Abbie Short, DPT, COMT grew up in Godfrey, IL. She pursued her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Maryville University in St. Louis. She has mainly treated in outpatient orthopedic settings with some background in inpatient throughout Illinois and Missouri. Abbie has focused on building new evaluation and treatment skills through manual therapy to assess how the body moves differently from patient to patient. She values building strong relationships with her patients, because she believes trust and connection are key to helping people reach their full potential in physical therapy.

During her free time Abbie enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, and 2 miniature bernedoodles. She enjoys playing games and being outside in her garden.