ALEXANDRA NUTTALL-SMITH, PT, ATC
Licensed Physical Therapist, Certified Athletic Trainer, Certified Kinesio Taping Professional
ALEXANDRA NUTTALL-SMITH, PT, ATC, born in Montreal, Canada, she attended the University of North Carolina at Greensboro playing NCAA Division I & II tennis for UNC-Greensboro from 1988 to1992, and earning her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science/Athletic Training in 1992. She went on to study physical therapy at Slippery Rock University, Pennsylvania, and received her Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy in 1996.
After the completion of her graduate studies, Mrs. Nuttall-Smith moved to Hong Kong, China, where she worked in out-patient private physical therapy clinics in addition to providing medical coverage for many sporting events as head physical therapist and athletic trainer. Over a period of seven years, she covered many competitive sporting events all over Asia, allowing her to gain remarkable expertise in sports medicine and rehabilitation.
Mrs. Nuttall-Smith has established her home in California and has been working in out-patient physical therapy clinics in the South Bay since her return from China. She has been working as a part-time physical therapist at Pro-Health since 2003. Coming from a competitive tennis background and having gained excellent knowledge in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation over the years, Mrs. Nuttall-Smith has been involved with many American and International Tennis Associations since 1998. She has been a valuable member of the medical team for the WTA, USTA, ITF, ATP, and Davis Cup associations. In addition to being a licensed physical therapist, Mrs. Nuttall-smith is also a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) and a Certified Kinesio Taping Professional (CKTP).