About
Dr. Edsen Donato serves as an Assistant Professor of Health and Human Performance at Union Adventist University, returning to his alma mater where he completed undergraduate studies in the mid-1980s. With 30 years of clinical experience, he is founder of Priority Fitness and partner at Riverside Physical Therapy in Oregon.
He holds a Doctorate of Science in Physical Therapy from Loma Linda University and maintains board certifications in Orthopedics and Hand Therapy through the American Physical Therapy Association.
His expertise centers on whole-person wellness and evidence-based preventive medicine, integrating physical activity, nutrition education, and orthopedic rehabilitation. Dr. Donato emphasizes translating clinical experience into practical health strategies for students through active learning approaches in exercise science and human performance.
A dedicated outdoorsman, he has summited Mt. Whitney multiple times and combines his passion for nature with classical guitar performance. He resides with his wife Wendy and two daughters, Vienna (Union College graphic design student) and Cambria (Southern Adventist pre-chiropractic student).
