Daisuke Arai

Daisuke Arai is an Adjunct Lecturer at Samuel Merritt University, teaching in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. He holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Azusa Pacific University (2011) and a double major in Neuroscience and World History from UCLA. His clinical practice focuses on Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapy at Kaiser Vallejo, where he completed PNF training and a Primary Care Physical Therapy Fellowship. His teaching interests include Radiology, Orthopedics, Manual Therapy, and integrative approaches like Yoga and Nutrition.

• Education: UCLA (Neuroscience & World History), Azusa Pacific University (DPT, 2011)
• Clinical Experience: 12-month PNF training, 2-year Primary Care Fellowship at Kaiser Vallejo
• Professional Memberships: APTA, AAOMPT

His research and teaching emphasize evidence-based orthopedic care, manual therapy techniques, and holistic patient education. He aims to mentor students by sharing his clinical expertise gained over a career influenced by mentorship and patient care.