Shiao-Lan Li, DPT

Shiao-Lan Li is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with extensive experience in outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation and practice administration. He is known for a holistic, movement-based approach that addresses root movement dysfunction and compensatory patterns to promote full functional recovery, and he is highly skilled in collaborating with multidisciplinary medical teams to deliver comprehensive patient care.

Core Competencies Outpatient Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Whole-Body Biomechanical Assessment, Multidisciplinary Care Coordination, Manual Therapy, Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (Scraping), Integrative Movement Therapy (Yoga & Traditional Martial Arts Concepts), and Private Practice Administration & Management.

Professional Experience

Co-Owner & Physical Therapist | OC Physical Therapy | 2009 – Present Directs clinical operations while performing comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and customized treatment programs for patients with diverse orthopedic conditions across all body regions. Coordinates interdisciplinary care plans alongside chiropractors, pain management specialists, orthopedic surgeons, and primary care physicians to ensure seamless, holistic patient outcomes. Utilizes a full-body biomechanical philosophy to identify and eliminate subtle compensatory movement patterns, restoring balance, muscle tone, and optimal motor coordination. Applies an integrative blend of manual therapy techniques, scraping modalities, yoga principles, and traditional martial arts movement concepts tailored to individual patient needs and goals. Manages daily business operations, administrative workflows, and compliance for an established private practice.

Education Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)