Dr. Michael P. Betler, DO
Dr. Michael P. Betler, DO, MSBE, DipABLM
Co-Founder & Medical Director, CT Sports Recovery · Westport, Connecticut
Dr. Michael Betler is an osteopathic physician dual board-certified in General Surgery and Lifestyle Medicine. As Co-Founder and Medical Director of CT Sports Recovery in Westport, Connecticut, he helps active adults and athletes overcome pain, recover from injury and keep doing the activities they love, using non-surgical care whenever possible.
A Whole-Person Approach to Pain & Recovery
Dr. Betler looks for the underlying cause of pain and dysfunction rather than treating symptoms alone. With a background in biomedical engineering and a lifelong interest in human performance, he brings an engineer’s eye for how the body moves and bears load to every evaluation.
Each treatment plan is built around the individual patient. He combines hands-on Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) with focused shockwave therapy, regenerative medicine and advanced recovery technologies to support healing, restore mobility and protect long-term function.
Treatments Dr. Betler Provides:
- Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT): hands-on techniques that ease restrictions in muscles, joints and connective tissue.
- Focused Shockwave Therapy: a non-invasive acoustic-wave treatment for stubborn tendon, muscle and joint pain.
- Regenerative Medicine: treatments designed to support the body's own healing response.
- Medically Supervised Peptide Therapy: emerging therapeutic options used when clinically appropriate and with close medical oversight.
- Lifestyle Medicine: nutrition, exercise, restorative sleep, stress management and sustainable daily habits.
Lifestyle Medicine for Lasting Health
As a Diplomate of the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Betler believes lasting health takes more than treating one isolated condition. Nutrition, exercise, restorative sleep, stress management and sustainable habits are part of every plan.
The aim is to give patients an active role in their recovery and to improve not only how they feel today, but how they function as they age.
Beyond the Office
A lifelong athlete with a background in football, wrestling, and track and field, Dr. Betler knows firsthand the physical demands of sport and the challenge of managing both old and new injuries. His own commitment to fitness, recovery and healthy aging drives his work helping active adults keep their strength, mobility and independence.
The aim is to give patients an active role in their recovery and to improve not only how they feel today, but how they function as they age.
Dr. Betler's Philosophy
"Treat the whole person, optimize health, and help patients keep doing what they love—for life."
FAQs
Is Dr. Betler a surgeon?
Dr. Betler is board-certified in General Surgery, and that training shapes how he evaluates injuries. At CT Sports Recovery, his practice is non-surgical: OMT, shockwave therapy, regenerative medicine, hormone optimization, and lifestyle medicine. When a condition does call for surgery, he refers patients to a trusted surgical specialist.
What does "DO" mean?
DO stands for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. DOs are fully licensed physicians who complete medical school and residency and practice in every specialty. Osteopathic training adds a hands-on understanding of the musculoskeletal system, including Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT).
Who does Dr. Betler treat?
Active adults and athletes dealing with pain, injury, or age-related loss of strength and mobility, along with patients seeking hormone optimization or lifestyle medicine support.
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Betler?
Call (203) 651-5090 or book online. CT Sports Recovery is located at 215 Main Street, Westport, CT 06880.
Ready to Get Back to What You Love?
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Betler at CT Sports Recovery in Westport.