Girard Orthopaedic Surgeons Medical Group Inc.

Our Occupational Therapists

Kristen Manecke, OTR/L, CHT

Kristen has been a licensed occupational therapist since 1999, commencing her career specializing in hand therapy. She became a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) in 2004, passing an extensive exam and joining the ranks of less than 6500 CHT's worldwide.

Kristen is highly skilled in treatments of all upper extremity injuries and disorders including orthopaedic injuries, neurological conditions, and complex trauma. She is proficient in fabricating custom made splints, providing soft tissue techniques such as massage, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization, and myofascial decompression, as well as utilizing a variety of pain relieving electrical and thermal modalities and kinesiotape. With her background as an occupational therapist, Kristen specializes in customizing treatment plans to the specific daily needs of her clients.

Educational Background

  • BA Psychology - University of Kansas
  • BS Occupational Therapy - University of Kansas Medical Center

I have had the fortune of working with Girard Physical Therapy and Hand Center for the last few months as an Occupational Therapy patient and working specifically with Kristen Manecke OTR/L, CHT. As a former CEO of the nation’s leading healthcare marketing company I have a keen eye for Front office personnel, provider skills and provider/ patient relations. As a patient, I am truly impressed with all the facets of the physical therapy/OT practice. Starting with Heidi at the Front office her attention to detail, follow-up, patient support and interpersonal skills are some of the best I have seen in my career. Regarding Kristen and her abilities I feel that anyone would be “hard-pressed” to find a professional with more effective skills and better provider patient relations. Thank you all for what you have done for me in terms of patient care and therapeutic results.

Joel E.

I have had Kristen as my hand therapist for six months.  The therapy has been the best I’ve received out of the three years of hand therapy at other hand therapy clinic.  My hands are better! I am able to function better with my hands with less pain and had overall exceptional care.  Kristen is very personable and an excellent therapist.  I recommend her hands down to anyone needing help with occupational therapy.

Carolyn R.

Kristen helped me so much after I fell on my elbow. I got full mobility after a few months of therapy.  Our time together was not only productive and effective, but, fun!  She was calm and focused in a way that encouraged me to work hard to get back to where I was before my accident.  Thank you Kristen!

Kim K.

La Jolla/UTC

9333 Genesee Ave
Suite 350A
San Diego, CA 92121
Phone: 858-455-6460
Fax: 858-455-7197
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South Bay/Chula Vista

480 4th Avenue
Suite 501
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Phone: 619-425-9510
Fax: 619-425-0539
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East County/La Mesa

8851 Center Drive
Suite 601
La Mesa, CA 91942
Phone: 619-441-9811
Fax: 619-401-8766
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Physical Therapy

9333 Genesee Ave
Suite 350B
San Diego, CA 92121
Phone: 858-455-8584
Fax: 858-455-7302
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In an effort to keep our Clinics and Physical Therapy offices virus free, Girard Orthopaedic Surgeons is practicing Social Distancing by minimizing the amount of people allowed in our offices. We verbally screen all patients the day prior to their appointment, we take temperatures of anyone who enters our office, and we require facemasks. All patients are asked to come alone to their appointments, wear a Facemask at all times and to please try to leave 6 feet of space between you and another person. Please do not bring another person to accompany you to your appointment unless medically necessary, please do not enter our premises if you have a cough, sore throat or fever. We are happy to reschedule your appointment. We appreciate your cooperation in our efforts to stay healthy.
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