Jason “Jay” Villareal, DPT, ATC

Jay started with ProSport in June 2006. He splits his time between the new ProSport athletic complex at Mater Dei high school, where he works with student athletes, and the Newport Beach clinic. In December 2000, Jay received his Bachelor's degree in Social Science from the University of California, Irvine. While at UCI, Jay was a student trainer for the men’s tennis, baseball, rugby, soccer, volleyball, and basketball teams. During that time, he also received his certification in Athletic Training (ATC). In August 2003, Jay began the Doctorate of Physical Therapy program at the University of Southern California.

While at USC, Jay served as the social chair for the student body, and also assisted with research for the Muscle-Specific Strengthening Effectiveness Post Lumbar Microdiscectomy (MUSSEL) study. He has participated in numerous clinical internships, including First Physical & Functional Rehab in Oahu, Hawaii; Coast Physical Therapy in San Diego, California; LAC/USC Medical Center in Los Angeles, California; Shriner’s Hospital for Children in Los Angeles, California; Kaiser Permanente Hospital Sunset in Los Angeles, California; and Rancho Los Amigos National Rehab Center in Downey, California. Jay is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association, California Physical Therapy Association and National Athletic Trainers’ Association.

E-mail Jay at: jay@prosportpt.com