Dr. Shankar L. Krishnan
DPT OCS FAAOMPT
Owner and Physical Therapist at Ascent
Expertise: Manual Therapy, exercise prescription, Dry Needling and health promotion and wellness
Shankar has been a PT in practice in Michigan for the past 27 years. He finished his Bachelor of Science in PT from University of Delhi, India in 1997 before moving to the United States to further his education and career. He finished his OMPT and Fellowship in OMPT with the Manual Therapy Institute and then went on to earn his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Des Moines University, IA. He started Ascent Physical Therapy to create a practice that focused on a results oriented approach to patient care with emphasis on one-on-one care, hands on therapy and superior outcomes for both immediate term and for long term health promotion. Shankar’s background and practice expertise is in the area of managing and treating chronic pain, specifically spinal pain arising from musculoskeletal and neurological casualties. Utilizing a multimodal approach consisting of manual therapy, corrective exercises and physical modalities, Shankar has been able to consistently succeed in eliminating their patient’s pain and help them with focusing on lifelong mobility.
Dr. Andrew Grix
PT, DPT
Physical Therapist at Ascent
Expertise: Manual therapy, exercise prescription and holistic physical therapy.
Started with Ascent in 2018, shortly after graduating from Oakland University with a Doctor of Physical Therapy “DPT”. Dr. Grix has a background in neurorehabilitation, working with complex and chronic pain patients to find relief. He implements a holistic approach to inspire confidence and help patients find the joy in movement again. Andrew integrates hands-on orthopedic techniques along with customized home exercise programs to help patients reach their goals. His range of knowledge and creative outlook allows for a personalized treatment plan that will help you obtain the results you are looking for.
Ms. Mili Gandhi
MPT
Physical Therapist at Ascent
Expertise: Manual therapy, exercise prescription and wellness in the elderly.
Mili joined Ascent in 2016 and has been a vital and strong part of the team. She graduated with a Masters in Physical Therapy from Wayne State University, Detroit MI in 2004. Her interest areas are in treatment of chronic pain in the elderly and the ongoing promotion of health and wellness in the geriatric population. Mili embodies the Ascent approach in its entirety and constantly strives to uphold the patient centered approach to care that defines our practice.Mili wishes to further specialize in the areas of women’s health and pelvic floor physical therapy to continue expanding her expertise.
