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Dr. Arsen Virobyan grew up in Brooklyn, New York where he was an athlete from a young age playing basketball and volleyball. He developed an interest in physical therapy when his brother injured his knee playing soccer and had to have surgery. Dr. Virobyan saw how important the role of physical therapy was in his brother’s recovery and return to sport, which led him to his career path. Dr. Virobyan graduated from Hunter College in New York City with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and worked as a Physical Therapy Aide for three years prior to beginning graduate school. Dr. Virobyan received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Touro College, School of Health Sciences, in 2016.

Dr. Virobyan has a passion for orthopedic and sports rehab. These areas of interest led him to acquire certifications in the Selective Functional Movement Assessment and Running Gait Analysis. Prior to moving to California, Dr, Virobyan was the clinical director of a New York City running-specialist clinic treating professional track athletes, marathon qualifiers, and recreational runners. He believes that athletes of all levels can recover from overuse injuries, improve their performance, and reduce risk of re-injury with a comprehensive assessment and client-driven treatment programs.

Outside of the clinic, Dr. Virobyan enjoys spending time with his wife and exploring the Bay Area. They enjoy hiking, cruising winding scenic roads, and finding great sushi spots.

Gary Kang is a driven practitioner who has a passion for helping people positively change their lives through improved movement. Gary graduated from Gurnick Academy of Medical Art in 2015, with distinction. Since entering the Physical Therapy field, Gary’s understanding of human movement has continued to evolve, and he takes great pride in seeing his patients meet their goals. He utilizes principles from a number of renowned movement schools of thought including Movement Links, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization, and Institute of Physical Art.

Gary’s objective with each patient is to assess the integration and dynamic interaction of each structure (muscles, joints, ligament, fascia) instead of looking at the body as separate structures. By effectively implementing this approach, Gary is able to understand and communicate why a person is in pain or why certain performance goals are not being met.

When he is not in the office, Gary enjoys spending time with friends and family, wine tasting, practicing Tai Chi and Chi gong, traveling, and exploring new restaurants in the Bay Area.

Andrew Porter is a massage therapist, acupuncturist, and the owner of Somavia, a company dedicated to aligning individuals with the healing, awakening, transformation & unique life purpose found in the body.  He is certified by the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC), the California State Board of Acupuncture, and the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). 

Andrew graduated from The Oriental Healing Arts School of Massage Therapy in Anchorage, AK in 2006 with an extended focus in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Tui Na (“toy-na”) Chinese Sports Massage, and Thai Yoga Massage Therapies. Embodied in his unique style and technique is 15+ years of Tai Chi, Qigong & Meditation practice.

Andrew received his core education in the Taoist Healing Arts while living in Anchorage, AK, completed over 3,200 hours of training in Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine, and earned his Masters in Acupuncture and Herbology from Five Branches University in Santa Cruz, CA.  Andrew also works as both an acupuncturist and massage therapist for Apple Wellness Center in Cupertino, treats private clients in Seascape Village, and teaches Qigong and Tai Chi here in Santa Cruz.

Certifications & Trainings

• Licensed Acupuncturist in the State of California
• Board Certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
• CPR/AED & First Aid Certified (American Heart Association)
• American Acupuncture Council
• Certified in Clean Needle Technique by the CCAOM
• Graduate of Five Branches University of Acupuncture; Masters Diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Certified Massage Therapist by the California Massage Therapy Coucil (CAMTC)
• Certified Field Instructor for the American Chen Taiji Society (ACTS)
• Certified Qigong Instructor & Medical Qigong Therapist by the International Institute for Medical Qigong (IIMQ), Alaska
• Certification in Tui Na (“toy-na”) Chinese Sports Massage by the Beijing National Sports Hospital, China
• Performs Acupuncture, Gua Sha (therapeutic scraping), Cupping, Moxibustion and Therapeutic Massage

Originally from Martinez, California, Dr. Hayden Block’s passion for fitness and human bio-mechanics began during weight training in the water polo off-season. He quickly developed a passion for exercise techniques and participating in weight training and exercise outside of sports.

Dr. Block fell in love with his first human anatomy course at Cuesta Community college. From there, he transferred to Sacramento State where he received a Bachelor Degree of Science in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, in 2013. After graduation, Dr. Block took a year and a half off of school to accrue physical therapy volunteer and aide hours, all while becoming a personal trainer. During this time, he worked primarily in corporate wellness, where he was quickly promoted to a Program Manager roll. Dr. Block has been a certified personal trainer since 2010 and has worked with individual clients and in a group setting throughout school. This experience helped to form his in depth understanding of the body and exercise.

After being accepted to the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Azusa Pacific, Dr. Block moved to Glendora, CA, where he earned his doctorate.

Dr. Block is enthusiastic about living a healthy and active lifestyle. He particularly enjoys spending time outdoors while running, swimming, hiking, and lifting weights. Overall, Dr. Block wants to continue to grow his understanding of how the body moves, and how to help his patients stay as healthy as possible for as long as possible.