Healing Beyond the Surface
Welcome to Vibrant Physical Therapy! Heal without the flare-ups. Move without the fear.
At Vibrant Physical Therapy, we know traditional "no pain, no gain" rehab doesn't work for delicate or hypermobile bodies. By pairing the gentle, deep-system release of Fascial Counterstrain with the low-impact, fluid stability of GYROTONIC® movement, we help you calm chronic inflammation, stabilize vulnerable joints, and rediscover the joy of effortless movement.
Owner’s Background
Dr. Chen is a dedicated physical therapist with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Loma Linda University, complementing her bachelor's and master's degrees in physical therapy from Yang-Ming University, Taiwan. Her journey in physical therapy began as a dancer and volleyball player, fueling her interest in effective treatments for sports injuries. Dr. Chen explores various physical therapy facets, such as fascia counterstrain, dry needling, craniosacral therapy, visceral manipulation, Gyrotonic, and Pilates, driven by her passion for understanding the human body's potential. Outside her profession, she enjoys rock climbing, snowboarding, paddle boarding, and quality time with her pets.
Credential licensed physical therapist in WA, MD, DC, NY, and Taiwan.
certified with Gyrotonic® and Gyrokinesis®
fascial counterstrain
manual lymphatic drainage
craniosacral therapy
visceral manipulation
dry needling in MD
Specialty
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Post Cancer Surgery Rehab
Headache/Migraine
Sports injuries
Insomnia
Chronic pain
Real Stories of Healing
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"Dr. Chen employs a unique approach that focuses on muscle and meridian relaxation to relieve pain. This method proved to be incredibly effective for me. Dr. Chen is not just a physical therapist; she is a problem solver who genuinely cares for her patients. I am grateful for her exceptional service and highly recommend her to anyone seeking effective physical therapy."
Ying Zeng
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"First time I met Dr Chen is for the neck injury from snowboarding. I couldn’t moved my neck. Dr Chen patiently exam my symptoms. She gently touched my head. I was suspicious why she didn’t massage my neck like other PT. However, within few touches, my neck can move magically! Next day, my neck was 80% recovered!"
Betty K.
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"Dr. Chen's noninvasive gentle myofascial release treatments along with sessions using the gyrotonic machine have brought me back to dancing fully without any physical limitations. These are the best results I could have hoped for and all without surgery! I highly recommend Dr Chen for anyone seeking a nontraditional approach to physical therapy."
A professional dancer
Your Journey to Holistic Healing
Contact: yiju.chen@vibrantptmd.com