“It all started with a simple, but powerful, idea over two decades ago. Helping people recover better under our care than anywhere else in the world. That vision has carried us through every step of the journey, and today, we are proud to lead a premier neurological physical therapy clinic right here in the heart of North County San Diego. Every day, we get to live out my mission — celebrating the wins, both big and small, of the incredible people we have the privilege to care for.” Dr. Matthew Audia, PT and Founder of Audia Physical Therapy
The Team
Matthew Audia PT, DPT, CMP
Dr. Matthew Audia, PT, DPT, CMP, founder and owner of Audia Physical Therapy, is a highly accomplished physical therapist with over 20 years of experience across a broad spectrum of clinical settings, including ICU, acute care, progressive care, long-term acute care, acute rehab, skilled nursing, home health, and both outpatient orthopedics and neurology. He opened his clinic in Carlsbad, CA San Diego North County in 2013.
He holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Evidence in Motion, a Master’s in Physical Therapy, and a Bachelor’s in Rehabilitation Science from Northeastern University. Matthew is distinguished by his advanced clinical training, including advanced certification as a Neuro-IFRAH therapist, certified Mulligan practitioner, and specialized expertise in Maitland manual therapy, myofascial release, angular joint mobilization, orthotic fitting, Certified in Vestibular Rehabilitation and Concussion Management through the American Institute of Balance and wheelchair seating. His treatment philosophy is rooted in a whole-body, movement-based approach aimed at helping clients achieve their personal goals and maximize their functional potential. He believes that physical therapy is a service, not a sentence and it can be effective, rewarding, and fun at the same time.
When he’s not in the clinic, Dr. Audia enjoys playing ice hockey and tennis, weight training, running, traveling, camping, and spending time with his wife and two beautiful daughters.
Justine Hamlin, PT, DPT, NCS
Dr. Justine Hamlin, PT, DPT, NCS is a board certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine. She brings a wealth of experience from diverse clinical settings, including skilled nursing, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient neurological care. Justine specializes in treating a broad range of complex neurological conditions such as stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease, among others.
With a whole-person approach to rehabilitation, Justine is deeply committed to empowering her clients through movement - viewing it as essential to both physical and emotional well-being. Her therapy is goal-oriented and individualized, designed to maximize function and help each person reach their full potential. She remains at the forefront of innovative care and utilizes a task-based approach to functional movement training based in neuroplasticity with goals of teaching movement after life-changing neurologic injury.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Hamlin is a professional clarinetist performing throughout San Diego County, and enjoys spending time with her husband, two cats and a dog.