Dr. Austin Westra
PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Austin grew up in De Forest, Wisconsin, where a lifelong love of sports and movement first sparked his interest in the human body. A three-sport athlete throughout high school, he carried that competitive drive into college, playing basketball while earning his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
Austin holds a Bachelor’s degree and a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), both from UW-La Crosse. His clinical background spans the cardiopulmonary ICU, work with professional athletes, and time serving veterans at the VA — giving him broad, hands-on experience treating patients across every stage of recovery, from critical care to peak performance.
Quote
“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.”
Core Values
A lifelong curiosity about how the human body works, paired with a commitment to staying active and a genuine passion for helping others feel better — that combination is what drew Austin to physical therapy in the first place and still drives him every day.
Favorites
Harry Potter, Grinch
Huberman Podcast
Outside of work, He enjoys lifting, running, golfing, hiking, biking, fishing, and hunting. He also has a lifelong interest in magic.
“I had been struggling with severe back pain for months. It was so bad that I could barely walk into the office. Austin listened to me, asked a lot of questions and did some stretching and dry needling and within the hour I could walk out of the office with no problem. He took his time and really made me feel important.”
“Austin pushed me exactly when I needed it. He didn’t just help me recover from my injury he made sure I came back stronger and more prepared than before. What stood out most was how knowledgeable he was: he explained why we were doing each exercise, what benefit it served, and even cited research to back it up. I couldn’t have asked for a better recovery experience.”