ELAINE S. CHAN, PT, DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Licensed Physical Therapist
ELAINE S. CHAN, PT, DPT, earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences from the University of California Irvine. She went on to earn her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2016from the University of Southern California, consistently the number one ranked PT program. Dr. Chan has completed internships in many outpatient orthopedic settings, as well as some specialty clinics focusing on the shoulder complex in Scottsdale, AZ and the women’s health/pelvic floor at USC’s faculty practice.
Dr. Chan’s training and interests have been focused on the orthopedic and sports population. She enjoys analyzing movements to guide her through manual and exercise treatments. She is currently studying for the Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) certification exam.
While participating in the sports medicine program in her high school in Walnut and later during her undergraduate years at UCI, Dr. Chan’s became interested in physical therapy. This career choice centered on health and fitness was fitting for her as she played competitive tennis at club sports level at UCI, varsity level at community college, and continues to play recreational leagues with her fellow alumni’s. A professional goal would be to combine her interests in tennis and physical therapy and work with the professional tennis tour.
