Dr. Vanessa Brooks Dpt

Dr. Vanessa Brooks, DPT, SCS, ATC, CSCS, NREMT, currently serves as a Physical Therapist-Athletic Trainer at the Oklahoma City Thunder since June 2019 and is a member of the NBA Emergency Preparedness Committee since February 2023. With a rich background in sports physical therapy, Dr. Brooks has held prominent positions, including Sports Physical Therapy Fellow at Wake Forest University, Sports Resident and Physical Therapist at Duke University, and Certified Head Athletic Trainer for Atlanta Public Schools. Dr. Brooks has designed and implemented emergency protocols and comprehensive care plans, served diverse athletic populations, and contributed to research in physical therapy interventions. Educational credentials include a Clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Emory University and multiple fellowships and certifications in sports physical therapy and manual therapy.