L.A. Sports and Spine

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COVID-19 & L.A.S.S.

Dr. Liebenson is now offering TeleHealth & Online Lifestyle Coaching no matter where you live!

Dr. Liebenson is now joined by his new Coaches Samantha Butts & JP Blazek who are leading online group strength training sessions. Learn more.

Read our COVID-19 memo & learn about online and TeleHealth resources.

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L.A. Sports & Spine is a unique training and rehab center focusing on orthopedic & functional assessment, acute pain management, rehabilitation, and athletic development.

Learn more about our evidence-based treatment philosophy.

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Juliana Daniell

"Is it okay to call Dr. Craig a miracle worker?!"

Branton Box

"If you're in pain, and have been living w it for too long, do yourself a favor and visit the folks at LA Sports and Spine." Read more.

Hali Burton

"I was in agony for over a year...After just a few sessions with Dr. Craig, my pain was substantially relived...Thank you!!

DR. LIEBENSON
DIRECTOR

Dr. Craig Liebenson is the first health care provider in California to receive a Certification of Recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) on Achievement of Recognition for Delivery of Quality Back Pain Care. He is the founder of First Principles of Movement which

is dedicated to promoting health span and preventing disability by addressing the worldwide inactivity crisis.

Dr. Liebenson has engaged in research as a Visiting Scholar at Pr. Stuart McGill’s Spine Biomechanics Laboratory at the University of Waterloo, Department of Biomechanics & Kinesiology.

ELITE ATHLETIC TRAINING

Dr. Liebenson has worked with the following teams and organizations:

Seattle Seahawks (NFL)
EXOS
Arizona Diamonbacks (MLB)
Washington Wizards (NBA)
L.A. Clippers (NBA)
Boston Sports Medicine Group
Calilfornia Angels (MLB)
Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA)

Anglo-European College of Chiropractic
Murdoch University (Perth, Australia)
Equinox TierX
Modern Pilates – Asia-Pacific
Hospital for Special Surgery (New York City)

See full list and more info about elite athletic training.

DR. ROY PAGE
HEAD ASSOCIATE

Dr. Roy Page is the head associate at Los Angeles Sports and Spine. He received the degree Doctor of Chiropractic from Logan College of Chiropractic along with a Master of Science Degree in Sports Science and Rehabilitation.

He has also achieved a Master of Traditional Oriental Medicine from Emperor’s College and is a California licensed acupuncturist.

JP BLAZEK
TRAINER / COACH

Jean-Pierre (JP) Blazek is a Personal Trainer from Lugano, Switzerland. After obtaining his Personal Training qualification in 2009 with Premier Training International in London, United Kingdom, he immediately started working as a freelance coach, looking after a variety of clients aiming to achieve goals such as improved strength & conditioning, weight management, sports specific preparation as well as management of chronic back pain.

Over the years his main focus has been group training, where he’s managed to successfully build a strong community both face to face as well as online.

SAMANTHA BUTTS
TRAINER / COACH

Samantha (Sam) Butts is a Kinesiologist and Certified Kettlebell Coach, living on the West Coast in BC, Canada. On a personal level, Sam has navigated a life of persistent and limiting pain and injuries for years, in and out of competitive sport. Living in rehab purgatory became the norm. Through her initial years of working with people in similar circumstances, she soon recognized there was a major ‘client-centered care’ gap in musculoskeletal rehab and healthcare and sought out the resources to level up her care for her clients.

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