COLLEEN GROMBALA
PT, DPT
EDUCATION
DPT, Oakland University (Doctor of Physical Therapy)
MS in Business Entrepreneurship with Honors, John Carroll University
BS in Exercise Science with Honors, John Carroll University
EXPERIENCE
Colleen’s passion for physical therapy is driven by her love for sports and athletic training. Colleen competed in collegiate lacrosse at John Carroll University for 5 years, where she learned the importance of strength, conditioning, speed, and agility in the off-season to ensure injury prevention and achieve peak performance on the field. Her commitment to both athletics and academics earned her Division III All-American honors and the Academic Scholar Athlete Award. While pursuing her doctorate, Colleen completed internships related to manual based therapy and training high-level athletes–Working with a wide range of athletes from dancers to football players. As a physical therapist, Colleen is passionate about making a meaningful impact on her patients' lives, focusing not just on their physical recovery but also on promoting a comprehensive approach to health and wellness in order to confidently return to sport and/or the activities they love.
PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT
During her doctoral studies, Colleen was involved in research focused on muscle length and soft tissue mobilization of the lower extremities, emphasizing the benefits of daily stretching. Additionally, she coached two high school women’s lacrosse teams to continue her passion for sports and the premier athlete. During the season, she trained youth athletes, emphasizing dynamic and explosive movements, along with agility and footwork drills. Her focus was to boost overall quickness and responsiveness in order to ensure optimal performance on game day.
MEMBERSHIP
American Physical Therapy Association
Michigan Physical Therapy Association