Cullen Nigrini

Cullen Nigrini is Austin’s first Physical Therapist to obtain board certification in both Sport and Orthopaedic Physical Therapy through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists.
He is a certified and licensed Athletic Trainer working with elite athletes since 1999. Cullen came to Austin to work with the University of Texas helping the Football, Men’s Swimming and Diving and Spirit Squads from 2002-2005. After leaving Austin to work in professional basketball he returned forming Elite Athletic Therapy, PLLC in 2013 and is the creator and owner of Austin Physical Therapy. He continues to be employed by the University of Texas Department of Athletics providing direct services to the student athletes since 2013.

Nigrini has worked directly as a Physical Therapist and or an Athletic Trainer in the NCAA, NBA, NFL and privately treats elite athletes daily who call Central Texas home or travel to Austin for care.

He also holds several advanced certifications and draws from a diverse experience with elite athletes, surgical rehabilitation and complicated pain cases separating Austin Physical Therapy from the pack.