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Jennifer Shirkhani

PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant

About

Hailing from Virginia, Jen spent her formative years playing softball, swimming, and running competitively. She has always had an interest in movement and the thought of working in physical therapy was intriguing. After years of working in food service and moving across the country, she finally found an accessible path. She enrolled in the Physical Therapist Assistant program at Mt. Hood Community College, where she graduated in 2025.

Jen enjoys working with all populations and helping them reach their goals. With years of experience in distance and trail running, she has a particular interest in helping runners get back to their sport. She is Barbell Rehab Certified and ready to get you back to doing what you love!

When she is not in the clinic, you can find Jen biking around town or running in Forest Park with friends. She enjoys supporting her husband in his musical endeavors and spending time with her daughter. As a former pastry chef, she enjoys baking and sampling all of the fun vegan restaurants that Portland has to offer.

Education

Mt. Hood Community College, Associate of Applied Science

Hometown

Deltaville, VA

Recent Blog Posts

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