Credentials:
- Physical Therapist
- Doctor of Physical Therapy
- Orthopedic Manual Therapist
- Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists
Pronouns: He | Him | His
Locations: Bellevue
Year joined MTI Team: 2015
Languages: English
About Michael Okada
Michael received his Bachelors of Science in Chemistry from Pacific University in Forest Grove, OR and his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Pacific University in Hillsboro, OR. He developed an interest in physical therapy after experiencing how impactful it can be first hand following multiple injuries while playing college tennis.
Michael’s background includes experience in outpatient orthopedics with an emphasis in manual therapy. He joined MTI Physical Therapy in the Winter of 2015 and completed the Ola Grimsby Institute’s manual therapy residency and fellowship programs in 2016 and 2017.
Outside of physical therapy he enjoys playing tennis, hiking, running, playing the guitar, and visiting friends and family in Hawaii.
Education
- Part II Orthopedic Manual Therapy Fellowship, Ola Grimsby Institute, Seattle, WA (2017)
- Part I Orthopedic Manual Therapy Residency, Ola Grimsby Institute, Seattle, WA (2016)
- Doctor of Physical Therapy, Pacific University, Hillsboro, OR (2014)
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with an Exercise Science Minor, Pacific University, Forest Grove, OR (2011)
Professional Affiliations
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
- Physical Therapy Association of Washington (PTWA)
Favorites
- Sport to play: Tennis
- Sport to watch: NBA basketball
Credentials
- PT - Physical Therapist
- DPT - Doctor of Physical Therapy
- OMT - Orthopedic Manual Therapist
- FAAOMPT - Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists
Certifications / Additional Training
- Owen's Recovery Certified Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Therapy Practitioner
Offering Telehealth?
- Yes