Patricia Starkey

DPT, OCS

Orthopaedics

Bio

Dr. Tricia Starkey has 7 years of experience in the orthopedic field and is currently a full-time Assistant Professor for the Doctor of Physical Therapy and Kinesiology Department at Bradley University in Peoria, IL. She attended Iowa State University for her undergraduate studies, received her DPT from Bradley University in Peoria, and completed her Orthopedic Residency in 2019 through EIM. She currently serves as a Residency Mentor Leader in the EIM Orthopedic Residency program, and continues her clinical practice at Vitality Physical Therapy, which is a concierge, cash-pay private practice. Tricia also develops and leads the Wellness in Action Initiative through Bradley DPT which collaborates with the Peoria Fire Department. She is also an active member of the APTA, volunteers at her parish, St. Vincent de Paul, and is currently completing her PhD in Leadership in Health and Human Performance through Concordia University in Chicago. Tricia lives in Peoria, IL with husband, Luke, and their three kids, Fred, Elaine, and Nick, and silky-poo, Reggie.