Ergonomic assessments that actually prevent injuries
Bay Area Ergonomics goes far beyond equipment recommendations. As a licensed physical therapist and ergonomic consultant, Susan Macdonald has dedicated her professional life to helping people prevent or reverse pain. She evaluates your posture, biomechanics, and workstation together — delivering clinical-grade assessments that reduce pain and prevent future injury.
Susan offers a wealth of expertise along with caring and personalized service to every client.
WHY CHOOSE BAY AREA ERGONOMICS
What sets a PT-led ergonomic assessment apart
Clinical Expertise
Susan Macdonald MPT is a licensed physical therapist in practice since 1998, and began ergonomic consulting in 2000. Her physical therapy expertise in evaluating posture and body mechanics is a greatly added benefit to any ergonomic assessment. She also has an expert understanding of the causes of work related injuries and uses this knowledge to make crucial ergonomic changes to prevent those injuries.
Whole Person Assessment
Our method is to never assess a workstation alone, but to assess a client's postural and biomechanical habits within his or her workstation and make changes to both of these elements.
Vendor Independent
Bay Area Ergonomics is not an equipment vendor and has no external incentive to recommend equipment. We try to use available equipment in the workplace to make ergonomic corrections whenever possible. When an item is not available, we have an excellent network of equipment vendors. Our recommendations are 100% in your best interest.
SERVICES
Comprehensive ergonomic solutions
From individual assessments to company-wide programs, we have a solution for every need.
In-Person Assessments
On-site office and home office ergonomic consulting throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Susan personally performs every assessment, with a detailed report and equipment recommendations provided within 3 business days.
Virtual / Video Assessments
Expert ergonomic consulting available nationwide via video. Perfect for remote employees, distributed teams, and companies with work-from-home staff across the country.
Group Seminars & Training
Customized ergonomic presentations perfect for lunch seminars, new employee orientations, and team wellness programs. Available in-person or virtually.
Corporate Programs
Ergonomic safety program development, office design consultation, and ongoing assessment programs tailored for organizations of all sizes.
Service Areas
Serving the entire Bay Area — and beyond
In-person assessments throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Virtual assessments available nationwide.
South Bay/Silicon Valley
Palo Alto, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, San Mateo, South SF and surrounding areas
Marin County/North Bay
San Rafael, Mill Valley, Novato, Sausalito, Larkspur and surrounding areas
Nationwide — Virtual
Expert ergonomic assessments via video for remote teams anywhere in the