About us

My passion for physical therapy started when I was a kid: I was diagnosed with Osteomyelitis in my hip (a bone infection). After a summer of IV antibiotics I was ‘healed’ but the months of reduced activity and infection left me with a bad limp and chronic low back pain at the age of 12.

I tried everything: chiropractor, acupuncture, pain pills, even ‘standard’ PT (a massage and a handout of exercises) with little to no results. I gave up and decided I would have to live with the pain.

Soon after I started resistance training and to my surprise, my ‘permanent’ back pain went away in a matter of weeks of focused strengthening. This opened my eyes to the power of exercise for pain reduction and I decided I would work to become a Dr. of Physiotherapy.

During my academic journey pursuing my Bachelors in Clinical Movement Science (Kinesiology) at the U of M Twin Cities I continued training with weightlifting, worked as a professional Break Dancer (bboy) for the MN Timberwolves organization (yes really), and achieved my black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (grappling). All of this helped develop my understanding of various types of human movement.

After Graduation with my DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy) from the University of Minnesota I have worked in both the concierge and cash settings and have added to my skill set becoming certified Dry Needling and completing Post-doctoral Fellowship in Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography.

Personally my passions include spending time traveling and enjoying my family (wife, 2 kids, 1 granddaughter).

I also am a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt teaching at Rebel Jiu Jitsu in North Mankato