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Dr. Nathan Cao

PT, DPT, CSOMT, SFMA

Physical Therapist

Undergraduate from University of Houston
Graduate school at University of Incarnate Word

3 years as a physical therapy technician prior to becoming PT

Specialization

  • Weight lifting
  • running related injuries

Conditions he enjoy treating

  • Lower back pain
  • lower extremity pain

Favorite Movies- Friends, One Piece

Favorite Podcast- health and wellness

Core Values

  • Integrity
  • Empathy
  • Respect
  • Authenticity
 “Just Do It”

Musculoskeletal pain that prevent them from doing activities they love

when I’m not working I Spending time with my family of 2 small girls, wife, German shepherd. and Exercise.

I am so happy, and lucky, that I went to Sculpt U for physical therapy. Over the last 2 years I had several cardiac and/or thoracic surgeries, something I never thought I’d go through at 34 years old. I had a very rare form of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome but Ryan assured me they would be able to take me on as patient after my last surgery. Over 20 weeks, I worked with Nathan Cao at the FIT location the majority of the time. I was kind of sad to leave today after my last session. Nathan is amazing! He definitely pushed me each session and I am so much stronger and have much better range of motion now. I also worked with Clay Ardoin several times as well. They are all very accommodating with appointment times and listening to what you need and what matters to you. I have made so much more progress than I ever thought I would. I had been to PT at another clinic before surgery and it basically did nothing for me. I knew after this last surgery I was going to need something much more legit and intense if I was ever going to have a shot at being back to normal. They have much better hours than other places, several locations, and access to a ton of equipment. Nathan and Clay are top notch therapists and I will absolutely miss seeing them each week. Sculpt U has been such a lifesaver for me… I am forever grateful to you guys!

I’ve been seeing Nathan Cao at Sculpt U for the last 6-8 weeks for various issues ranging from shoulder/neck, elbow and lower back.
Nathan did a full evaluation to identify key areas that needed work and through a combination of treatments, stretches and exercises to strengthen and stabilise my problem areas has managed to drastically improve mobility, reduce pain and help correct poor habits. It’s been night and day.
I have only seen Nathan but he is incredibly knowledgable, friendly, can explain things in a way that’s easy to digest and I recommend going to see him to anyone I know that has an active lifestyle for tune up type work or for fixing niggles and pains that are fixable. I have heard the same sentiments about the other members of the Sculpt U team and have seen it in and around the gym even though I haven’t had direct experience.
I’ve gained shoulder mobility and improved form for my work outs, I don’t get shooting shoulder and neck pain when I do certain exercises and when I’ve suffered shin splints we have done some exercises and treatments, that as of now, appear to have corrected the problem.
They are in a super convenient location, provide and amazing service, have a great team and I will certainly continue to use them for as long as I’m in Houston

First thing to say is this: I hated that my sessions had to end.
I got into a accident on July 25, 2020, and the amount of pain I had came across was at a whole other level. My lawyers were the one who recommended me this company, and I am so glad I came here. I would say this is the place to go for anyone 5 stars, would give more if I could.
My main therapist was Nathan Cao. This guy was amazing and what I learn from him took my workout abilities to the next level.

I remember when he told me my squat form was terrible, I didn’t take it the wrong way, but I listen to him and work on it every chance I could. My hips, my shoulders, my core, and breathing techniques was all work on as well.

This has help me in many ways.

I truly felt like I made friends here, and I wasn’t just any other person coming in. I knew I was getting the best possible therapy. Cao what you taught me I will take throughout the rest of my life. I will beat you in pulls up one day.
Believe it!
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