Zach C.

Zach joined the Summit team in May of 2021 following graduation from Elon University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. He uses a movement-based approach to physical therapy and has special interests in treating sports injuries, general orthopedics, and limb-loss rehabilitation. He also enjoys combining all of these skills through adaptive sports as a volunteer and strength and conditioning coach. Zach believes in empowering his patients in their rehabilitation by including them in the decision-making process, creating open lines of communication, and encouraging an active lifestyle.

Specialties

  • Post-surgical Rehabilitation and Sports Injuries
  • General and Complex Orthopedics
    • Lower Extremity
    • Low Back Pain
  • Balance and Fall Prevention
  • Limb-loss Rehabilitation
  • Work Injury Management Programs

Education and Professional Certifications

  • Bachelor of Science-Kinesiology, Michigan State University-2016
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy, Elon University-2020

Professional Affiliations

  • American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
  • American Physical Therapy Association, American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy

Personal Interests

When he is not working, Zach enjoys hiking, beach volleyball and volunteering with ParaSport Spokane.