Kayla Smith, PT, DSc

Professor, PT Programs

Campus

San Marcos, CA

College

College of Rehabilitative Sciences

Specialties

Adult Rehabilitation
Manual Therapy
Orthopedics

Education

Doctorate of Science in Physical Therapy, Andrews University
Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Boston University
Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara

Dr. Kayla Smith received her Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1990, Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Boston University in 1993, and her Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy from Andrews University in 2008.

Dr. Smith completed her manual therapy certification through the North American Institute on Manual Therapy in 2004. She completed her certification in manipulative therapy in 2005, and later that year obtained board certification from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties in orthopaedics. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists, and California Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Special Interest Group.

Dr. Smith has worked as an orthopaedic physical therapist in the San Diego area for the more than 25 years.