Austin Thames PT, DPT, LAT, ATC, MS

Dr. Austin Thames is from Frederick, Maryland, where he grew up playing competitive club soccer. He went on to play collegiate soccer at Dickinson College, where he competed in four NCAA tournaments. While at Dickinson, Austin earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience.

After graduating, he continued his athletic career by playing semi-professional soccer for three seasons in the National Premier Soccer League. During this time, Austin also worked in a physical therapy clinic, where he deepened his understanding of the field and solidified his career goals. Through both athletic and professional experiences, he developed a passion for sports rehabilitation and the powerful impact of psychology on physical healing.

Austin went on to earn both his Doctor of Physical Therapy and Master of Athletic Training degrees from Shenandoah University. While completing his graduate education, he gained valuable clinical experience working with collegiate athletes at Shenandoah University, as well as professional athletes with the Tucson Roadrunners (AHL), Tucson Sugar Skulls (arena football), Ballet Tucson, Tucson Rodeo, and Loudoun United FC (USL).

He is certified in Functional Movement Systems Level 1, the Graston Technique, and is a certified Wilderness First Responder. Austin is passionate about lifelong learning and is always looking for new opportunities to expand his knowledge in both physical therapy and athletic training.

In his spare time, Austin enjoys hiking, playing soccer, playing pickleball, and spending time with his family and dog.