Catherine Smith PT, LMT

 

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1981 Bachelors Degree
 B.S.P.T.
 McGill University
School of Physical Therapy

 

2001 Massage Therapy Diploma   Bhakti Academy
School of Intuitive Massage
& Healing

 
1988 Certified Health
Fitness Specialist
American College of Sports Medicine
Status of certification: Current

 
2008 Certified Wellness Coach
Well coaches
Status of Certification: Current

Catherine is both a licensed physical therapist (29 years) and a licensed massage therapist (9 years).  As a physical therapist she has worked with orthopedic patients in hospitals, outpatient clinics and home health settings.  For the past 5 years she has specialized in chronic pain conditions. Her passions within the field of physical therapy include: Bridging the gap between rehabilitation and fitness for the mature adult, chronic pain conditions and women’s issues.

In addition to evaluating and treating patients, she has experience in planning and overseeing the operation of a hospital-based wellness program, designing and teaching wellness classes, developing and managing an orthopedic study group for physical therapists and supervising an inpatient orthopedic physical therapy satellite.

Her local work experience has included:  Morton Plant Hospital, Debra Dent Physical Therapy, Shire’s Physical Therapy and providing physical therapy services at The Arthritis Center for Dr. Mitchell Lowenstein. Currently she provides physical therapy services at Gulf Coast Pain Management for Dr. Lynn Columbus and wellness services at Choose Physical Therapy.

Her personal interests include many forms of fitness, landscaping, flower arranging, hiking and nature photography.