Garrison completed his Doctorate in Physical Therapy at the University of Wisconsin La-Crosse. Prior to his graduate studies, he earned his B.S. in Exercise Sports Science from UWL where he played for the club soccer team. He also became certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist in 2016. He joined the ActivePT team in 2020.
Garrison takes a hands-on approach to therapy when helping his patients meet their goals. His areas of interest include treating back, hip, and knee pain along with sports injury rehabilitation, post-surgical rehabilitation, and running-related injuries. With his background in strength and conditioning, he has a passion for helping people reach their goals for health, fitness, and optimal performance.
In his free time, he enjoys staying active with running, hiking, weight training, and competing in all sports. He has a passion for taking on new challenges such as learning to play the guitar and running marathons.
Certifications and Continuing Education
- Doctorate of Physical Therapy
- Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)
- CSCS – Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, National Strength and Conditioning Association, Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Wisconsin La-Crosse
- Certified Running Coach – Road Runners Club of America (RRCA)
- Certified Professional Bike Fitter – Institute of Clinical Excellence
- Extensive training in spinal manipulation from the Spinal Manipulation Institute and Dry Needling Institute of the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy, Montgomery, Alabama
- Extensive training in dry needling from the Spinal Manipulation Institute and Dry Needling Institute of the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy, Montgomery, Alabama
- Member of the American Physical Therapy Association
Performance Programs for Runners
Whether you are a competitive runner, or just looking to set a PR; Your training program and strengthening plan should be tailored to the demands of your specific goals. Whether you are looking for a running analysis or a performance package to take you to the next level, we have a program to fit your needs. The specialized programs at ActivePT are designed to get you to the finish line.