PT, DPT, TPI-1

John is a licensed physical therapist with a strong focus on treating athletes and active adults, with particular expertise in overhead athletes, baseball players, and golfers.

His clinical approach blends evidence-based rehabilitation with sport-specific assessment and performance-driven care to help patients return to activity safely and at a high level.

John holds Level 1 certification through the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) and is certified in dry needling, allowing him to integrate biomechanical analysis, targeted manual techniques, and individualized treatment strategies into each plan of care.

His clinical interests include injury prevention, return-to-sport programming, and optimizing movement efficiency for both competitive and recreational athletes.

John earned his Bachelor of Science in Health Science from Corban University in Salem, Oregon, where he competed as a collegiate baseball player. He went on to complete his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at A.T. Still University. During his doctoral training, John completed a highly competitive clinical internship with the Milwaukee Brewers, where he worked under a physical therapist specializing in baseball-specific rehabilitation.

His experience included assisting with performance assessments, return-to-throw protocols, and recovery strategies for professional athletes. In addition to his professional sports experience, John has trained across orthopedic, neurological, and post-acute care settings, giving him a well-rounded clinical foundation.

He also has experience participating in community athletic screenings and supporting injury assessment for local high school athletes. Outside the clinic, John enjoys staying active, attending sporting events, spending time with friends, hanging out with his dog, and playing golf.