Earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the City University of New York’s College of Staten Island in 2018 and Bachelors of Science in Economics degree from the Pennsylvania State University in 2010.

Michael has completed an extensive number of continuing education courses in relation to the treatment of persistent pain and musculoskeletal conditions in addition to being trained under multiple highly experienced pain specialists working with patients suffering from pain in all areas of the body.

He has an avid interest in neuroscience education, psychologically informed practice, therapeutic movement, and strength training with a focus on restoring human resilience, independence, and self-management for painful conditions.

When helpful he can utilize manual therapy techniques including joint mobilization techniques (Maitland and Mulligan approaches), release techniques (pin & stretch and Barnes approach), and gentle desensitization techniques (similar to DermoNeuroModulation).

Michael enjoys improv comedy and has completed multiple sketch and improv courses with the Philadelphia Improv Theater and ComedySportz Portland. He also enjoys bouldering and on occasion practicing Parkour skills as he views these activities as tremendously helpful in enhancing his movement capabilities.

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Michael Makher, PT, DPT

Michael Makher, PT, DPT

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