Neurological rehabilitation has a special place in my heart. My grandmother experienced a stroke and I was able to be there for her and observe as she went through her journey of rehabilitation. Physical Therapy helped her progress from being in the hospital to being independent at home. The therapists that worked with my grandmother helped her to regain her life. Both her dedication and the therapist's dedication to her was so powerful to me. I decided that I wanted to help others gain their life back and that is why I decided to become a physical therapist.
Education
Doran attended college at Brigham Young University in Provo Utah and graduated with a Bachelors in Exercise Science. He moved to Arizona in 2019 in search for adventure and to further his education. Dr. Porter graduated from A.T. Still University with my Doctor of Physical Therapy.
Career/Interests
Doran grew up in Spokane Washington where he fell in love with the outdoors and athletics. His hobbies are vast, in the outdoors and is an avid hiker and trail runner, on the water he enjoys paddle boarding and kayaking, and you can find him in the woods backpacking. Doran is also a "foodie", and enjoys trying new restaurants as well as challenging himself with new recipes to cook and recently has been trying his hand at baking recipes. He plays the piano and enjoys listening to a variety of music. Doran enjoys following multiple sports as well as playing in recreation leagues for flag football, basketball, wrestling, soccer, volleyball, ultimate frisbee, and have currently been improving his pickleball skills. He also enjoys art and have tried his hand at mosaics, ceramics, and acrylic paints. Dr. Porter has worked as a physical therapy tech in a sports medicine clinic before grad school and as I went through grad school I gained a well-rounded experience working in orthopedic clinics, skilled nursing facilities, and outpatient neurological clinics.
Therapist Qualifications
Licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy
