Dr. Karena Wu, DPT, OCS, New York, NY

About Dr. Karena Wu

Dr. Karena Wu is Owner and Clinical Director of ActiveCare Physical Therapy® in NYC and Mumbai. 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 over 24 years in New York City. Dr. Wu graduated with a Masters Degree in Physical Therapy from the Program In Physical Therapy at Columbia University and received her Clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Temple University. She has advanced training in manual therapies, specifically in the Maitland Australian Approach and Myofascial Release. She is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy and a Fellow of the International & American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists. Dr. Wu is a Maitland Australian Physiotherapy Seminars (MAPS) Faculty member and a lecturer at NYC’s Hunter College Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program . She is also a Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Graston Technique Specialist and Pilates Instructor. She holds LSVT BIG, FMS and SFMA Level 1 certifications as well. Dr. Wu is a Certified Kinesio Tape Practitioner and was the Director of Education for SpiderTech Kinesiology Tape. Dr. Wu and her team also specialize in vertigo and temporomandibular joint disorders. Dr. Wu is a dedicated practitioner who takes a holistic approach to her practice. She has a copyrighted methodology that emphasizes her holistic care philosophy in ‘walking her way toward the injured segment’. This allows for the entire kinetic chain to be addressed when a client comes in for treatment and has demonstrated a faster reduction in pain, increase in range of motion and longer lasting effect, as reported by patients. She trains all of the therapists working in the NY and Mumbai locations with her holistic practice philosophy. She actively collaborates with a team of physicians, chiropractors, acupuncturists.

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Popular visit reasons

Arthritis

Back Problems

Blood Flow Restriction Therapy (BFRT)

Dizziness

Hand Problems

New Patient Visit

Physical Therapy Consultation

Sports Injury

Arthritis

Back Problems

Blood Flow Restriction Therapy (BFRT)

Dizziness

Office location

ActiveCare Physical Therapy

29 W 38th St, Ste 601, New York, NY 10018

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Education and background

Practice names

ActiveCare Physical Therapy

Education and training

Temple University, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Columbia University, Master's in Physical Therapy
University of California, Riverside (Bachelor's)

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1114093085

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What practice does Dr. Karena Wu work with?

Dr. Karena Wu works with ActiveCare Physical Therapy.

Where is Dr. Karena Wu's office located?

Dr. Karena Wu's office is located at 29 W 38th St, New York, NY 10018.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Karena Wu?

Dr. Karena Wu frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Hand Problems, New Patient Visit, Physical Therapy Consultation, and Sports Injury. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Karena Wu on their profile.