Meet The Team
The Movement Schopp PT
Dr. William Schopp PT, DPT, CF-L1, TRS-C, Cert-CMFA
Founder & Lead Physical Therapist
I was born and raised in the South Bay (San Pedro) where I live with my wife, Ashley, and son, Liam. I have always been into sports and fitness from an early age. I started playing hockey and surfing as a youngster then got into Rugby and played Football at Mary Star High School. Now, my sports are the same as the people I work with: Crossfit, golf, surfing, & running.
In high school I decided I wanted to be a psychologist. Then I broke my knee playing football, went to physical therapy, and fell in love (with Physical Therapy).
If you know me, you’ll know when I set my heart on something there is no slowing down. From my Senior year in high school, I started down the health and wellness path starting with personal training, receiving my Bachelor of Science from Long Beach State in Kinesiology, and then receiving my Doctorate in Physical Therapy from St. Augustine in San Diego.
After PT school, I began seeing all of the flaws in our current healthcare world. This is when I decided to open The Movement Schopp, for all of the people who don’t want to fall through the cracks of our healthcare system, who don’t want to be told to stop doing what they love, and are looking for the Performance side of Physical Therapy.
Since then I have done countless post Doctorate courses specializing in the Fitness Athlete, Golf, and Running population which I call the silent sport population.
Thank you for your interest in our amazing team, and we look forward to helping you Build A Better You!
Who I Best Serve:
- Crossfit & Functional Fitness Athletes
- Barbell Athletes
- Runners
- Golfers
Certifications
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Doctor of Physical Therapy
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Crossfit Level 1 Trainer
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Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) – Level 1
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Certified – Clinical Management of the Fitness Athlete
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Certified in Applied Functional Science
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3D Movement Analysis & Performance System through the Gray Institute
Dr. Ricky Braun-PT, DPT, ATC, TPI-L2
Performance Physical Therapist
I was born and raised in South Lake Tahoe. Throughout high school, I played multiple sports
including soccer, basketball, and baseball. I went on to play basketball in Junior College where I
unfortunately suffered multiple injuries. While rehabilitating these injuries, I took a profound
interest in the process of helping others get back to activity or function, eventually leading me to
the sports medicine field.
I received my bachelor’s degree at San Diego State University in athletic training and became a
certified athletic trainer (ATC). Throughout the athletic training education program, I was
fortunate enough to work in a variety of settings including high schools, community colleges, D1
programs, and professional sports. In my final year, I earned an internship with the San Diego
Chargers where I truly found my calling in helping others reach their functional and performance
goals.
Continuing the pursuit of sports medicine, I received my doctorate in physical therapy at the
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in San Marcos. Since graduating, I have worked
primarily in the outpatient orthopedic and professional sports settings. I recently worked with
Orange County Soccer Club (OCSC) of the USL as their physical therapist and assistant athletic
trainer for the past two seasons. Winning a national championship with OCSC in 2021 was one
of the proudest moments of my professional career.
William and I have envisioned working together since
graduate school to help improve the quality of treatment in our current healthcare system.
Together, with The Movement Schopp team, we will provide exceptional care by applying the
most up-to-date and progressive research that will allow for the most optimal patient outcomes.
Who I Best Serve:
Active Adults
Youth, recreational, and competitive athletes
Post-surgical
Golfers
Weightlifters
Certifications
● Doctor of Physical Therapy
● Certified Athletic Trainer
● Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) – Medical Level 2
● Blood Flow Restriction- Level 1
Jessica Crowder-PT, DPT, CF-L1
Performance Physical Therapist
Who I Best Serve:
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CrossFit & Functional Fitness Athletes
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Barbell Athletes
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Active Adults
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Youth athletes
Certifications
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Certifications
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Doctor of Physical Therapy (PT, DPT)
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CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF L-1)
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Certified Myofascial Decompression Provider (MFDc)
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Certified IASTM Provider
Kristianna Tello
Performance Trainer & Client Care Specialist
I am the Client Care Specialist and Performance Trainer here at The Movement Schopp.
I am from San Pedro and grew up in the South Bay area. I played softball and ran cross country in high school and have been active since. My passion for health and wellness started in high school, when one of my teachers showed me the importance of this field. My love for this field has continued to grow and learning about my own body along the way has been rewarding, as I’ve gone through different struggles. Through these trials I’m grateful to say that I’ve not only learned and improved myself but I’ve been able to share my experience with others!
At the end of 2020, I injured my low back and hip, I had been trying different treatments that were only temporary relief. William did a workshop at a local gym that I used to attend on almost a daily basis, The Blueprint. I was desperate for some healing so I decided to come in for a package. Not only did he heal me and give me the tools to fix my problems for GOOD, during my last session he offered me a job and I’ve been here ever since!
Who I Best Serve:
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People who want to bridge the gap between rehabbing an injury and getting back to the gym or their sport
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Youth Athletes
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Golfers
Certifications
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Certified Personal Trainer (NASM)
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Russian Kettlebell Certification (RKC)
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Performance Enhancement Specialist (P.E.S)