DR. BRIAN SALING

Dr. Brian Saling grew up in Santa Cruz, California. He spent his childhood skiing, hiking, climbing, and motorcycling developing a love for outdoor adventure sports. At the age of 18, while in his first year at Santa Clara University pursuing a Physics degree, Dr. Saling was involved in a serious auto accident that resulted in a lengthy hospital stay, several surgeries and significant rehabilitation. The accident led to a change of goals for him and after 2 years of hard work he was physically fit enough to join the US Navy. He served in the Navy from 1988 to 1998, both on active duty and as a reservist.

His early experience with the difficult road one must travel to recover from injury led him to a career in physical therapy.

He received his Bachelors of Science degree in physical therapy from Sacramento State University and began practicing in Stockton California. In 2002 he completed the Kaiser Hayward Manual Therapy internship program and received his certification in Orthopedic Manual Therapy and moved to Oregon to continue his career. In 2007 he became an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and shortly after that received his doctoral degree in physical therapy from AT Still University in Mesa, Az.

Dr. Saling’s accident and the pain and limitations that have resulted from it has led him to focus his training and practice on persistent pain care. He has taught the physiology and care of persistent pain to physicians, health care professionals and patients for the last 10 years. He has served on advisory boards for multiple organizations dedicated to the care and treatment of persistent pain.

Dr. Saling’s practice focuses on empowering the client take an active role in his or her care. He provides clients the skills and knowledge needed to perform your best regardless of the challenges you may be facing.

Education

• San Lorenzo Valley High ‘86
• San Joaquin Delta College ‘95
• California State University Sacramento ‘98
• A.T. Still University ‘09