Mary Chu

Since graduating with my Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California in 2011, I have worked as a sports and orthopedic physical therapist throughout California. It became apparent to me that the public lacks an understanding about simple techniques to prevent injuries during regular exercise or when training and playing sports. The community is also lacking easy access to experts in preventative care, functional wellness and someone who can treat them as a whole person, not just a body part to rehabilitate.

Additionally, there is a gap in understanding how to help a woman heal after labor so that she can feel confident in her body and regain control of her body in the early stages of motherhood. I want to give proper rehabilitative and fitness advice to new moms and help women understand that they do not have to suffer the fear of pelvic pain and incontinence.

In my free time, I enjoy weightlifting, hiking Torrey Pines, swimming and spending time with friends and family at the beach or exploring new restaurants. In the future I want to travel the world, eating my way through Italy and Japan and learning more about the ancient history of Greece.