Chelsea T. Rubis, DO, is a board-certified Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine with TPMG Sports & Osteopathic Medicine in Chesapeake. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Christopher Newport University in Newport News and, furthering her education, earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia. Dr. Rubis completed her Family Medicine Residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) in Norfolk and then her Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia. Dr. Rubis joined TPMG Sports & Osteopathic Medicine in 2024.

As an osteopathic physician, she believes in a patient-centered approach to health and considers her patients’ physical, mental, and emotional health when developing individualized care plans. With empathy, patience, and compassion at the forefront of her medical practice, she enjoys helping patients lead more active and fulfilling lives. She finds great fulfillment in improving the health of her community as she actively engages in each patient’s health journey.

Dr. Rubis sees patients of all ages for a variety of conditions, including acute injuries (sprains, strains, fractures, etc.), concussions, muscle sprains, and more. She is particularly interested in osteopathic manipulation therapy (OMT) – used to treat muscle, tendon, or bone pain due to structural imbalances, diagnostic and interventional ultrasound. After playing both soccer and field hockey in grade school, Dr. Rubis has a unique understanding of the physical demands of athletes.

A proponent of education, Dr. Rubis served as an assistant professor for first and second-year medical students at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine while working as a Sports Medicine Fellow. A member of multiple professional organizations, Dr. Rubis belongs to the American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine (AOASM), the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM), the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), the American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO), and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

When she isn’t in the office, Dr. Rubis enjoys engaging in various types of exercise and staying active. She does yoga, paints, cooks, and spends time with her family and friends. As a native of the Hampton Roads area, Dr. Rubis is passionate about improving the community’s healthcare services.

Dr. Rubis welcomes patients to make an appointment to see her at TPMG Sports & Osteopathic Medicine.

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Education

Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Christopher Newport University
Graduate: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Family Medicine Residency, Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS)
Fellowship: Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University