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John is a native of Rochester, MN and a double graduate of Saint Louis University, where he studied marketing and exercise science before earning his DPT.
John is a native of Rochester, MN and a double graduate of Saint Louis University, where he studied marketing and exercise science before earning his DPT.
Always up for an adventure, John traveled to Boston following graduation to intern at Champion PT and Performance. There he was able to work with high-level high school, college, and professional athletes. Following this experience, he headed south to pursue orthopedic residency training in Houston, TX at Harris Health System, working with a largely underserved and non-English speaking population.
John’s treatment philosophy hinges on empowering movement through extensive education and easy-to-replicate exercises, as well as meeting patients where they are. This perspective is shaped by his personal experiences, including five broken bones and two surgeries, during a multi-sport childhood filled with lots of activity and adventure.
Outside of work, you can find John cycling, attending concerts/festivals, hiking, and traveling!
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Are you experiencing popping, clicking, or pain in your hips that either started suddenly or has developed over time? If so, you’ve likely wondered what in the world could be causing this sensation and how you can address it. In terms of anatomy, most of us are aware that we have…
Have you ever glanced in a mirror and thought to yourself, “Wow, my shoulders don’t quite look like they are even? One looks like it is much higher or lower than the other. Is something wrong with me?!”. If this has happened to you, you are not alone. A large percentage of people…
We’ve all been there – you're in the middle of an activity, a sporting event, or simply going about your day when suddenly, you misstep or land on something unexpected. Your foot twists awkwardly, and you end up with a sprained ankle. Now, your foot starts to swell to the size of…
If you're like me, few things in life bring as much joy as riding your bike. If your schedule allowed, you'd probably spend several hours each day on the saddle. But, for most of us, that's just not possible. Knowing your time is already limited, it’s easy to see where additional…
We all know someone who frequently mentions popping, clicking, or shoulder pain during certain movements. In fact, I probably get asked at least five times a day whether these sensations are normal and why they occur. If you or someone you know experiences these issues,…
Day to day, it’s easy to lose sight of how interconnected our bodies truly are. For example, we rarely consider the position of our feet influencing stress on our knees and hips, and we don't often think about the control of our arms and legs affecting the load we experience in…
If you struggle to lift your arms overhead or have pain when trying to do so, adding in the following exercises for AC joint injuries could be the key to unlocking improved function and helping you to reclaim your previously active lifestyle. Painful overhead motion is often…
If you’ve ever been sidelined by pain or injury, chances are you’ve asked yourself: how can I speed up my recovery and prevent injuries like this from happening in the future? I’ve asked these questions too. Having broken five bones and had multiple surgeries myself, I’ve spent a…
One of the most nerve-wracking sensations you can experience is the feeling of your knee “giving out” or suddenly buckling on you. After it happens once, it’s easy to start questioning every step or avoiding activities altogether out of fear that it will happen again. If this…
