Your place.
Your Healing.
Services catered Specifically For you...
Assessment & Treatment
Your journey starts with an evaluation to identify the root cause of your symptoms, followed by a collaborative plan of care designed specifically for you.
Direct Current Treatment
Mirrors your body's natural neurological signals, allowing for precise "mapping" and treatment of the underlying nervous system triggers causing pain or muscle dysfunction.
*Not the same as traditional ESTIM therapy which uses alternating current.
Movement with Direct Current
Use of electrodes with movement to reset dysfunctional muscle patterns and restore proper movement without pain.
*Not the same as traditional ESTIM therapy which uses alternating current.
Advanced Hands on Techniques
Can include soft tissue mobilization, joint mobilizations, trigger point therapy, assisted movement, manual lymphatic drainage, etc.
Advanced TMJ Treatment
Received academic and hands on training at Columbia University by a renowned Certified Cervical & Temporomandibular Therapist (CCTT) by the Physical Therapy Board of Craniofacial & Cervical Therapeutics
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
Specialized stainless stelel tools used to apply controlled gliding pressure over muscles and fascia, which can influence pain and mobility via mechanotransduction and nervous-system input.
Also used for scar mobilizations to help address adhesions.
Suction Cupping Therapy
Suction cupping gently lifts the skin and underlying fascia to increase circulation, reduce tissue tension, and support improved mobility and comfort
Therapeutic Exercise
Personalized movement and mindful progression to help your body regain strength, freedom, and balance to support healing from the inside out.
A Deeper Understanding...
Every session builds intentionally on the previous one, allowing care to become more personalized while change unfolds over time.
I can't wait to work with you.
-Ale
Meet the Founder.
A Columbia University graduate, Dr. Alejandra (Ale) Vasquez, PT, DPT has spent her career at the intersection of clinical excellence and high-level performance, working with professional athletes, industry executives, and world-class creatives who refuse to be sidelined by pain. She understands that for the high-performer, physical pain is more than a discomfort, it’s a barrier to their best work, which is why her approach leads with a "healing-first" philosophy.
While she treats the full spectrum of orthopedic conditions, her passion lies in resolving the complex, persistent issues that others often overlook, such as: chronic pain/tension, neck and/or TMJ discomfort, and migraines/headaches .
By streamlining traditional physical therapy with innovative technology, she provides an efficient experience that prioritizes nervous system regulation to quiet pain and "reset" the body’s baseline. This meticulous process ensures that once you return to movement, you do so with a foundation of fluidity, ease, and long-term resilience.
*Previous clinical experience includes affiliations at New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell (#1 hospital in New York), The Ohio State Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Institute (the Midwest’s largest and most advanced sports medicine facility), a leading wellness clinic in New York City, and private practice in Santa Monica, CA.
"...I had seen orthopedic clinics, chiropractors, and other PT clinicians, but nothing had worked. Within just three sessions, Alejandra developed a sustainable daily exercise program and helped me understand the source of my discomfort. She is an intent listener, thrives with complexity, and explains solutions thoroughly. She restored my ankle, hip, spine, and neck function. Most importantly, she taught me easy preventative steps that have actually worked!..."
-EK
"Doctor Alejandra Vasquez...used her extensive knowledge of the body and of the mind, to aid in my recovering from a spinal injury that had lead to 8 herniated discs… within 2 months!...
Alejandra is one of the smartest (if not the smartest), most skilled, and proactive doctor’s I’ve been blessed to have received care from. Her extensive knowledge on biomechanics, kinesthetic movement, and her perfection based approach, was light years beyond what I could have imagined or asked for.
Alejandra was patient, kind, and deeply understanding; with the latter being key to the speed of my recovery. I was reminded that recovery is not always a linear process (you have good days, rough days, and GREAT days), and Alex was able to provide motivation, even through those tougher sessions. It’s obvious that she takes her clients rehabilitation as serious as if they were her own."
-Patient testimonial from prior clinical practice
"I found Alejandra when my migraine frequency doubled and I was going to have to go on a monthly medication with side effects. I also have TMJ, which contributes to my migraines. It’s not easy to find someone who is trained in working on your jaw and specifically the muscles that contribute to migraines. After working with her twice a week for two months my migraine frequency has gone back to normal and I don’t have to go on more medication! Alejandra is professional, kind, proficient and lovely! I cannot recommend her highly enough! I felt so hopeless before finding her and am eternally grateful to her for pulling me out of the debilitating cycle of migraines I was going through."
-RM
All the details, explained
Do you accept insurance?
No, we are an out-of-network, self-pay practice. This allows for
• Longer sessions
• One on one attention
• Customized treatment plans
• Advanced manual therapy + modalities
• No authorization delays
• Faster results
Do I need a referral from a doctor?
No, California allows direct access to physical therapy, meaning you can begin care without a physician referral.
However, state law requires that if treatment continues beyond 12 visits or 45 days (whichever comes first), a referral or plan-of-care approval from a physician is needed to continue services. We’ll guide you through this process if it becomes necessary.
Do I need to fill out intake forms?
Yes, there are three forms to complete: chief complaint and medical history form, HIPAA privacy acknowledgment, and consent for treatment. These will be sent to your email prior to your session.
What conditions do you treat?
Although my passions reside in complex conditions including chronic pain/tension, neck and/or TMJ discomfort, and migraines/headaches... I treat all orthopedic conditions including:
Spine & Postural Conditions:
• Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar pain
• Disc bulges and herniations
• Sciatica and radiculopathy
• Facet joint dysfunction
• Muscle strains and ligament sprains of the spine
• Postural syndromes (upper crossed, lower crossed)
• Spondylosis and degenerative disc disease
• Spinal stiffness and mobility restrictions
Upper quarter:
• Rotator cuff tears and tendinopathy
• Shoulder impingement syndrome
• Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
• Shoulder instability and labral injuries
• Biceps tendinitis
• Lateral and medial epicondylitis (tennis/golfer’s elbow)
• Wrist sprains and tendinitis
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• TMJ dysfunction and jaw pain
• Cervicogenic headaches and migraine contributors
Hip, Knee & Lower Extremity:
• Hip impingement (FAI)
• Labral tears
• Greater trochanteric pain syndrome
• Knee ligament sprains (ACL, MCL, LCL, PCL)
• Meniscus injuries
• Patellofemoral pain syndrome
• IT band syndrome
• Quadriceps and hamstring strains
• Ankle sprains and chronic instability
• Achilles tendinopathy
• Plantar fasciitis
• Foot overuse injuries
Sports & Overuse Injuries:
• Muscle strains and joint sprains
• Tendinitis and tendinosis
• Running-related injuries
• Repetitive stress injuries
• Mobility restrictions and movement inefficiencies
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation:
• Total joint replacements (hip, knee, shoulder)
• Arthroscopic procedures
• Soft tissue repairs
• Prehabilitation and return-to-activity programming
Where do sessions take place?
Sessions may be offered in-home, in private spaces, or select wellness locations depending on availability. This is concierge care designed around your schedule and comfort.
*On Tuesdays and Saturdays, I am in Laguna Beach:
763 South Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, CA 926551
What should I wear to my appointment?
Comfortable clothing that allows movement. For upper body sessions, tops that allow access to the neck/shoulders are helpful.
How do I book?
Please email alejandra@yourplacecpt.com or direct message on Instagram @yourplacecpt.