Project Walk Headquarters

Facility Information

Hours of Operation

M-F: 8:00 – 6:00
Sat: 9:00 – 4:00

Contact Info

Phone: 760.431.9789
Fax: 760.431.9789
Email: Info@ProjectWalk.org

Facility Facts

• 25 Certified SCI Recovery Specialists on staff
• 24,000 sq.ft. Facility
• On-site acupuncture and massage therapy
• Body-weight supported treadmill training
• Training location for all franchise staff
• Research and Development
• Equipment specific to this location includes:
  • Keiser Power Rack
  • Robomedica
  • Track Supported Gait Training System
  • RedCord Training
  • Extensive Hammer Strength Equipment

Contact Us For More Information

Click Here For The Headquarters Contact Form

Community Partners

Events

Lunch by Trucks – Weekly on Wednesdays

Project Walk has partnered with a variety of popular San Diego Food Trucks that will park in front of our worldwide headquarters and offer a unique lunch option to our clients, staff, and local business community. Each vendor provides a percentage of overall proceeds back to Project Walk.

Date: Upcoming on November 6th and December 8th
Time: 5PM-7PM
Location: Homewood Suites by Hilton – 2223 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA 92011

Wine Tasting – Monthly on Thursdays

Throughout 2012, Homewood Suites is going to wine and dine you with a complimentary dinner and variety of all you can drink wine by Canyon Road©. Furthermore, they have a variety of different wines available for your tasting, along with a selection of beer. ALL complimentary and ALL proceeds from tips are donated to Project Walk.

Date: Upcoming on November 6th and December 8th
Time: 5PM-7PM
Location: Homewood Suites by Hilton – 2223 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA 92011

Client Spotlight

1. Where were you employed before your spinal cord injury? What were your interests?

Before I got injured I had just graduated from high school and was starting college at University of California Santa Barbara. I loved sports and being outdoors. I played football in high school as well as competed in sailing, swimming, and surfing. I was always having fun with my friends outdoors riding or skating around, mountain biking, surfing, snowboarding, or just running on the beach with my dog.

2. How were you injured? What was your initial prognosis? ­­­

On October 8, 2011, I broke my neck at C6 diving off a boat dock. I’m not sure what exactly I hit and was lucky not to have drowned. I had a little feeling in my legs and some movement in my arms.

3. How did you hear about Project Walk?

I heard about Project Walk while in inpatient rehab at Sharp Hospital in San Diego.

4. What makes Project Walk so special and how has Project Walk changed your life?

Project Walk is special because it works with people who need specific training that is hard to find or not even offered in some places. Insurance companies often suck and are quick to stop helping. Project Walk offers a lot of the equipment and trainers that are specifically for those with spinal cord injuries and facilitating recovery.

5. What are your goals?

Physically, I work to eventually make a full recovery. However, my true goal is to be happy and enjoy life, which is more important than anything else, no matter where I end up.

6. What advice would you give to prospective clients?

The vibe at PW is very positive and friendly. Also you can take what you learn from PW and apply it to a strength training program at home if it is safe. In addition you can utilize the equipment available at PW when not with a trainer; there are some restrictions though.

7. Ryan’s progress since coming to Project Walk.

Ryan’s Team of Specialists: Ryan Carpenter and Steve Waite.

Still in his first year post injury, Ryan Porteous has seen tremendous progress in his quest to walk again. Using the same drive and athletic mindset that made him an accomplished football player and surfer, Ryan has pushed his body every day. Ryan presented good activity when he arrived at Project Walk, still in his doctor prescribed cervical collar. Now, he has volitional control of nearly every muscle group and continues to improve his strength. Through a rigorous program consisting of two days of three hours at PW, as well as visits to other facilities, Ryan was recently able to reach the major milestone of taking steps (using a walker) while unassisted by a trainer. As he moves forward his focus will be on correcting his pelvic tilt, improving his balance, and fine tuning his movement patterns.

Though very independent in his daily life, Ryan has an excellent support system. He can usually be found working out for hours with his parents after his sessions. While many people require an additional push to aid their motivation, our job as Ryan’s trainers is usually to reign in his passion for rehabilitation. Still, most weeks, Ryan will be found exercising at least 6 days per week. Ryan’s friendly but quiet demeanor belies the intensity of his focus and impressively dry sense of humor. He has been a perfect client and there may be no limits to his recovery.

Project Walk Headquarters Staff

Project Walk Headquarters has a staff of 50 people that includes administrative personnel, Certified Specialist, and aides. If you would like to read the bio’s for each staff member, please click on the header for each department

Team Leads

Certified Specialist

Aides

Executive Staff

Education

Administrative Staff

Accommodations

This is a list of the hotels that are closest to Project Walk and have accessible rooms. Be sure to mention Project Walk for special discounted rates

Homewood Suites
2225 Palomar Airport Road
Carlsbad, CA 92011
Phone: 760-431-2266
www.homewoodcarlsbad.com

Approx. 1 mile from PW

Marriott Residence Inn
2000 Faraday Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Phone: 760-431-9999
www.marriott.com/sancb

Approx. 1.1 miles from PW

Courtyard by Marriott
5835 Owens Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Phone: 760-431-9399
www.mariott.com/sancs

Approx. 1.7 miles from PW

Carlsbad by the Sea Resort
850 Palomar Airport Road
Carlsbad, CA 92011
Phone: 760-438-7880
www.carlsbadbythesearesort.com

Approx. 4 miles from PW

Better Life Mobility Contact Info
8130 Parkway Dr.
La Mesa, CA 91942
Phone: 619-474-4072
www.betterlifemobility.com

Greenleaf Rent A Car
850 Palomar Airport Rd.
Carlsbad, CA 92011
Phone: 760-547-2228
www.GreenLeafRentaCar.com

Hospitals

Scripps Memorial Hospital
354 Santa Fe Drive
Encinitas, CA 92024
Phone: 760-633-6501

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Sharp Memorial Hospital
7901 Frost Street
San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: 858-939-3400

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LaCosta Urgent Care & Family
6971 El Camino Real, Ste.101
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Phone: 760-603-3221

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Palomar Wound Care Center
120 Craven Road, Suite 105
San Marcos, CA 92078
Phone: 760-510-7300

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Medical Supplies

Palomar Medical Supplies
602 Vista Way
Oceanside, CA 92054
Phone: 760-433-2800

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Advanced Medical Supply, Inc
1621 South Rancho Santa Fe Road
San Marcos, CA 92078
Phone: 760-510-8096

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Astra Tech
21535 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 525
Torrance, CA 90503
Phone: 858-699-1538

Contact: rita.gayman@astratech.com

Caregivers

Always There Homecare
800 Grand Avenue, Suite A2
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Phone: 760-967-9066

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Avalon Home Care
390 Oak Avenue, Suite B
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Phone: 760-730-3955

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Homecare Assistance
162 S. Rancho Santa Fe Rd., Suite B-10
Encinitas, CA 92024
Phone: 760-635-3646

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We Care Home Care
10717 Wilshire Blvd. #305
Los Angeles, Ca. 90024
Phone: 310-882-5310

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Legoland California Resort
1 Legoland Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008

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SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Drive
San Diego, CA 92109

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San Diego Zoo’s Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley Road
Escondido, CA 92027

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Disneyland
1313 S. Harbor Blvd.
Anaheim, CA

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Carlsbad Premium Outlet Mall
5620 Paseo del Norte, Suite 100
Carlsbad, CA 92008

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The Forum – Carlsbad
1923 Calle Barcelona
Carlsbad, CA 92009

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