Sam Feist, PT, DPT, FAFS
Movement Optimization & Performance
Active Adults | Strength & Conditioning | Injury Prevention | Longevity
Location: Encinitas
I help active individuals build strength, move efficiently, and stay consistent without injury. My focus is on bridging the gap between rehab and performance so people can train, feel strong, and continue progressing long-term.
WHO I WORK WITH
🏋️ Active Adults Who Train Regularly
Helping individuals who lift, exercise, and stay active continue progressing without setbacks.
⚡ People Transitioning from Rehab to Performance
Supporting those who have finished rehab but aren’t sure how to safely return to training.
🎯 Individuals Focused on Longevity
Working with people who want to stay strong, capable, and active as they age.
🏃 Multi-Sport & Recreational Athletes
Helping athletes across a variety of sports maintain performance and reduce injury risk.
💪 Individuals Dealing with Recurring Injuries
Addressing movement patterns and strength deficits that lead to repeated breakdowns.
SPECIALTY
- Movement Optimization
- Strength & Conditioning
- Injury Prevention
- Return-to-Training Progression
- Active Aging & Longevity
- Biomechanics & Movement Efficiency
- Performance-Based Rehabilitation
MY APPROACH (G3 VALUES — DIFFERENTIATED)
Gather
Assessing how you train, move, and recover to understand what’s actually driving your limitations or recurring issues.
Give
Building structured, progressive programs that connect rehab principles with real-world training and performance.
Grow
Helping you develop strength, resilience, and consistency so you can keep improving without setbacks over time.
ABOUT ME
I moved to San Diego from Canada in 2008 and earned my undergraduate degree from San Diego State University in 2016. I later completed my Doctor of Physical Therapy at West Coast University in 2022.
During that time, I worked in a physical therapy clinic as both an aide and a personal trainer, helping patients transition from rehab back into higher-level activity. That experience sparked my interest in human movement and how to optimize it to reduce injury risk and improve performance.
I grew up playing hockey and have experience in a wide range of sports including cross country, rowing, wrestling, golf, weightlifting, and pickleball. Over time, I shifted from competitive sports to focusing on my own long-term health and performance through strength training, corrective exercise, and lifestyle habits.
My approach is centered around helping people stay strong, move well, and continue progressing throughout life. I believe that injuries often create unnecessary barriers to living an active lifestyle, and my goal is to help people remove those barriers so they can enjoy training, movement, and everyday life with confidence.
CREDENTIALS
- Doctor of Physical Therapy – West Coast University
- Bachelor’s Degree – San Diego State University
- Fellow of Applied Functional Science (FAFS) – Gray Institute for Functional Transformation
Stay Strong. Keep Progressing. Train for Life.
Whether you’re working through an injury, returning to training, or focused on long-term health, the goal is the same: build strength, move efficiently, and stay consistent.