About

Jonathan brings a wealth of experience to Kinetik Performance. He is a certified Active Release Technique Provider and uses his extensive background in movement, biomechanics, and strength and conditioning to help athletes and individuals with all types of injuries or performance issues.

Jeffrey Lacson has been an active holistic health practitioner since 2012. He is trained in many different styles of massage therapy and works with a broad spectrum of athletes and individuals seeking high quality care and healing for their bodies.

A original founding member at Kinetik Performance, Benjamin serves as the Performance and Rehabilitation Director. He is a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist who uses his extensive expertise in biomechanics, strength and conditioning, and corrective exercise to optimize performance in both the sport and clinical setting.

Through internships with Point Loma Sports Performance and Benjamin Kleinert, Paolo gained experience working with a wide variety of populations in various fitness domains including weight loss, strength and conditioning, wellness coaching, endurance training, injury prevention, postural restoration, biomechanics, and rehabilitation. During this time he accrued over 300 hours of practical experience by designing strength and conditioning programs for athletes at various levels and assisted in the treatment of collegiate, professional, and Olympic level athletes.

Heidi Barker holds a degree in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. Her extensive background of experiences and specialties, from orthopedic and sports medicine to visualization therapy make her an invaluable asset to Kinetik clients at all levels of athletic pursuit.

Ian is a California native who graduated from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in 2009 and has been certified in Sports Medicine Acupuncture since 2011. Ian has worked closely with elite and everyday athletes to improve their rehabilitation and performance.

Marianna came to Kinetik for an internship in 2017 and has been an essential member of the team ever since. In her Operations capacity, she manages the office phone and email while also assisting with social media, marketing, and educational outreach. Marianna also completed her ELDOA 1, 2, and 3 certifications during 2018 and offers private and small group sessions.

Ciarán brings some international flair to the office, hailing originally from Ireland. He has a competitive background as a cross country and track and field athlete which eventually led him to the other side of the therapy table – he now holds a massage therapy certification, an A.R.T. certification, and will pursue further A.R.T. coursework and a Strength and Conditioning Certificate in 2019.

Along with being an NASM certified personal trainer, Tyler has multiple certifications in Nutrition Coaching and is a Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist. His range of expertise and experience make him an invaluable asset to effect change in his client’s lives.

Zachary (Zak) brings several years of experience as a CrossFit Trainer/Coach and has invested 350+ hours interning with Jonathan Pierce and at Kinetik. He will graduate in May 2019 with a BS in Kinesiology.