. I can't wait to be further along in my recovery so I can come back and try their red light therapy sauna and cryotherapy!

A very nice hidden gem!!! This place is located on the second floor above Cal Private Bank. When…read moreyou enter, you get such a nice welcoming feeling. This place is immaculate and clean which is a plus. I found this place through "Class Pass" as I needed to use my points. Tiffany took care of me and she was AWESOME! She was so kind and friendly. I appreciate that. I was able to get a quick tour of all the equipment used for future reference as I did a lot of reading about them. I chose to do the Hyperbaric chamber as I have been in the hard chambers in the past when my son was going thru cancer treatment. They were really helpful and healing. My experience was pleasant and relaxing. I had a mini portable fan if it got too hot inside, a blanket if it become cold but the temperature was fine and comfortable the whole time. I listened to music on the provided headphones and connected it with my phone which I was able to bring inside with me. ( In the hard chambers it's more strict) Anyway, I enjoyed my time here and I look forward to trying out the other services like Full Body Cryotherapy, Infrared Sauna Pod, Compression Therapy, etc They offer a membership as well and I think I will be joining soon!!

Excellent. Efficient, and thorough patient care. As a new patient, I appreciated them checking me…read morein with their new patient profile packet, to give them a better idea of who I was as a patient. I also appreciated that as soon as I walked in the door the front desk person greeted me right away. Dr. Anderson and his assistant Brandon were super great with their bedside manner. I appreciate when practitioners are receptive to what patience needs are. If you ever have to go to get treated here please know that it's a great experience. They are experts at what they do.

I couldn't thank Dr Anderson and the people at this wound center anymore than with words of…read moreworship. I may have bring food one day for extra love you points. Doctor Anderson truly changed my life on a grand scale of life, shaped me to be better at being a diabetic and he made me carr more about myself. This man's eyes for the details ..yes I mean the smalls is AMAZING!! He truly cares about everything and wants to know everything so he can treat you. When he talks you want to listen to every little word, he inspires you, he puts strength in your wounds/soul and makes you better. I came here damaged but not anymore. I came in for a debridement in my heel but it later turned into skin wounds on my legs. Which at the time I thought was a simple thing, that would fix itself and even my homecare nurse at the time said it wasn't serious but Dr. Anderson noticed it was actually serious. He fixed up fast over a couple of months (in a long detailed process), he gave me some inspirational words each week we met, told me to the importance of having my sugar blood sugar low and; under control, reminded me to keep off my leg and he treated my wounds. He also went beyond that with getting a much better home nurse, the right supplies, a wound vac and now I'm doing skin grafts. Seriously I feel like royalty but this is just normal care I'm sure. I feel like a project but like a awesome new tech (million dollar man) project. I can't tell you guys how much faith I lost before coming to him, weeks of crying, being depress and not thinking I'd ever get better but now I look forward to just living again. I spender months in a hospital bed but now I look forward to defeating diabetes and I look forward to my fresh new legs.  I have been battling through so many doctors, surgeons and a different wound center/team that was horrible "tri-city wound center" (seriously they were ready to cut off my leg,throw me away and they didn't know how to treat me. Save yourself and don't even go to them).  Side note: If you training to go into this career. This man is who you NEED to follow and learn from. He is a amazing leader, a great medical mind, his eye for the details is so FOCUSED, he is like a hawk or sniper, it's the fact he cares about every little thing and; the fact he does it so fast/well is just unreal and he is just a overall great individual. I could go on and on about why Dr. Anderson is so GREAT!!  It's rare to come across a doctor that's really cares you the patient. He treats you like family. He wants to see you truly be better and be healed. I don't cry anymore, I don't feel sad anymore and I have true hope now. I love this doctor and everyone there. I don't know if there's doctor's there but I recommend asking for him only. You'd be foolish to go somewhere else.

Essential Medicine is the best hyperbaric oxygen therapy clinic in San Diego. From the moment I…read morewalked in, I felt relaxed and at ease. The space is beautiful, peaceful, and welcoming. Allyssa accommodated me with an appointment on a Sunday, which I truly appreciated. She was so kind, attentive, and helpful throughout the entire process. I had been dealing with body aches, and was recommended hyperbaric oxygen therapy. I was a little nervous at first because I am claustrophobic, but Allyssa immediately put me at ease and assured me I would be comfortable. She was absolutely right. After my session, I felt noticeably better. My energy was up, and my body aches had decreased. Their saying, "Breathe. Heal. Restore." truly reflects the experience. In addition to hyperbaric oxygen therapy, they also offer acupuncture, infrared sauna, naturopathic care and other wellness services. I highly recommend Essential Medicine in La Jolla.

I've seen Heather for acupuncture a number of times. She is a great diagnostician. I always feel…read moremuch less pain when I leave. Recently I was hospitalized for a Blocked bowel. It released but I was left very bloated and with discomfort. My doctor just said give it time. I went to see Heather and with one treatment my bloating went away. I. Was able to fit in my pants again and the discomfort was gone. I am so glad I went to see her.

The staff is very impressive, the doctor is remarkably intelligent and beyond understanding. Dr…read more Gives all the information to you, very supportive, nice and the professionalism is at the highest level. Clean, fast, amazing support team and they all know how to help. This was and is a scary situation to need this type of care and this team makes the goods and bad easy to understand. The healing process is slow but they got you all the way from the moment you walk in the door to making sure you have what you need at home. Top care facility in my opinion and since they are making the patient feel better and get better that's all that matters. Thank you!

Thank you for healing my wound!! I couldn't heal my bed sore till I came here. The Dr is very smart…read moreand he's cool and dresses sharp and professional. And the front desk made it a pleasure to come in.

i just had a physical exam today and Dr Partida took a few extra minutes of his valuable time just…read moreto talk with me. I've seen him many times over the past several years and I admire not only his professionalism but also his character. I've been to many Doctors over the years and Dr Partida is the most compassionate Doctor I've ever met.

Quality care doctor has a beautiful caring spirit when i lost my daughter he showed me and my…read morefamily so much compassion and kindness the wait is short many years of experience family business feels like family oriented care great advice works side by side with his wife who is as compassionate as doctor is staff is professional and efficient he helped me get sober from drugs and its been over 11 years of care and dedication no nonsense kinda doctor helps those who help themselves supportive my life was a mess until he gave me some tough advice and I followed through with his and his wife's support I would recommend him giving him five stars for sure thank you doctor Partida your the best