Gokalp is originally from Istanbul, Turkey and came to the US at a young age, growing up in nearby Pembroke Pines. Having played sports (soccer and basketball) for most of his life, he has had his fair share of musculoskeletal injuries, and is a huge proponent of the saying “you’re capable of more than you would ever think”. He developed a passion for physical therapy after breaking his femur during a basketball game and attending physical therapy for a prolonged recovery process. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in 2017 from the University of Florida (Go Gators!) and his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2020 from Florida International University (Paws Up!). While completing his doctorate, Gokalp took part in research that analyzed the differences in gait symmetry between amputees and non-amputees and presented this research with his colleagues at the 2020 APTA Combined Sections Meeting in Denver, CO.
Gokalp is currently a certified orthopedic manual therapist and also certified in Graston Technique and SFMA. He has an extensive background in both orthopedic and neurological settings, treating a variety of conditions such as Parkinson’s Disease, Orthopedic Injuries (surgical and non-surgical), Multiple Sclerosis and Strokes, just to name a few. During his free time, Gokalp enjoys traveling, playing soccer and basketball, watching sports (especially the Florida Gators and Philadelphia Eagles) as well as spending quality time with family and friends. He is always on the lookout for a new pair of sneakers to add to his collection.