Welcome To Auto-Ness Physical Therapy In Scripps Ranch, CA
We help active adults like YOU rebound from injuries and discomfort. We're here to help YOU bounce back stronger and get back to the activities you love.
Wondering If Auto-Ness Physical Therapy Is Right For You?
Auto-Ness Physical Therapy
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Discovery Visit
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Our Mission
Our mission is to transcend the norms of conventional healthcare. We focus on treating the root causes of your pain and discomfort, empowering you to take control of your health.
The Auto-Ness PT 3-Step Process To Get You Back Doing What You Enjoy
Step 1:
Find The Real Cause of Your Issue
Step 2:
Fix Your Problem Areas
Step 3:
Stay Strong & Pain Free
Experience a stronger, healthier you. After you’re back to exercising pain-free, we’ll take your performance beyond pre-injury levels. Our approach ‘bulletproofs’ you against future injuries and boosts your physical potential, ensuring lasting health and peak performance tailored to your life goals.
What Other People Just Like You Are Saying About Auto-Ness PT In Scripps Ranch, CA
207+ 5-star reviews
Katherine R.
Marie L.
The entire staff at Auto-Ness is amazing. Dr. Perry, Dr. Grayson and Dr. Oliphant are outstanding in their field. Sabra, their office manager, with her enthusiasm and kind smile will make you feel right at home.
As a personal trainer it is crucial to have professionals in place not only for my clients but for myself as well. I love their philosophy of treating patients as a whole. We all have issues that arise now and again but it’s their drive to add to your overall quality of life that makes them ahead of the rest.
You will not find more genuinely caring people with their level of expertise.
Dr. Matthew Perry, PT, DPT
Owner of Auto-Ness Physical Therapy
Get To Know Dr. Matthew Perry
Dr. Matthew Perry, PT, DPT, is the founder of Auto-Ness Physical Therapy, based in San Diego. Holding a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Dr. Perry has been involved in the field since 2014. His practice encompasses a broad range of patient populations, including general fitness enthusiasts, athletes, and the elderly.
His approach to treatment integrates advanced exercise science with a functional, hands-on methodology. This approach aligns real-world movements with individual treatment goals, ensuring the immediate application of therapeutic benefits into everyday life.
Recent Blog Posts
Why You Should Never Ignore Knee Pain When Bending
When you feel knee pain when bending, it’s easy to brush it off as stiffness or age catching up with you. But that ache is your body’s way of saying something’s off—and it deserves your attention.
Ignoring the pain can lead to bigger problems that affect your movement, workouts, and even your daily routine. Small warning signs today can turn into long-term damage tomorrow if you don’t act.
You might notice:
A sharp pinch when standing from a chair
A dull ache during squats or stairs
A feeling like your knee might “give out”
These aren’t just random discomforts. They’re signals from your joints and muscles asking for help. The good news? When you understand what’s causing the pain, you can fix it before it controls how you live.
Gluteus Medius Pain: The Hidden Culprit Behind Your Hip Trouble
If you’ve been fighting nagging hip tightness or sharp twinges that just won’t fade, gluteus medius pain might be the real problem. This deep, powerful muscle keeps your hips stable every time you walk, run, or climb stairs. When it’s weak or overworked, your body starts to compensate—and that’s when pain takes over.
You might notice it when:
You stand on one leg and your hip drops
You run and feel a dull ache on the outside of your hip
You sleep on your side and wake up sore
Ignoring it doesn’t make it disappear. In fact, it often leads to knee, lower back, or even ankle issues over time. The good news is that with the right physical therapy, targeted movement, and muscle retraining, you can relieve gluteus medius pain and move freely again.
Neck Pain Left Side? How to Fix It Fast
You turn your head and feel that sharp, nagging pull on the neck pain left side that just won’t go away. Maybe it started after a tough workout, a long day at the desk, or a restless night of sleep.
No matter how it began, that stiffness can make simple things—like checking your blind spot or looking down at your phone—feel impossible.
We know that pain like this often has a deeper cause than muscle tightness. Sometimes it’s your posture, your training habits, or even stress affecting how your neck muscles fire. When we find what’s truly driving the pain, we can help you move freely again.
Here’s the good news: with targeted movement, manual therapy, and simple adjustments to how you move each day, you can start feeling relief faster than you think.
Because when your body moves right, healing follows naturally.
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