Unique Services at Total Potential
Achieve The Remarkable™ with Integrative & Holistic Physical Therapy
Why “Unique Services”?
Have you ever felt like treatments only scratch the surface—relieving pain temporarily but never addressing why it keeps coming back? At Total Potential, we specialize in therapies that go deeper. Each approach looks beyond symptoms to restore healthy, efficient function at the root cause.
Our unique services are not isolated techniques—they are woven together to support your whole self: body, mind, and nervous system. When combined, they help our patients move past pain, integrate healing, and live at their Total Potential. A master and an expert, we are also one of 620 Certified Functional Manual Therapists (CFMT) in the entire world.
Explore Our Specialized Approaches
Functional Manual Therapy® (FMT)
Efficient movement system doesn’t just happen—it must be trained and restored. FMT retrains your body to move with automatic strength, on-axis alignment, and efficient motor sequencing and coordination once restrictions are released. Learn more about FMT here and how it blends with our other approaches.
Your craniosacral system protects the brain and spinal cord. When restricted, it can affect headaches, stress, and emotional well-being. CST gently restores rhythm and balance, calming the entire nervous system. Discover how CST can work together with our other approaches here.
Your organs are suspended by delicate connective tissues that affect posture, movement, and even breathing. VM frees restrictions in these tissues, reducing pain and improving overall organ mobility. See how VM complements our other approaches here.
When nerves are restricted, they can carry pain signals and hold trauma—physical or emotional. NM gently frees these pathways, helping restore flow, reduce pain, and release the impact of events such as whiplash, sports injuries, or stress. Learn how NM restores nervous system balance and trauma recovery when combined with our other approaches here.
New Manual Articular Approach (NMAA)
Joints often hold the memory of restriction from injuries or stress. NMAA restores precise joint mobility so your body moves smoothly and efficiently. See how NMAA complements our other approaches here when nerves and joints are both involved.
Cranial and sinus restrictions can affect breathing, headaches, and even nervous system function. NRT gently releases these restrictions, supporting cranial balance and nerve health. Discover how NRT works with our other approaches here to support clearer nerve communication and cranial function.
How These Services Work Together
What makes Total Potential different is not just offering these therapies—but integrating them. A patient recovering from whiplash, for example, may benefit from:
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NM to free nerve restrictions,
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VM to release tension in nearby organs,
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CST to calm the nervous system, and
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FMT to retrain healthy movement.
Every plan of care is personalized. We don’t treat symptoms—we help you build resilience for life’s challenges.
PATIENT SUCCESS STORY
“After my accident, I thought I’d never feel normal again. Headaches, back pain, and anxiety followed me everywhere. Not only is the pain gone, but I feel like myself again—clearer, calmer, stronger.” -GP
Ready to Achieve The Remarkable™?
Pain, trauma, stress, and muscle weakness don’t have to define your story. Our Unique Services give your body the chance to release, reset, and restore its natural efficiency.
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Explore each service or schedule your first appointment to experience the power of Total Potential by getting an integrated and holistic approach to your physical therapy.
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Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Improvements & Vagus Nerve (CN X) Treatments
"I cannot recommend Dr. Joel Kim enough. He is an outstanding doctor of physical therapy, a thorough professional, and has become a trusted friend...
"...After a traumatic event in my life, Dr. Joel helped me with treatment and techniques to LOWER STRESS, DEAL WITH ANXIETY, and IMPROVE MY OVERALL MENTAL HEALTH.
"But what really sets Dr. Joel apart is his genuine care for his patients. He takes the time to get to know you, your lifestyle, and your story. You can tell he has a true desire to help.
"If you're suffering from any type of pain or discomfort, I highly recommend Dr. Joel Kim; he is always my first call. Even now that I live across the country, I will happily travel to see him.
"Thank you sincerely, Dr. Joel." -JB
Ever heard of HEART RATE VARIABILITY (HRV)? Have you heard of the Vagus Nerve? Vagal Tone? Polyvagal Theory?
Do you want to recover faster? Sleep better? Think more executively when others are hanging on to other people's coat tails?
Did you know that you can treat HRV directly with our manual therapy? You don't need to soley meditate, yoga, and exercise your HRV. You can get there much faster with our manual treatment. Improve the mechanical capacity and neuromuscular function of your vagus nerve with our manual therapy starting today.
See reduced chronic inflammation in your gut and in your body. Feel your musculoskeletal problem get better that is associated with your depression and anxiety. Recover faster than your competition in your favorite sport and play with joy too, both physically and mentally. Get a stronger immune system. Bounce back quickly from significant events.
To learn more, click HERE.
Prevention & Maintenance
"Been to lots of PT, chiropractors, acupuncturists, cupping, massage practitioners…. Dr. Joel is doing some amazing stuff. He is so in tuned with my body that he describes things I didn’t even realize happening. Most importantly, he works his tail off to make me feeling completely different than when I walked (or limped, or crawled) in. Walk run crawl or get wheeled in to see him…. You won’t be sorry!!!" -WS
You've graduated! Now what?!
Many insurances will not cover maintenance with therapy services. Fortunately, our fee-for-service model can.
Through our additional training of Manual Therapy Foundations, you also get direct access to a skilled and detailed outpatient orthopedic medical screening consultation.
Holistic & Integrated
"It is a great blessing to have Dr. Kim to work on my 93 yr old mom who needs therapy to relief the tightness in her spine. He is very knowledgable and skillful in his craft of healing body from the inside out. So far, my mom has been feeling a lot better and her problems are being addressed with professional care that we never had experienced before meeting him. I, myself also had a couple sessions with him to address a sensitive knee that has been bothering me for a few years. I am so impressed by the way he diagnosed the root cause and treated the knee with the necessary adjustment and exercises. Now I can dance and work out intensively without feeling the discomfort in my knee. We are really grateful to find such a loving and highly skilled therapist in Dr. Kim. He is truly a rare find nowadays in what I call a top notch medical professional !!" -LR
Small and big injuries add up over time.
Due to the "in-network" insurance business model, other healthcare-related partnerships, or general administrative financial incentives, your problem may not be able to get the attention that it fully deserves. It may take many weeks for the contributing issues to be treated.
Our private-pay model of having a full one-on-one 1-hour and 1.5-hour session at every session can assist in making sure that the problem you are having is evaluated and treated more succinctly and fully.
Medical Running Analysis
"They will be in good hands... literally
"As a (nearly) 50 year old competitive runner and running coach I have experienced many types of injuries and aches and pains over the years. Thankfully I met Joel Kim DPT who has helped me rehab from many injuries and has guided me in ways to prevent future injuries and problems associated with being an aging runner. Knowing that Joel himself is a competitive endurance athlete gives me peace of mind knowing he can relate to all my issues. I recommend Joel to all my running clients knowing they will be in good hands... literally." -SC
Dr. Joel has completed an Ironman, placed 6th in Newport Triathlon, and placed 3rd in age group for Camp Pendleton Mud Run since competing in endurance sports from 2004.
As ideal as a running form can be, he knows that your specific--or perhaps strange--running style is different than the person next to you, which is like a unique fingerprint to you.
Total Potential recognizes that you also run for fitness, performance, or endurance. Our experience coupled with expert hands-on sports physical therapy program uses Evidence Informed Practice (EIP). This formula can help our runners run effectively injury-free.
With Functional Manual Therapy®, you can even perform better than you have and shave minutes off your run times.
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Athletic Enhancement
"Words can’t describe how happy I am to have Dr. Joel Kim as my physical therapist. My body was in so much pain that I couldn’t even leave the house. After just a couple sessions with Dr Joel I am back in the gym and I feel better than ever. I have gone through a handful of physical therapists and nobody even came close to giving me the relief I was looking for. Thank you Dr. Joel!" -WS
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Continuous Use of Gait (Walking) for Movement Evaluation & Treatment
"Today I had a wonderful appointment at Total Potential: Integrative & Holistic Physical Therapy. Dr. Joel Kim really listened to my underlining physical problems. He taught me a more efficient way to walk. I felt balanced on my feet...which I haven't felt in a long time. He also worked on my rt. knee and loosened up my whole leg. As I left, I could really feel a difference. That's after one visit! I highly recommend Dr. Joel Kim at Total Physical Therapy." -KK
Walking is the activity of daily living that connects all the necessary activities in your life.
Walking is a key area of movement many people take for granted as they participate in everyday life. The way in which people walk, their gait, has a big impact on their overall health and long-term mobility.
Get physical therapy that is not only compassionate but that technically uses gait evaluation with the Functional Manual Therapy® (FMT) paradigm on a continuous basis. Then get the deficits fully treated with Functional Manual Therapy®..
Concierge Physical Therapy
"Joel has greatly helped me with my injury. Joel is kind and thinks outside the box compared to their physical therapist. He never gives up. Thank you for giving me the gift of movement and hope." -JS
Get privledged access to your phyiscal therapist of record via text. Expect a response during reasonable hours. You can also call if necesary. With a service fee, if firmly requested, we can also make visits to your home and office.
Our providers can provide life-changing sessions at your home or workplace.
