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SSTAR (Sport Specific Therapy and Rehabilitation) is a private outpatient physical therapy practice serving the Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley communities.

MY SERVICES

Dr. Lilian Chen working on male patient's hip alignment while male patient is lying on side on roller on massage bed

Physical Therapy

Highly personalized program to optimize your recovery and prevent future injury. My approach includes manual therapy using the latest non-invasive technologies to maximize sports performance, physical therapy, and advanced recovery.

Professional pickleball player using BFR on upper thighs for optimal performance training

Sports Performance

The Comprehensive High Performance Fitness Assessment is a sport-specific testing program that includes strength, movement and agility evaluation with video analysis and a customized 30 day exercise program. 

Designed for high level athletes, especially those working with a coach or trainer.

Dr. Lilian Chen working on pelvic health and biomechanics with female patient

Women's Health

I specialize in women’s health, particularly pelvic floor science, pregnancy prehab and posthab, in order to address this critical yet under-addressed aspect of female wellness.

Strong pelvic floor muscles are pivotal for supporting pelvic organs, maintaining continence, and enhancing sexual function.

About Me

Dr. Lilian Chen, DPT, OCS, CLT, MS, CPI, TPI CGFI-MP2

Dr. Lilian Chen,  is a distinguished speaker, educator, and clinician, internationally renowned for her groundbreaking work with elite athletes, including Olympic-level athletes, celebrities, and in Women’s/Maternal Health. 

She earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from USC in 2003, and has been working with elite athletes from Major League Baseball, the National Football League, the United States Figure Skating, the United States Olympic Committee, and Chinese Olympic Teams.

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Why work with me

This is not your cookie cutter physical therapy

I do not see you for 15 minutes and then pass you off to an assistant.  We will be working together as a team during your entire program to not only fix your immediate concern, but equally important, to address the biomechanics that will maximize your performance for the long term. 

The first step is to get you back to action, to get you back to doing what you love most, without pain.  The second step is retrain your biomechanics and alignment to prevent future injuries and keep you performing at your best.

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Dr. Lilian Chen working on hip alignment with female patient standing with right foot on bosu ball and arms raised high

What my clients say

"Dr. Lilian Chen's dedication to quality care for her patients, clients and athletes of all ages and levels has no equal. You will not find a more effective and compassionate physical therapist!"
Roger Earle, MA, CSCS*DAuthor, Personal Trainer
Roger Earle, MA, CSCS*D
"No question, Dr. Lilian Chen is one of the top, if not THE TOP, leading practitioners in the physical therapy world. I highly recommend SSTAR Wellness for the very best training products in our industry!"
Chip SmithPresident, Chip Smith Performance Systems
Chip Smith
"Dr. Lilian Chen is a talented and highly respected therapist and someone that is very passionate about the Physical Therapy profession. I've always enjoyed working with her, she's a bright light in the industry."
Dr. Eric Honbo, PT, DPT, OCSAdvanced PT & Sports Medicine
Dr. Eric Honbo, PT, DPT, OCS
“Lilian is an extraordinary woman, a true pioneer in the field of Women's Health and is someone that I am genuinely excited about working with to develop the Incrediwear brand in China.”
Jackson CorleyFounder, Incrediwear
Jackson Corley
"Lilian is one of the main reasons I am able to compete at a high level and play professional pickleball. Keeping the body strong, fit and healthy is vital for any professional athlete's career and Lilian helps me accomplish that, which allows me to be one of the best players in the world."
Jessie IrvinePPA and MLP Women's Professional Pickleball Athlete
Jessie Irvine
“I have been a professional athlete and coach for much of my life and I learned more about the functionality of my body in a 75 minute SSTAR assessment with Lilian than I had in the past 20 years.”
Pete PaciorekFormer Pro Baseball Player, Former Lead Hitting Instructor and Varsity Baseball Coach at IMG Academy
Pete Paciorek

“The first step is to get you back to action, to get you back to doing what you love most, without pain.  The second step is retrain your biomechanics and alignment to prevent future injuries and keep you performing at your best.”

"No question, Dr. Lilian Chen is one of the top, if not THE TOP, leading practitioners in the physical therapy world."

Chip Smith, President - Chip Smith Performance Systems