Christina Bateman
PT, DPT
Treating Clinic: Lafayette
Christina was born and raised in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Christina grew up competing in gymnastics. Outside of the clinic, she is a busy mom of 4 children and loves attending and volunteering for their sporting activities (gymnastics, lacrosse, wrestling).
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She enjoys aerial dance and has performed in local apprentice shows. She also participates in CrossFit and has competed at the local and regional level. Christina is no stranger to injury and has undergone two hip surgeries and participated in physical therapy.
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Christina is dedicated to helping her patients improve their health and get back to doing what they love!
Education
Colorado State University
2000
Washington University
2004
Certifications
VRS
Dry Needling
Concussion
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Bachelor of Science in Health and Exercise Science
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Doctor of Physical Therapy
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Certified advanced vestibular rehab specialist
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Functional Dry Needling Level I
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Concussion specialist
Interests
Christina has experience working with all ages and a wide variety of diagnoses, including orthopedic and neurological conditions. She has a special interest in treating patients with neurological disorders. She really likes treating patients with stroke, brain injuries, concussions and other vestibular injuries. She likes this because the patients are complex and they really want to get better. They tend to work hard and give her their all.
Interests
Treatment Philosophy
Christina believes everyone needs physical therapy because physical activity is such a big bonus in life. She uses a wide variety of treatments to help her patients improve and get back to the life they want to live.
Treatment Philosophy
Favorites
Color: Teal
Movie: Pretty Woman
TV Show: Gilmore Girls
Book: No idea!!
Sports Teams: 49ers
Vacation: Belize
Food: Coffee (not technically a food, but I wouldn't survive without it)
Hobbies: CrossFit, boating, chasing kids
Superpower: Chaos coordinator!