Stéphanie Pina

02/24/2026

RUACH REHAB ✨ A dream built through tears, perseverance, and relentless faith.
In another country. Another language.
Living every second of this journey with deep gratitude.
Thank You, God 🤍
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02/13/2026

You don’t have to accept pain as part of your life.

I’m here to help 🤍

02/06/2026

Welcoming a multi-time world champion in Jiu-Jitsu to my office 🥋
Taking care of those who perform at the highest level is always an honor.

02/06/2026

Welcome to Ruach Rehab
Suite 107 · Last door down the hallway

Take a deep breath.
Your healing journey starts here.

02/06/2026

A new space, the same heart 🤍

My office is ready to welcome you — thoughtfully designed for comfort and care.

I can see up to two patients per time slot, with personalized treatments tailored to your needs, including mobility exercises when appropriate.

Come by, take a look, and make yourself at home.
And if you love it… spread the word ✨

01/14/2026

01/08/2026

Headaches don’t always start in the head.

Muscle tension in the neck, shoulders, and base of the skull can irritate nerves and overload joints, contributing to frequent pain.

Manual therapy helps release this tension, improve cervical mobility, and reduce triggers that keep pain going.

If you experience frequent headaches, I can help. Schedule your session.

01/06/2026

🔑✨ The key to a new chapter.

One chapter has closed, and another is beginning…
My commitment to rehabilitation, growth, and pain relief for my patients has never been stronger.

I’m excited to share my next steps with new professional partners, returning patients, and future patients.

You can now find me at:
🏢 12625 High Bluff Drive, Suite 107, Del Mar, SD 92130

Stay tuned – exciting things are ahead! 💙

Health and wellness

10/12/2025

🔹 When a tendon is overstretched, the goal isn’t flexibility — it’s recovery.

This week I treated a patient with chronic heel tendon pain 👣
I started by releasing the fascia and mobilizing the tendon, then worked on the calf muscles to reduce overload.
Finished with TENS and red light therapy to help with pain and recovery.
And no stretching for now! The tendon is already overstretched — the goal at this stage is to restore strength and balance 💪✨

10/07/2025

💡 What is a Herniated Disc?

A herniated disc (also called a slipped or bulging disc) happens when the soft, gel-like center of an intervertebral disc pushes through a tear in the outer layer.
This can put pressure on nearby nerves, causing pain, numbness, or weakness — often in the neck, back, arms, or legs, depending on where the herniation occurs.

Common symptoms include:
• Sharp or radiating pain
• Tingling or numbness
• Muscle weakness
• Limited mobility or stiffness

Massage therapy plays a key role in recovery — focusing on:
✅ Restoring mobility and spinal alignment
✅ Reducing pain and inflammation
✅ Strengthening core and postural muscles
✅ Teaching proper movement and body mechanics

Early evaluation and individualized treatment can prevent symptoms from becoming chronic and help restore full function safely.

09/29/2025

✨ Hi, I’m Stephanie!

I graduated in Physical Therapy in Brazil, where I studied for 5 years and specialized in manual rehabilitation techniques.
In the United States, I continued my training in Massage Therapy, and today in California I work exclusively with Rehabilitation through Manual Therapy combined with advanced technologies such as TENS, laser therapy, cupping, spinal adjustment devices, infrared, shockwave therapy, mobility exercises, stretching, and Pilates.

I treat patients of all ages and have extensive experience in trauma and orthopedic polytrauma, with a focus on restoring movement, quality of life, and independence.

🌱 My mission is to help each person return to their daily routines and activities with health, confidence, and freedom of movement.

✨ If you’re experiencing pain or muscle dysfunction, you’re in the right place — I’m here to help you move, heal, and thrive.

09/04/2025

Hello guys! Now my office has a new address and new services!
📍 Encinitas - CA

✨ Welcome to Ruach Rehab! ✨
Here, we care for your body and mind with attention, skill, and warmth. 💆‍♀️💫

We offer:
• Pilates mat: strength, flexibility, and posture
• Swedish Massage: deep relaxation
• Thai Massage: stretching and revitalizing energy
• Myofascial Release: tension and pain relief
• Sports Recovery: efficient muscle recovery