Each of our therapists work hard to maintain their skills through continuing education. Our staff coordinates with patients, doctors and insurance companies to provide trouble-free care starting with the first visit. In all cases, we send initial evaluation reports and progress updates to doctors.
Our staff includes: orthopaedic physical therapists, physical therapists specializing in lympheddema and post cancer treatment effects, Pilates based instructors and certified massage therapists.
MARY ROSENBERG, PT, CLT-LANA
Hollywood Physical Therapy Associates was founded by Mary Rosenberg in 1991. She has been practicing physical therapy since 1977. As a cancer survivor, Mary brings a perspective of compassion and understanding to her patients. Mary has extensive experience working in acute care hospital and private practice settings. In 1979 she became one of the first Arthritis Foundation Allied Health Professional fellows. She has published numerous articles on fibromyalgia, ankylosing spondylitis, arthritis of the foot, rheumatoid arthritis and lymphedema.
Mary is a certified manual lymph drainage and complete decongestive therapist trained in the Vodder method in the United States and Germany. She has treated many patients with primary (hereditary) and secondary (acquired) lymphedema.
Mary's goal, and that of Hollywood Physical Therapy Associates, is long-term health. This means that patients are not only put on the road to recovery, but are educated in methods of prevention.
Mary is a former director for the board of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and sits on their health care committee. Mary is very excited to have the opportunity to serve the needs of the Hollywood business community and continues to be a member and strong supporter of numerous national and regional allied health associations:
- American Physical Therapy Association - oncology and orthopaedic sections
- Lymphology Association of North America (LANA)
- National Lymphedema Network
- Ankylosing Spondylitis Association
- American Cancer Society - Reach To Recovery volunteer
- Speaker/Lecturer for the Foothills Wellness Community in the San Gabriel Valley
CAROL ABNEY, PILATES TEACHER
Carol received her Pilates certification from the Body Arts and Sciences program at On Center Body Conditioning in Costa Mesa under Rael Isacowitz. She has taught Pilates in various studios throughout San Diego and Los Angeles, and very much enjoys working in the physical therapy setting. Carol is also a dancer and actress. She received a BA in Theatre from UC San Diego and an MA in Dance from the Rotterdam Dance Academy in the Netherlands.
JENNIFER WONG, MSPT
Jennifer Wong graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor of Science in Physiological Science. She attended Washington University in St. Louis, and earned a Master of Science in Physical Therapy, before returning to Southern California in 2000. Her primary clinic interests are in orthopedics and sports rehabilitation, and she is a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association. She has additional experience in treating patients with Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke, Post Polio Syndrome, and Lower Extremity Amputations. Jennifer is also the primary clinical instructor and coordinator for student internships.
(LIZ) THUONG NGUYEN, DPT
Liz Nguyen, DPT graduated from Mount St. Mary’s College with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2007. She furthered her education by taking the Joe Godges year-long manual therapy course with Michael Miller. Liz recently completed her Pilates training through Body Arts and Science International (BASI). She is currently going through the Kaiser Permanente's Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency. Her interests are orthopedics and movement science. In her free time Liz enjoys being active, including swimming, road biking, yoga and Pilates.