Santa Ana Tustin Physical Therapy

MISSION STATEMENT

Santa Ana Tustin Physical Therapists lead in musculoskeletal healthcare by serving, rehabilitating, and caring for the total patient and athlete. Our commitment is demonstrated by engaging in education, advancing our profession, and acting as a resource to our community.

Our Staff

Denny Patel, PT, DPT, CSCS

Denny graduated from Loma Linda University with a Masters in Physical Therapy. Denny has also passed the certified strength and conditioning specialist examination. After practicing for 10 years, he went back to school and finished his Doctorate in Physical Therapy.  He has taken the year-long Maitland manual therapy course and is also a certified Clinical Instructor by the APTA and takes students/interns on a regular basis.  Dr. Patel was recently recognized in Cambridge's Who's Who in Business.

Dr. Patel is also among the Top 3 therapists in Santa Ana, Ca.

Denny speaks English, Spanish, Hindi, and Gujarati. He also has 2  boys.

Christina Lee, MSPT, OCS

Christina Lee graduated from the University of the Pacific in 1992. She is an orthopedic clinical specialist with strong skills in balance, vestibular rehab, and manual therapy.  She has taken numerous continuing education courses and specializes in the treatment of BPPV, dizziness, and headaches.  She is also an avid participant with youth sports and has 2 beautiful children.

Tricia Aita Cheng, PT, MPT

Tricia graduated from Cal State Long Beach with a Masters in Physical Therapy.  She has taken numerous con ed course emphasizing balance, therapeutic exercise, and sports rehabilitation.  She is happily married and loves to travel on her free time.

Matthew K. Ortiz, MPT, CSCS

Matt graduated from Loma Linda University with a Masters in Physical Therapy and a BS in Life Science.  He then went on to complete a year long Maitland based manual therapy curriculum.  Matt has been a physical therapist for over 16 years.  He and his wife Kristi are both Orange County natives and have 3 daughters.  A former collegiate basketball player himself, Matt spends most of his free time with his family and officiating high school basketball games.

Who We Are

We have 4 full time therapists, 2 office managers and 3 physical therapy aides.  Our staff has over 40 years of experience and treat our patients as part of our own extended family.