Visionaries Shaping Tomorrow Boldly
With experience and drive, our clinicians blend vision and creativity to redefine fitness and rehab to set new standards for a healthier future.
Dr. Michael Makher
Founder & Physical Therapist: Specializing in Sports and Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Dr. Madisen Castro
Physical Therapist Specializing in Sports Injuries & Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Dr. Michael Makher
Mike Makher is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) who brings to you an extensive background working with everyone from world champion athletes to people with complex pain.
Specialized Treatment Areas: Mike has successfully treated patients with:
ACL reconstruction and ACL repair Rehabilitation
Achilles Tendon Repair Physical Therapy
Rotator Cuff Repair Rehabilitation
Tommy John Recovery and Return to Sport
Post-Surgical Recovery
Tendinopathies (tendon injuries and overuse conditions)
Hypermobility disorders and joint instability
Motor vehicle accident injuries
Occupational and work-site injuries
Upper and lower extremity orthopedic conditions
Chronic pain and fatigue management
Sports injuries for athletes of all types
Philosophy of Care: Rather than simply treating symptoms, Mike focuses on patient education and empowerment. His coaching-centered approach helps patients understand movement mechanics, optimize gym training, and develop sustainable strategies for long-term physical capability—even when managing chronic conditions.
Whether you're an athlete returning from injury or an active adult navigating persistent pain, Dr. Mike provides the expertise and guidance to help you achieve your movement goals.
Active Lifestyle & Community Commitment As an avid gym-goer who incorporates plyometric training 1-2 times per week, Mike practices the principles he teaches. This hands-on understanding of strength training, explosive movements, and the physical demands of consistent exercise directly informs their patient care approach.
Dr. Mike's personal commitment to movement and training creates a unique perspective when working with patients: whether they're competitive athletes recovering from injury, active adults maintaining their fitness routines, or individuals working to improve everyday mobility and comfort. Having navigated the challenges of progressive training personally, he brings practical insight to every rehabilitation plan and performance goal.
Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy from the City University of New York-CSI
Certifications: Personalized Blood Flow Restriction Training (Owens Recovery Science) and USAW-L1 Olympic Weightlifting
Dr. Madisen Castro
Madisen Castro is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) specializing in sports physical therapy, orthopedic rehabilitation, and injury prevention. With a background as a collegiate lacrosse player, she brings firsthand athletic experience to her evidence-based, patient-centered approach to physical therapy.
Conditions Treated: Madisen provides expert treatment for sports injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation (including ACL reconstruction/repair, Achilles tendon repairs, and various other post surgical cases), running injuries, sports specific injuries, tendinopathies, joint pain, muscle strains, and ligament sprains. She works with athletes of all levels, from weekend warriors to competitive athletes, as well as active individuals seeking to improve mobility and function.
Treatment Philosophy: Through personalized physical therapy programs, Madisen helps patients return to running, CrossFit, lacrosse, pickleball, rock climbing, and other sports and activities. She emphasizes therapeutic activities, injury prevention strategies, and performance optimization to help patients move better, recover faster, and stay active long-term.
Active Lifestyle & Community Commitment: As an avid runner, skier, recreational pickleball player, bouldering enthusiast, and weekly CrossFit participant, Madisen understands the importance of staying active. Her passion for movement drives her commitment to helping patients achieve their rehabilitation and personal goals: whether returning to competitive sports, maintaining an active lifestyle, or improving everyday mobility and comfort.
Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of the Pacific
Certifications: Emergency Response for the Athlete
Our Location
2900 SE Cornelius Pass Rd,
Suite 114 (Crossfit Reedville), Hillsboro, OR 97123
Institutional Partners
If you would like your institution to reach an agreement with the practice, please send your Director of Clinical Education’s contact information to team@painperformancecoach.com.
We’re currently contracted to train interns (Doctorate of Physical Therapy candidates) from the following institutions:
