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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 Yacoublan is one of the best doctors I've ever dealt with, he performed a hip replacement on me and everything went extremely wall. I was walking with a walker the same day, with a cane in two weeks and by the fourth week I was on my feat without any assistance. I recommend him if you are looking for an excellent surgeon that cares about his pa ... ”
    - Edward C.
  • “My visit with Dr. Feldman was wonderful. He was very thorough (and) explained what the cause of my back pain might be. ”
    - Maragaret
  • “Hallie, David, Hanook. Ashlee and Jessie worked with me and they were all very professional and conscientious. (ney listened to all my wrist. complaints and they would make sure my wrist would feel better, When I first came to therapy I was doubtful that it was going to help my wrist, I'm glad to say I was wrong, all the mentioned therapists made a ... ”
    - Rosa D.
  • “St. Joseph ER recommended this practice….I was grateful they (OSS) got me in to see someone within a day of my request. Katie Wong PA was great. She listened and performed the exam mindful of my being in pain. ”
    - Margie
  • “Dr. Falkenstein has performed 2 lower back microdiscectomies in the past with excellent results. I've seen other doctors since the surgeries and they have all commented on the excellent work performed by Dr. Falkenstein. I am going back for fusion surgery soon and feel very comfortable with him performing this surgery. I've also had questions pop up ... ”
    - Russel L.
  • “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.