Professional Staff:
Mark Baker, DPT, OCS
Mark A. Baker, DPT, OCS, Owner of Covina Hills Sports Medicine. Mark received his Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from California State University Long Beach in 1987. He continued his education, receiving a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Azusa Pacific University in 2004. Mark is also a board certified Orthopedic Specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. He is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the Performing Arts Special Interest Group of the Orthopedic Section of the APTA. He serves as the company physical therapist for the Inland Pacific Ballet. Mark has taught extensively including courses on advances in back rehabilitation throughout the country, as a guest lecturer on Temoporamandibular joint (TMJ) treatment at the Loma Linda School of Dentistry and as adjunct faculty in the Department of Physical Therapy at Azusa Pacific University.
Christopher Patterson, DPT, OCS
A southern California native, Chris was born and raised in nearby Orange County. After receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from Arizona State University, he went on to earn his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Azusa Pacific University. His doctoral research and thesis focused on the cardiovascular effects of isometric exercise on patients with diabetes.
Since receiving his Doctorate in Physical Therapy, Chris has continued to deepen and refine his skills working with a variety of orthopedic, spine, and sport related injuries as well as specializing in the treatment of the shoulder and lumbar spine. He has developed a continuing education course on the biomechanics of throwing and has lectured at local universities on the evaluation and treatment of shoulder injuries in pitchers.
Chris is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association and Orthopedic Section of the APTA and has earned his board-certification as an Orthopedic Certified Specialist.
In his free time, Chris enjoys woodworking, hiking with his dogs, and spending time with his family.
