Michael O'Donnell, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT has been the owner and director of Harbor Physical Therapy since 1986. Highlights in his career include serving as Physical Therapist for the Los Angeles Olympic Committee in 1984 and becoming a member of the first class in the country to earn a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, from USC in 1996.

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     Dr. O’Donnell has served as a faculty in member in the Division of Biokinesiology & Physical Therapy at USC for twenty five years. In that capacity he led courses in advanced patient management in the entry level Doctor of Physical Therapy program. He also served as the director of the Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency. Outside of USC Dr. O’Donnell has lectured nationally and internationally and has presented his research locally as well as at national and international conferences.

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     In addition to clinical and academic pursuits, Mike has maintained his status as a recurrent Ocean Lifeguard with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, a position he has held since 1977. He competes regularly in ocean lifeguard events and has won two National Titles for lifeguard surfboat racing and six National Doryman's titles. He enjoys Master's swimming and for several years he coached age group water polo. Mike was born and raised in San Pedro, California, and he lives locally with his wife Peggy and their three daughters, Erin, Kelsey and Colleen.