The Institute
for
Physical & Sports Therapy
Our Mission
At The Institute, our mission is simple: to put patient care first in everything we do. We strive to create a warm, welcoming environment where every patient is treated like family. Our goal is to ensure that each person who walks through our doors feels supported, valued, and leaves feeling better—physically, emotionally, and mentally—than when they arrived.
Through personalized care, expert guidance, and a heartfelt commitment to your well-being, we are here to help you move better, feel better, and live better. At The Institute, you’re not just a patient—you’re family.
Our team
Uriah Machuga, PT, DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Owner/CEO
Hi I'm Uriah. I moved to Spokane in my senior year of high school to play hockey for the Spokane Braves and graduated from Mead High school. I then made the move out to Cheney to attend Eastern Washington University to become a student athlete and pursue a bachelors of science in Exercise science. I have been in the world of physical therapy for 10 years now. I began working as a therapy aide at various clinics around Spokane. This experience showed me the importance of caring for our patients and the positive impact a good physical therapist can have. I then left Spokane to attend physical therapy school in Henderson Nevada at Touro University where I completed my Doctorate in Physical Therapy before returning.
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Outside of work I continue to play hockey. I have an amazing wife and 2 dogs who keep us busy. We are also expecting our first child, a girl, who will make her entrance into the world at the end of January!
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I believe in a well rounded approach to therapy with the focus on the importance of exercise and movement. I love my job, I love people, and I love progress and I feel like the combination of those things allow me to be effective as a clinician. I am a lifelong learner and am always evolving and evaluating myself and the outcomes of my patients so that I can deliver the best results for them. I look forward to meeting you and working together to accomplish your goals and if you have any questions don't hesitate to reach out as I am here to serve you. God bless!
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