Paul Carlesimo, DPT, OMPT, Founder of Michigan Stretch Therapy

Dr. Paul Carlesimo is a Board Certified Physical Therapist with over 25 years of clinical experience. He received his Master Degree from Oakland University. He graduated Magna Cum Laude. Shortly after, he completed a two-year orthopedic residency at Oakland University, the OMPT Certification (Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy). Again, he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He completed his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Oakland University, Magna Cum Laude.

Dr. Carlesimo spent a large part of his early career working closely with orthopedic surgeons, and observing several live surgical procedures. He then shifted his focus to spine care, when he joined a Physical Therapy team that collaborated closely with a group of physiatrists, neurologists, and neuro- surgeons.

Dr. Carlesimo currently works for a large Michigan health system, where he was selected to be a part of the Spine IPU Program, which is an interdisciplinary team specializing in the complete care and treatment of the spine.

Dr. Carlesimo was Director of Training for another Partner Assisted stretch program, where he developed safety protocols and training techniques. He has presented several times as a guest lecturer at Oakland University and Baker College. He was also a Teaching Assistant at Oakland University’s Physical Therapy Program. Dr. Carlesimo also developed stretching programs when he coached MS/HS lacrosse and when he trained local youth baseball teams.