Libbie Chen, PT, DPT
MY STORY
Libbie considers herself a southern Californian native despite having grown up in Taiwan for several years. She graduated from University High School, Irvine, before completing her Bachelors of Science degree in Pharmacological Chemistry from UCSD.
During her college career, she decided to pursue further education and return to her passion of rehabilitation and later received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Loma Linda University.
She was first exposed to physical therapy while playing basketball in high school and volunteering and working as a physical therapy aide in various clinics during college. She is fascinated by the intricacies of the human body and enjoys the art and science of physical therapy and its effects of helping others. She believes that the combination of providing individualized therapy, patient education, and communication are essentials to improving functional outcome and quality of life.
EDUCATION & SPECIALIZATION
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (Loma Linda University, Loma Linda)
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacological Chemistry and minor in Psychology (University of California, San Diego)
INTEREST & HOBBIES
Libbie enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching movies, exploring new places to eat, relaxing at the beach, and traveling. She likes to stay active by working out, playing sports, hiking, and rooting for the LA Lakers.
