Dr. Steve Politis, DPT
Physical Therapist
Dr. Steve Politis practices Physical Therapy in Santa Barbara, specializing in movement conditions related to pain, sports/fitness performance, and injury prevention. His approach is highly individualized, focusing on his clients’ priorities and their confident participation in living life fully. He enjoys working with a wide cross section of people with varying needs, goals and abilities.
He graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a BS in Biopsychology, and went on to complete his Doctoral in Physical Therapy at Arizona School of Health Sciences. He holds two post graduate Fellowships: Applied Functional Science (Gray Institute / GIFT), and Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (Ola Grimsby Institute).
His professional focus is on the biomechanics of the human body within the context of orthopedics, sports medicine. Utilizing differential diagnosis, a hands-on approach, therapeutic movement, and each client’s self-determined task priorities, “Dr. Steve” systematically integrates testing, treating, therapy, and training to fix causes and enhance performance, as well as, sooth symptoms. He believes that every-body is an athlete within the game of life and was born to achieve.
Steve is also a coach for the Santa Barbara Rugby community including the SB Rugby Academy, Grunions Rugby (senior men’s club), and Stingrays (youth rugby club) serving as Strength and Conditioning coach, injury prevention, consultation, rehabilitation, and forwards coach. He has been an avid rugby player for over 24 years, and is now giving back to the rugby community by sharing his professional knowledge, experience, and passion for the sport.
His professional career in Physical Therapy and Health & Wellness spans over 17 years as a massage therapist, strength and conditioning coach, personal trainer, and physical therapist. He has also been a professional chef and enjoys nutrition, cooking, and eating well.
He and his wife Mollie, spend their free-time soaking up all the outdoor lifestyle adventures they can manage here in fabulous Santa Barbara.
Michelle Phillips
Office Manager
I have been honored to be a part of Kineci’s journey…Dr. Steve Politis and I previously worked together in Harbor Springs Michigan and I am thrilled to be apart of Kineci and share in the same enthusiasm of creating and maintaining a healing atmosphere. I look forward to assisting you through your PT journey during treatment —Please reach out to me anytime… I am always here to help!
Sofi Gotthold
Here at Kineci, I am learning and enhancing my experience in the Health & Movement Holistic approach with Dr. Steve. I am deeply inspired by the biomechanics of the human body, as well as, the integral vision of mind, body and spirit that we believe in at Kineci. I am a certified Level 1 MovNat Instructor learning from Dr. Steve and his multidimensional knowledge.
I started my career in the healing world as a Physical Therapy student, and am currently going to school as a PreMed student. ~ I am looking forward to helping you in whatever you might need during your healing path, please do not hesitate to contact me!
Dr. Steve Politis practices Physical Therapy in Santa Barbara, specializing in movement conditions related to pain, sports/fitness performance, and injury prevention. His approach is highly individualized, focusing on his clients’ priorities and their confident participation in living life fully. He enjoys working with a wide cross section of people with varying needs, goals and abilities.
He graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a BS in Biopsychology, and went on to complete his Doctoral in Physical Therapy at Arizona School of Health Sciences. He holds two post graduate Fellowships: Applied Functional Science (Gray Institute / GIFT), and Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (Ola Grimsby Institute).
His professional focus is on the biomechanics of the human body within the context of orthopedics, sports medicine. Utilizing differential diagnosis, a hands-on approach, therapeutic movement, and each client’s self-determined task priorities, “Dr. Steve” systematically integrates testing, treating, therapy, and training to fix causes and enhance performance, as well as, sooth symptoms. He believes that every-body is an athlete within the game of life and was born to achieve.
Steve is also a coach for the Santa Barbara Rugby community including the SB Rugby Academy, Grunions Rugby (senior men’s club), and Stingrays (youth rugby club) serving as Strength and Conditioning coach, injury prevention, consultation, rehabilitation, and forwards coach. He has been an avid rugby player for over 24 years, and is now giving back to the rugby community by sharing his professional knowledge, experience, and passion for the sport.
His professional career in Physical Therapy and Health & Wellness spans over 17 years as a massage therapist, strength and conditioning coach, personal trainer, and physical therapist. He has also been a professional chef and enjoys nutrition, cooking, and eating well.
He and his wife Mollie, spend their free-time soaking up all the outdoor lifestyle adventures they can manage here in fabulous Santa Barbara.
I have been honored to be a part of Kineci’s journey…Dr. Steve Politis and I previously worked together in Harbor Springs Michigan and I am thrilled to be apart of Kineci and share in the same enthusiasm of creating and maintaining a healing atmosphere. I look forward to assisting you through your PT journey during treatment —Please reach out to me anytime… I am always here to help!
Here at Kineci, I am learning and enhancing my experience in the Health & Movement Holistic approach with Dr. Steve. I am deeply inspired by the biomechanics of the human body, as well as, the integral vision of mind, body and spirit that we believe in at Kineci. I am a certified Level 1 MovNat Instructor learning from Dr. Steve and his multidimensional knowledge.
I started my career in the healing world as a Physical Therapy student, and am currently going to school as a PreMed student. ~ I am looking forward to helping you in whatever you might need during your healing path, please do not hesitate to contact me!
More than your typical Physical Therapy in Santa Barbara. Kineci offers specialized care to meet YOUR needs.
Hours by Appointment at:
1731 State St, Ste B,
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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