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Michael Ellis

Dr. Michael Ellis

PT, DPT, Cert-CMFA




California State University Chico

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology

University of The Pacific

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Michaels' Specialties
  • TMJ, shoulder, neck pain & headaches, back, hip, and knee pain
  • Sports Injuries & Return to Sport
  • Strength Training Programming
  • CrossFit and Olympic Lifting
  • Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Biography

Michael is a co-founder and physical therapist at Fortified Physio. He graduated from California State University, Chico in 2014 with a bachelor's degree in exercise physiology. He then attended the University of the Pacific and graduated in 2017 with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

Michael has since gone on to complete an orthopedic residency through Evidence in Motion and has obtained his Clinical Management of the Fitness Athlete certification through the Institute of Clinical Excellence.

Michael lives in Chico with his wife and children. Michael practices Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and currently holds a blue belt.