Since opening for business in 1988, George Erb Physical Therapy has been a leading independent orthopedic rehabilitation center dedicated to optimal, cost-effective outcomes. We accomplish this with expert care delivered in a state-of-the-art treatment facility, but importantly, we partner with the patient to resolve their particular condition through education, home care interventions, and understanding their occupational goals and/or requirements. We are honored to have referral support of physicians and surgeons throughout Ventura County, and are proud of the consistent patient-to-patient recommendations that we receive each day.
George Erb, raised in Camarillo, attended Cal State Northridge on a baseball scholarship before earning his PT degree in 1985. He founded George Erb Physical Therapy in 1988, growing it into a leading orthopedic treatment center. In 2006, he expanded the facility to include a fitness center designed to prevent injuries caused by poorly designed exercise programs. Today, the center has over 1,100 members and employs more than 47 staff members.
George was raised in Camarillo after his family relocated from Los Angeles when he was five years old. He attended Camarillo High School and Oxnard College before a baseball scholarship took him to Cal State Northridge. After his final season as a Matador, he was accepted to PT School at CSUN, graduating in 1985. George opened his physical therapy practice in 1988, and through the years his office has become a leading orthopedic physical therapy treatment center. George and his staff are deeply committed to providing the best care possible for each patient, no matter their condition, in a friendly, family-like atmosphere. George Erb Physical Therapy, Inc. has continued to grow through the years, and in 2006 George expanded his facility, relocating to a state-of-the-art, 22,100 square foot orthopedic rehabilitation and fitness center complex on Camarillo Ranch Road. George developed the Fitness Center for patients, as well as the general consumer, after becoming frustrated with the number of patients he was seeing due to injury from ill-designed exercise programs. Today, George Erb Fitness Center, Inc. has over 1,100 members! This expansion of services and infrastructure gave George the opportunity between the two businesses to hire additional therapists, business office staff, and support staff that now number over 47 people!
As committed as he is to the patients he serves, George has maintained strong ties to the Camarillo community at large. Every Friday night, for 25 years, George could be found on the sidelines, whether home or away, taking care of the Scorpion football team. He officially retired as the team physical therapist in 2010, but came back to the team after two seasons, in 2013, at the request of new Head Coach Jack Willard. Not skipping a beat, George was also joined by physical therapists Matt Stump and Kyle Kimbrell on the field for another run under the Friday Night Lights!
George Erb Physical Therapy, Inc. is a teaching institution for physical therapy interns from numerous schools, including his alma mater. Believing strongly that people should always give back when they can, George founded the Dee Lilly Scholarship at Cal State Northridge, in honor of his anatomy professor who was instrumental in his education. The Dee Lilly Scholarship provides financial support for two PT School students each year, as well as general support for the PT Department. George is also an active supporter of Casa Pacifica in Camarillo, helping to fund the critical work and programs so important to the many children and teenagers living there. He also supports educational programs at CSU Channel Islands, in addition to many local charities and entities that make Camarillo such a special place to live and work.
Aside from running his businesses, George enjoys spending time with his wife and children, which now includes his 2 year-old grandson Wyatt, playing golf, hanging out at the beach, learning guitar, and listening to country music. He and his wife Philomena have three adult children. Their daughter Lauren, a Registered Nurse, is married to Casey, a 3rd-year Orthopedic Surgery Resident. Their son Wyatt will soon have a baby brother or
Sister in January 2018! Their eldest son, Johnathan, is a Physical Therapist with the Los Angeles Dodgers and can be seen in the dugout from time to time around the 7th inning. Johnathan proved his skill and intellect with the Dodgers during a routine physical therapy internship, and was offered a full-time position with the team, one of the most storied franchises in Major League Baseball! Their son Michael is married to high school and hometown sweetheart Kaylee, and just completed his PhD in Epigentics from Harvard University in April 2017 after only two years and nine months! Michael published a significant paper on his research findings on Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in the journal Nature in March 2017, and will be published again as a co-author with two other research papers due out soon. He and Kaylee are headed back to California as Michael was selected for the prestigious Fellows Research Program at the Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla and begins his work there in October 2017. Through the years George and Philomena have relished watching each of their children play ball in high school, and then college, Lauren at the University of Arizona softball, Johnathan at Oxnard College and Azusa Pacific University, and Michael at Villanova University and Claremont McKenna College.
Jake grew up in Orange County and moved to Camarillo at age 8. He earned a Biology degree from Cal State Channel Islands and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Cal State Northridge in 2021. Jake has been practicing at George Erb Physical Therapy for 2.5 years, using an integrated approach to rehabilitation. Outside of work, he enjoys reading, going to the park with his dog, and spending time with friends and family.
Jake was born and raised in Orange County, California until he was 8 years old when his family relocated to Camarillo. Jake graduated from Adolfo Camarillo High School. He grew up playing sports with his main passion being baseball. Unfortunately, he stopped playing due to repetitive shoulder injuries spurring his interest in the medical field. Jake received his Bachelor’s degree in Biology at Cal State Channel Islands before pursuing his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Cal State Northridge. He graduated with his Doctorate in 2021 and began working at George Erb Physical Therapy where he has been practicing for the past 2.5 years. Jake is a firm believer of the phrase “motion is lotion” and uses an integrated approach to guide patients through the rehabilitation process. In his free time, Jake loves to read, go to the park with his dog, and hangout with his friends and family.
Darren is a staff physical therapist from Ohio. He graduated from Kent State University in 1992 with a degree in Exercise Science and competed as a hammer thrower, trying out for the Olympic team in 1992 and 1996. After 8 years in healthcare and personal training, he earned his Master's in Physical Therapy from Ohio University in 2003. Darren practiced in Cleveland for 11 years before moving to Camarillo. He enjoys working with orthopedic and shoulder injuries. Outside of work, Darren loves to travel, exercise, and make wood-fired pizzas with his wife Kellie and their two boys, Grant and Cole.
Darren is a staff physical therapist who comes to us from the state of Ohio. Darren graduated from Kent State University in 1992 with a degree in Exercise Science. While a student at KSU he was also a hammer thrower on the track and field team. He earned conference championships as well as tryouts for the Olympic team in 1992 and again in 1996. Unfortunately, he was unable to make an Olympic team but he believes that the training and dedication it took to reach that level helped him to prepare for a career in Physical Therapy. Darren worked in healthcare and personal training for 8 years before returning to school to get his Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from Ohio University in 2003. Darren practiced in Cleveland, Ohio in an orthopedic PT clinic for 11 years before moving to Camarillo to start a new adventure. Darren enjoys working in orthopedics and particularly likes working with shoulder injuries. Darren and his wife Kellie, a physician, have two boys, Grant and Cole. He loves to travel, exercise and to make pizzas in his wood fired pizza oven with friends.
Bri, a Camarillo native and Adolfo Camarillo High School grad, earned a Bachelor’s in Sports Medicine from Pepperdine University in 2015, where she played on the Women’s Soccer team. She pursued a Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Hardin-Simmons University after working as a Physical Therapy Technician at George Erb Physical Therapy. Bri worked as an Outpatient Orthopedic PT in O’ahu, Hawai’i, before returning to GEPT in 2023. She specializes in orthopedic and sports rehab, believing "movement is medicine."
Bri is a Camarillo local and a graduate of Adolfo Camarillo High School. She attended Pepperdine University, where she competed on the Women’s Soccer team for four years and graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine in 2015. After completing her degree at Pepperdine and before pursuing her education in Physical Therapy, she worked as a Physical Therapy Technician here at George Erb Physical Therapy (GEPT) for several years where she developed a passion for the science and art of Physical Therapy. She went on to earn her Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, TX in 2021. During her doctoral program, she worked closely with her professors and mentors to acquire advanced evaluative and manual therapy skills that extended beyond the classroom. She also conducted research on Personalized Blood Flow Restriction Training.
Following her DPT education, Bri worked as an Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist in O’ahu, Hawai’i, where she had the opportunity to work with numerous dancers, athletes, and individuals suffering from chronic pain. In March 2023, she returned to Camarillo and GEPT to continue her career and serve the community that nurtured her. Her primary areas of interest include orthopedic rehabilitation and sports rehabilitation for patients of all ages and activity levels. She firmly believes that “movement is medicine.” Although her college sports background is in soccer, Bri also has experience in volleyball, track, softball, dance, and track and field, allowing her to connect with a wide range of athletes. Bri’s mission is to humbly serve and love on others from a place of empathy, respect, and trust.
During her leisure time, you’re likely to find her spending quality time with friends and family, savoring delicious food, staying active, watching sports, or making friends with people’s dogs.
Dr. Kara Everhart, a Ventura native, earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Mount St. Mary’s University and a Bachelor’s in Kinesiology from California State University, Northridge. She completed an orthopedic residency with HealthCare Partners Medical Group and is pursuing a Doctor of Science (DsC) in rehabilitation sciences at Texas Tech University. Kara uses an integrated approach for individualized wellness programs, guiding patients through rehabilitation to maintain or return to an active lifestyle.
Jennifer, a Camarillo native and Adolfo Camarillo High School (’95) grad, earned her BS in Kinesiology from CSU Fresno and a Masters in Physical Therapy from CSU Northridge (’04). Her work as an aide at George Erb Physical Therapy inspired her to become a PT. Joining GEPT in 2005, she advanced her skills with courses in manual therapy and musculoskeletal dysfunction. She’s also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Pilates instructor. Jennifer enjoys running and family time.
Jennifer is a Camarillo native who after graduating from Adolfo Camarillo High School (’95) received her BS in Kinesiology from CSU Fresno. As a Kinesiology major and member of the women’s tennis team, her interest in sport, fitness, and injury led her to pursue her Masters in Physical Therapy from CSU Northridge (’04). Upon graduating from CSU Fresno, she began working as an aide for George to gain experience in the field, and to help her decide between following in her mother’s footsteps as a teacher, or pursuing a career in physical therapy. Her time as an aide helped solidify her decision to attend PT school, as well as established a relationship with George as a mentor / friend / employer that she is thankful for every day. Jennifer joined the George Erb Physical Therapy family as a physical therapist in 2005, and has continued to perfect her skills through her own experience, that of her colleagues, and numerous continuing education courses. Jennifer has continued her formal education by taking courses in Maitland based manual therapy, Evidence Supported Treatment of Musculoskeletal Dysfunction, and The Modern Management of the Older Adult. In addition to her PT license, she has carried the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist credential for 15 years now and the Pilates Method Alliance certification for five years. In her free time, Jennifer can be found running on the treadmill, running errands, or running her kids around town. She loves her work, and the aforementioned activities, but mostly she cherishes time spent with her husband Jeff, daughter Heidi, and son, Tyler.
Bree, a native of Camarillo, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Physical Therapy from San Diego State University. She furthered her education by earning a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from West Coast University. As a dedicated and compassionate physical therapist, Bree is committed to creating personalized treatment plans tailored to each individual's needs, helping clients return to their preferred activities. In her personal time, she enjoys outdoor pursuits, traveling, sports, and spending quality moments with her family and dogs.
Megan was born in Johannesburg and moved to California in 2000. She graduated from Simi Valley High School, participating in tennis, soccer, cross-country, and track. Megan attended Moorpark College, played soccer, and worked as a Physical Therapy aide, which sparked her interest in the field. She transferred to California Lutheran University for exercise science with a pre-PT focus and then attended Arcadia University for her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Megan returned to California in 2015 and joined George Erb Physical Therapy, finding an instant fit with the team.
Megan was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, where she lived until the age of 12. Megan and her family then emigrated to the United States in January 2000 to sunny California with the help of some extended family members. Megan graduated from Simi Valley high school, where she participated in tennis, soccer, cross-country, and track. Not knowing exactly which career interested her, she started taking general classes at Moorpark College and played on the soccer team there for two years. During this time, she started working as a Physical Therapy aid at an outpatient clinic in both West Hills and Simi Valley. She immediately became intrigued by the way that the patient’s responded to treatment and the rewarding nature behind the profession. With new inspiration, Megan transferred from Moorpark to California Lutheran University, where she also played on the soccer team and took on the major of exercise science with emphasis on pre-physical therapy. Being an athlete herself, she was always interested in the sports side of Physical Therapy, and spent some time working as an aid at a sports specific clinic in Westlake before going away to PT school. She decided to move her life over to the east coast, where she attended PT school at Arcadia University near Philadelphia, PA. After a couple very cold winters, she graduated with her doctorate in Physical Therapy in January 2015, at which point she moved back here to California to thaw out and be near her family. In her search for her first job, she came across George Erb’s facility and felt an instant fit with George and his team.
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Clinic hours 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday
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Yes. Please contact our office to learn more.
On average, an evaluation will take approximately an hour and a half, and a returning visit will approximately be 45 minutes to an hour.
We request that all patients arrive 30 minutes prior to their appointment time to complete paperwork unless paperwork has been printed from the website and completed at home. If the paperwork has been completed at home we request that you arrive 10 minutes prior to your appointment time.
Yes, a referral from a physician is required.
Comfortable clothing is recommended. It will depend on what body part is being treated.
Gowns are also available for your convenience.
Yes, we require a parent be present during their childs appointment.
No, we do not provide childcare.
You will need to bring your insurance card or billing information. We also need a referral from your physician and a copy of your drivers license.
No, Medicare requires all home health services to be completed prior to outpatient treatment. Once you have been completely discharged from the home health agency we will be able to schedule an appointment.
