David Downing, PT, DPT, PCS

David Downing has been practicing physical therapy since 2015 and is passionate about helping others find joy through movement. He joined the FIRSTwnc team in 2024, providing Specialized Consultative Services.

Originally from Lexington, Kentucky, he received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of Kentucky, and completed an ABPTS Pediatric Physical Therapy Residency / LEND Fellowship at the Oregon Health & Sciences University in 2020. He has enjoyed supporting children, adolescents and adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities throughout numerous settings, including NICU, early intervention, individual and group homes, schools, inpatient and outpatient hospital clinics.

He has participated on numerous multidisciplinary specialty clinic teams including for Autism Spectrum Disorders, Complex Pain, Down Syndrome, Durable Medical Equipment, Healthy Lifestyles, Hemophilia, Muscular Dystrophy, Neurodevelopmental, NICU Follow-Up, Rett Syndrome, and Spina Bifida. Through these clinics, he has served clients and their caregivers across the lifespan.

Outside of clinical practice, he spends time working with the APTA Pediatrics Practice Development Committee, leads journal clubs and lectures for DPT programs and professional groups, and enjoys trail and ultra-running throughout the mountains of Western North Carolina.