Physical Therapy
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Have you been told to stop doing your favorite activities because of pain, or had poor success with prior physical therapy treatment?
Have you been looking to build trust with a healthcare provider in a 1 on 1 setting without the demands of your insurance company, and long wait times for appointments?
Have you been wanting to improve your overall health, or performance and just don't know where to begin?
Dr. Jess is your girl, and she is excited to be serving the Apex community!
Please reach out to her to connect and schedule an appointment to address pain, improve performance, and get back to doing all the things you love!
"What is Physical Therapy?"
Physical Therapy is treatment to address pain, injury, or injury-prevention in which various manual techniques, modalities, and exercises are utilized to help clients regain function and move their body without limits.
What are the benefits of Physical Therapy?"
Physical therapy gives clients the opportunity to address limitations in movement, chronic pain, sports performance, post-operative management, and allows the opportunity to learn more about their body and how to maintain their health and fitness for improved longevity.
What can I expect from a Physical Therapy Session?"
With Dr. Jess, your session may look a little different than the traditional PT model. You will have a 1:1 evaluation and individualized treatment that is specific to your goals and lifestyle. Whether you are being seen for the first time, or you have had unsuccessful outcomes from PT, Dr. Jess will ensure the best experience with emphasis on the long term outcomes and independence with achieving your goals.
"What can I expect after a Physical Therapy Session?"
After a session, you will be encouraged and inspired to take control of your health, and have the tools to achieve your long term movement goals. Dr. Jess will provide consistent follow-up, check-ins, and feedback regarding an appropriate plan of care that is suitable to your schedule and needs.
Meet Our Therapists
Jessica Mertz, PT, DPT, PN1
Dr. Jess is a licensed doctor in physical therapy, certified nutritionist, and barre instructor. She was born in upstate NY where she studied biology and was on the competitive dance team at the University of Albany. Jess has a passion for fitness, and all forms of movement. During her PT career, she has really enjoyed working with runners, triathletes, OCR, dancers/gymnasts, youth sports, and fitness professionals. Jess has 8+ years of experience working in the orthopedic and sports medicine field, including start-up clinic management and leadership roles.
Jess believes you can be an athlete at any age, and she will inspire you to live your best life. She loves being able to contribute to making her community a healthier, and more active place. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, spending time with family, cooking, participating in races and training, and taking walks with her black lab Maximus.
Education:
- Neumann University - Doctor of Physical Therapy
- University of Albany - B.S. in Biology, Minor in Spanish
Certifications:
- Functional Dry Needling (EIM/NAIOMT)
- COMT training (IAMT)
- Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA)
- Postural Restoration Institute (pelvis)
- Blood Flow Restriction (Owen's Recovery)
- Precision Nutrition Level 1
- NASM Mental Toughness
- SoulBody Barre Instructor