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Karena Wu

Karena Wu PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, CSCS, CKTP. CPI, CWcHP

Physical Therapy
New York, New York, United States of America

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Dr. Karena Wu is owner and Clinical Director of ActiveCare Physical Therapy Pvt Ltd. She is a native of Los Angeles, California and has a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of California at Riverside. She has been practicing physical therapy for 17 years in New York City. She graduated from the Program In Physical Therapy at Columbia University with a Master of Science Degree in Physical Therapy. She received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Temple University. She received her Certificate in Orthopedic Manual Therapy from the Maitland Australian Physiotherapy Seminars (MAPS). She is a Fellow in Training at MAPS and the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy.

Dr. Wu has advanced training in manual therapies, specifically in the Maitland Australian Approach and Myofascial Release. Karena is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Kinesiology Tape Practitioner and Pilates Instructor. She is also LSVT BIG, FMS and SFMA Level 1 Certified.

Karena is a dedicated practitioner who takes a holistic approach to her practice. She has embodied a practice philosophy that thinks outside of the box, is holistic and demands attention to detail. She actively networks with a team of physicians, chiropractors, acupuncturists and massage therapists. Her patient population consists of professional athletes, dancers, celebrity chefs, Broadway, TV and movie stars, international royalty, high end business professionals, and NYPD/FDNY.

Karena is used as a healthcare expert on CBS, NBC, NY1, PIX11, Fios, Fox News and Dr. Oz. She is on the Medical Board of the Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP).
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