Dr. Michael Steiner, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist • Husband • Father • Educator • Author

My name is Dr. Michael Steiner, and I’m a Physical Therapist, husband, and father with a deep passion for helping people recover from concussions.

When I first began working with concussion patients over 10 years ago, I saw so many people left frustrated by the lack of clear answers. They were often told to “just rest” or “wait it out” — but without a real plan forward. I knew there had to be a better way.

Professional Journey

With more than a decade of experience guiding people toward concussion recovery, I’ve had the privilege of starting and building concussion rehabilitation programs in two very different—and equally impactful—settings:

One within a rural hospital system

Another in one of the nation’s largest sports medicine practices

In 2023, I helped design and launch a dedicated sport concussion clinic, providing highly specialized care tailored to athletes and active individuals.

Educator & Advocate

In addition to working with patients, I am also an educator. Through my healthcare education company, I travel nationwide teaching healthcare professionals how to deliver evidence-based concussion care that truly makes a difference.

I also served for two years on the Minnesota Department of Human Services Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Committee, working alongside multidisciplinary experts to shape policy and improve brain injury services across my home state.

And as the author of The Concussion Recovery Plan, I created a step-by-step guide designed to help anyone, anywhere, take control of their healing journey.

What I’ve Learned

When I first began treating concussions, I wasn’t seeing the results I wanted with traditional physical therapy alone. That pushed me to start exploring beyond the standard approach. I began attending optometry conferences to better understand the role of the eyes and vision in concussion recovery — and once I integrated those insights, my patients’ outcomes improved dramatically.

From there, I dove deeper into sleep science and lifestyle medicine, realizing how powerfully factors like rest, stress, nutrition, and daily routines influence brain recovery. What became clear is this: you can’t separate brain health from whole-body health.

After working with thousands of patients, one of the most important lessons I’ve learned is this: concussion recovery doesn’t have to be overwhelming just because it’s complex. When we step back and look at the whole person, the true barriers holding you back become easier to identify — and many times, the treatments are actually quite simple.

The challenge is that without a clear plan, it’s easy to feel lost. And while many providers say they treat concussions, very few are true specialists. Even more concerning, many people don’t have access to specialized care at all, or they simply can’t afford it.

That’s why I created the Brain Recovery Project — to break down those barriers and bring evidence-based, whole-body concussion and brain health care to anyone who needs it, anywhere in the world.

Why This Course Exists

Here’s the truth: this course isn’t really about me.
It’s about you — your recovery, your life, and your future.

My goal is to guide you through a clear, proven framework so you can stop guessing, stop worrying if you’re doing the wrong thing, and finally move forward with confidence.

I’m honored to be your guide on this journey, and I can’t wait to help you discover what’s possible in your recovery.