Lindsey Short

Credentials/Licenses:

• Licensed Athletic Trainer
• Board-Certified Athletic Trainer
• Certified Yoga Instructor

Education:

• Master of Science in Athletic Training, Western Michigan University
• Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training Education, New Mexico State University

Work Experience

Linsey has worked in various settings. She’s rehabilitated injuries in a physical therapy setting and was head athletic trainer of the WMU club men’s hockey team while in grad school. After earning her Master’s degree, she worked with the Colorado Northwestern Community College as the Certified Athletic Trainer for their sports. In this role, she worked with college athletes in men’s and women’s soccer, basketball, softball, baseball, and the rodeo team in recognition and management of their injuries. She has also worked with individuals and teams on strength and conditioning.

Her patient/care philosophy is focused on promoting patient ownership and a team-based approach to achieving goals. Every person has the right to have their health issues heard and to be given the tools to manage their health. Lindsey works with every patient to provide the proper treatment plan that will achieve their ultimate goals.

Lindsey specializes in various forms of exercise prescription, including:

• Strength and conditioning
• Rehabilitation of athletic/active injuries

She also has specialties in:

• Manual therapies
• Concussion management
• Injury prevention

In addition, Lindsey regularly incorporates yoga into her preventive exercise and rehabilitation programs.

Personal

In her time off, Lindsey stays very active. During the summer, you can regularly find her kayaking, hiking, camping and trail running. She also enjoys working up a sweat with yoga, weight lifting and other forms of exercise. When she’s relaxing at home, Lindsey reads a lot of fantasy and science fiction novels. Her favorite authors are Tolkien, Rowling, Gaiman and Paolini.