Eric Anthony Galvez DPT

Dr. Galvez graduated from University of Michigan in 1997 with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology. He returned to school in 2000 and earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Michigan - Flint in 2003. The allure of perfect weather and numerous outdoor activities drew him to the west coast. Then in the summer of 2005, he started getting episodes of dizziness, headaches, and nausea. Nothing could have prepared him for the news he was about to receive. On September 10th 2005, he was told he had a huge brain tumor, a meningioma the size of a golf ball, on the tentorial membrane at the base of the brain between the brain stem and cerebellum. In the following months: He had brain surgery to have the tumor removed; radiation therapy to get rid of the remains; Speech, occupational, and physical therapy for all the physical and mental impairments he was left with after the surgery. He was receiving rehab at the hospital where he used to work. His coworkers were now treating him as a patient!

During his recovery he: published his first book about his experiences as a young brain tumor patient/healthcare professional, organized national book tours, and has created mAss Kickers Foundation. He also published his second book about how he found a new passion in patient advocacy. He is active in the American Physical Therapy Association - Oncology Section Balance and Falls Special Interest group as the Director of Membership and Communications. He remains active in the National Brain Tumor Society, and lectures regularly at healthcare education schools/programs across the United States. Recently, he has spoken internationally in the Philippines, South Korea, Singapore, Belgium, South Africa, Canada, and throughout the United States.