Raja Audi PT, DPT, DMT, CSCS, FAAOMPT
Credentials and Certifications:
- Licensed physical therapist in the states of Texas and Arizona,
- BS in Kinesiology from Arizona State University
- Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Creighton University,
- Residency trained in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy through The Ola Grimsby Institute,
- Certificate of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (COMT) from the Ola Grimsby Institute,
- Doctor of Manual Therapy (DMT) through The Ola Grimsby Institute,
- Fellowship trained in Orthopedic Manual Therapy through The Ola Grimsby Institute,
- Fellow of the American Academy of Orthpaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT)
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA),
- USA Weightlifting Level 2 Coach,
- Functional Movement Techniques (FMT) Basic and Performance, a Kinesology taping certifications by RockTape,
- FMT Blades and Advanced, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) Certifications by RockTape,
Bio:
Dr. Raja Audi grew up in Arizona. Throughout high school, he played and competed in football, soccer, and track and field. After high school, he went on to Arizona State University (ASU) where he got his bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology. During college, he competed in track and field, triathlons, and started track cycling. He was also an assistant high school track and field coach focusing on sprint and hurdle events. After graduating from ASU he went to Creighton University to pursue his clinical doctorate degree in physical therapy (DPT). While there he continued to train and compete in track cycling.
Upon graduation, he moved to Texas to pursue his cycling career and to begin his physical therapy professional career. During his cycling career he was able to represent the country of Lebanon in 6 Asian Championships, 5 UCI track cycling World Cup events, and the 2010 Asian Games. After cycling, he started competing in the sport of Olympic Weightlifting where he has competed in state, national, and international events.
Through his physical therapy career, Dr. Audi has practiced in outpatient orthopedics, home health, and inpatient rehabilitation. He is residency and fellowship trained in orthopedic manual therapy.
He started R.A.W. Iron Strength, Power, and Physical Therapy to provide one-on-one customized care and treatment to cyclists and gym athletes of all levels. He knows the rigorous demands imposed on the body by these sports and wants to help his clients, athletes, and patients maximize their potential by reaching their goals, return from injury, move better, and stay healthy and active throughout their life.