Dr. Christin Ernst PT, DPT, TPI CGFI 

Graduated from Springfield College in Massachusetts with a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy with a concentration in Orthopedic Physical Therapy and completed her doctorate education at Boston University. As a former high level soccer player, Dr. Ernst represented the USA in the 1996 Italy Cup and trained with the Holland and Belgium national soccer teams. She has been in the field of physical therapy for over 10 years and is dedicated to each of her patients. She is certified in Musculoskeletal Disorders and Ergonomics, Myofascial Release, as well as custom casting for foot orthotics. Dr. Ernst practiced in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, and Florida before coming to San Diego to head Gateway Physical Therapy. She believes that education is endless and continues to master new techniques to most effectively treat her patients.

Dr. Vanessa Jackson PT, DPT, NSCA-CPT, TPI-CMP 

Vanessa received her doctorate in physical therapy from USC and is finally back in her hometown of San Diego, this time with a husband and a dog.    Her passion is in sport-specific physical therapy, especially golf fitness and performance, for which she is a Titleist Golf Performance Institute certified medical professional and fitness instructor.    She has played sports all her life and is now enjoying helping people of all ages live to their unique potential.    Vanessa is always looking to further her education and has studied a wide range of physical therapy techniques to service all populations.    She has been featured on Channel 10 news, in Callaway magazine, and enjoys traveling around the city giving information talks on golf, posture, osteoporosis, etc.    Outside of work she is a closet computer nerd and an avid reader who also loves the outdoors.