Meet Our Staff

Michael Pile PT, DPT, MSPT, OCS

What Made You Want to Be A Physical Therapist?
At an early age, I was fascinated by strength training and became a successful competitive bodybuilder and personal trainer. Once I stopped competing, becoming a physical therapist was the most logical career choice. I was a personal trainer for 10 years and have now been a practicing orthopedic physical therapist for over 20 years.

My Treatment Style:
My passions are physical therapy, health, and fitness, and I strive to promote a proactive environment conducive to empowering, educating, and motivating patients to achieve the best results possible through skilled clinical intuition and utilizing the most effective and evidence-based techniques to restore normal function to the musculoskeletal system. My treatment style combines strength, flexibility, endurance, and manual therapy to mobilize restrictions in joints and soft tissue resulting in optimal healing, pain reduction, improved functional levels and enhanced sports performance.

Avid Outdoorsman:
I enjoy cycling, swimming, scuba diving, hiking, snowboarding, and spending time with my family. I practice what I preach and perform regular strengthening, stretching, cardiovascular conditioning, and value optimal nutrition, sleep, and stress reduction – all which I incorporate into my patients’ treatments. Over the past 10 years, I have also begun to practice and integrate mindfulness, meditation and presence for an all-inclusive treatment approach.

Credentials

  • Board Certified Orthopedic Physical Therapist with over 20 years of experience
  • Doctorate in Orthopedics and Manual Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine
  • Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from Texas Woman’s University
  • Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Houston (Summa Cum Laude)

Jillian Szymanowski, PT, DPT, OCS

Jillian was born and raised in Michigan and earned her Bachelor of Science in Physiology from Michigan State University. She earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL. She went on to complete her orthopedic residency at University of Texas Medical Branch, and became board-certified in orthopedics in 2021. As a board-certified clinical specialist in orthopedics, she treats each patient with an individualized and evidence-based approach. She loves helping each patient achieve their goals while celebrating their progress along the way.

Jillian is also currently in the process of completing her manual therapy fellowship, which will allow her to incorporate additional modes of treatment. In her free time, Jillian enjoys working out, boxing, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

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