Instructor: Catherine M. Doll, PT, MOMT, DMT
City, State: San Diego, CA
Catherine Doll became a licensed physical therapist in 1990, when she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy from The Chicago Medical School – University of Health Sciences. She devoted her career to orthopedics early on, while continuing her education in Manual Therapy. Dr. Doll received her Master’s Degree in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy in 1996 and her Doctoral Degree in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy in 1999 from The Ola Grimsby Institute. In 2003, she was officially brought on board as a faculty member for the Ola Grimsby Institute. She simultaneously runs a private practice, as the owner of Fusion Therapy in San Diego, CA, and treats patients on a daily basis.
Dr. Doll is co-author of the book titled: Science, Theory, and Clinical Application in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Vol. 1 – 2008. She also completed experimental research and dissertation: Static Stretching vs. Active Range Of Motion Of The Triceps Surae: Effect On Dorsiflexion Range of Motion – 1999.
Education/Certification
Doctoral Degree in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy – The Ola Grimsby Institute post-graduate residency program (1999)
Master’s Degree in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy – The Ola Grimsby Institute post-graduate residency program (1996)
Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy from The Chicago Medical School – University of Health Sciences (1990)
Pre-Med Physical Therapy – The University of Wisconsin – La Crosse (1985-1987)
Clinic Information
Fusion Therapy, 11434 Miro Circle San Diego, CA 92131 USA
Additional Credentials
Certified Yoga Instructor
Certified Pilates Instructor
Certified Group Exercise Instructor
Certified Qi Gong Practitioner
Professional Affiliations
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT)
Aerobic and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)
Specialties/ Interests
Functional Medicine
Concierge medicine
Chronic pain
Rehabilitation for professional athletes and musicians
Professional Achievements
Prestigious Award: In Recognition of Outstanding Performance as an Ola Grimsby Institute Instructor 2008
Co-author/Contributor: Science, Theory, And Clinical Application in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy 2008
Speaker – 8th Annual Competency Forum – Ola Grimsby Institute 1999
Appointments
Board of Instructors – The Ola Grimsby Institute