Derek Brady
PT, DPT, MDNc, TARS
Clarkston

Growing up in Ortonville, sports, exercise, and competition have always been a fabric of who I am. I attended Brandon High School where I played sports year-round and was where I first became interested in the idea of Physical Therapy. After graduating from high school, I continued my sport aspirations with a scholarship to play collegiate soccer. My time playing soccer was ultimately cut short after two years with a traumatic knee injury that resulted in surgical repairs and years of rehabilitation. It was at this defining moment where Physical Therapy flourished into a passion and from my own experiences, I learned the effect injury has on the individual, both physically and mentally.

I transferred to Oakland University to complete my undergraduate degree and started my journey with HealthQuest. I began a PT tech, learning the ropes of what a PT was really about. Once I was accepted into the Doctorate of physical therapy program at Oakland University, I transitioned to FitnessQuest as a personal trainer where I focused on injury risk assessments and corrective training to minimize injuries with athletes and gym members. George and Steve, the co-owners of HealthQuest, gave me the foundation, mentorship, and experiences to grow my skills in understanding body mechanics, assessment, and sport-specific rehabilitation have grown and aided me as a clinician. HealthQuest provides the perfect environment for me to treat each of my patients as a whole.

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family outdoors. You will usually find me wading a river fly fishing, hiking a backcountry trail at a national park, or playing cornhole with friends.

Education &
Schooling

  • 2015 Bachelors of Science in Health Sciences with a Minor in Exercise Science from Oakland University
  • 2018 Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Oakland University

Licensure &
Memberships

  • APTA Member
  • Licensed PT State of Michigan

Specialties &
Areas of Interest

  • General Orthopedics
  • Pre/Post-Surgical Care
  • Geriatric
  • Manual Therapy on the spine and extremities
  • Lumbar Stabilization
  • Sports Specific Rehabilitation
    Strength and Conditioning

Certifications &
Advanced Training

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