Why We Move
Movement is one of the most powerful tools we have for health, independence, and quality of life. When pain, injury, or physical limitations get in the way, they can impact far more than just the body.
Our purpose is to help you regain trust in your movement, build resilience through challenges, and create lasting habits that support the life you want to live. Through a collaborative, individualized approach, we help you develop the strength, confidence, and understanding needed to navigate setbacks, overcome barriers, and continue progressing long after symptoms improve.
Whether your goal is returning to sport, staying active with your family, or simply moving through life with greater confidence, our focus is not just on helping you feel better today - it's on creating meaningful, lasting change that allows you to keep moving forward for years to come.
Meet Your Provider
Monica Khechumian, PT, DPT, MPH, CSCS
Dr. Monica is the founder and owner of MOVMNT Physical Therapy & Performance. She is of Armenian descent and a native Angelino. Growing up as a competitive rhythmic gymnast and navigating her own injuries, she developed a deep passion for the sciences and ultimately found her path in physical therapy. During her time at Duke, she expanded her interests through dual enrollment in an MPH program, strengthening her understanding of public health and systems-level care.
Today, Dr. Monica integrates this lens of sustainable public health into her work as a provider. She is committed to lifelong learning and regularly pursues continuing education to broaden her knowledge and provide the highest quality care possible. She is also a certified Gymnastics Medicine Provider, combining her personal experience in the sport with her clinical expertise when working with gymnasts. In her free time, she loves attending gymnastics meets, going to the beach, reading, and staying active with weightlifting, ballet, and tennis.
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