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n Born: Michael Patrick Bates in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia on June 14th, 1970
n Profession: Owner/Operator of BODYWORKS, a 26 employee Health, Fitness & Rehabilitation facility supporting 500 clients per month in Raleigh County. Mick is also the Chief Clinical Officer, Readiness Work Evaluator and Case Manager. Mick’s professional services also include:
— Work Safety/Rehabilitation Consultant
— Progressive Goal Attainment Program Instructor, WV Institute of
Occupational Health and Safety
— Clinical Instructor for WV University, Wheeling Jesuit University, and
Mountain State University
n Honors: 2005 Young Guns Award, West Virginia Executive Magazine; 2007 Generation Next Honoree, West Virginia State Journal
n Professional Associations
— Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors
— WV Physical Therapy Association, Board of Directors/Reimbursement
Chairperson
— American Physical Therapy Association,
— Private Practice Physical Therapist Association,
— International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals,
— American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists,
— International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals,
— Occupational Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation Society
— WV Safety Council
— WV A Vision Shared, Educational Committee Volunteer
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n On Coming To WV: “Born into a two-generation mining family in Australia, I felt a sense of ‘coming home’ when I arrived in Beckley for a 3 month assignment in 1994 after working for several years in 5 midwestern states.”
n On Family: “I count my Wife, Pam (also a Physical Therapist) son, Callan (5), and daughters, Mikeal (3) and Clare (2) and my parents among my greatest blessings; they keep me grounded.”
n On His Business: “My desire to become a Physical Therapist grew out of wanting to be of service. After 15 years as a PT, I have a true understanding of the effect that pain and disease have on an individual, their loved ones, their employer, and their community. My employees and I want to reduce and prevent that kind of pain… and its ripple effect.”
n On Becoming A U.S. Citizen: “This wasn’t something I had to do – it’s something I wanted to do. We could live anywhere in the world and we choose to live here. I never plan on going home – I am home.”
n On Running For Office: “WV has given me so much – my wife, my business, and my community. In appreciation, I want to give something back. And, while I could give money, that’s really not enough; so I am contributing my energy and my time. I believe in WV – its people and its future. I want to help make WV an even better place.”
n Currently Working On: “In addition to developing my business, running for office, and raising a family, I’m working on a documentary film, Pork & Beans, that focuses on childhood obesity – its social and environmental causes… And, I’ve secured a method patent on a food product packaging and labeling system… that will be so easy to use that even children will be able to make healthy decisions.”
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