Dr. JJ Shen
Dr. JJ Shen
PT, DPT, MS
Physical Therapist
I grew up in San Jose, California, where I played competitive volleyball throughout my childhood and high school years. I continued playing at the collegiate level as a Division III setter at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, while earning my undergraduate degree in Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism. I then went on to earn a Master of Science in Human Nutrition before pursuing physical therapy.
I earned my Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Washington. During PT school, I gained clinical experience across outpatient orthopedics, neurologic rehabilitation, and pediatric acute care. I was involved in research examining gait training and visual cueing strategies for people with Parkinson disease, which further developed my interest in movement, rehabilitation, and evidence-based care.
My background in athletics, nutrition, and physical therapy has shaped the way I think about health and movement and allows me to bring a well-rounded perspective to helping patients reach their goals.
Clinical Experiences: Outpatient orthopedics, outpatient neurologic rehabilitation, and pediatric acute care.
Core Values: Growth and compassion are two values that are really important to me. I try to approach life with curiosity and the mindset that there is always something new to learn, whether through new experiences, challenges, or the people around me. I also value kindness and understanding toward others and strive to make genuine connections with the people I meet.
“It doesn’t hurt to ask!”
I enjoy treating a variety of orthopedic and neurological conditions and love helping people get stronger, feel more confident in their movement, and get back to the activities they enjoy.
I love that Forefront takes individualized patient care seriously and work with the patient to reach goals meaningful to them. I appreciate the emphasis on building genuine relationships with people and providing thoughtful, high quality care.
What is Dr. JJ Watching, Reading, or Listening to?
- Ted Lasso (Show)
- The Bear (Show)
- A Little Life (Book)
When I’m not working, you can catch me doing Pilates, trying new restaurants/cafes, and attempting to win plushies from claw machines.
