Jessica Eisler, MPT
A native of Northern California, Jessica Eisler earned her Bachelor of Science degree from The University of Oregon and obtained a master’s degree in Physical Therapy from Samuel Merritt University. She brings many years of physical therapy expertise, having worked for Kaiser Permanente, Kentfield Hospital, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center and Rehab Without Walls. Having vast experience in acute, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, Jessica specialized in neurorehabilitation assisting patients with diagnosis such as brain injuries, strokes, spinal cord injuries, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's and ALS. Her greatest joy has been partnering with her patients, their families and caregivers, as they all work together through vulnerable times of change.
A light bulb went off for Jessica a couple years ago when her 95 year old grandmother experienced increased balance issues, putting her at a high risk for falling. Jessica recognized that her grandmother needed taller and thicker seat cushions to provide more ease while getting up and down. A self-proclaimed “Safety Queen”, Jessica designed and sourced a modified seat cushion to address her grandmother’s challenges and had it upholstered in a fabric that was a perfect addition to her beautiful home. Jessica realized then that safety modifications no longer needed to be institutional or unattractive – she wanted to elevate design expectations within the world of home safety.
“90% of older Americans want to Live In Place as long as possible.”
Combining her passions for design, health care and education, Jessica obtained a comprehensive certification training from The Living In Place Institute (or CLIPP) and launched Function & Beyond – a consulting firm for clients of all ages facing varying degrees of physical limitations.
While Function & Beyond currently offers services outside of direct hands-on physical therapy, Jessica maintains a strong connection to her profession. She is a licensed physical therapist (PT #26306), a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and regularly attends continuing education courses and conferences such as Aging 2.0.
Often volunteering at her children’s schools or planning their family’s next outdoor adventure, Jessica lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and three kids.