Owner - Physical Therapist

Eric Ingram founded Premier PT in 2008 with the goal of providing the highest level of care to his community. He graduated from Arizona School of Health Sciences with a Masters in Science in Physical Therapy in 2000.

Prior to opening his own clinic, Eric worked for Dominican Hospital, Sutter Health, and Body Pros in Atlanta, Georgia. For the past 21 years, Eric has continued to develop and improve his patient care attending numerous continuing education courses. His continuing education includes Graston, DNS, PRI, SFMA, KT, and Mulligan techniques to name a few. He combines these techniques and skills to treat his patients holistically. He is also a certified Clinical Instructor and enjoys mentoring the next generation of therapist.

When not working you can find Eric out in the surf or on beach walk with his wife. He loves this community and is passionate to see his patients recover from injury and live an active lifestyle. Eric lives in Aptos with his wife and 3 children.

Physical Therapist - Doctor of Physical Therapy

Growing up, John always knew that he wanted a career in the medical field. Playing sports and having had PT himself after breaking his wrist is what really drew him to the field of Physical Therapy. He received his BS in Kinesiology at San Francisco State University in 2017 and not long after, completed his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Sacramento State University in 2021.

John’s favorite part about being a PT is being able to help patients recover from a variety of different injuries and get back to doing the things they love. In his free time, he likes to play basketball, work out, hangout with friends and family, watch sports, and go exploring with his wife.

Physical Therapist

Richard has been delivering high quality personal physical therapy in Santa Cruz since 1999. He received his Masters in Physical Therapy from the University of the Pacific and returned to Santa Cruz and worked before becoming a co-owner of his own clinic, which he operated for 15 years. He specializes in treatment of the upper quarter and with shoulder, knee and hip replacements.

Away from the clinic he is an oil painter and spends many hours in his art studio and is a long time participant in Santa Cruz County’s Open Studios.

In recent years his family has expanded with the addition of two grandsons, who offer constant amazement and joy.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Sean Brady has been a PTA in outpatient Physical Therapy for 12 and 1/2 years and has worked at Premier for 7 and 1/2 years. He enjoys helping people recover from injuries and surgeries and loves to see them return to their favorite outdoor activities.

Sean has a B.A. from UCSC and went on to study Physical Therapy at the Ohlone College PTA program in Newark, CA. Sean uses Trigger Point release and many other manual techniques to help speed up the healing process. "The best part of working at Premier is running into patients in town who have recovered, and who share their stories of how they are back to doing the sports they love."

Sean has been a lifelong athlete who currently loves surfing, mountain biking, and running after his young son.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Jessica is a Bay Area native from San Jose, CA. She grew up competing in gymnastics and played competitive soccer in college. After receiving rehab for multiple injuries, Jessica was inspired to pursue a career in physical therapy.

She graduated from Ohlone College in 2023, receiving her associate degree in physical therapy assisting. She continues to enjoy exercise and is passionate about helping the Santa Cruz community rehabilitate through movement and fitness.

In her free time, Jessica enjoys hiking, going to live concerts, and spending quality time with family.