Bill Bean
MS, PT, OCS, FAAOMPT,
CSCS, Owner & Director
Southfield, Owner & Director
Owner & Director: Southfield and Auburn Hills
I was one of those people who was lucky enough to make the right guess when I was graduating high school and trying to figure out what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. I knew that I loved science and was always intrigued with the human body and how it all worked. I did some homework and looked at some of the professions that I thought fit my interests. I thought that being a physical therapist sounded perfect. I went to PT school at Oakland University and to this day can’t think of a better occupation. I still love what I do and can’t imagine doing anything different.
After my first few years of getting experience and learning the basics of the profession, I started on a course of specialization in orthopedic physical therapy. I went through the OMPT (Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy) program. It was a great experience. Very intense learning with some of the most respected leaders of orthopedic physical therapy in the world. People like Olaf Evejnth and Freddie Kaltenborn were my actual teachers. I still marvel at the fact that I was lucky enough to spend many hours in the classroom being taught by the worlds premier manual therapists.
After I finished my OMPT training, I went through the Masters in Science in Orthopedic at Oakland University , finishing it in 2000.
I feel so fortunate to have made the choices that I did when I was just a high school senior. I love the career that I have and still have the same enthusiasm and interest in it as I did the day that I first started practicing. If I went back to start again, with the knowledge that I now have, I would not change one thing.
I am also very fortunate to have a wonderful family. My wife Wilma, my boys Jacob and Brandon are my other passion. I have had such a blast watching my boys grow into the great young men that they are today. I am very proud of both of them. I have coached baseball with them for many years and will continue to do so until they hit high school
When not with my family or at work, I enjoy reading, working out at the gym and bike riding as well as woodworking. I also enjoy doing community service such as volunteering at the schools and helping with their athletic programs.
Education &
Schooling
- 1984, Bachelor of Science (Physical Therapy), Oakland University (BS)
- 1998, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
- 2000, Masters of Science (Physical Therapy), Oakland University (MS)
Licensure &
Memberships
- Licensed Physical Therapist, State of Michigan
APTA (American Physical Therapy Association) Member - NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association) Member
Specialties &
Areas of Interest
- Orthopedics
- Spine care
- Joint Replacements
- Sports Medicine
Certifications &
Advanced Training
- Orthopedic Clinical Specialists (OCS)
- Fellow of the American Academy of Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT)
- Total Joint Rehabilitation