Spine & Sport Physical Therapy Clinic
South Oxnard

Regional director:

Physical Therapist – Jim Magnusson, PT, ATC

As a licensed Physical Therapist and Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) with over 30 years physical therapy experience, Jim began his career at Harbor-UCLA in Torrence in 1988.

Jim received a bachelor’s degree in biology pre-medicine from Cal Poly Pomona, and he earned a second bachelor’s degree and certification as a Health Science Strength Training Specialist from Cal State University, Northridge.

In addition to his clinical responsibilities, Jim has been involved in community outreach programs, providing athletic training and physical therapy services to the local high schools and community colleges. Currently he is involved with Pacifica High Football Team and Oxnard High School. Jim was named “Volunteer of the Year 2020” by the Oxnard Chamber of Commerce. In 2000 he teamed up with over 30 Physical Therapists, Orthopedic Surgeons and Occupational Therapists to write the book, “Rehabilitation for the Postsurgical Orthopedic Patient.”

Jim continues to be actively involved in the community. In 2001 and 2007, respectively, he helped develop the City of Oxnard Fire Department and City of Ventura Fire Department wellness/fitness programs. In 2003 he began wellness counseling for the City of Oxnard Police Department, working with over 400 (and counting) active law enforcement personnel. He has also served as the Physical Therapist at Pierpont Racquet Club in Ventura.

Jim is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, California Chapter APTA. He has served on multiple committees within the Tri-Counties District. He is also a member of the National Athletic Training Association and Far West Region Athletic Trainers Association. He has worked with multiple companies in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties to decrease their risk of employee injury through work site instruction/consultation in exercises/stretches. Jim lives in Thousand Oaks with his wife. His son received his Doctor of  Physical Therapy and his daughter is a Physician Assistant at Grand Valley State in Michigan.

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Clinic director:

Physical Therapist – Phil Long, PT/DPT, ATC

Phil received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of St. Augustine in 2020 and practices primarily in the orthopedic setting. A 2013 graduate from Colorado State University Pueblo, Phil is also a Certified Athletic Trainer who assists in treating high school football athletes. When not in the clinic, Phil works with Oxnard and Ventura City Fire departments rendering wellness and Athletic Training services.

Phil has experience participating in powerlifting, track and field, football, triathlons, and a variety of running sports. Phil is active and when he is not in the clinic, you can find him on the beach or hiking in the hills of Ojai.

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Our history

In 1986 Jim Magnusson and Brian McMahon partnered to design an advanced physical therapy company committed to serve patients and the local community. With their passion and dedication, Performance Therapy Center quickly grew the practice into one of the largest physical therapy clinics in Ventura County. The team at Performance Therapy Center joined the Spine & Sport Physical Therapy family in 2021.

Spine & Sport welcomes all Performance Therapy Center locations to the Spine & Sport Physical Therapy family!

• Spine & Sport Camarillo
• Spine & Sport North Oxnard
• Spine & Sport South Oxnard