Dr. Amir Kazemi, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, CEO of Apex Physical Rehabilitation and Wellness

Chief Executive Officer & Clinical Director
Director of Physical Capacity Testing
Center Coordinator for Clinical Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Board Certified in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Certified Clinical Instructor
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Certified Fitness Trainer

Accomplishments:

In addition to being the founder and chief executive officer of Apex Physical Rehabilitation and Wellness, Dr. Amir Kazemi is an experienced clinical educator and practitioner in the field of physical therapy. He has been affiliated with the physical therapy program at Old Dominion University as a clinical professor/adjunct clinical faculty since 2006. He holds a certification as a clinical instructor from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and oversees the Apex clinical education program. This program offers orthopedic clinical rotations for several physical therapy programs in the U.S. He also provides physical therapy consultation and advice to various large organizations.

Education:

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy, Boston University – Boston, MA, 2006
  • Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy, 2004
  • American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS)
  • Master of Physical Therapy, Old Dominion University – Norfolk, VA, 1999
  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology, George Mason University – Fairfax, VA, 1996

Certifications:

  • Certified Clinical Instructor, 2010
    • American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
  • Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, 1998
    • National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
  • Certified Personal Trainer, 1995
    • American Council on Exercise (ACE)

Professional Memberships:

  • American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
    Sections: Orthopedics, Private Practice
  • American Academy of Orthopedic Manuel Physical Therapy (AAOMPT)
  • Texas Physical Therapy Association (TPTA)
  • National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
  • American Council on Exercise (ACE)

Dr. Kazemi speaks English and Farsi

NPI number: 1689707374