Dr. Cheri Chan: Physical Therapist in Pasadena

As the USC Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Class President and former NCAA Division 1 Javelin Athlete at UC Berkeley, Dr. Cheri Chan brings a wealth of leadership, experience and knowledge to the HealthFit Team.

With an extensive background in strength and conditioning, her lifelong passion is to bridge the gap between rehabilitation and performance. One of her main goals is to build her clients’ kinesthetic awareness to get them more be in-tuned with their bodies.This way, they can become more active, mobile and perform at their best.

As a high level athlete herself, Dr. Cheri has been through her share of injuries and hardships. Despite being a walk-on at UC Berkeley and injuring her ACL her junior year, she diligently worked and earned a spot onto Cal's All-Time Top 10 List in the Javelin.

She brings her multiple experiences to develop individualized plans to help you get back to the things you love. Knowing that the expert helping you throughout your journey has been in your shoes can truly make a difference.

Credentials:

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy

  • National Strength and Conditioning Association - Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach (CSCS)

  • Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRCms)

  • USA Weightlifting Level 1

Education:

  • University of Southern California - Doctor of Physical Therapy

  • University of California Berkeley - BS Nutritional Sciences with a concentration in Physiology and Metabolism

Notable Achievements:

  • NCAA Division I Javelin - Ranked 5th on Cal’s All-Time Top 10 List

  • Order of the Golden Cane Award - Highest honor awarded to graduates from the Division

  • Order of the Arête Award - Highest honor accorded graduate students upon completion of their academic programs

  • ACAPT National PT Student Honor Society - Honors individuals who demonstrate excellence, integrity, and professionalism in areas of academic achievement, leadership, and service

  • Outstanding Student Leadership Award

Meet some of Dr. Cheri’s patients!

Patient Yelp Reviews

I have been dealing with lower back pain for YEARS (& when I say years..I mean more than 10+ years) & it was something I just learned to deal with. Getting into powerlifting a few years ago also encouraged the pain to become more consistent & bothersome to deal with. I went to chiropractors, got athletic massages, and then I decided to look into physical therapy. BEST DECISION OF MY LIFE. Dr. Cheri has been so amazing in helping me with my lower back pain & all of the other pains & tweaks that have popped up within the past couple of months. She has been able to help me identify why I have pain, and what movements/positions are causing me to develop pain in the first place & it has just been such a world of a difference. I haven't felt that nagging back pain for a while now & it just feels so nice :') (Plus..a little bonus..get you a PT that saves your favorite chocolates for you & makes TASTY desserts!) Not only has Dr. Cheri been great, but the rest of the staff - especially the front desk is so welcoming. It doesn't feel like a cold office. Everyone is so warm & inviting. Don't be like past me and live with the pain you've been having. Don't be past me & skip your mobility work & proper forms of stretching. Go visit HealthFit & get your body in check!

-Ayumi S,

I had a great experience with Dr. Cheri, who helped me recover from a running-related metatarsal injury. Not only did she help me with the initial problem, but we worked together to identify and strengthen other weak points throughout my lower body that were being overloaded. Instead of isolating any individual area, she was great at providing a holistic explanation of how each muscle or joint affected another. Some of the exercises weren't easy, but Dr. Cheri was patient and a great guide through everything I needed to do. Highly recommend!

-TW

Fun Facts

Born: San Francisco, CA

Now Lives: Los Angeles, CA

Favorite..

Place: Nature has really grown on me. Anywhere that brings peace, quiet, beauty. Uluru / Ayers Rock, AUS under the Milky Way was the most serene place I've been to.

Food: Love my carbs...anything that involves sourdough, rice, or noodles!

Holiday: Chinese New Year because of all the time with family and lots of food...and red envelopes!

City: Hong Kong for the food. Although I haven't achieved my dream of visiting cities in Spain, Italy, and Greece yet!

TV Show: too many! Money Heist and Wentworth on Netflix stand out though!

Movie: Whenever I need a silly laugh, White Chicks or Bridesmaids

Singer / Group: Honestly, I enjoy a mix of music from all genres! Depends on the mood.

Sports: I love watching all sports, from football to basketball to tennis!

Team: 49ers and Warriors...yay area!

Hobbies: Trying to cook new foods, eating at new restaurants, reading, exploring new hiking spots and cities!