Mike is an Iowa native who completed his PT degree at Mayo Clinic (Rochester, Minn.) in 1989. After moving to Tucson and practicing for several years, Mike and his wife, Katherine, founded Noonan & Associates Physical Therapy in 2001. He then completed Northern Arizona University’s post-professional Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) program in 2005.

Mike has been licensed and practicing in Tucson for 22 years with experience in manual therapy, sports medicine, outpatient orthopedics, industrial rehabilitation, home health and management of outpatient physical therapy clinics.

Mike serves on the Boards of the Southern Arizona Therapy Network, and Dependable Home Health’s Professional Advisory Group, and is a member of Southern Arizona Workers’ Compensation Professionals, and the America Physical Therapy Association.

He enjoys working with athletes at all levels, and frequently treats injuries associated with golf, swimming, running, football, basketball, and cycling. He is very proud of the team that has been assembled at NAPT, and recognizes that each and every member plays a vital role in the success of the organization. Outside of the clinic, Mike enjoys cycling, skiing, hiking and golfing with his three children (Karolyn, Jake, and Joseph) and his wife Katherine, who is also the clinic’s Marketing Director.

Kari graduated from Physical Therapy school at Northern Illinois University in 1994 and has been in Tucson ever since. Her clinical experience has included wound care, neuro rehabilitation, home care and outpatient orthopedics. She joined Noonan & Associates in 2004.  In December 2010, she and Dr. Noonan formed a partnership to open the clinic in Rita Ranch where she is now treating patients and managing full time.  She believes in a comprehensive approach to rehabilitation that includes use of modalities, manual techniques, and exercise as well as prevention of future injury through education. She is married and has a son.  In her free time she enjoys biking and running.

Ian graduated from Pima Medical Institute in November 2008 as a Physical Therapy Assistant.  Certified as a Functional Movement Systems exercise professional, he focuses on exercises that allow patients to maximize their strength and function at any stage of their rehabilitation.   Ian has served in the Air Force and has a good understanding of the fitness level that is required for an active military member.  Born and raised in Dallas, Texas he is a devoted Cowboys fan and an avid mountain biker participating in annual local events such as the “24 hours” in the Old Pueblo and The Urban Assault.

Albert graduated from The University of Arizona in 1995 with a B.S. in Exercise and Sports Science then attended Northern Arizona University graduating with a P.T., M.P.T degree in May, 1999. He has been licensed and practicing in Tucson since 1999. The focus of his practice has been sports medicine, manual therapy, outpatient orthopedics, geriatrics, and home health. In April 2001, he began working with Noonan & Associates as an independent contractor in the clinic and at Bombardier Aerospace of Tucson and Tucson Newspapers Inc. treating injured employees as an onsite physical therapist. He has been an adjunct faculty member at NAU since 2008 and currently is a member of the APTA. He volunteers in the community with Sahuaro High School assisting with off season conditioning for freshman football, wrestling and assists with a youth soccer team.

Rusty graduated with a bachelor’s degree from UC Santa Barbara in 2004 and his doctorate in physical therapy from NAU in 2009. He has been with Noonan & Associates since 2009. His interest includes athletics with a focus on baseball; which he both played and worked on the rehabilitative side at a competitive level. His experience includes working with the Cleveland Indians professional baseball team with player rehabilitation as well as undertaking a residency at the Howard Head Sports Medicine/Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colorado; where he treated elite professional athletes of baseball and other professional sports. Other areas of treatment he enjoys consist of youth/pediatric orthopedics and general surgical rehabilitation. He and his wife Amanda enjoy hiking, watching baseball games and exercising.

Roberto has been a certified PTA since 2009 and has been working at Noonan & Associates since 2007.  Originally he is from Mesa, Arizona.  Roberto has worked in outpatient PT clinics in both Flagstaff and Gilbert, AZ.  He has worked with a variety of patient populations; ranging from geriatric to pediatric, and everything in between.  His primary focus is in outpatient orthopedics, but has experience in the inpatient setting as well.  When not at work, he and his girlfriend enjoy hiking, walking their dog, and trying new recipes when cooking at home.

Mark graduated from Northern Arizona University with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in May of 2002, and has worked in out-patient orthopedics since that time. He joined Noonan & Associates Physical Therapy in March 2011. His approach to physical therapy is rooted in manual therapy, but his experience as a fitness trainer before becoming a physical therapist has given him a strong foundation in exercise. He enjoys seeing his patients improve their function while their pain decreases. Mark is also a U of A graduate and a die-hard Wildcat fan.

Rusty helped me with strengthening and stretching exercises that helped me overcome the discomfort.  Due to Rusty’s therapy and his recommendation for a daily exercise routine, I have been able to continue my work in martial arts and keep all of my joints functioning and pain free.

This past October, I was able to successfully test for my advanced 3^rd degree brown belt in karate.

Many thanks to Rusty and Noonan Physical Therapy.

— Vickie Y.

During the past two plus months you, Nicole, Rusty and Roberto have provided physical therapy to me for my totally replaced right knee.  For the first time in over four decades the knee is pain free most of the time.  I have full extension and the maximum range of motion the surgeon thought might be achievable.  Mike thinks I might even get a bit more when all the swelling is gone.

I have worked with professional organization including medical, legal, engineering and accounting and I have found the best exhibit common traits.  Those qualities are evident in your daily operation, and include: an upbeat, can-do attitude; a staff where every member of the team is excited by the work they do; a well thought out plan and genuine concern for the patient/client.

Each of you has my deepest appreciation for all you have done for me.

Thank you.

— James S.

— Nancy K.