Rob Macek, PT

"During high school I became interested in rehabilitation after suffering an injury. Then in college, I was introduced to athletic training and worked as an undergraduate student athletic trainer at Ferris State University and as a graduate student at Michigan State University. After graduation, I worked as a certified athletic trainer (ATC) in a sports medicine clinic in Ann Arbor, Michigan covering Saline High School Athletes. During this time, I realized that helping people heal was my passion and doing so was my calling and not just a job. Furthering my career, I attended the University of Michigan studying physical therapy."

Rob has been blessed with a Bachelor's Degree in Applied Biology from Ferris State University and a Bachelor's Degree in Human Health from the University of Michigan. He also holds a Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology from Michigan State University and a Master's Degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Michigan. As part of his physical therapy education, Rob and 3 co-authors were fortunate enough to have published research in a peer review journal.

Rob has been employed by Trinity Health for most of his full-time professional career that began in 1987. He has worked with world class athletes, young and geriatric patients alike. He also spent 10 years working on-site with "Industrial Athletes" creating and initiating national programs for UAW-Ford that reduced the risk of worker injury.

Rob enjoys outdoor activities such as good conversations around campfires, fishing, hunting and trail riding. Rob is passionate about smoking food and cooking. He is a private pilot and have a wonderful family.