Dr. John Stephen

Dr. John Stephen

Dr. John Stephen

Dr. John Stephen, DPT, COMT, Cert.MDT

John is a master clinician (PT) specializing in advanced Orthopedic manual techniques and the clinic director for Rehab Specialists. He received his Post-Professional Clinical Doctorate in 2006 with a concentration in advanced Orthopedics. He graduated as a physiotherapist in the early 90’s and has over 29 years of clinical expertise.

He was a former diversity champion at Bronson Methodist hospital and was actively involved in diversity training for employees from 2006 to 2013. Currently presents diversity training for employees at Rehab Specialists and other healthcare fields. Dr. Stephen is also an APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor and has taught many courses. Dr. Stephen is McKenzie certified and has extensive Orthopedic manual training in extremities and spine. 

He is certified in spinal manipulative therapy in Ireland through Manual concepts, Australia and a certified orthopedic manual therapist (COMPT) as well as Graston technique trained. He has worked with area surgeons and physicians in developing evidence-based protocols for Orthopedic, Neuro-Surgical and sports medicine conditions. Dr. Stephen’s research interests include interventions for peripheral neuropathy and he has successfully developed an evidence-based protocol for treating peripheral neuropathy and has published a book on peripheral neuropathy, called Peripheral Neuropathy: A Patient’s Guide to Self-Management (available on Amazon).