Dr. Michael Basten, DPT, MTC, has dedicated more than three decades to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries. A seasoned clinician and diagnostician, he has worked with professional sports teams, elite athletes, and the general population, helping individuals return to full function following injury while earning a reputation for precision, performance-driven care, and clinical excellence.

In 2000, Dr. Basten founded and scaled a private practice that grew to more than 40 sports medicine clinics across Arizona, becoming one of the region’s leading providers of rehabilitation and performance services.

Expanding beyond traditional orthopedic care, he has integrated a functional medicine approach focused on advanced blood and genetic biomarkers, nutraceuticals, peptide therapies, and hormone optimization. His work bridges musculoskeletal health with longevity science, emphasizing injury prevention, metabolic performance, and neurocognitive preservation to help patients recover, perform, and age well.

Current Practice or Institution Affiliation

EverSpan Life

Board Certifications

APTA

Education

Doctorate PT

Areas of Expertise

Preventative Medicine, Functional Medicine, Sports Medicine, Peptides.

In simple terms, what is your specialty?

Diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries.

Why is this critical for health span (not just lifespan)?

Movement is critical.

What is one misconception about your field?

It is like a massage.

‍What early warning markers do most people overlook? And what happens long-term if this area is ignored?

Inflammatory markers.

What does traditional healthcare get wrong about prevention?

Traditional medicine does not address prevention and instead works with sick or injured care.

Why does advanced biomarker testing and tracking matter?

Allows you to be preventative.

Was there a defining moment in your career?

When I encountered health issues, my father’s journey with Lewy Body Dementia.

Why did you join EverSpan Life?

Best option out there.

What excites you most about ESL’s mission?

They are really geared toward the client’s journey.