Patricia Starkey

PT, DPT, OCS

Orthopaedics

Bio

Dr. Tricia Starkey is an Assistant Professor at Bradley University in Peoria, IL. She also works part-time for Athletico, where she specializes in orthopaedics and pelvic health, and is certified in Dry Needling and Blood Flow Restriction. She is actively pursuing a PhD in Leadership in Health and Human Performance from Concordia University – Chicago. She received her Bachelor’s in Kinesiology and Health from Iowa State University, and her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Bradley University, and then pursued an Orthopaedic Residency program through EIM, attaining her OCS in 2021. She has been a Residency Mentor Leader for EIM’s Orthopaedic Residency since she graduated in 2019, and has continued to assist EIM in teaching and course development. Tricia and her husband live in Peoria, IL with their two children, Fred and Elaine, and enjoy being active in their community and supporting their alma mater, Bradley University.