About
We help active people stay active!
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COVA -- Curated Outcomes for Vitality and Active Lifestyles
Crystal Hazelton, PT, MPT, OCS, PRPC
Crystal Hazelton is a movement specialist and the founder of COVA Physical Therapy. With professional training as a physical therapist and dual board certification in both Orthopedics and Pelvic Health, she delivers expert, whole-body care that empowers clients to move better, live stronger, and thrive at every stage of life.​
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Her early work with the Navy SEAL Human Performance team shaped her belief that elite-level care should be accessible to everyone—not just tactical or professional athletes. She also brings extensive performing arts experience to her practice, having worked backstage on six national Broadway tours through Neurotour Physical Therapy, helping dancers and performers stay injury-free and performance-ready.
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Today, Crystal blends science, precision, and compassion to support active women, competitive dancers, female athletes, and frontline professionals. She specializes in bridging the gap between rehabilitation and high-level performance through a personalized client-focused approach rooted in real results.
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Proven Expertise
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Over 450 hours of advanced practice continuing education hours in pelvic health and orthopedic health
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Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certified
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Orthopedic Specialist Certified
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Trained under Urogynecologist, Dr. S. Abbas Shobeiri
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Master of Physical Therapy from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
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​Physical Therapist for Traveling Broadway Shows:
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Hamilton​
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Fiddler on the Roof
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Anastasia
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Book of Mormon
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Miss Saigon
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Jesus Christ Superstar
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Pretty Woman
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Crystal was honored as a 2025 Woman of Impact by Assemblymember Tasha Boerner for her contributions to postpartum recovery for Active Duty Sailors. She was also awarded the Master Clinician title at Naval Medical Center San Diego in recognition of her clinical excellence.
Annalise Thompson, PT, DPT
Meet Dr. Annalise -- a Doctor of Physical Therapy who helps active women get strong, pain-free, and fully confident in their bodies again.
Her approach blends expert medical care with strength training, Pilates, and hands-on treatment—so you’re not just recovering, you’re rebuilding a body that performs better than before.
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With advanced training in orthopedics, sports performance, pelvic health, and menopause, Dr. Annalise goes beyond symptom relief. She identifies the root cause and creates a plan tailored to your body, your goals, and your lifestyle.
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Her sessions combine precise exercise, manual therapy, and alignment-focused training to restore strength, improve control, and prevent future injury—whether you’re returning to workouts, staying active through life transitions, or pushing your performance to the next level.
Having gone through her own recovery journey, she’s especially passionate about helping women who feel overlooked or dismissed in traditional healthcare.
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If you’ve been told “this is normal” but know something feels off—she’s the one who helps you take your body back.
Her goal is simple: help you move better, feel stronger, and trust your body again.