About Us

It is the people that make Scarpelli & Associates a top-rated physical therapy practice, over and over.

For over 30 years, Scarpelli & Associates has offered expertise in orthopedic manual physical therapy in San Francisco’s Castro District. We provide in-depth, one-on-one assessments and tailored personalized treatments in private rooms — no factory set treatments, group sessions, or PT aides. Additionally, our close-knit staff collaborates with each other and your other health care providers to offer a team approach to your care. Ultimately, empowering you to reach your best musculoskeletal health is our top priority.

Scarpelli & Associates has been awarded the San Francisco Outstanding Clinic Award, the Patient’s Choice Award, and named one of the Top 3 Physical Therapists in San Francisco for the last six years straight by Three Best Rated®.

Each body is different. Therefore each rehabilitation must be different.

Our Team

  • Liz Scarpelli is the owner and principal practitioner at Scarpelli Associates Physical Therapy

    Elizabeth Scarpelli, PT, FAAOMPT

    As 30 year owner and principal practitioner, Liz has been a therapist for 35 years and brings a wealth of experience, expertise and energy to her practice. She has mentored over 30 graduate PTs on the path to specialization in orthopedic manual physical therapy. She was a senior instructor for over 20 years in the Kaiser Hayward PT Residency and Fellowship program. Liz is an avid cyclist.

  • Chris Clukies, Physical Therapist at Scarpelli Associates Physical Therapy

    Christopher Clukies, PT, DPT

    Chris is a therapist who brings a sharp mind, a kind heart and inquisitive mind to his practice and the perfect therapist to work alongside Liz. Chris brings very good listening skills, a vital skill to patients who feel professionals have not heard them. He wholeheartedly embraces the mentoring process and is fully engaged in providing excellent patient care. Chris is an avid cyclist. He is fluent in Spanish.

  • Jonie Nguyen, Physical Therapist at Scarpelli Associates Physical Therapy

    Jonie Nguyen, PT, DPT

    Jonie received her B.S in Biology from University of San Francisco and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from UCSF/SFSU. She fosters a collaborative atmosphere where patients are empowered to play an active role in their care. She perceives herself as a guide and strives to educate her clients so they may optimize their movement. Jonie enjoys hiking, rock climbing and roller skating.

  • Joe Pascaul, Client Services

    Joe Pascaul, Client Services

    Joe takes pride in working with directly with clients to handle all aspects of scheduling and appointments, as well as helping to navigate the logistics of insurance for our clients.

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