Joline Chang PT, DPT, CSCS

Position: Physical Therapist
Joined our team on April 15, 2024
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About:

West-coast born and Midwest raised, Joline has called Seattle home since 2021 and enjoys working with people who want to stay active in the outdoors. She treats a wide range of orthopedic conditions and especially enjoys helping runners, cyclists, climbers, and field sport athletes return to the activities that matter most to them. Her background as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) shapes how she approaches rehabilitation by focusing on strength, movement quality, and long-term injury prevention. She also provides bike fitting services and incorporates dry needling and progressive, evidence-based treatment strategies to support recovery and confident return to movement.

What Conditions/Injuries Are You Passionate About Treating?

Joline is passionate about treating orthopedic and sports-related injuries, with a special interest in running and outdoor recreation injuries involving skiing, snowboarding, climbing, and field sports. She enjoys working with both post-operative and non-surgical conditions and helping active individuals safely return to the activities they enjoy.

With experience competing on both competitive club and semi-professional ultimate frisbee teams, she values supporting athletes within her community through thoughtful, progressive rehabilitation. Joline chose Seattle Rehab Specialists because its emphasis on service and teamwork aligns with her commitment to delivering high-quality, collaborative care.

Hometown:
Chicago, IL
Sports:

Ultimate frisbee, snowboarding/skiing, bouldering, biking, running, strength training

Foods:

Sushi, oysters, noodles, tropical fruit, dessert. I love food.

Educations:

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors of Science (2013-2017)
Governors State University - Doctorate of Physical Therapist (2018-2021)

Hobbies:

Live music, trying new restaurants, traveling, car camping, outdoor activities with my dog

Fun Fact:

I once had to go the ER because I got fish-hooked by my brother when running down the boardwalk of Redondo Beach, CA. They wrapped me in a papoose board and the next thing I remember I was given a lollypop and the hook was gone.

Admire/Mentor:

Sandra Ward (Indigenous outdoor rec activist), Casey Neistat (filmmaker/creative), Sue Falsone (physical therapist, athletic trainer)

Testimonials

Patient Reviews

Our rehab center has a strong track record of helping athletes recover from injuries. Here are a few testimonials:

CR
5.0

Well worth the time and energy! I felt relief(mentally) during our first eval meeting and trusted her knowledge with each visit. I appreciated her patience with me as an aging senior(- short term memory challenges) I would recommend her without hesitation.

VH
5.0

Jo is vey kind and funny. Her knowledge and ease at which she does her job is very comforting. She is always up for a chat, and is always listening.