 Craig Blankinship, M.S.P.T :
Craig graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1997 with a Master’s in Physical Therapy. He spent his first few years working at Barrow’s Neurological Institute at St. Joe’s Hospital. It was an excellent learning environment as he treated many complex neurological and spine patients. Then he worked in a private practice treating orthopedic and spine conditions. After that, he opened his own practice in 2002.
His advanced training includes: Manual Therapy Educational Concepts: Shoulder Complex, Phoenix Nine-Month Manual Therapy Program for the Spine, High-Altitude Lecture Series: The Role of the Scapula in Evaluation and Treatment of the Shoulder, Treatment of Adult Hemiplegia, Jones Strain-Counterstrain of Spinal Dysfunction, Treatment and Evaluation of the Knee, The Foot: Evaluation and Management of Common Disorders, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: A Multifactoral, Patient-Centered Approach to Management, Management of the Difficult Shoulder, and many more.
He enjoys wakeboarding, racquetball, hiking, and spending time with his family. He is married to Jennifer and has two daughters, Alexa and Keira.
“We believe in providing advanced physical therapy not just for a patient’s specific injury or illness, but for the whole patient. We believe in getting to know the patient and developing an understanding of his or her needs and lifestyle. Only then can we provide the level of service to get the patients the results they need.” – Craig Blankinship, MSPT
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 Joshua Lacanlale, PT, DPT :
Josh received his Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from San Jose State Universityin 2004 in California and went on to complete his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from A.T. Still University in Mesa, Arizona in 2009. Josh’s clinical experience and education has focused on orthopedic rehabilitation using a manual approach. Josh also has experience in vestibular rehabilitation and has taken advanced courses for treatment of lumbo-pelvic disorders.
Josh has also assisted in providing physical exams prior to spring training activities for the Milwaukee Brewers, as well as TOPS (Team of Physicians for Sports) aiding in physicals for high school student athletes in 2010 .
Josh remains an active participant in the community volunteering at Desert Challenge Sports Competition for individuals with disabilities, Habit for Humanity, down town homeless shelters, and charity food drives.
Josh currently lives in Gilbert with his wife, Shauna, and daughter, Ella.
He enjoys spending time with family and friends, snowboarding, hiking, playing the guitar, going to the beach, and traveling.
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 Michael Simon, PT, DPT :
Michael has been a part of the Blankinship PT team since September 2010 when he moved from Flagstaff, AZ. He was inspired to become a physical therapist since he was a senior in high school by his athletic trainer. Originally Michael comes from Coopersville, Michigan, a small farming community where he was a three-sport athlete. He went on to college at Grand Valley State University to receive his bachelors in Health Sciences and compete in college level athletics. He competed in Track and Field throwing events including shot put, discus, hammer throw, and 35# weight throw. He became an All-American athlete in 2004 in the 35# weight throw.
After receiving his bachelors degree Michael accepted a position in Northern Arizona’s Physical Therapy program. He found the curriculum was challenging but rewarding to his overall knowledge base. Through physical therapy school Michael became interested in working with patients the realm of general orthopaedics, sports, and neurological rehabilitation. His training, although comprehensive, has been weighted towards manual therapy techniques to help progress patients to their goals.
Michael enjoys an active lifestyle including activities such as, hiking, basketball, cooking, and participating in high intensity functional workouts. Other interests are cooking and self-proclaimed movie connoisseur. His greatest enjoyment comes from playing with his son and daughter and watching their development as they grow. He also would not be where he is today without the love and support from his wife, Heather.
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 Mike Dickey, LAT, ATC :
Mike Dickey, LAT, ATC is a certified athletic trainer licensed by the state of Arizona and has been with Blankinship Physical Therapy since April of 2009. He received a Bachelor’s of Science in Athletic Training/ Sports Medicine with an Exercise Science Minor and Nutrition Emphasis from Central Michigan University. During his senior year he did his internship at Sturgis High School and Sturgis Foot and Ankle Clinic in his home town of Sturgis, MI. He received a Master’s of Public Administration with a health emphasis from Grand Valley State University. Here he was a graduate assistant athletic trainer for the Movement Science and Athletic Departments. He was responsible for injury care for Women’s Soccer and the rehabilitation room, where he provided injury rehabilitation for all sports, as well as instructing multiple athletic training and first aid undergraduate classes.
After graduate school he worked at Work-Fit at the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) in Jackson, MI for 3 years. He provided injury rehabilitation and fitness for all MDOC employees. Prior to working at Blankinship Physical Therapy, he was athletic trainer for the Harlem Globetrotters on their 2009 “Spinning the Globe Tour” and still does coverage for them from time to time.
Mike is also a Level 1 Crossfit Trainer and is pursuing a Performance Enhancement Specialty through the National Academy of Sports Medicine as well as a Strength and Conditioning Specialty (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He enjoys personal training and nutritional counseling. His hobbies include Crossfit, hiking, board games and geocaching.
Mike says, “I feel that injuries are caused by dysfunction in movement patterns and that everyone must move functionally for a better quality of life and activity. Asymmetry, instability and immobility cause dysfunction and therefore injuries, and these problems must be emphasized in treatment to help improve your condition, as well as make sure your injury doesn’t return. I pledge to provide patients with the best care possible to help them return to their active lives!”
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