Charlena Zamarripa

PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant

  • Graduated from California State University at Long Beach State with a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, Athletic Training.
  • Head Athletic Trainer at Canyon High School from 1987-1990.
  • Passed the California State Boards and obtained a Physical Therapist Assistant License in 1993.
  • Became the first Physical Therapist Assistant in the country to earn the exclusive Functional Orthopaedic Certification (FOC) from the Institute of Physical Art in Colorado in 2003.
  • Has worked in outpatient physical therapy for 30 years.
  • Clinical Instructor for PT Assistant Students for over 20 years and has mentored more than 60 students.
  • Specializes in comprehensive manual therapy including soft tissue and joint mobilization, neuromuscular re-education and body mechanics training.