Luke Anderson, PT, DPT
Sports Performance & Rehabilitation
Surf Athletes | Athletic Performance | Return to Activity | Strength & Movement
Location: Encinitas
As a lifelong athlete and surfer, I’m passionate about helping active individuals stay strong, move well, and perform at a high level. Whether you’re dealing with pain or looking to improve performance, I focus on helping you get back to doing what you love—better than before.
WHO I WORK WITH
🏄 Surf & Water-Sport Athletes
Helping surfers and ocean athletes stay durable, recover from injury, and perform at a higher level.
🏃 Active Adults Who Want to Stay Fit
Working with individuals who want to keep training, moving, and living actively without setbacks.
🏋️ Athletes Returning from Injury
Guiding athletes back to activity with a focus on strength, control, and long-term performance.
⚡ Performance-Focused Individuals
Supporting those who want to move better, train smarter, and improve overall athletic capacity.
🎯 Multi-Sport & Recreational Athletes
Helping people stay active across sports like basketball, pickleball, softball, and more.
SPECIALTY
- Surf Athlete Performance
- Sports Performance & Rehabilitation
- Return-to-Activity Training
- Movement Efficiency & Mechanics
- Strength & Conditioning
- Injury Prevention for Active Lifestyles
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
MY APPROACH (G3 VALUES)
Gather
Understanding how you move, train, and live day-to-day so we can connect your rehab or performance plan directly to your lifestyle and sport.
Give
Building structured, progressive programs that blend rehab and performance—so you’re not just recovering, you’re improving.
Grow
Helping you develop strength, movement efficiency, and confidence so you can continue progressing and performing long after you leave the clinic.
ABOUT ME
Born and raised in Santa Barbara, I developed a passion for athletic performance through competitive surfing, along with football and basketball during my early years. I’ve always been driven to challenge myself physically and improve how I move, which led me to pursue a career helping others do the same.
I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with a Pre-Physical Therapy emphasis from San Diego State University and went on to complete my Doctor of Physical Therapy at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, graduating with honors.
I enjoy working with athletic populations, especially water-sport athletes like surfers. I’ve spent time providing sideline care and volunteering at local Southern California surf competitions and sporting events, which has given me a unique perspective on the demands athletes face both in training and competition.
My approach blends performance training with rehabilitation, helping people not only recover from injury but come back stronger, more efficient, and more prepared for the demands of their sport.
Outside the clinic, you’ll find me surfing local breaks, camping, playing basketball, pickleball, and softball, or preparing for the next adventure.
CREDENTIALS
- Doctor of Physical Therapy – University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
- Bachelor’s in Kinesiology – San Diego State University
- Applied Functional Science (AFS)
- 3D-MAPS Certified
- Emergency Medical Response to Athletes
Move Better. Perform Stronger. Stay in the Game.
Whether you’re working through an injury or pushing to improve your performance, the goal is the same: build strength, move efficiently, and keep doing what you love at a high level.