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Christina Gaser, MS, OTR/L

Licensed Occupational Therapist, Hand Therapy Certified

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Education:

  • Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (OT), California State University, Dominguez Hills

  • Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, California State University, Northridge

Certification:

  • Advanced Practice Hand Therapy (HTC): CA Board of Occupational Therapy
  • Advanced Practice in Physical Agent Modalities (PAMS): CA Board of Occupational Therapy
  • Occupational Therapist Registered/Licensed (OTR/L): National Board for Certification in OT/CA Board of OT
     

Since Ms. Gaser graduated from school, she has focused on hand therapy at OSS. Prior to graduating, she obtained her experience with pediatrics, neurological disorders and favors orthopedics.

Ms. Gaser is a firm believer that life is all about balance and that will show when discussing your plan of care. She loves her professional work and enjoys trying new restaurants and volunteering. She has been an active volunteer in the Armenian community, where her passion for hand therapy was sparked helping wounded Armenian soldiers in 2020. Additionally, she is fluent in both Armenian and Turkish.

Read What Our Patients Say

  • “Dr. Shahan Yacoubian replaced my left hip in October. I went in with full confidence because not only was I referred by my trusted physician, but leading up to the surgery I met so many others who had recently had hip or knee surgery and highly recommended him. Since my VERY SUCCESSFUL hip replacement, I've met even more of his happy patients. It just ... ”
    - Tina P.
  • “If there were more stars, he deserves all! My mom knee was devastated by arthritis and osteoporosis (perhaps due to her age) for more than 8 years and the last 3 years it was impossible for her to walk... then Dr. Jeffrey Korchek performed a knee replacement... a perfect job. A month after the surgery she is walking like she hasn't done in years and incr ... ”
    - Lorena F.
  • “I heartily recommend OSS Elite for anyone with carpal tunnel syndrome or any other hand problem (mine was arthritis in my wrist). The outstanding therapists there are so precise and knowledgeable, fully explain what each exercise does, give excellent training on changes to make in daily life movements, and make sure that each patient knows exactly how to ... ”
    - Peter L.
  • “Shahan Yacoubian and his associate team of surgeons/specialists are top natch in their field. Not only are they extremely knowledgeable in what they do, they are assertive, friendly and understand the needs of each Individual patient. My hip joint replacement went like clockwork, and exactly as they proposed it would be. After suffering sciatica for ... ”
    - Justin S.
  • “Dr. Korchek was outstanding during both of my hip replacements. (It's due to him that I'm out standing, myself!) His explanations during every step of the process are clear, creating an atmosphere of complete confidence and trust. He was attentive before and after the procedure and the surgery itself was flawless. ”
    - Anonymous
  • “This place was referred to me by my doctor after I tore my ACL and I'm very happy with everything. My doctor suggested I try PT before going with surgery. I am 6 weeks in and already walking with no issues, doing lunges, squats and other resistance training. ”
    - A R.