Our Team
Dr. Alina Fatakhova PT, DPT, PNF Level 4b
Alina did not take the standard path. After earning her Doctorate from Long Island University, she moved across the country to spend six months in residency at one of the most rigorous neuromuscular rehabilitation programs in physical therapy — the Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation residency in Vallejo, California.
She emerged with a Level 4 PNF Certification — a credential that requires a level of precision in handson work that is difficult to develop outside a formal residency. Building on that foundation, she has completed extensive coursework in Functional Manual Therapy through the Institute of Physical Art and is sitting for her CFMT certification this year. Like the rest of the Equilibrium team, she has also trained in DNS through the Prague School of Rehabilitation.
Training & certifications
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) — Long Island University
• Level 4 Certification — Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF), six-month residency, Vallejo, CA
• Functional Manual Therapy — Institute of Physical Art
• DNS coursework — Prague School of Rehabilitation
Dr. Sanghyop An serves as the co-owner at Gradus Physiotherapy. He earned his Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from Long Island University in NYC. While he was living in Korea majoring in Marketing, he was very active in his spare time. While playing soccer with his peers in his early 20s, he sustained a traumatic low back injury that left him in pain for years to come. For over 10 months, walking upright wasn’t possible and standing in one position was extremely difficult due to the pain. All the doctors he met recommended a surgical procedure as the only way of treatment. At the time, he couldn’t find a right clinician who was able to address his pain and dysfunction in Korea. This is what challenged and prompted him to study Physical Therapy in the U.S., in order to understand and treat his own dysfunction. Through his studies, ongoing mentorship and experience in the Physical Therapy field, he has been able to successfully manage his once chronic low back condition conservatively. He shares his experience and expertise with other people who have struggled with chronic pain and movement-related dysfunction in order to restore hope and quality of life. He is a Certified Functional Manual Therapist through the Institute of Physical Art and continues to take courses through different paradigms. He enjoys traveling and photography in his spare time.
Dr. Sang An PT, DPT, CFMT
Dr. David Park serves as the co-owner and managing partner at Gradus Physiotherapy. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a concentration in organizational psychology and finance from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He worked in mortgage banking for over 6 years but during these transformative years, he felt a calling to serve and help make a difference in people's lives. David earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Hunter College in New York City. He has undergone extensive training through the Institute of Physical Art (IPA) exploring the Functional Manual Therapy™ paradigm. In August 2018, David achieved the designation of Certified Functional Manual Therapist (CFMT). In June of 2023, he successfully completed his Fellowship through the IPA, under the direct mentorship of Gregg Johnson and Dean Hazama, and in August, was accepted as a Fellow of American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT). Dedicated to lifelong learning, he continues to take courses through many different paradigms in order to grow and better serve his patients including but not limited to coursework through the Barral Institute, Postural Restoration Institute, and the Prague School of Rehabilitation. He is currently preparing to sit for certification in Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) through the Prague School. He is Certified in Dry Needling through the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy. He is certified through the Titleist Performance Institute and is a Level 1 Certified Running Coach through RRCA. David is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and AAOMPT. In his spare time, he enjoys exploring new eats, traveling, hiking, working out, and spending time with his family.