Hope Physical Therapy

Michael Cao MPT earned his BS in Biology at Northwestern State University in 1997.  From there, he went on to earn his Masters in Physical Therapy at the prestigious University of St. Augustine in Florida in 2000, which is best known for their curriculum in manual therapy.  Upon graduation, Michael Cao worked for the largest outpatient physical therapy company in the nation, Physiotherapy Associates for 15 years (Select Medical), managing multiple clinics throughout Southern California.  His passion and focus is on personalized, innovative treatments to help his patients obtain and return to prior physical and mental functioning. His positive energy and warm personality, helps put his patients at ease, as well as motivating them to obtain their goals. 

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During his free time, Michael enjoys spending time with his wife and 3 children, keeping an active and healthy lifetsyle, fishing, photography and watching his favorite team, the New Orleans Saints.   The company was named after his mother (Hope) who passed away due to cancer. 

John Vu, PT, DPT, earned his Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Economics from the University of California, Irvine in 2004. He worked in the financial industry for 8 years, but wanting to find a true career focusing on mutual health satisfaction and fulfillment with people, decided to transition to the field of physical therapy in 2012. John earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2017 from California State University, Long Beach. His introduction to physical therapy was in 2013, as a rehabilitation aide to Michael Cao, MPT, at Physiotherapy Associates, and their paths crossed again in 2017 as John was eager to treat patients in an outpatient setting with someone with just as much commitment and compassion.  Now colleagues at Hope Physical Therapy, John and Michael’s combined enthusiasm make for vibrant, fun environment for patients to come rehabilitate what ails them.

John leads an active lifestyle, with health and shape being a top priority for him. He is an avid sports fan, following basketball and football fanatically. When not in the clinic, John can be found either in the gym working out, watching sports at home, or at the local all-you-can-eat restaurant.

David Nguyen is a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant in providing exceptional patient care and rehabilitation services, with a passion for helping individuals regain their strength and mobility. David earned his Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant from Concorde Career College in 2024. He was introduced to the healthcare environment in 2018 and developed a keen interest in the field while working as a rehab technician. His early exposure to patient care and rehabilitation sparked his passion for helping individuals improve their quality of life through physical therapy.

Outside of his professional life, David enjoys staying active through lifting weights, hiking, traveling, and trying different foods. His commitment to improving the lives of his patients and his enthusiasm for his field make him a highly respected and effective Physical Therapist Assistant.