Dr. Michael Smith, DPT, MTC, CMTPT

I am a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy with over 8 years of clinical experience in outpatient orthopedics, chronic neurological conditions (high function post CVA, MS, PD and muscular dystrophy), sports injuries and post-surgical rehab, spinal pathology, and vestibular rehab.

At VIP PT we specialize in treating athletes of all ages, active adults, and have a special focus in working with golfers in regards to pain, dysfunction, and performance.

I graduated from Towson University in 2009 with a Bachelors’ Degree in Exercise Science. In 2012 I graduated from the University of St. Augustine for Allied Health Sciences with my Doctorate in Physical Therapy. A year later I received my Manual Therapy Certification which requires clinical expertise in evaluating, treating, and understanding a very broad spectrum of orthopedic conditions.

My qualifications also include compiling several hundreds of hours of continuing education in the field of manual therapy, orthopedic physical therapy, and sports physical therapy to strengthen myself as a professional, remain current in an ever evolving industry, further enhance the patient experience, and to fulfill my role as a great resource to my community.

In 2018 I received my certification for Trigger Point Dry Needling from Myopain Seminars and was certified in Personalized Blood Flow Restriction Therapy by Owens Recovery Science. I have made it my personal and professional goal to assist in my community, patients, and athletes in making informed medical decisions to avoid being a victim a very flawed medical system.

Most recently I have acquired the Level 1 certification from the Titleist Performance Institute which has assisted in me in screening golfers for physical impairments that could impact their golf swing and develop a plan of attack for the golfer, golf pro, and medical professional to have the greatest impact on the golfer in regards to pain and performance.