You See the Doctor. Every Time.
No aides, no assistants, no handoffs. Every session is one-on-one with Dr. DJ Mortimer, DPT — from your first evaluation to your last day of care.
Regenerate Physical Therapy and Performance
San Diego's #1 Physical Therapy Clinic
One-on-one care by a Doctor of Physical Therapy — designed to get you back to the life you love, faster.
We threw out the old model of rushed appointments and cookie-cutter care. Here's what makes Regenerate different.
No aides, no assistants, no handoffs. Every session is one-on-one with Dr. DJ Mortimer, DPT — from your first evaluation to your last day of care.
High-quality, hands-on care means faster progress. You'll feel real improvement from day one — not session ten — so you can get back to life sooner.
Whether you want to return to golf, run a marathon, or play with your kids without pain — your entire program is designed around what matters to you.
Every session follows the same proven sequence: relieve pain, build strength, get you back in the game.
We locate the root cause of your pain and address it directly — deep tissue massage, joint mobilizations, cupping, and Gua sha restore mobility and reduce pain from your very first visit.
Once mobility is restored, we build the strength and resilience to keep you there. Targeted exercises are progressed every visit so your body can confidently handle whatever you love doing.
You leave every session with a home program built specifically around your deficits — not a printed handout. A living plan that evolves as you improve, designed to get you back stronger than before.
I'm a Doctor of Physical Therapy with over seven years of experience, originally from Wisconsin, now living my best life in San Diego — surfing, golfing, and helping my patients do the same.
I earned my Doctorate from Chapman University and have specialized in outpatient orthopedics, treating athletes, weekend warriors, post-surgical patients, and everyone in between. In January 2023, I was published in the Physical Therapy Journal of Policy, Administration, and Leadership.
I built Regenerate PT around one idea: you deserve the doctor's full attention, every session. That means truly personalized care — hands-on treatment, movement analysis, and a plan that actually moves with your goals.
From sports recovery to post-surgical rehab — if it's affecting your movement and quality of life, we treat it.
DJ is truly in a league of his own. I cried tears of joy knowing I will be able to get myself better with his guidance. There are no words to express how grateful I am to have the honor to be his client.
I had limited movement in my neck for 20 years. After just 5 visits with Dr. DJ, I'm back 100%. I've surfed over 6 times in two weeks without pain or dizziness. Thank you for giving me my youth back!
I've never had a doctor show this level of bedside care — truly listening to every detail to form the best plan. As an athlete, DJ has always found a route of care to get me back to my goals. Very thankful for this doctor.
DJ quickly got to the root of my neck and back pain. After a handful of sessions, my pain decreased significantly and range of motion increased. His treatment plan was specialized — he does not just go down a checklist with each patient.
Everything you need to know before booking your first appointment.
Regenerate Physical Therapy is a cash-pay practice. This allows Dr. Mortimer to provide 100% one-on-one doctor-led care at every session, without the visit limits or shared attention that insurance models require. We accept HSA and FSA cards, and new patients receive $50 first full visit. Many patients find they need fewer total sessions compared to insurance-based clinics — making cash-pay care a better value overall.
Most PT clinics divide a therapist's time across multiple patients, or hand patients off to aides for much of the session. At Regenerate PT, every minute is one-on-one with Dr. DJ Mortimer, DPT — every single visit. Sessions combine hands-on manual therapy (massage, cupping, joint mobilization) with targeted corrective exercise and a personalized home program. This approach is designed to produce real results faster and with fewer total visits. Regenerate PT was voted the #1 Alternative Medicine Clinic in San Diego by San Diego Magazine in 2025.
Yes — Dr. DJ Mortimer is a TPI (Titleist Performance Institute) Certified Medical Professional at Level 2, one of the highest credentials available for golf-specific physical therapy. He uses golf-specific movement analysis to identify how your swing mechanics may be contributing to injury or pain, and designs programs that address both the physical therapy and performance goals. Common golf conditions treated include low back pain, golfer's elbow, hip impingement, shoulder injuries, and knee pain.
Regenerate Physical Therapy is located at 16516 Bernardo Center Drive, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92128, in the Rancho Bernardo area of San Diego. Dr. Mortimer sees patients from throughout San Diego — including Poway, Carmel Valley, Rancho Santa Fe, La Jolla, 4S Ranch, Del Sur, Del Mar, and Carmel Mountain Ranch. Hours are Monday–Friday 9am–6pm, with select weekend appointments available. Call (920) 941-0136 to schedule.
Regenerate Physical Therapy treats a wide range of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions, including: low back pain, sciatica, neck pain, shoulder pain, frozen shoulder, knee pain, ACL and meniscus injuries, hip impingement, plantar fasciitis, tendinitis, golfer's elbow, tennis elbow, post-surgical rehabilitation (orthopedic and sports), concussion, vestibular disorders, balance problems, and sports injuries in golf, tennis, basketball, football, soccer, and baseball.
New patients can book a free 15-minute consultation online or by calling (920) 941-0136. The consultation is a chance for Dr. Mortimer to learn about your goals and determine the right plan of care — at no cost or commitment. New patients also receive $50 first full visit.
Start with a free 15-minute consultation. No commitment, no insurance headaches — just a real conversation about your goals.
Communities Served: Rancho Bernardo · Poway · Carmel Valley · Rancho Santa Fe · La Jolla · Carmel Mountain Ranch · 4S Ranch · Del Sur · Del Mar · and beyond San Diego