Valentine Ngo, PT, DPT

She has years of experience playing tennis, lacrosse, kung fu, karate, and football, which all sparked her interest in working with athletes. While she was active all her life, she suffered many injuries that were never addressed. A few doctor's appointments with no solution or diagnosis deterred her from truly addressing these injuries as she continued to play sports. With an initial interest in athletic training, she discovered the field of physical therapy in college. She was inspired by these doctors that had a direct impact on patients and could build a relationship with them as they progress through their plan of care. Shocked by how little was known about the benefits of PT in the general public, especially in Asian/minority households, she started to pursue PT in hopes of showing people that there are healthcare professionals who can help.

Currently, she participates in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and hopes to work with more combat athletes to decrease risk of future injuries in this field. Her prior experience working with medically fragile kids, young athletes, vestibular patients, and older adults with multiple comorbidities has prepared her to work with athletes with acute injuries, chronic conditions, and histories of head trauma. While she enjoys working with athletes, she truly values any time spent with patients who need her help. She believes that a good physical therapist can create the optimal environment for patients to reach their fullest potential so that they don't have to settle for pain and dysfunction.