Joan I. Essenmacher, PT, DPT, ATC, MS
20 years or more / Doctor of Physical Therapy
- Clinical Specialties:
- Orthopedic Specialist
- Sports Specialist
- Areas of Focus:
- Female Athletes
- Incontinence
- Manual Therapy
- Orthopaedics
- Sports Physical Therapy
Member: Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Pelvic Health Sports
1 Practice Location
Office

About
Joan I. Essenmacher, PT, DPT, ATC, MS
She currently works at Stacey Smith Physical Therapy, a boutique-practice on coveted Montana Avenue, where care is individualized and provided in a private, serene setting. She is also a Clinical Specialist at Kaiser Permanente, mentoring physical therapy residents in the SCal Kaiser Permanente Residency Program. Joani joined the Sports Medicine and Sciences Staff of the WTA TOUR in 1990 and currently continues to travel with the WTA professional tennis players as an independent contractor.Professional Education
Dr. Joani Essenmacher graduated from Northwestern University???s program in Physical Therapy, received a M.S. from Purdue University, and post-professional doctorate in Biokinesiology and PT at USC. She is a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) and certifiBoard Certifications
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
Since Apr 30, 2000, valid through Aug 29, 2030
Certificate Number: 20412
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy
Since Apr 27, 1993, valid through Jun 29, 2034
Certificate Number: 5793