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 move with less pain, build strength, and feel fully confident in their bodies again.
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Her approach blends pelvic health physical therapy, orthopedic care, therapeutic Pilates, strength training, and hands-on treatment to create care that is both restorative and performance-focused.
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Dr. Annalise specializes in pelvic pain and complex women’s health concerns, including endometriosis, adenomyosis, PCOS, pelvic floor dysfunction, hormonal changes, and persistent or chronic pain. She aims to support women through every stage of life — from fertility and preconception, through pregnancy and postpartum, to perimenopause and menopause — as well as those returning to exercise or managing pain that has been difficult to explain or resolve.
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With advanced training in orthopedics, sports performance, pelvic health, and menopause, she looks beyond the site of pain to understand how the pelvic floor, core, hips, spine, nervous system, movement patterns, and hormonal changes may all be contributing to symptoms.
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Sessions may combine pelvic floor treatment, myofascial and manual therapy, therapeutic Pilates, mobility work, and progressive strength training to reduce tension, improve control, restore confidence with movement, and help you return to the activities you love.
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Her goal is not simply to help you feel better temporarily, but to give you a deeper understanding of your body and a personalized plan that supports long-term strength, function, and resilience.
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Having gone through her own recovery journey, Dr. Annalise is especially passionate about helping women who feel overlooked, dismissed, or told that their symptoms are simply something they have to live with.
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If you’ve been told “this is normal” but know something feels off, she’s here to help you better understand your body, move forward with a plan, and feel like yourself again.
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Her goal is simple: help you move better, feel stronger, and trust your body again.
Ulices Vasquez, PT, DPT, FAFS
Meet Dr. Uly, a Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in helping athletes recover from injury while building the strength and conditioning needed to perform at their highest level—from youth athletes to professionals, both in season and off season. His approach is grounded in three-dimensional biomechanical analysis as a Fellow of Applied Functional Science, with close collaboration alongside strength and conditioning coaches who train elite athletes across a variety of sports.
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Dr. Uly has worked with competitive youth soccer clubs throughout San Diego, including Surf, City SC, Attack, and Express, as well as several local semi-professional soccer teams.
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A San Diego native, Dr. Uly played competitive soccer through local clubs and the U.S. Development Academy before being recruited to play at San Diego State University. Having personally navigated the college recruiting process, he enjoys helping young athletes and their families successfully navigate that same journey.
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Still an active recreational soccer player, Dr. Uly is passionate about helping the next generation of athletes stay healthy, move efficiently, and reach their full potential.
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In addition to working with competitive athletes, Dr. Uly helps individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and activity levels recover from injury, move with greater confidence, and achieve their performance and lifestyle goals.
