Dr. Erik Cruz PT, DPT
Erik Cruz is a licensed physical therapist who loves treating orthopedic conditions ranging from the teenage sport injury to the weekend warrior to joint replacements and all in between. He believes that active communication between patient and provider, as well as graded exercise in the proper range of motion can bring forth great results.
Erik grew up in the Bay Area, CA and is an avid sports fan (Go Warriors, Go Sharks). He completed his undergraduate education at Brigham Young University, where he majored in Exercise Science and minored in Asian Studies. He then went on to receive his Doctor of Physical Therapy from MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston, MA.
He believes greatly in staying active, using motion as medicine to facilitate thriving later in life, but also realizes that not everyone is enamored with exercise and wants to meet patients where they are in regards to their load tolerance. He enjoys curating PT programs that are tailored to patients’ functional goals and aspirations.
When he is not in clinic, Erik enjoys spending time with his wife, working out at the gym or going for a run, playing volleyball, hiking, baking, and going to live music events.
“Love this place and these ladies! I was a patient of Kelcy and Shana’s back when they worked in Ballard, and they helped me tremendously with my low back issues.
Since then I’ve screwed up my knee (and it turns out my hip) and they are putting me back on the road to recovery. I will be running again soon! Pros: Parking lot, friendly sta , hour appointments.Cons: I have to drive here or ride my bike from Ballard.”