Chad Smurthwaite

Chad Smurthwaite

Physical Therapist
  • Creekside Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation
  • 12400 NW Cornell Rd, Ste. #200 Portland, Oregon 97229
  • 5032455710

Chad graduated from Warner Pacific University in Portland, OR with two bachelor’s degrees in Human Biology and Health and Human Kinetics in 2017 before continuing on to Eastern Washington University in Spokane, WA where he received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2021.

His main goal is to enable people to return to the activities they love through a functional and holistic approach to physical therapy. He utilizes hands on techniques and movement to help you reach your goals. Through hands-on experience in multiple orthopedic settings, Chad is knowledgeable in treating musculoskeletal conditions throughout the entire body. He is experienced in IASTM, MFD, and soft tissue mobilization.  He has a special interest in working with runners and other athletes that are motivated to return to sport.

As a lifelong athlete, Chad competed in both track and field and cross country at Warner Pacific University, where he specialized in the 400m-1500m events. He also traveled the country as part of the NAIA’s Association of Student Athletes where he advocated for student-athletes within their respective sports. In his spare time, he enjoys running, lifting weights, golfing, biking, and trying to keep up with his Vizsla, Luka.