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Born to Move +

Most of us are born with the innate ability to move freely and without pain. As time goes by, due to injuries, jobs that keep us sitting all day and aging, that movement becomes restricted and sometimes painful. But we don’t have to resign ourselves to it. No matter your reason for moving – whether it’s to walk the dog, to play with your grand kids or to run a marathon – you deserve to do it without pain.

Let Native Physical Therapy help you move like you were born to.

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What We Do

Physical Therapy

Dr. Dat Cao is a certified orthopedic specialist. His goal is to keep active people active. Backed by extensive orthopedic expertise, he provides personalized treatment plans that cater to individual needs, whether you're a professional athlete or a weekend warrior.

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Dry Needling

Dry needling is a treatment for muscle, ligament, and tendon pain. At Native Physical Therapy it is performed by licensed physical therapist, Dr. Dat Cao, with more than 10 years of experience treating orthopedic injuries.

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Run Coaching

Whether you run for hobby or for personal records, the Native Way Run Method is designed to ensure your body is operating at peak performance so you can do what you love. It is based on a deep understanding of the science of movement, running, and the complex systems and infrastructure within the human body.

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Welcome to Native Physical Therapy, the clinic for active individuals and athletes.

 At Native Physical Therapy, we understand the unique demands of your active lifestyle, and we are dedicated to helping you reach your peak performance and recover from injuries quickly.
 
We are committed to providing you with the highest level of care. Whether you’re a professional athlete striving for excellence or a weekend warrior aiming to stay active, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
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Native PT Testimonials

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Couldn't say enough great things about Dat. He is excellent.

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Dat was very professional and informative. When I expressed concern over my incision he immediately took a look at it and contacted my doctor's office. That was very much appreciated. Dat is not only knowledgeable but he is a delightful person.

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Dat is a first rate provider. I highly recommend him for his professional expertise and his personal manner.

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Dat Cao is truly exceptional - a cut above! He is extremely knowledgeable, extremely thorough, excellent diagnostician, explains Everything in laymans terms! He quickly and accurately pinpoints the cause of the problem and how to correct it! He is fantastic!

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Dat is the best Physical therapist I have ever had. knowledgeable, pleasant, helpful, and understanding.

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I had an extremely good appointment with Dat Cao. I have been a patient many times over the years. Dat, in my opinion is at the very best of the Drs. And professionals that I have seen.

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