Kunga Chemi, PT, DPT

Kunga earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Hanover College in Indiana. He also holds an MBA in Healthcare Management from Touro Graduate School of Business, inspired by his curiosity about how healthcare systems operate. Before pursuing physical therapy, Kunga completed his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Hunter College in New York City, where he served as President of the Hunter Break Club. In that role, he organized dance workshops, competitions, and community events that brought people together through movement, creativity, and collaboration.

Kunga has developed a wide range of clinical experience, particularly in orthopedic outpatient rehabilitation. He has worked with patients of all ages and backgrounds, helping them recover from conditions such as neck and back pain, ankle sprains, frozen shoulder, rotator cuff tendinopathy, patellofemoral pain syndrome etc. His treatment philosophy focuses on restoring strength, mobility, and confidence so that patients can return to the activities that matter most to them. Kunga also has experience in sub-acute and long-term care settings, where he provided therapy for individuals with complex medical needs and collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to optimize recovery and independence.

As a Tibetan immigrant, Kunga’s passion for helping people through physical therapy is deeply influenced by the teachings of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, especially the value of compassion and service to others. Outside of his professional life, Kunga is a dedicated b-boy (breakdancer) who has been part of the New York City dance community for more than twelve years. His love for movement and creativity translates into his clinical practice, where he encourages patients to explore their physical potential in ways that feel meaningful and enjoyable. Kunga remains committed to lifelong learning, community engagement, and helping others move and live with purpose.