Mike is a graduate of the A.T. Still University School of Health Sciences in Mesa, Arizona, where he earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy. He is certified in Functional Dry Needling (FDN). With more than 15 years of experience across all aspects of recovery, Mike has a special interest in sports medicine and return-to-sport rehabilitation, post-surgical orthopedic rehabilitation, and performance rehabilitation and injury prevention.

Mike’s journey into physical therapy began after an injury he suffered while playing running back at Avila College, an NAIA football program. Going through rehab himself, he remembers thinking there had to be a better way to help people recover, and he wanted to be part of it. That experience sparked his passion for helping others not only recover from injuries but come back stronger and more confident. He especially enjoys working with athletes, active individuals, and patients recovering from orthopedic injuries or surgery.

As a clinician, Mike believes great physical therapy starts with listening, understanding each patient’s goals, and developing a plan that fits their individual needs. He combines hands-on care, progressive strengthening, and performance-based rehabilitation to help patients achieve lasting results. His goal isn’t just to relieve someone's pain, but to help them move better, feel stronger, and stay active long after therapy ends.

Mike grew up in the small town of Port Ludlow, Washington, in the Pacific Northwest, where being surrounded by the outdoors shaped his love for sports and adventure. He enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids, traveling, and staying active outdoors. He loves just about anything involving a board, as well as hiking, downhill mountain biking, and water sports.