Dr. Brooks Kenderdine PT, DPT, CSCS, USAW-1
Brooks is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and USA Weightlifting Level 1 coach hailing from Lancaster and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. After receiving his Doctorate degree from the top-ranked University of Pittsburgh in 2019, he packed up and made a beeline trek west with his now wife and PATH co-founder Dr. Paulina Kenderdine in search of a community and environment where nature, adventure, health, and vitality were all mutual priorities. Tacoma quickly became the obvious choice for Brooks to proudly call his new home and serve these ideals.
Brooks co-founded THE PATH Rehab and Performance because he has a clear vision for his clients, his local community in Tacoma, and his role as a Doctor of Physical Therapy in serving these active individuals. He believes that a physical therapist is not a guru healer but rather a teammate and coach to walk alongside you through the trenches on your way back to the path of recovery and excellence. He believes that successful rehab requires mutual goals and expectations established by patients and therapists together; an individualized physical training program to improve performance with sport/life tasks; and exposure to, not avoidance of, the physical and mental stressors that are bringing people into rehab in the first place. He promises no gimmicks or quick fixes and utilizes current research to guide all modes of treatment.
After several shoulder surgeries forced him to retire from the sport of wrestling after 11 years of avid participation, Brooks’s athletic path has since consisted of barbell training (recreational weightlifting and powerlifting), CrossFit, mountain biking, hiking, backpacking, snowboarding, and general strength and conditioning training. He enjoys working with active individuals who find enjoyment in embracing personal challenges and strive for self-betterment.
Brooks is also an avid rock climber, constantly testing his mettle on the crags of North Bend, Index, Vantage, Leavenworth, and the renowned Smith Rock. His climbing journey has recently expanded into the realms of multipitch and alpine climbing, where he continues to push his limits and embrace new adventures.
The PATH Rehab & Performance - Co-founder
Doctor of Physical Therapy - University of Pittsburgh 2019
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
USA Weightlifting Level 1 Sports Performance Coach