Miki Blanchard, MPT
"Physical Therapy is an amazing creative art, as well as a grounded physical science. I have learned everyday of my 21 years in practice about the will, determination and compassion of the human spirit. The ability to work with patients and change lives is the greatest benefit. I believe that by educating patients about their diagnosis and giving them the tools they need to reach their goals that you empower them, making them an active member of the health care team.
I have experience in almost every aspect of the rehab continuum including acute hospital care, home care, outpatient orthopedics, and injury prevention, neurological rehabilitation and pain management. I enjoy working with all types of patients and diagnoses from child to mature adult. As a working mom of two active toddlers and recreational athlete, I appreciate the importance of a realistic rehabilitation plan that will return patients to their highest level of function as quickly and efficiently as possible."
Education
Miki earned her Master's degree in physical therapy from Samuel Merritt College in Oakland California and her bachelor's of arts from San Diego State University. She graduated in June 1984 from San Diego Mesa College with an associate of science degree from the physical therapist assistant program.
Advanced Training
Following her master's degree, Miki completed an intensive 6 month post graduate course at Kaiser Vallejo in Vallejo, California for Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF). PNF is a specialized treatment technique which can be used for the treatment of neurological, sports and orthopedic adult and pediatric injuries. Miki has also completed extensive training and is Isernhagen certified in the management and treatment of work related injuries including worksite evaluations, prework screens, job task analysis and functional capacity evaluations. She has completed hours of continuing education in the treatment of neurological and orthopedic injuries.
Specialist in Pain Management
Recently, Miki co-founded the Pain Management Essentials Program at Northbay Hospital in Northern California for the treatment of patients suffering from chronic pain. She has training in alternative treatment techniques for the management of chronic pain.
Member: American Academy of Pain Management
The Importance of Health and Wellness
Miki enjoys snowboarding, mountain biking, fly fishing, hiking with her family and has competed in a number of mini triathlons in Northern California.
Whether your goal is to walk again, return to sport, return to work, or general fitness, it is important to have a compassionate, respectful and knowledgeable healthcare team supporting you. The VIMG team collaborates to develop a rehabilitation program with you that will maximize your health and return you to your highest level of function and provide relief from pain.
