The Physical Therapy team at UHS is dedicated to helping UC Berkeley students recover from injuries, improve mobility, and build strength for long-term wellness. Our licensed physical therapists work closely with each patient to create personalized treatment plans that support recovery, performance, and prevention. Get to know the skilled professionals who are here to help you move and feel your best.
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Jocelyn Chang, PT, DPT, OCSPronouns: She/her/hers Physical Therapist Jocelyn Chang joined UHS in 2019 as a Physical Therapist. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Public Health from UC Berkeley and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California. She then completed an Orthopedic Residency at Stanford Healthcare. Before joining UHS she worked at UCSF and taught in the orthopedic residency program. Jocelyn has a special clinical interest in movement science and re-education, injury prevention, and rock climbing rehab. Additional Languages: Mandarin |
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Jeff Chen, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCSPronouns: He/him/his Physical Therapist Jeff Chen joined UHS in 2014 as a Physical Therapist. He received his BA in Mathematics from NYU and his DPT from Columbia University. A native New Yorker, Jeff gained experience treating brain injury and spinal cord patients at Bellevue Hospital before transitioning primarily to outpatient orthopedics since moving to California. Jeff has a special clinical interest in sports medicine and injury prevention. |
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Matthew Garet, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, FAAOMPT, CSCSPronouns: He/him/his Physical Therapist Matthew Garet received his BS in Exercise Science from George Washington University (2000) and his DPT from Duke University (2004). Before joining UHS in 2015, Matthew worked in an outpatient orthopedic and sports therapy clinic in the Washington, DC area. He has a special clinical interest in manual therapy, sports medicine, and general orthopedics. |
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Carly Mills, PT, DPTPronouns: She/her/hers Physical Therapist Carly Mills joined UHS in 2022 as a Physical Therapist. She received her BS in Biology from UCLA and her DPT from Samuel Merritt University. After graduating, she worked at Stanford University's student health center for 2 years before moving around the US as a travel physical therapist. Her clinical interests include general orthopedics, pain science, and manual therapy. |
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Mary Popylisen, PT, MSPT, ATCPronouns: She/her/hers Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy Manager Mary Popylisen joined UHS in 2000 as the Physical Therapy Manager. She received her BS in Biological Sciences from UC Davis and her MSPT from the University of the Pacific. Before joining UHS, Mary worked at the Children’s Hospital in Oakland and completed a post-graduate year-long orthopedic manual therapy course. She has a special clinical interest in manual therapy and sports medicine and she's also a Certified Athletic Trainer. |
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Shannon Tevenan, PT, DPTPronouns: She/her/hers Physical Therapist Shannon Tevenan PT, DPT received her Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science from Cal State Long Beach and Doctorate in Physical Therapy from George Washington University. As part of her clinical education, Shannon spent four months in Sydney, Australia training with various manual therapy techniques and working with men's and women's semi-professional Australian Football and Netball teams. Before joining UHS in 2022, she worked in New England Baptist Hospital's Outpatient Rehab and Sports Performance Center in Boston, MA. Her clinical interests include orthopedic/manual therapy, pain neuroscience education, and return-to-sport rehabilitation. |
Physical Therapy Clinic Assistants
You'll see Debra Dias and Melissa Gonzalez at the Physical Therapist reception area where they'll help with your appointments and modality set-ups.
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Debra DiasPronouns: She/her/hers Clinic Assistant Debra Dias received her AS in Medical Assisting from Heald College in 2012 and worked in Primary Care at UHS for six years before joining the Physical Therapy department. She earned her BS in Nutrition from Purdue University Global in 2023 and recently completed her Master of Public Health (MPH). During her MPH program, Debra became interested in Health Education and completed her fieldwork with the UHS Health Promotion team, combining her clinical experience with a passion for health education and outreach. Debra is also a published children’s book author and enjoys spending time with her two children, Ariel and Travis, and their dogs, Lady and Peach. She and her family love going to Disneyland, and as a lifelong Disney fan, Debra is always happy to offer helpful tips or answer any Disney-related questions! |
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Melissa Jacobo GonzalezPronouns: She/her/hers Clinic Assistant Melissa received her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology from Chico State in 2022. |