Dr. Austin Colish, PT, DPT received his B.S. in Sport and Exercise Physiology from DeSales University in Pennsylvania. During his time at DeSales, Dr. Colish played four years of NCAA DIII lacrosse, coached at various levels and worked closely with the Lehigh University strength and conditioning staff. Upon graduation, Dr. Colish went on to receive his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Rutgers University in his home state of New Jersey. While at Rutgers, he served as a 3-time captain of the men’s club lacrosse team, worked as a personal trainer, and coached the Watchung Hills High School boys lacrosse team. 

 

Living up to his moniker, Lax Nomad, Austin has traveled, coached and played in various countries across the globe. He is an active player for the Portuguese National Lacrosse team, representing his maternal heritage. He also competed in the 2014 FIL World Lacrosse Games for the National Costa Rica team in Denver, Colorado.

Dr. Colish’s passion for physical therapy is driven by his desire to help patients reach their highest potential in both sports and life. His goal is to enable his patients to enjoy a healthy, pain-free and active lifestyle as quickly as possible. His specialties include manual therapy techniques, injury prevention, sport specific exercise prescription and rehabilitation of post-operative procedures. As a Type I diabetic himself, Dr. Colish also serves as a diabetes advocate and looks to use his own experience to empower diabetic athletes to make an easier transition to sport and life. 

 

In his free time, you can find Austin playing video games, going for a hike or checking out the newest food spot in Baltimore. You can follow him @LaxNomad on all social media.