Mike Studer, PT, DPT, MHS,NCS, CEEAA, CWT, CSST, CBFP, CSRP, FAPTA has been a PT since 1991, a
board certified in neurologic PT in 1995, and a private practice owner since 2005. Dr. Studer has been an
invited speaker covering all 50 states, 17 countries, and 6 continents speaking on topics ranging from
cognition and psychology in rehabilitation, aging, stroke, motor learning, motivation in rehabilitation,
balance, dizziness, neuropathy and Parkinson Disease. Dr. Studer was the founder and operator of
Northwest Rehabilitation Associates in Oregon for 18 years and is now a co-founder and co-owner of
Spark Rehabilitation and Wellness in Bend, OR. He is an adjunct professor at Touro University and
additional appointment at UNLV. Dr. Studer assists the USC-led national network of neurologic PT
residencies (Neuroconsortium) as well.
Mike holds the distinction of being the only PT in the US to be recognized as Clinician of the Year in the
Neurologic and the Geriatric Academies of the APTA. He received the highest honor available in PT in
2020, being distinguished as a Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the APTA, joining a group of under 300
persons at the time for the history of the profession. Mike’s honors additionally reflect his service for
Vice Presidency of the Academy of Neurologic PT, the Mercedes Weiss award for service to the Oregon
chapter of APTA. He holds a trademark in dual task rehabilitation and has a patent pending on the same.
Over his career, Mike has authored nearly 50 articles, 7 book chapters, and routinely has clinical
research projects in affiliation with one of many universities. He is a consultant to professional athletes
including Major League Baseball players, competitive divers, and some of the most prolific climbers in
world history. As a very fun and lighthearted note, Mike is the four time and current WR holder for the
fastest underwater treadmill marathon, a mark that was set most recently in January 2022. Most
recently, Mike authored The Brain That Chooses Itself: Personalized Strategies to Extend Your
Healthspan, a practical and applications-based guide to increasing both healthspan and lifespan for
laypersons and medical professionals alike. Dr. Studer followed this by authoring My Facebook: Looking
Beyond What the Mirror Tells Us in Crisis.
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