08/08/2025
🎉 Meet the Team: Dakota Miles, PT, DPT – Orthopedic Board-Certified Physical Therapist (in progress) 🎉
We’re excited to introduce one of the newest members of the Advantage Therapy and Rehabilitation team — Dakota Miles, PT, DPT!
Dakota is a 2018 graduate of Westville High School who went on to earn both his Bachelor’s in Applied Medicine and Rehabilitation and his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Indiana State University. From the beginning, Dakota’s passion has been clear: delivering advanced, evidence-based care to patients who might not otherwise have access to it.
True to his commitment to excellence, Dakota immediately pursued an orthopedic residency — a rare and competitive post-doctoral training pathway that leads to board certification in orthopedic physical therapy. Only about 2% of physical therapists nationwide pursue this board certification.
Once complete, Dakota will be the only orthopedic board-certified physical therapist within approximately 50 miles of Covington, IN, bringing an unmatched level of clinical specialization to our rural communities.
Dakota provides expert care for a wide range of conditions, including low back pain, neck pain, knee and hip osteoarthritis, rotator cuff injuries, shoulder impingement, plantar fasciitis, post-surgical rehab, and vestibular conditions like dizziness and balance issues. Whether he’s working with athletes, post-op patients, or those managing chronic orthopedic concerns, Dakota brings precision, passion, and a lifelong learner’s mindset to everything he does.
Outside of the clinic, Dakota enjoys spending time with his family in the Danville community, cheering on Illini sports, and diving into all kinds of music — from concerts to casual listening. His friendly personality and down-to-earth approach make him not only a skilled clinician but a great presence in and out of the clinic.
We’re incredibly proud to have him on our team and to further our mission of bringing skilled, specialized services to rural and underserved areas.