Dr. Shaina Ung: Physical Therapist in Pasadena

As a former professional modern dancer in New York who has married her love for movement with the profession of Physical Therapy, Dr. Shaina Ung brings an impressive skillset to the HealthFit Team. She has experience in providing physical therapy services on-site for the Paul Taylor Dance Company and various Broadway productions including Pippin, Kinky Boots, Matilda, The Play that Goes Wrong, Mamma Mia, Murder Ballad, Soul Doctor, and Finding Neverland.

Dr. Shaina loves the powerful interconnections of mind and body, and she believes it is very important to treat all of her clients as whole-beings within the rehabilitation setting. She is passionate about treating patients with a range of conditions and working as a team with patients—no matter what activity level, background, age, history - to get them mobile and active so they can get back to doing what they love.

Dr. Shaina moved from East coast to West coast (NYC to LA) in late 2018 and has been enjoying new adventures here ever since! She considers herself a student for life, as there is always more to learn and always more research published. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time in the outdoors/ nature, hiking, dancing/performing/creating, traveling, cycling, spending time with her husband, cat, family, and friends, and making invaluable human connections.

Credentials:

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy

  • Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRCms)

Education:

  • Ithaca College - Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

  • Ithaca College - Clinical Health Studies (BS) with a Dance minor

Notable Achievements:

  • Summa cum laude & Dean's List for six semesters Ithaca College Undergraduate Clinical Health Studies BS with Dance minor

Meet some of Dr. Shaina’s patients!

Patient Yelp Reviews

I have had  right shoulder and left hip problems for a long time. The hip was from a bicycle accident and shoulder was from multiple falls. I had PT for both problems with minimal results (for at least 3 years). Doctors said PT and anti-inflammatory will help. Again minimal results . I started seeing Dr. Shaina for a month now with extremely good results. She is outstanding in her knowledge and hands on treatment . None of the other PT treatments have even come close to the positive gains I've made with Dr. Shaina in such a short time. HealthFit staff are all attentive and caring. So glad I found HealthFit , Dr.Shaina and Hailey. HealthFit is such an amazing place help you heal and stay that way. I highly recommend this place and I myself will be a lifelong client (as needed of course ).

-Linda G.

Dr. Shaina and all of the staff at this place are AMAZING and truly care about their patients. I started my journey of strength training a little over a year ago. I came to Healthfit to see Dr. Shaina for having low back pain post heavy barbell squatting. Dr. Shaina helped me resolve my back pain while continuing to do what I love. She encouraged me to continue lifting and taught me how to work on weaknesses I have while helping me correct my form on barbell squat, deadlifts and more. Dr. Shaina is extremely knowledgeable, kind and helpful. I am forever grateful for her help.

-Heather W.

Fun Facts

Born: Houston, TX

Now Lives: Los Angeles, CA

Favorite..

Place: Where my family & friends are; also in nature (i.e. mountains & alpine lakes)

Food: So difficult to choose! Depends on my mood--I enjoy trying new things, yet also love returning to my own comfort food; from tacos & queso to dumplings to sushi to pizza to my family's cooking--all over the place

Holiday: Whatever holiday I can get together with my family & friends

City: Brooklyn, NY/NYC, but the coolest country I've visited is Iceland (explored camper van style)

TV Show: Depends on my mood!--Schitt's Creek, Great British Bake off, Breaking Bad, Queen's Gambit, How I Met Your Mother, Stranger Things, Freaks and Geeks, Patriot, Reality TV, etc.

Movie: Also hard to choose. Sandlot is a classic, but I also like movies such as from Wes Anderson, Noah Baumbach, & Charlie Kaufman

Singer / Group: All the things! I'm not sure I know genres anymore, but things like-->Fleetwood Mac, Alternative/Indie (Bon Iver, Beach House, Phoebe Bridgers, The Strokes, Fleet Foxes, etc), Motown, Old School Hip Hop

Sports: Bouldering (to participate in), maybe kickball too for fun!

Team: My husband would like me to say KC Chiefs, KC Royals, and KU Jayhawks... *shrug*

Hobbies: Hiking/Backpacking/Being Outdoors, Creating/Art, Dancing, Travelling, Eating, Being Active and Exploring in any way!