Denise Menchaca PT, MPT

Denise graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 1999 with a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, with a concentration in physiology and anatomy. After graduation, Denise moved to Ventura County, where she began applying her degree in the pharmaceutical industry. In 2000, she was accepted to California State University, Northridge, where she earned her master’s degree in physical therapy, graduating Magna Cum Laude and at the top of her class.

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After graduating, Denise joined an outpatient orthopedic clinic in Thousand Oaks, where she advanced her skill set in orthopedics, pediatrics, TMJ disorders, neurological diagnoses, and women’s health. In addition to working in a clinical setting, Denise has gone above and beyond to support the medical community. She has served as an instructor for MS Living Well, been a keynote speaker on multiple occasions for the MS Society, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, LA City Club TED Talk, Balboa University, ARC of Ventura County, and Bel Air/Westlake Neurological Care Homes.

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Denise’s passion is to continuously pursue new ways to grow and enhance her expertise while educating students aspiring to become physical therapists, doctors, chiropractors, nurses, and sports medicine specialists. She has completed over 50 continuing education courses to refine her knowledge and apply techniques with a whole-body approach.

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Denise grew up in a small town on California’s Central Coast. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband, three beautiful children, two dogs, two cats, and fostering kittens in support of local animal services throughout the year. She also enjoys gardening, working out, and playing co-ed soccer.