Michael Wright, PT

Mike Wright, PT, is the Director of the Corrective Therapy Division at The ROCK Institute, where he leads a team dedicated to functional rehabilitation and optimized performance. Growing up in Tehachapi, CA, he was a standout athlete, captaining both his high school baseball and football teams. After sustaining a rotator cuff injury during his sophomore year, Mike’s interest in physical therapy was sparked through his own rehabilitation experience.

He pursued Kinesiology at San Diego State University and earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Mount St. Mary’s University in Los Angeles in 2013. Mike began his career in San Diego, where he worked in an orthopedic setting and served as a clinical director. Early in his career, he recognized a gap in traditional therapy methods, which often focused on isolated issues rather than the body’s interconnected function. This observation led him to earn his certification in Applied Functional Science (CAFS) from the Gray Institute, deepening his commitment to holistic, functional care.

Throughout his time in San Diego, Mike worked extensively with collegiate and professional athletes, including NFL combine trainees, which sparked his interest in sports performance. This passion ultimately drew him to The ROCK Institute in Orange County, where he now applies his expertise to lead the Corrective Therapy Division, helping clients achieve their rehabilitation and athletic goals through an integrated, whole-body approach.