Jake earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri in 2012. He played football at Winona State University and graduated in 2009 with his undergraduate degree in Movement Science. He also coached football at Winona Cotter. Jake started at ActivePT in 2012 during a clinical internship and became board certified as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist in 2018.
In addition to staying current on neck, back, and headache research, Jake has completed over 700 hours of continuing education since graduation. He has focused his continuing education in the areas of dry needling (DN), spinal manipulation, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM), management of chronic pain and headaches, and principles of strength training.
Jake takes a very hands-on approach to therapy. His areas of interest include neck/back pain treatment, treatment of jaw pain and headaches, post-surgical rehabilitation, and sports injury rehabilitation.
Jake lives in Rochester with his wife and three sons. He enjoys staying active with camping, running, biking, and weight training. As a Rochester area native, he also enjoys keeping up with local sports.
Training and Certifications
- Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree from Southwest Baptist University, Bolivar, MO
- OCS – Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
- Diploma in Osteopractic from the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy
- Bachelor of Science Degree from Winona State University, Winona, MN
- Member of the American Physical Therapy Association and Orthopedic Section
- Cert. DN – Certification in Dry Needling from the Spinal Manipulation and Dry Needling Institute of the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy
- Cert. SMT – Certification in Spinal Manipulative Therapy from the Spinal Manipulation and Dry Needling Institute of the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy
- Advance training in Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
- Advanced training in principles of strength training
- Surgical observation: Lumbar laminectomy/microdiscectomy, cervical fusion, lumbar fusion
- Level 1 APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor