Nate MacDonald, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
“My goal is to utilize an individualized, hands-on approach so that each patient can quickly and safely get back to the activities that they enjoy.”
Nate serves as Clinic Director and physical therapist for Phoenix Physical Therapy in Tamaqua. His clinical skills include manual techniques and developing therapeutic exercise programs for the treatment of general orthopedic conditions, balance problems, arthritis and other chronic diseases. As a certified Orthopedic Musculoskeletal Therapist, Nate enjoys helping patients with lumbar and cervical pain, shoulder dysfunction, and general muscle strains and ligament sprains. Nate is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist who specializes in optimizing movement, enhancing performance, and guiding patients through effect rehabilitation and injury prevention programs. Additionally, Nate is a certified clinician in LSVT-BIG, an evidence-based exercise program developed specifically for patients with Parkinson’s Disease. He strives to uphold the values of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) by providing patient-centered, individualized treatment programs for all of his patients.
EDUCATION
- Misericordia University | B.S. in Biology
- Misericordia University | Doctor of Physical Therapy
CERTIFICATIONS
- American Physical Therapy Association
- National Strength and Conditioning Association
- Certified Orthopedic Musculoskeletal Therapist
- LSVT-BIG Certified
565 W Penn Pike
Unit 1
Tamaqua, PA, 18252
Phone: (570) 240-8286
Fax: (570) 240-8287
Email: tamaqua@phx-pt.com