PHYSICAL THERAPY

Denise Chyette, DPT is a private, outpatient physical therapy practice specializing in orthopedic conditions and sports injuries. Denise operates Chyette Sports Therapy, using the Mind Body Manhattan space, equipment and shared knowledge to complement her treatment plans.

With over 15 years of experience in physical therapy and fitness, Denise Chyette has a keen sense for what it takes to recover quickly from your injury and become stronger and healthier than ever before! Denise earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Illinois-Chicago and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology / Exercise Physiology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is also a Certified Perinatal Fitness Instructor.

As a former competitive figure skater, Denise’s numerous injuries gave her a first-hand look at the importance of physical therapy and conditioning. She transformed her personal experience to help skaters and other individuals stay healthy and active. Realizing the opportunity to reach out on a larger scale, she founded a corporate health company in Chicago to boost employee wellness in the areas of nutrition, fitness and stress management. Transitioning to physical therapy to work with clients on a one-on-one level, Denise brought her knowledge and skills from the athletic, wellness, and corporate worlds to create Chyette Sports Therapy.

Giving back has always been an important part of Denise’s life. In 2009, she founded Elusive Arts & Entertainment, a nonprofit organization to promote art and film in her community and disadvantaged areas. Through her program, Physical Therapy for a Cause, Denise donates a percentage of her profits to Elusive Arts & Entertainment. Clients who come in for physical therapy not only physically recover, but are able to inspire creative minds in less fortunate communities. Denise is also highly involved in her community as a board member of the Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals group. She was recently recognized as a “Valued Business Partner” for the City of Manhattan Beach.

Denise is passionate about leading a healthy and balanced lifestyle. She enjoys beach volleyball, yoga, tennis, art galleries, and farmer’s markets. Denise loves adventures and travel as much as slow Sundays with family. She believes that becoming healthy from within allows us to achieve fulfillment in ourselves, and provides us with the ability to reach out on a grander scale and give back to others in need.