Dr. Jo Chau, PT DPT
Certified MDT (McKenzie Method), Trigger Point Dry Needling
Hometown
Tigard, Oregon
Education
BS from University of Notre Dame
Doctor of Physical Therapy from Midwestern University in Arizona
Jo Chau, DPT, is passionate about providing individualized, holistic care to every single one of her patients so they can play without limits. She takes pride in spending quality one-on-one time with her patients to determine the root cause of their pain or injury.
When developing evidence-based treatments, Jo values educating her patients about their bodies and how to manage their symptoms so they can stay autonomous in their self-care even after they’ve graduated from therapy. Her treatment room is always filled with laughter and she loves to help you accomplish things beyond what you thought was possible - it fills her cup!
Common Misconception:
“Aches and pains are just a normal part of life.
I need to learn to live with it as I age”.
Jo’s response? Nope!
Lifestyle choices, stress, and how you treat your body on a daily basis plays a huge role in your health and your body’s capabilities. You may need to modify your routine, warm up a little better, and build in more recovery practices, but living with pain shouldn’t be considered the norm. Physical therapy is an act of daily self care - you might be surprised by how much you can manage pain and improve function with simple, daily practices from Dr. Jo.
Who Jo Works With
Jo finds joy in working with people of all athletic backgrounds, from those wanting to work on functional daily movement to elite level athletes taking it to the next level. Of course, she loves treating fellow runners and climbers! (Dr. Jo has even provided physical therapy for the Climbing World Cup in Salt Lake and Olympic climbers!)
Jo also enjoys working with those experiencing chronic pain, spinal conditions, vestibular and neurological disorders, nagging or chronic injuries you just can’t seem to fix, and anyone who wants to prioritize their wellbeing through preventative measures.
Fun Facts About Jo
Jo loves to play outside rocking climbing and trail running! Did you know that she’s completed over 15 ultramarathons up to 100 miles? She’s done The Wonderland Trail around Mt. Rainier, The North Cascades Traverse, the Rim to Rim to Rim in the Grand Canyon, and our backyard’s very own WURL!
She loves water color painting (you can see her artwork on the walls of her clinic space!)
Jo has hidden potatoes of all shapes and sizes around Converge. (Yes, you read that right). Come in and see if you can spot them!
