About Hero Within

 

"Hero Within" was started in August 2021 by Alfredo Mendoza, doctor of physical therapy and wellness enthusiast.  Armed with more than 15 years of coaching, mentorship, and educator experience, Dr. Mendoza's purpose is to empower his community with skills to discover their "inner heroes."

 

Why heroes? Heroes take ownership of their circumstances; They rise up to overcome obstacles using the right tools, education, and mindset to win the day.  

 

Using physical therapy and wellness strategies, "Hero Within" will enrich your quality of life.  Dr. Mendoza integrates your values/circumstances, his clinical expertise, and the most current research evidence to create an individualized plan to help you reach your goals.  Whether you are healing from injury or surgery, suffering from chronic back pain, or need help with weight loss and maintenance strategies, "Hero Within" is here to serve you. 

 

About Coach Fredo

 

Dr. Mendoza, also known as "coach Fredo" has a background in behavior intervention, adult education, functional fitness, weight loss coaching, and Olympic weightlifting.  In his leisure, coach Fredo enjoys weightlifting, discovering new healthy food choices, and spending quality time with his wife and family.

 

My Credentials:

B.A. in Psychology, University of California Riverside
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Touro University Nevada

Functional Dry Needling Level 2 Practitioner, Evidence In Motion
CrossFit Level 2 Instructor

Level 1 Sports Performance Coach, USAW (Weightlifting)