We have a comprehensive, fresh and holistic approach that is more conducive to overall healing.

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...our evolution...

 

Alliance Physical Therapy & Wellness Studio is a heart-centered space dedicated to whole-person healing for the Santa Cruz community and beyond. What began as a physical therapy clinic has grown into a vibrant, integrative wellness hub—offering evidence-based care alongside practices that support the mind, body, and spirit.

Today, our expanded studio includes group classes, women’s health services, and community-based healing events that invite both current and new clients to reconnect, recharge, and thrive. We are here to provide meaningful, effective care—and to support lasting wellness from the inside out.

 
 

 

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...our philosophy...

 

We believe the body has an innate ability to heal—and with the right support, that healing can be deep, sustainable, and even joyful. At Alliance Physical Therapy & Wellness Studio, we take a trauma-informed approach and are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive space where all individuals feel safe, seen, and supported. Your healing journey is your own, and we’re here to walk alongside you—offering guidance, expertise, and real tools to help you reconnect with your body and feel empowered from within.

 
 

...Jenna...

 
 

Dr. Jenna Weitzman, PT, DPT, PYT is the co-founder and owner of Alliance Physical Therapy & Wellness Studio. With a deep commitment to holistic, trauma-informed care, Jenna integrates her extensive background in physical therapy with her expertise as a women's empowerment coach. Her approach is rooted in the belief that healing encompasses the mind, body, and spirit, and she is dedicated to creating inclusive spaces where individuals of all backgrounds feel safe, seen, and supported.

Jenna is certified in APPI Pilates and is a Professional Yoga Therapist. She employs a medical therapeutic yoga approach in her treatments, complemented by energy medicine practices, to facilitate comprehensive healing. Beyond her clinical work, Jenna offers coaching focused on women's empowerment, drawing from her training in the VITA™ method to support clients in reclaiming their power and fostering self-awareness.

Her practice is characterized by a compassionate, client-centered approach that honors each individual's unique healing journey. Through her work, Jenna aims to empower others to reconnect with themselves and embrace a more embodied, joyful existence.

To learn more about Jenna’s coaching work, visit www.jennaweitzman.com.

...our team...

 
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Dr. Jenna Weitzman, PT, DPT, PYT
President

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Camile Palazzo, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant

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Dr. Sarah Scribner, PT
Physical Therapist / Pelvic Health Therapist

 

Nellie Thorngate, PTA
Physical Therapy Assistant / Pelvic Therapist

 

Lucie Scalant
Practice Manager

 

Jesse Eppinger
Wellness Studio Manager

Dr. Colleen Kerins, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

 
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Nayelie Napoles
Patient Services Representative

 

Carlos Barajas
Physical Therapy Aide

Dr. Barbara Frota, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

 
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Nathan Vincent
Physical Therapy Aide

 

Isabel Rocha-Hernandez
Physical Therapy Aide