Dr. Makki was raised in a suburb outside of Detroit, Michigan and earned an undergraduate degree in Biochemistry from the University of Michigan. He then attended and graduated with Honors from A.T. Still University with his Osteopathic Medical degree in 2004. Soon after, Dr. Makki pursued a residency in Internal Medicine followed by a fellowship in Cardiovascular Medicine in 2010 at Garden City Hospital in Michigan. Dr. Makki practiced General Cardiology for several years before returning to complete an Interventional Fellowship in 2016.
After over two decades of education, training and practice, Dr. Makki’s secret to great health and vitality are simple: regular exercise, healthy nutrition and judicious use of well-established medical therapies. Dr. Makki is deeply passionate about extending the lifespan of his patients, as well as improving their overall quality of life.
The HWC is excited to Welcome Dr. Elizabeth Burke, PT!
Mobility is Life!
Dr. Burke believes that a lot of things can fall under the “wellness” category.
“To me it basically means anything physically therapeutic that insurance does not cover. Medicare technically just covers what is required to live independently and safely in the home;
things like independently dressing, walking, reaching overhead, squatting, stair negotiation, transfers etc.. It covers basic things that disease, injury or pain prevents. It does not technically cover any kind of hobby, sport, gardening or even physically able to play with grandkids”
These are exactly the activities that we hope to cultivate at the HWC!
Dr. Elizabeth Burke graduated from James Madison University and then completed her Doctor of Physical Therapy at Virginia Commonwealth University in 2006. While in Virginia she was a Clinical Director at an outpatient physical therapy clinic, primarily treating orthopedic conditions.
She is trained in a variety of joint and soft tissue mobilization techniques she utilizes to help patients recover from joint pain, muscle pain, injury or surgery.
During her time in Virginia, she noticed a connection between patients who had prolonged mobility limitations and an impaired vestibular system, adversely affecting their spatial awareness and balance. She developed a Fall Prevention and Vestibular Rehab program and began incorporating these techniques to improve her patients’ stability and quality of life. In 2014, she moved to Arizona and continues to care for patients with orthopedic needs, vestibular conditions, and integrating the two specialties when needed.
Elizabeth founded Focus Physical Therapy to better put the focus on her patients. Her business model is not traditional, which allows her to give you better care. With visits dedicated to applying advanced training and 1-1 treatment, care and outcomes are optimized.
Her specialties include:
Orthopedic Rehab, Vestibular Rehab, Balance and Fall Prevention, Dry Needling, and Wellness.
She looks forward to empowering you on your journey to better health!
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