Derrick DeBenedetto
PT, DPT, Certified in Applied Functional Science
Spooner Sunnyslope
Physical Therapist & Clinic Director
“Dedicated to enriching lives through service, influence, and empowerment.”
Education:
DPT – Northern Arizona University (2014)
BS – Westmont College (Kinesiology) (2011)
Certifications:
Certification of Applied Functional Science
ASTYM Certified
Dry Needling Certified
Certified Vestibular Rehabilitation Specialist
Areas of Interest:
General Orthopedics
Manual Therapy
Joint Replacement
Postural Dysfunction
Spinal Manipulative Therapy
Vestibular Rehab (Vertigo)
About Me:
Derrick DeBenedetto grew up in Buckeye, AZ, and attended high school at Scottsdale Christian Academy where he participated in basketball, football, cross country, and golf. He moved to Santa Barbara, CA, to receive his Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology at Westmont College and returned to his beloved Arizona to earn his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at Northern Arizona University (Go Lumberjacks!). Derrick loves working with patients of all ages and abilities. His interests are in general orthopedic rehab, vestibular rehab (vertigo), and postural dysfunction. Derrick’s ambition is to help his patients achieve their personal and functional goals and enrich their lives through service, influence, and empowerment.
Outside the Clinic:
Derrick enjoys spending time with his wife and three sons, reading, rock climbing, wood working, following all Arizona sports (Diamondbacks, Cardinals, Coyotes, Suns) and worshipping and glorifying his Lord Jesus Christ in all that he does.