Her Story

Jessica Workman earned her B.S. in Physiology and Neuroscience from the University of California, San Diego, in 2009. She then went on to complete her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in San Marcos in 2012. Jessica began her career in an outpatient orthopedic clinic in Thousand Oaks before transitioning to a mixed outpatient orthopedic and neurological practice specializing in vestibular disorders in March 2014. In 2021 she became a Certified Functional Manual Therapist scoring honors recognition and began as a staff Physical Therapist at IPA Physio OC. She completed The Functional Manual Therapy Fellowship through the Institute of Physical Art and became a Fellow of American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists in 2025. She is now the Team Lead of IPA Physio Long Beach.

With a focus on treating complex neurological, vestibular, and orthopedic conditions, she utilizes Functional Manual Therapy, Craniosacral Techniques, and Visceral Manipulation. She continues her in depth studies into treating a broad array of complex systems such as airway/sleep disorders, connective tissue disorders, postpartum conditions, concussions, and enhancing athletic performance. This continues to grow her passion for treating individuals with complex multisystem involvement, recognizing the unique challenges these patients face. Her approach centers on a holistic evaluation of the person, their environments and lives, collaborating closely with her patients, their physicians and loved ones to help them return to the activities and lifestyle that bring them joy.