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Dr. Dongwon Jahng

Dr. Dongwon Jahng (DJ), DPT, LAc, CSCS

In 1992, Dr. Jahng’s career as a walk-on wide-receiver for the UCLA football team was cut unexpectedly short. An injury sidelined him for the season and ultimately, the remainder of his collegiate years.  It was this experience that led Dr. Jahng to pursue a career in physical therapy. 

Having endured the physical, mental and emotional pain of losing his athletic dreams, Dr. Jahng dedicated his professional career to help others reach full recovery through the most advanced physical therapy treatments and techniques.  He set out to provide a personal, holistic approach to rehabilitation so that no one else would have to abandon their dreams.

Dr. Jahng began his career in physical therapy in 1996 with the UCLA Sports Medicine program.  Upon graduating from UCLA, he received his doctoral degree in physical therapy at the University of Southern California, the highest nationally ranked program at the time.  In addition to receiving his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Dr. Jahng became a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and pursued a three-year intensive course on advanced mobilization techniques.

Raised in a family that practiced Eastern Medicine, Dr. Jahng combines the best of Western and Eastern medicine to help his patients rehabilitate fully and quickly.  His exposure and interest in acupuncture, herbal supplementation, and the science behind holistic medicine led him to further his studies in Eastern Medicine.  In 2006, Dr. Jahng received his Masters degree in Oriental Medicine from Kyungsan University with magna cum laude distinctions.

  • University of Southern California, Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
  • Kyungsan University, Master of Science in Oriental Medicine (Magna Cum Laude)
  • National Strength and Conditioning Association, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist

 

Dr. Andrew Tusaazemajja

Dr. Andrew Tusaazemajja, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS

Drew received his bachelor's degree in Physiological Sciences in 2014 from the University of California Los Angeles. While at UCLA, Drew was a key member of the men’s soccer Program and helped the team reach the NCAA finals in 2014. Drew suffered a lot of injuries throughout his time at UCLA. While sidelined on the treatment table, undergoing months of rehabilitation, Drew gained an interest in learning more about the human body and injury prevention. Consequently, he decided to pursue a career in Physical Therapy and was able to receive his doctorate from Western University of Health Sciences in 2019. To better understand training principles and provide his patients with a more complete spectrum of care, Drew became a certified Strength and Conditioning specialist in 2019. Drew is passionate and enjoys working with individuals of various age groups. He is an avid Los Angeles Lakers and Arsenal FC fan. When not working, Drew enjoys playing and watching sports and spending quality time with family and friends.

  • University of California Los Angeles, Bachelor of Science in Physiological science
  • Western University of Health Sciences, Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
  • National Strength and Conditioning Association, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist

 

Dr. Mackenzie Marler

Dr. Mackenzie Marler PT, DPT

Mackenzie has a bachelor’s degree in Human Physiology from the University of Oregon and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Azusa Pacific University. Mackenzie was part of the Valencia High School Sports Medicine Program during her high school years which gave her the opportunity to work at SoCal Physical Therapy as an aide before college. These experiences gave her an early introduction to the field of physical therapy and helped shape her interest in pursuing it as a career.

Mackenzie went on to attend the University of Oregon and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Human Physiology in 2019. During her time in college, Mackenzie actively engaged in various extracurricular activities and opportunities that further fueled her interest in physical therapy.

Mackenzie pursued her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at Azusa Pacific University and completed her studies in 2022. During her clinical rotations, Mackenzie gained hands-on experience treating a diverse patient population, including athletes, children, and individuals with chronic conditions. Her clinical rotations consisted of outpatient orthopedics and acute care.

Mackenzie's hobbies include traveling, camping, spending time with family, friends, and her furry babies. She has set a personal goal to visit every U.S. National Park and is always looking for new adventures.

  • University of Oregon, Bachelor of Science in Human Physiology and Minor in Chemistry
  • Azusa Pacific University, Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

 

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