Nicole Summerlin, P.T., D.P.T.

Nicole was born and raised in Northwest Iowa. She completed her undergrad at Iowa State University with a bachelor’s degree in exercise and sport science and a minor in health studies. She obtained her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at the University of Iowa and was part of the first DPT class at the university.

Nicole has been with OrthoArizona since 2009 and has enjoyed working alongside the surgeons and staff during this time of growth. She has developed good relations and an understanding of what the surgeon’s preferences and protocols are individually. She is certified in Astym® since 2006 and uses it frequently with an appropriate diagnosis. She enjoys working with all age ranges and providing postoperative diagnoses.

The bulk of Nicole's free time is spent within the animal rescue community, where she has volunteered with various animal shelters and rescues as well as fostered at times for them. She has a moderate-sized family of cats and dogs as well at home. She does some hiking on the weekends and visits family in the Midwest and East Coast when she is able.