Our Team
Perform Physical Therapy and Wellness is a space where various health professionals work together to get you strong, mobile and capable of doing what you love without pain so you can perform FOR LIFE! Keeping the elements of wellness in house allows us to give each patient comprehensive care that’s cohesive across each person’s journey toward optimal health.
Dr. Christie Hydar PT, DPT
Hi, I'm Dr. Christie Hydar, a Doctor of Physical Therapy specializes in outpatient orthopedic and sports rehabilitation at Perform Physical Therapy and Wellness. Along with significant experience treating those with neurological disorders. Since January 2022, I've been mentored by experienced physical therapists, developing my clinical reasoning, diagnostic skills, and treatment approach through hands-on patient care. Now as a practicing clinician, I provide one-on-one, evidence-based care that combines manual therapy techniques with performance-based strength training to help athletes and active individuals return to their sport and optimize movement. My approach integrates joint mobilizations, therapeutic interventions, and functional training using free weights, barbells, and turf-based exercises to restore mobility, build resilience, and prevent future injury.
My clinical background spans both orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation, having treated complex cases ranging from post-surgical recovery to stroke, multiple sclerosis, and traumatic brain injury during my clinical rotations at UC Davis and other facilities. This diverse experience has strengthened my ability to assess movement from multiple perspectives and develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each patient's goals. Whether you're recovering from injury, managing chronic pain, or looking to enhance athletic performance, I'm committed to helping you move smarter, perform better, and get back to doing what you love.
Education
2025
California State University Sacramento
Doctor of Physical Therapy
2022
San Diego State University
Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology Pre-Physical Therapy
Dr. Madison Hurst PT, DPT
Hi, I’m Madison Hurst, a Doctor of Physical Therapy at Perform Physical Therapy and Wellness. Through my clinical experience in orthopedic, neurologic, and pediatric physical therapy, I have gained a diverse treatment perspective. This foundation allows me to integrate evidenced-based techniques from each specialty to evaluate movement and personalize your plan of care. I believe patient education is an essential part of each session so you can better understand why injuries occur and feel confident in maintaining progress for years to come. The one-on-one approach offered at Perform enables me to provide my undivided attention to each patient and help you reach your goals without the confines of a traditional PT model.
I grew up in Northern California playing competitive indoor volleyball which developed my ambition for sports and athletic performance. I pride myself on being highly focused on the sport-specific needs for active individuals to optimize recovery. I am also passionate about working with adaptive athletes and have worked with individuals across the spectrum of ability levels to help them succeed in sport and maintain an active lifestyle. When I am not in the clinic, you can usually find me playing beach volleyball, thrifting, or picking up a new hobby. I also love spending time on the Colorado River, exploring the desert, and fishing with friends and family.
Education:
2026
San Diego State University
Doctor of Physical Therapy
2022
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelors of Science in Physiological Science
Hannah Brown, CMT
Hannah Brown joined Perform Physical Therapy and Wellness in 2023 as a massage therapist and hopes to add to the circle of balance offered to clients, helping them understand that recovery is just as important as strengthening and treating. Hannah grew up in San Diego’s North County playing softball, camping on the beach and surfing with her family. As a catcher for 13 years, she’s an athlete at her core and following her love for softball found her next interest—country dancing. For the past several years she’s been dancing at social halls or restaurants, even rising to dance at a competitive level locally and across various cities. Dancing up to five days a week for work and fun, she asked a lot of her body and ultimately it began to take its toll. After talking with friends in the bodywork industry, she realized she wanted to try massage as a recovery method. Having no idea what she was getting into, Hannah emerged from her 1-hour appointment feeling completely revived—quite literally as if she’d hit a reset button. Realizing this aligned with her desires, she quickly fell in love with studying the ancient modalities of healing and that massage transcends the physical aspect, tapping into mental, emotional and spiritual benefits as well. Massage is for everybody, meant to restore balance and establish body awareness. As a Type 1 diabetic, diagnosed at age 6, Hannah learned early on that taking care of her health was important and is honored to give others something so profound. She uses all of the tools available to her to give clients the best, personalized experience. Whether deeply relaxing, therapeutic or intense, Hannah acts as the liaison between whatever surfaces during each session. One of her favorite things to hear from patients is, “I didn’t know I was so tight there.” Hannah received her certification from Healing Hands School of Holistic Health and is certified in the following areas: circulatory, advance circulatory, sports massage, trigger point, deep tissue, acupressure for injuries, therapeutic mobilizations, manual lymphatic drainage, cranial sacral therapy, shiatsu, prenatal and reiki. When Hannah isn’t working, she’s spending time with her family camping on the San Elijo State Beach campgrounds, dancing, traveling or at the gym. She also has a deep love and appreciation for meditation, wellness, and community involvement.
Christian Castro, CMT
Christian joined Perform Physical Therapy and Wellness in 2026 as a massage therapist. Christian has been a licensed massage therapist since 2019, bringing a personalized and intuitive approach to every session. His experience includes working as a Massage Therapist at the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai in Hawal'i, where he developed a strong foundation in high-level therapeutic and wellness care.
He specializes in Lomi Lomi, Swedish massage, sports massage, and deep tissue techniques, while customizing each treatment to the individual needs, goals, and lifestyle of every client. Whether the focus is recovery, performance, mobility, stress relief, or simply feeling your best, Christian believes every massage should be tailored specifically to you.
Outside of massage, Christian loves surfing, skating, music, and creating art. Staying active has given him a strong appreciation for recovery, movement, and taking care of the body. For him, massage is also one of the ways he enjoys giving back to the community - helping people feel better, move better, and get back to doing the things they love.
Emily Willhoft, Nutrition Coach
Emily Willhoft is a Nutrition Coach, Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor in San Diego. She guides clients with an anti-diet approach and encourages an "all foods fit" mindset.
Food should make you feel good, nourished and healthy and Emily helps her clients figure out their individual path to achieving health. Emily also loves coaching clients in the gym either one-on-one or in a group setting as the Head Coach of Performance360 North Park.
Her qualifications include:
-B.A. in Communication & Exercise Science, George Washington University
-National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach
-Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach
-ACE Certified Personal Trainer
-ProNatal Fitness Group Instructor
-Institute of Integrative Nutrition Graduate