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Meet Dr. Yannis Mavrommatakis - Columbia University trained DPT, Board certified orthopedic specialist and Director of Rehabilitation for the Seattle Seawolves professional rugby team
Dr. Yannis Mavrommatakis
PT, DPT, OCS, PhD
Title:
Physical Therapist
Affiliation:
Director of Rehab and Lead Physical Therapist
Seattle Seawolves Rugby
SPECIALTIES
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Sports Rehabilitation
Concussion Management
Post-Operative Physical Therapy
Pre Operative Treatment
Manual Therapy
Rugby Specialist
Dr. Mavrommatakis is a board certified orthopedic clinical specialist, who earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Columbia University in New York City. He has extensive clinical experience working with professional and collegiate athletes across rugby, football, soccer and basketball, helping them recover from injury and return to sport safely and efficiently. He is currently the director of rehabilitation and lead physical therapist for the Seattle Seawolves professional rugby team.
Originally from England, he studied in London, completing a Bachelor's degree in biology, a Master's degree in neuroscience and a PhD in developmental neurobiology. Seeking a new challenge and the experience of living abroad, he moved to New York City to work as a research scientist at Columbia University, where he spent eight years studying eye development in fruit flies. While coaching and playing for the Columbia University Medical School rugby team, he suffered a serious knee injury that required surgery and extensive physical therapy. Experiencing rehabilitation firsthand sparked a deep interest with how the human body adapts, heals and recovers from injury, ultimately leading him back to school and into a new career in physical therapy.
His goal for every client is to move better, recover faster and maintain long-term health. A strong emphasis is placed on education, empowering clients to understand their anatomy in relation to their injury - what is injured, how the body heals, and how movement and exercise can be used to reduce the risk of recurrence. He takes a whole-body approach to assessment and treatment, recognizing that pain and dysfunction are often influenced by multiple systems and regions. Using evidence-based interventions such as manual therapy, blood flow restriction training, dry needling and targeted therapeutic exercise to promote recovery, he will create an individualized treatment plan to help your return to peak performance.
Education
2017 Doctor of Physical Therapy
Columbia University
2006 PhD Developmental Neurobiology
University College London
2002 MSc Neuroscience
Imperial College London
2001 BSc Biology
University College London
Certifications
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist
Certified in Dry Needling - American Academy of Manipulative Arts
Certified Blood Flow Restriction - Owen’s Recovery
Connect Therapy Series - Linda Joy Lee International
ImPACT Trained Physical Therapist for Concusssion
EXOS Performance Specialist
World Rugby Immediate Care in Rugby - Level 2
CPR / BLS / First Aid Certified - American Red Cross.
PATIENT REVIEWS
What Patients Say
"Dr. M was very knowledgeable and quite kind. He took time to explain, physiologically, why I was having the difficulties I was, and how his suggested treatment plan would address them. He answered all my questions and made sure all his suggestions were things I'd actually find doable. I left feeling some relief already and like I was in good hands."
— Abigail N
“Dr Yannis Mavrommatakis was beyond thorough in assessing my problem, going over corrections and giving me exercises to strengthen myself. What was unique and extraordinary was the assessment that had me understanding everything from injuries that had occurred even from a long time ago and how they have still impacted my physical being. He made an immediate difference.”
— Barbara C
"Yannis has made everything better! I came to him with some lower back pain, and he took a lot of care to ask about my history and come up with hypotheses about why I was having that issue. His thoroughness and thoughtfulness have been incredibly valuable - he is very good at explaining what is going on and takes a lot of care in the treatment and the "homework" exercises as well. I feel 100X better now - thank you very much!"
— Charles P
"Yannis is a fantastic PT. I would recommend him to absolutely anyone; he is extremely intelligent, dedicated and will not stop until you are 100% recovered."
— Matt C
"He's great! So happy to have found him. In addition to being extremely likable, he has amazing bedside manner and he is very detailed in his explanations."
— John CB
"Yannis is the best physical therapist I have been to. It's so hard to find a good PT and I've been to several run of the mill PTs pre and post my double hip replacement surgery. Yannis is so skilled at diagnosing and treating based on my level of improvement after each visit, and comes up with new exercises. He answers all my numerous questions, is kind and funny and has a great bedside manner. Yannis has healing hands and I always feel better after a session. I highly recommend Yannis for any physical therapy needs."
— Vivian L
"Excellent. Extremely knowledgeable, thoughtful. Listened carefully, explained diagnosis and treatment options fully. Watched astutely both to assess condition and exercises to make sure they were being done correctly. Hands on for the PT itself. Took as much time as was needed. One of the best PTs I've encountered."
— Gary S
"Yannis has set the bar very HIGH for any future physical therapist that treats me. He educated me on not only the root cause of my pain but of my entire anatomy and how our body works. I love that I am learning and on the road to recovery. I am not rushed when I am there nor do I ever feel ignored. I am seen and cared for every minute I spent in the clinic and its always smiles and laughter."
— Lidia D
"Dr. Yannis is awesome! I felt so comfortable as soon as we met. His bedside manner is great! He was patient and very thorough. He took his time with me and listened. He explained everything he noticed and offered valuable suggestions to correct the problems! After my evaluation we started therapy right away! This was a great experience, and highly recommended."
Danette P
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