Dr. Z & Her Practice

Person holding a model of a human pelvis and spine, smiling.

Dr. Z is an alumna of Emory University, graduated with her Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy, and was awarded Frances A. Curtis Award for Excellence in Community Service.

Dr. Z specializes in returning injured athletes back to play at 110% with her extensive knowledge in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and the utilization of internal strength model to influence tissue adaptation. Dr. Z is also passionate about pelvic health for the perinatal population and female athletes. It is her belief that athleticism does not have to stop with any injury and / or with transition to a different stage of life.

With an extensive background in health and fitness, along with her clinical experience as a DPT, Dr. Z sees and treats her clients utilizing a “wholistic” approach that helps her clients get back to live a pain less / pain free life with the activities that they love.

In her free time, Dr. Z enjoys practicing aerial sling, lyra, and acroyoga. She also teaches yoga at Emory University to help students de-stress and find mind/body balance.

Dr. Z - Ziyan Xu, PT, DPT, OCS

Her Certifications include:

  • Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist

  • KinStretch Instructor

  • FRS ® Strength Coach

  • Pregnancy & Postpartum and Athleticism Coach

  • Dry Needling Level I/II Certification

  • Herman & Wallace Nutritional Perspectives for Pelvic Rehab

  • Herman & Wallace Pregnancy & Postpartum Rehabilitation

  • Herman & Wallace Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation Level 1/2

  • FRS ® Functional Release Manual Therapy

  • FRS ® Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist

  • Breathe Pilates Instructor

  • E–550 hour Yoga Teacher

  • Thai Massage Certificate Level I/II