
Mrs. Kimberly Kirton Fuselier PT
Physical Therapist
1211 E. Imperial HWY Placentia Ca, 92870About
Dr. Kim Kirton Fuselier (Dr. Ouch) is a Doctor of Physical Therapy practicing in North Orange County, Ca (Yorba Linda). Dr. Kim has been a Physical Therapist for 20+ years, and specializes in specific "Doctor Ouch" programming to evaluate and examine Postural Alignment and Foundation Support, Level of Inflammation, Range of Motion of Joint(s) and Flexibility of associated Muscle(s), Stability and Strength to support specific Functional Mobility, and Activity Specific Goals Setting to assist patients to not only return to their Prior Level of Function, but to IMPROVE their OVERALL Functional Mobility, Health and Wellness!
Dr. Kim can treat a multitude of conditions, age ranges, and activity levels. As a former professional dancer, turned Physical Therapist, she also has been inspired by her father who has lived with Multiple Sclerosis since age 25. Her Master's Degree research was on the Spine, and her Doctoral Research was on alternative medicine including Turmeric, and is an Expert on CBD (cannabidiol). Dr. Kim was a former Chemist, and her research findings assisted in the formulation of her own line of CBD products (DoctorOuch.com) that has been featured and endorsed by Kevin Harrington from the original SHARK TANK.
As a Professor of Kinesiology (Whittier College), and Professor of Physical Therapy (Chapman University), Dr. Kim, has been educating not only her patients and staff, but also the Healthcare Providers of tomorrow. She has been a Professor for over 10-years, and wrote her own text books that she named the "Owner's Manuals" to Stretching and Strengthening utilizing the Doctor Ouch Program to address all facets of possible dysfunction that can easily be used as gudes to SAFE Exercise and Injury Prevention.
Come see Dr. Kim (Dr. Ouch)! She will create a treatment plan based on your specific needs including:
-Ergonomic Assessments & Corporate Wellness (work site visits available) Dr. Kim is a Certified Advanced Ergonomic Assessment Specialist.
-Sports Specific Rehabilitation (Dr. Kim has worked with Professional Athletes from the Chargers, Marlins, VANS Skateboarding, and Team USA Olympians).
-Dance Specific Injuries (Dr. Kim has worked with Dancers from Brea Space, YLAB, Elite, Precisions
-Work Related? Dr. Kim has served Law Enforcement, Fire, and First Responders for many years and believes that they are some of the most courageous athletes. She is very familiar with the injured worker, and will create specific programs to assist patient with SAFE return to work.
-Injury Prevention
-Seminar to Teams, Fitness / Wellness Trainers, Dance Companies, Corp. Groups available
-Home Safety Assessments
-Custom Foot Orthotics
-CBD Consultations with Specific Recommendations
Education and Training
Chapman University Doctor of Physical Therapy 2020
Western Univ. Health Sciences Master's in Physical Therapy 2003
Whittier College Bachelor's in Biology/Kines 2000
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Professor of Physical Therapy Chapman University 2022 - Present
- Professor of Kinesiology Whittier College 2012 - Present
Awards
- Keynote Speaker at World CBD Expo (Las Vegas) 2022 White Label Expo
Professional Memberships
- NSCA
- APTA
- PTPN
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Multiple Sclerosis Society
- Club Foot Society
- Athenian Society
Areas of research
Doctorate Degree Research:
-Alternative Medicine, such as Turmeric
-CBD (cannabidiol) and it's role in Physical Rehabilitation
Master's Degree Research:
-Spine
-Lower Back Pain and Women (Award for Best Research Proposal (Western University of Health Sciences)
Mrs. Kimberly Kirton Fuselier PT's Practice location
Vitality OC in Placentia (Doctor Ouch)
1211 E. Imperial HWY -Placentia, Ca 92870Get Direction
Fanatics Gym in Yorba Linda (Doctor Ouch)
22222 La Palma Ave -Yorba Linda, Ca 92887Get Direction
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