Anthony Vu
PT, DPTMY STORY
Anthony received his bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology at San Diego State University (SDSU) and his Doctor of Physical Therapy at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. Despite being born in Virginia, Anthony and his family moved to Temecula where he grew up. Anthony’s journey to becoming a physical therapist began during his 2nd year at SDSU when he started to volunteer at a skilled nursing facility. There, he first witnessed the significant impact of physical therapy on individuals’ lives. Witnessing a patient with Guillain-Barré syndrome make a full recovery with intensive rehab ignited a passion within Anthony for the transformative power of physical therapy.
Anthony continued to immerse himself in the field, volunteering and working as a rehab aide in various settings before pursuing his doctorate in Physical Therapy. Anthony also aspires to be an advocate for physical therapy within the Vietnamese community, aiming to promote accessibility and awareness of these vital services.
EDUCATION & SPECIALIZATION
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences)
- Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Pre-Physical Therapy (San Diego State University)
INTERESTS & HOBBIES
Anthony enjoys playing basketball, snowboarding, hiking, and watching the Los Angeles Lakers win. In his spare time, he values time spent with friends and family, traveling, and trying new places to eat.