About Us

• Owner/Operator

Joel T. San Nicolas, PT, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, CPI

Joel was born and raised on Guam, USA and moved to Spokane in 1983. Joel attended Eastern Washington University and graduated with honors from the Department of Physical Therapy in 1989.

Following his graduation, Joel practiced physical therapy at the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children in Spokane, WA. In 1991, he received his commission and began military service with the USAF at the Department of Physical Therapy, Fairchild Air Force Base.

After his tour of duty in 1996 he practiced physical therapy in a variety of outpatient healthcare setting in Spokane, WA.

Joel started Phase 1 Physical Therapy, PS in Suncrest, WA on March 19, 2003.

He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Certified Personal Trainer with the National Strength and Conditioning Association, a Certified Pilates instructor and is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, Washington State Physical Therapy Association, and a member of the APTA Orthopedic Section.

Locally he is a member of Stevens County Citizens Action Team, Lake Spokane Chamber of Commerce, and Lake Spokane Protection Association.

Married with three children, Joel enjoys family time, boating, golfing, skiing and ballroom dancing - among other pursuits.