Meet The Team
Julian Manrique
Julian Manrique is the leader and owner of Focus Physical Therapy in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. Since he can remember, he’s been interested in the way the human body works and how we can make it function better — ultimately inspiring him to become a physical therapist.
He founded Focus PT with the vision of treating clients as individuals, with their own goals, values, and desires. He listens carefully to the clients to better understand their needs — working together to help establish goals that are meaningful to them, all while doing his best to answer any and all questions. Read More
Helping his clients return to the lifestyles and activities they adore is what inspires him to continue to grow and learn as a PT.Julian graduated from Loma Linda University and has multiple certifications – Astym Certified, Nike Golf – NG360 Golf Performance Specialist, and Functional Manual Reaction Certified.
Julian was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and grew up in Loma Linda, CA. He loves spending his time outdoors – mountain biking, surfing, or hiking. His wife Laura, two children, and his Bernese Mountain dog, Magnum make up his family.
His favorite phrase is “Never Give Up” and he hopes his clients know that they can always count on that from Focus PT.Dr. Olita Lace
Olita is a PT here at Focus Physical Therapy. From an early age, Olita has been interested in how the human body works, including human performance and recovery. Moreso, she’s always been interested in enjoying an active lifestyle. Growing up, she trained and competed in track and field, mid-distance running, and cross-country skiing. These interests combined with a passion for helping people led her to pursue a career in physical therapy.
Olita is originally from Latvia, a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. In her free time, she enjoys running, cycling, hot yoga, and hiking with her 2 dogs – Skye and Lily.
Dr. Fred Kim
DPT, OCS
Bio coming soon
Dr. Jan Manegio
PT, DPT
What inspired you to work in movement science and wellness?
I always knew I wanted to work in the medical field, but after sustaining an ACL tear while playing flag football, it solidified my desire to become a PT. Having been on the receiving end of physical therapy allows me to be more understanding of what each of my patients is going through during their rehab journey.
What’s your favorite part about helping clients improve their mobility and wellness?
I enjoy getting to know each client and love being able to get them back to the activities they like to do. Each client is unique and I enjoy the challenge of solving their mobility issues. Read More
How do you stay active and prioritize your own health?
I enjoy going to the gym, hiking/walking outdoors, and Pilates.
Do you have a memorable success story with a client that stands out to you?
My most memorable success story was helping a client overcome an ankle sprain and knee injury to be able to complete 60 marathons in a calendar year. Yes, you read that right! There were some weeks he had to run 2 marathons on back to back days since he was still working full-time, yet flew all over the country each weekend for different marathons. Why did he do this? To raise money for a cause that supported his disabled son. Amazing!!
Outside of work, what are your favorite hobbies or interests?
Aside from watching my kids play their favorite sports, I enjoy skiing, paddleboarding, traveling, and dancing hula.
Michelle Paul
PTA, ATC
What inspired you to work in movement science and wellness?
Having participated in sports and athletics growing up and into my adult years I.ve experienced my own personal injuries and surgeries. These experiences really impacted my life and showed me the joy of assisting someone in achieving their goals and accomplishing them.
What’s your favorite part about helping clients improve their mobility and wellness?
I really enjoy meeting people and learning about who they are, what’s going on in their life and how I can be of assistance to them. My greatest reward is watching people graduate out of the physical therapy program and having achieved their goals. Read More
What’s one piece of wellness advice you think everyone should know?
Find your happy place and go their often. I enjoy nature and being around all the beautiful things God has created. I gives me a quiet time to be still or active in nature allowing me a fresh perspective on the days ahead.
What do you enjoy most about using advanced tools like Kinetisense and Stemwave in your work?
The Stem Wave treatments have surprised me. As a long term practicing clinician I was never exposed to Stem Wave until coming to work at Focus PT. I am amazed at how people can respond on day one to treatment in a favorable manner both for acute and chronic conditions.
Outside of work, what are your favorite hobbies or interests?
In my free time I enjoy traveling, spending time outdoors, active in church, playing tennis, hiking and am a big Ducks Hockey team Fan.
Lindsey Johnston
PTA
Bio coming soon
Madilynn Faust
Madilynn is one of our Patient Care Coordinators at Focus Physical Therapy. She stays active by traveling, walking her dog Flower, and going to Disneyland multiple times a week with family and friends! When she isn’t here at Focus, she’s running her own photography business, always sure to stay busy while having fun!