Dr. Thom has an extensive clinical and research knowledge base following 26 years of experience as a physical therapist and two years of experience as a health and social science scholar. Dr. Thom earned undergraduate degrees in Physical Therapy and Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in 1984 and a masters and doctorate degree in Human and Organizational Systems Analysis and Development at Fielding Graduate University, Santa Barbara, CA in 2009.

Clinically-speaking, Thom has been in private practice since 1989 and has acquired extensive clinical training in manual therapy; joint and soft tissue mobilization; orthopedic and sports injury care; Myofascial Release and Cranio-sacral therapy; the use of muscle energy and visceral release techniques; an understanding in how to manage chronic postural pain and dysfunction; and, how to manage the emotional components to injury, illness, and disease (Werner, 1990 & 2003). As a health-scholar, Thom has researched and written on organization and community change models; the analysis of healthcare from a system’s perspective; the integration of eastern and western health care traditions; and, The Well Role Ideal Type Theory for the Social System (Werner, 2009).

At the present time, Thom is also in Austin, TX serving as an educator and researcher.  He is currently investigating various community change initiatives and in particular the examination of large-scale change processes that might reduce health disparities to improve population health. Thom is also a certified executive life coach operating under his Whole Openings to Well-Being (WOW) Model; an outdoor enthusiast; has completed two triathlons; and, is ambitiously trying to play the violin.

Service Mantra: “Building Your WELLth is My Business” (Werner, 1993).