Tammy White, MSPT, DPT
Carson City,NV
Summary
As a dedicated physical therapist for 36 years, specializing in orthopedic care, sports medicine, and wellness, I have dedicated my career to helping patients learn about and care for their bodies. I am eager to gain knowledge and understanding of tissue injury, degradation, and ultimately healing to foster collaboration of emerging technologies and interventions that hold promise to improving quality of life.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist
Body Mechanics Physical Therapy
Buena Vista, CO
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Mentored the therapist who purchased my business
- Primarily orthopedic population utilizing manual therapy and individualized exercise prescription
- Numerous community teaching events – health fairs, sports physicals, workplace ergonomics for businesses
Creator and Owner
Body Mechanics Physical Therapy
Buena Vista, CO
01.2014 - 01.2022
- Developed a thriving physical therapy clinic that works closely with large orthopedic surgery group and community primary care providers
- Mentor for high school and college students interested in physical therapy as a career
Physical Therapist
Columbine Rehabilitation Services
Buena Vista, CO
01.2000 - 01.2014
- Worked with orthopedic patient population
- Emphasis on return to work and sport
- Worked with high school athletes developing conditioning programs to assist with sports participation readiness
Coach – Girls Cross Country Team
Buena Vista High School
Buena Vista, CO
01.2005 - 01.2012
- Developed training programs, coached, motivated, mentored high school students
- Organized training camps in various locations throughout Colorado
- Organized training and educational tour in the Dolomites
- Emphasized team bonding
- Organized 5k run for fund raising
Rehabilitation Services Department Manager
HRRMC
Salida & Buena Vista, CO
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Developed hospital-based physical therapy services
- Established three satellite physical therapy clinics in underserved communities
- Developed budgets and purchased all equipment and supplies
- Hired and trained staff
- Promoted physical therapy among physicians and the community through educational programs and communications
- Developed corporate fitness program for employees
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop a Diabetes Education Program for the community
- Clinical Education Coordinator
Physical Therapist
Foresight PT & Sports Medicine
Grand Junction, CO
01.1993 - 01.1995
Physical Therapist
Laguna Physical Therapy
Elk Grove, CA
01.1992 - 01.1993
Physical Therapist
Sutter General Hospital
Sacramento, CA
01.1989 - 01.1992
Education
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
Regis University
Denver, CO05-2011
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
Duke University
Durham, NC05-1989
Bachelor of Arts - Exercise Science
University of Denver
Denver, CO06-1985
Skills
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Manual therapy
- Exercise prescription
- Patient assessment
- Treatment planning
- Community education
- Sports conditioning
- Injury prevention
- Clinical mentorship
- Healthcare collaboration
- Clinical reasoning
- Functional mobility
- Patient-focused therapy
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
Physical Therapist CO PTL 0004290
Physical Therapist NV PTL 6837
PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
- “Effects of Running on Intervertebral Disc Height” Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy, Oct 1990
- “Sole Searching: Matching Foot Biomechanics and Athletic Shoe Design” Orthopedic News-Sutter Health, Spring 1991
- “Defying Gravity: How to Keep Your Work Positions from Bringing You Down” Speaker at Colorado Legal Services State Conference, July 1, 2010
INTERESTS
- Hiking & Backpacking- Plan and implement these trips for groups
- Long Distance Running- 120+marathons, including at least one in every state
- Reading and listening to audiobooks and podcasts
- Volunteering
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Body Mechanics Physical Therapy
01.2022 - 01.2025
Creator and Owner
Body Mechanics Physical Therapy
01.2014 - 01.2022
Coach – Girls Cross Country Team
Buena Vista High School
01.2005 - 01.2012
Physical Therapist
Columbine Rehabilitation Services
01.2000 - 01.2014
Rehabilitation Services Department Manager
HRRMC
01.1996 - 01.1999
Physical Therapist
Foresight PT & Sports Medicine
01.1993 - 01.1995
Physical Therapist
Laguna Physical Therapy
01.1992 - 01.1993
Physical Therapist
Sutter General Hospital
01.1989 - 01.1992
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
Regis University
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
Duke University
Bachelor of Arts - Exercise Science
University of Denver