PT, DPT, CSCS
Michele Smith
Physical Therapist · Movement Optimization
Physical therapist focused on restoring high-quality movement and building durable strength for athletes and active adults.
About Michele
Hometown
Long Island, New York
Education
- Bachelor's in Exercise Science
University of New Hampshire - Doctorate in Physical Therapy
Stony Brook University
Experience
- •Former Division 1 lacrosse athlete at University of New Hampshire
- •Extensive outpatient experience with post-op patients, professional and collegiate athletes, marathoners, children, and older adults
- •Combines manual therapy, corrective exercise, and strength progression
Specialties & Focus Areas
Michele's approach is built around these core areas of expertise to deliver measurable results.
Movement quality
Mobility and strength integration
Recovery education and resilience
Credentials & Certifications
Credentials
Certifications
- CSCS
Where to Find Michele
Book a session at any of our locations across South Florida.
Flagship Clinic
5840 SW 68th St, South Miami, FL 33143
Wynwood Studio
Wynwood, Miami, FL
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Insights from Michele
Expert perspectives on rehab, training, and performance — straight from the clinic.
marathon taperMarathon Taper: Last 3 Weeks and Race Week Plan
How to run a marathon taper: what to cut, what to keep, telling phantom aches from real warning signs, plus a race-week checklist and mistakes to avoid.
6 min read
miami marathonMiami Marathon Training: A Plan to Reach the Start Healthy
A 12-week Miami Marathon training structure: base, build, peak and taper, strength days, common injuries and a decision list for when something flares.
6 min read
running in miamiRunning in Miami Heat and Humidity: Pacing and Safety
How Miami heat and humidity change pacing and effort, how to schedule and route runs, how to recover, and which heat illness warning signs mean stop.
6 min read
runningHow to Build Running Mileage Safely (Without Getting Hurt)
How to build running mileage safely: a gradual progression, recovery weeks, strength work, and warning signs, so more miles do not turn into an injury.
6 min read
hip painHip Pain After Running or Lifting: What It Usually Means
Hip pain after running or squatting often points to load, mobility, or control issues. Learn the common patterns and how a PT helps you keep training.
6 min read
neck painNeck Pain From Desk Work: What Actually Helps
Neck pain from desk work usually comes from long, static hours and weak support muscles. Here is what helps, what to try at your desk, and when to get checked.
6 min read
shin splintsShin Splints in Runners: Causes and How to Fix Them
Shin pain when running usually means load outpaced capacity. Learn the common causes of shin splints, what helps, and when to get checked before running again.
6 min read
physical therapyWhat Does a Physical Therapist Do? A Plain-English Guide
What does a physical therapist do? A plain look at the job, what PTs treat, how they differ from a doctor, and when it makes sense to book a visit.
6 min read
hip mobilityHip Mobility for Athletes Who Lift: Own the Positions You Train
Stop renting hip mobility. Learn how lifters and athletes build usable hip range that improves squats, cuts, and durability.
5 min read
ankle sprainWhy Ankle Sprains 'Never Heal' (And How to Fix the Root Problem)
Chronic ankle instability is usually a strength and control problem—not bad luck. Learn why sprains keep coming back and how to fix the root cause.
8 min read
marathonMarathon Training With Niggles: When to Modify vs. Stop
You don't always have to stop. The 6/10 rule, when to chase the pain vs. when to stop, and why rest often prolongs the problem—so you can fix niggles without losing your base.
10 min read
runner's kneeRunner's Knee: Why It Happens and the Step-by-Step Fix
Runner's knee treatment that actually works: why it happens, how to fix your mechanics, and how to get back to pain-free running without resting forever.
8 min read
Ready to Work with Michele?
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