Dr. Daphne Tan: Lead Physical Therapist in Pasadena

Recruited all the way from Washington DC, we are grateful Dr. Daphne Tan decided to relocate to California to be part of our team. She brings a wealth of experience and a compassion for her clients which is unsurpassed. Always having your health's potential as her ultimate goal, she utilizes a strong blend of hands on techniques and movement corrections to keep you mobile and active. 

Graduating from Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia, Dr. Daphne Tan has proven herself to be one of the top experts in the field. Extremely active herself and loving the outdoors, she has an eye for movement and determining the underlying cause of your problem that most clinicians often miss. 

Her love for wellness and the human body drives her thirst for knowledge in order to provide you with the best one-on-one care possible. She feels that in order for you to reach your goals, a relationship based on trust is essential. Getting to know you and understanding your wants and needs will help develop a collaborative effort for your health.

Dr. Daphne Tan looks forward to helping you heal from your current condition, prevent further injuries... and most importantly... have an amazing time while doing so! 


Credentials:

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy

Education:

  • Shenandoah University - Doctor of Physical Therapy

  • University of Maryland - BS in Cell Biology and Genetics

Notable Achievements:

  • Community Coalition for Haiti - Volunteer Physical Therapist


Meet some of Dr. Daphne’s Patients!

Fun Facts

Born: Singapore

Now Lives: Montecito Heights

Favorite..

Place: Anywhere with gorgeous waters - lakes and beaches, and amazing views like on a mountain top

Food: Literally anything noodle related. I LOVE noodles. If they're noodles from Singapore or Malaysian, like southeast Asian food, thats a winner. That and mac n cheese.

Holiday: Christmas!

City: Singapore

TV Show: Grey’s Anatomy

Movie: Avatar, Lion King

Singer / Group: This question is so hard, there are so many good EDM artists...but for now it's still Porter Robinson

Sports: Golf to play, ice hockey and football to watch

Team: Love me some Washington Capitals and my Maryland Terrapins!

Hobbies: Yoga, growing succulents, traveling, playing guitar, going on hikes

 

Find out what our clients have to say about Dr. Daphne…

I recently had an appointment with Dr. Tan for my lower back pain. Working in a hospital and being on my feet all day started taking a toll on my back. Towards the end of the day, my back would ache so bad to the point where sitting or sleeping without pain feels impossible.

Dr. Tan was very attentive to my needs and she treated me in a way that was gentle enough to not aggravate my back, but strong enough to make sure the pain was alleviated.

I’ve been to other physical therapists before through my insurance but the care wasn’t the same. Unlike the others, Dr. Tan spent a whole hour with me without interruption. I’d definitely recommend this place if you’re looking for high quality care!
— Stephanie N.
Dr. Daphne is the best!

I’m a pretty athletic person, I work out at the gym and do pilates and barre regularly, but I came in for hip and low back pain that hasn’t gone away. My mobility and flexibility was heavily limited for almost 2 months before I decided to come in. After one visit, the pain was nearly gone, and after working with Daphne for a few weeks, I am happy to get back to barre and pilates pain free! I feel much stronger and Daphne corrected me from what I was doing that was causing my pain, and I learned how to avoid re-injuring myself.

The rest of the team is also always very helpful and welcoming whenever I come in, especially the ladies at the front desk, Alanna and April. Thank you HealthFit!
— Marisa C.