Emily West, D.P.T.

I sincerely value strong relationships with my patients and their families. I strive to provide individualized care to truly meet the needs of the patient to walk with them along their rehabilitation journey to reach whatever goals they have. I believe personal relationships are healing in themselves and with a strong relationship, we can leave a lasting impact on those around us.

I grew up in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, and graduated from Chi-Hi. I developed a passion for physical therapy early in high school. Throughout my time in college, I never wavered in my dream to become a physical therapist. I moved out of the Midwest to further my schooling, and although I loved my time in the Sunshine State, my love for Wisconsin grew stronger. During my education, I realized I wanted to pursue a neurologic residency to grow in my knowledge and clinical expertise for the neurological population.

My goal is to bring my passion and experience to the community to reach patients who live in the more rural areas of northwestern Wisconsin.

My personal interests include college basketball, spending time at the cabin, visiting with family and friends and all things Wisconsin sports — go Badgers!

Education

• Bachelor's degree, Movement Science, Nutrition, Winona State University
• Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Nova Southeastern University

Internships

• Inpatient Rehabilitation, Tampa General Hospital
• Acute Cardiac/Ortho/Medicine, Mayo Clinic
• Outpatient Orthopedic, XL Physical Therapy
• Outpatient Orthopedic, Boca Raton Orthopedic Group
• Skilled Nursing Facility, Chippewa Manor

Residency

• Neurologic Physical Therapy, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education

Certifications

• Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist
• LSVT Big Therapist, LSVT Global, Inc.

Membership

• American Physical Therapy Association, Neurologic Section and Wisconsin Chapter

Academic Appointment

• Instructor in Physical Therapy, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science

• Balance and falls
• Brain injury rehabilitation
• Neurodegenerative disorders
• Post-stroke rehabilitation
• Spinal cord injury rehabilitation
• Vestibular dysfunction