Spencer specializes in treating a wide range of people and conditions, with particular emphasis on rehabilitation of recreational activities including running, biking, swimming, weight lifting and other leisure activities. He employs advanced manual therapy techniques to reduce pain quickly so that his patients can return to their daily life and preferred activities, then progressively builds strength and resilience while teaching his patients the skills and tools they need to ensure they can manage their body long-term. Those who have worked with him praise his ability to listen effectively and work as a team to devise the optimal treatment plan.
He is from the Portland, Oregon area originally, receiving his Bachelors degree in Human Physiology from the University of Oregon before being granted his DPT degree from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He enjoys running, biking, weight lifting, snowboarding, and most adventure sports.
To better serve his patients and endurance athletes, he has completed further education in bike fitting to both improve performance and reduce bike related pain, and is certified as a professional bike fitter through the Institute of Clinical Excellence.
EDUCATION BACKGROUND
- BS in Human Physiology – University of Oregon 2019
- Doctor of Physical Therapy from Mayo Clinic 2022
CERTIFICATIONS
- Certification in Dry Needling (Cert. DN-1)
- Certification in Dry Needling (Cert. DN-2
- Professional Bike Fitting
- Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
SPECIALIZING IN
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Endurance athletes
- Bike fitting
- Manual Therapy / Joint manipulations
- Sports performance
- Strength and conditioning
- Medical exercise
- Pre and post-surgical rehabilitation