Meet the Team | Onward Physical Therapy

Your onward Detroit physical therapy team

Our Mission

"Just Rest" isn't the answer. We all know this. At Onward Physical Therapy, we replace this generic advice with proven treatments to accelerate your recovery. Get us on your team so you can stop "waiting it out" and start making progress back to the activities you love today!
Onward Physical Therapy | Dr. Christina White, Doctor of Physical Therapy PT, DPT, PCES

Dr. Christina White

Doctor of Physical Therapy PT, DPT, PCES

Dr. Christina is a Michigan native with a passion for treating fitness athletes across their lifespan. She is certified as an internal pelvic health clinician and specializes in the management of pelvic floor dysfunction including incontinence, overactive bladder, constipation, pelvic organ prolapse, painful intercourse, musculoskeletal pain, diastasis recti, pregnancy and postpartum care, and return to exercise postpartum.
Christina is passionate about assisting mothers through their pregnancy and postpartum journey as well as assisting athletes of all ages with getting back to what they love.
She received her Bachelors in Health Sciences as well as her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Michigan. She has extensive experience of treating a variety of neurological and orthopedic conditions. She also serves as faculty for Mott Community College’s Physical Therapy Assistant program.
Outside of the clinic you can find Christina enjoying time with her husband, two kids and two dogs, running in her community, or getting in a sweat at her local Crossfit.

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Onward Physical Therapy | Dr. Trevor Purcell, PT, DPT

Dr. Trevor Purcell

PT, DPT

Dr. Trevor was born and raised in Michigan. He received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy and Bachelors of Health Science with a Minor in Exercise Science from Oakland University. 

He specializes in orthopedics and is clinically trained by the Institute of Clinical Excellence. He has passion for helping fitness athletes and active individuals achieve peak performance and return to the activities they love. With a combination of skilled hands-on techniques and targeted progressive exercise, his goal is to provide personalized care that targets the root of your pain and helps you reach your goals. Outside of the clinic you can find Trevor spending time with his wife, daughter, and golden retriever. He also enjoys staying active and participating in his community by being involved in his church, playing in flag football leagues, and working out at his local Crossfit.

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