Community Highlights: Meet Christopher David of ALYESIS Athletic Performance & Recovery Center by Proletics Physical Therapy INC.

Today we’d like to introduce you to Christopher David.

Hi Christopher, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
I grew up in the Southern California playing sports and music, and early on I began to see the body as an instrument—something that performs best when it’s trained, tuned, and cared for intentionally. That perspective ultimately led me into physical therapy.

After graduating from Loma Linda University in 2014, I spent five years working in underserved hospital systems and outpatient orthopedic clinics throughout greater metro Los Angeles. During that time, I treated a wide range of conditions, built a strong orthopedic foundation, and earned my Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) certification—experiences that shaped my belief in accessible, high-quality, movement-based care.

In 2022, I transitioned into the private sector and founded Proletics Physical Therapy, Inc., allowing me to deliver more individualized, performance-driven care. In 2025, I expanded that vision by establishing ALYESIS, a private-access performance and recovery studio that integrates physical therapy, targeted strength training, and intentional recovery in a focused, uncrowded space.

Today, my work centers on helping people build strength, mobility, and resilience so movement becomes a source of confidence, expression, and long-term performance.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It definitely hasn’t been a smooth road. One of the biggest challenges for me has always been time, space, and access—both in terms of how I’m able to treat people and what patients have available to them. There were plenty of moments early on where I knew what someone needed, but the system didn’t really allow the time or flexibility to deliver it.

Working within the traditional insurance model was really tough. Short visits, packed schedules, and constant administrative pressure made it hard to practice in a way that felt sustainable or aligned with why I became a physical therapist in the first place. Over time, that environment leads to burnout—not just for providers, but for patients who feel rushed or unheard.

Those frustrations were personal for me, and they ultimately pushed me to rethink how I wanted to work. Rather than seeing those challenges as roadblocks, they became the motivation to build something different—an environment where care could be slower, more intentional, and actually centered around the person in front of me.

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
ALYESIS brings me back to my roots in sports and music—experiences that fueled my curiosity and ambition. The convergence of science and art shaped how I see the body and why movement can either break people down or help them thrive. That perspective pushed me to keep learning and ultimately led me into physical therapy. I’ve come to believe that being the best physical therapist I can be requires creativity, intelligence, and vision—not just clinical skill. ALYESIS is my way of bringing those ideas together. It’s built around the belief that the body is an instrument that needs practice, tuning, and care, and it exists for people who want to move better, feel stronger, and become the best version of themselves.

Can you talk to us about how you think about risk?
I believe the right amount of risk is necessary to fuel passion and growth. Too much risk, and you’re prone to injury or danger; too little, and life becomes dull and stagnant. I see myself as a strategic risk-taker—someone who gathers information, prepares thoughtfully, and then commits.

Whether it’s “sending it” while snowboarding, letting a corner three fly, or stepping on stage to perform, there’s always an element of risk balanced by preparation and trust.

Professionally, that meant leaving the stability of hospital-based work to start a private practice. While it came with financial uncertainty, benefits, and plenty of unknowns, staying in a system that didn’t align with my values felt like the bigger risk over the long term.

Pricing:

• Physical Therapy Evaluation (90 min) $195
• Physical Therapy Follow up (60min) $150

Contact Info:

• Website: https://alyesis.com
• Instagram: @_alyesis
• Other: info@alyesis.com