John Parr 2021

John Parr

PT

Clinic Director | Physical Therapist

About

John has been the director of Therapeutic Associates Gresham Physical Therapy since 1998. He earned his undergraduate degree from Willamette University and his graduate degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Washington. John is a Certified Manual Physical Therapist through the North American Institute of Manual Therapy, a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist through the American Physical Therapy Association, and a certified ASTYM provider. John enjoys both learning and teaching. He has been certified as a Clinical Instructor through the APTA and as a clinical mentor through Therapeutic Associates. He continues to broaden his knowledge and skills through advanced coursework in manual therapy, exercise, and functional movement patterns.

“I love my job! I get to help people overcome pain and dysfunction, and return to their favorite activities. Nothing gives me greater satisfaction than helping people reach their goals.”

John has been certified as a golf fitness instructor through the Titleist Performance Institute. His TPI training enables him to help golfers of all abilities perform their best.

John grew up in Wenatchee, WA and has lived in Oregon since 1985. He and his wife Tamie have 2 sons, Ellis and William. John enjoys playing racquetball, running, biking, and stand-up paddle boarding, and he is an avid golfer.

Board Certifications

Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy

Additional Certifications

Certified Manual Physical Therapist

Education

Willamette University

Hometown

Wenatchee, WA

Recent Blog Posts

Our educational blogs draw on the expertise and experience of our therapists, bringing you the information you need to pursue an active, healthy, and pain-free life.
Got into golf late and determined to play your best? A physical therapist shares his personal training, stretching, and injury prevention routine — so you can stay strong for all 18 holes.
Build strength at home with zero equipment. Try these bodyweight exercises to boost running performance and prevent injury.
Learn how to build a dynamic warm-up using 13 PT-approved moves in all three planes of motion. Boost performance, prevent injury, and get moving in 5–10 minutes.

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