Elena Morrisette, DPT, graduated with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Concordia University St. Paul in St. Paul in 2021. She completed her undergraduate education at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse in 2016. During her college career, Elena was a member of the Olympic Weightlifting Club at the University of Wisconsin La-Crosse. She joined the ActivePT team in 2023.
The cervical spine, hip, and knee are areas of special interest to Elena. She believes in a hands-on and collaborative approach to assessment and treatment to best understand each patient’s condition. She looks to identify meaningful goals for each patient to help them continue to pursue activities they enjoy.
Elena lives in Rochester with her rescue dog, Murph, and enjoys Olympic weightlifting, biking, reading, and spending time with friends and family.
Certifications and Education
- OCS – Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
- DPT – Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Concordia University St. Paul – 2021
- Cert. DN – Certified in Dry Needling from the Spinal Manipulation Institute and Dry Needling Institute of the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy, Montgomery, Alabama
- Cert. BFR – Certification in Blood Flow Restriction Therapy from the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy
- Cert. CMFA – Certified in Clinical Management of Fitness Athletes, Institute of Clinical Excellence
- USAW Level One Weightlifting Coach
- CSCS – Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach
Advanced Training
- Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency – Evidence in Motion
Specialties
- Weightlifting – Evaluation and treatment of weightlifting-related injuries, lifting form analysis, and lifting performance
Memberships
- APTA – American Physical Therapy Association
- Minnesota Physical Therapy Association
Surgical Observation
- Total hip arthroplasty
- Total knee arthroplasty