Dr. Francis Garcia is a licensed physical therapist and a San Diego native. He attended  Point Loma Nazarene University where he studied kinesiology with an emphasis in applied health sciences. He then attended Loma Linda University where he graduated magna cum laude with a doctorate in physical therapy. He graduated  within top 25% of his graduating class earning an induction to the National Honor Society of the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy. Dr. Garcia also held the honor of being the youngest graduate in his class obtaining his doctorate degree at the age of 23. 

Dr. Garcia brings to FRP years of experience and has worked with the orthopedic, neurological, chronic pain, geriatric, and sports populations. He has taken aspects from his various physical therapy backgrounds to implement a plan of care specific to each patient. He has experience in leadership and management/supervision of other physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, and occupational therapists.

Dr. Garcia is seen as an empathetic clinician who loves the FRP model. His goal and focus is to improve your mobility and function to help regain your independence. He combines his various interventions and techniques to improve strength and flexibility. He believes that we are constantly learning and growing to become one’s best self. 

Juan Calderon-Aguirre, is a proud graduate of Case Western Reserve University, Mandel School of Social Work. His diverse training and extensive experience span various reputable institutions including Community Research Foundation, Rady’s Children’s Hospital, Veterans Affairs, and the Community College System. His therapeutic approach is multifaceted, drawing from Family Systems Theory, TF-CBT, CBT, DBT skills, and emphasizing the importance of acceptance. He obtained his license from the state of California in 2016. Having grown up in Orange County, he has called San Diego his home since 2006. I am deeply excited to contribute to FRSD and eagerly anticipate the opportunity to support all participants with dedication and compassion.

Cindy Elias is the Pharmacy and New Patient Referral Coordinator at Functional Restoration San Diego. She has her associate’s degree from College of the Desert in Palm Desert, CA. Her journey into healthcare started at Village Counseling as an administrative office assistant. She was then later promoted to Clinic Manager at their Desert Hot Springs office. In 2001, life ventured her to America’s Finest City when she started working at AMN Healthcare where she later became the Team Leader for their Benefits department. In 2008, she followed her heart and spent a couple of years living in Washington state, working at KPS Health Plans in the role of credentialing specialist. In 2010 she returned to San Diego and continued working in the world of credentialing for Community Health Group in Chula Vista. She later took a decade off to focus on supporting her husband in the military and to grow their family.
In 2022, Cindy joined the FRSD team and brought her knowledge from insurance benefits along with strategic thinking to be able to tackle workers compensation. She has always fostered the idea of providing the best customer service possible. Cindy is always looking to help our patients as well as our team members. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her two beautiful sons, going on motorcycle rides with her husband and enjoying music concerts with her sisters.