Born and raised a Hoosier in Plymouth, Indiana, Nate received his Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science at Indiana University-Indianapolis. He also completed his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Indiana University-Indianapolis where he was president of his cohort and worked as a rehab aide throughout his schooling. Outside of his work as a Physical Therapist, Nate is an avid trail runner, backpacker, skier, weightlifter, and pickleball player. Nate moved to Bend in October of 2023 after hiking the Pacific Crest Trail.
An orthopedic generalist, Nate is skilled in treating the whole body with manual therapy techniques, individualized exercise prescriptions, and highly values his patient relationships to best promote successful therapeutic outcomes.
Nate is pursuing specialization in the treatment and care of runners and athletes with gait analysis certifications and a certified strength and conditioning specialty. As a highly active individual, Nate empathizes with the toll injuries can place on the lives of his patients, physically and mentally, and seeks to serve as a beacon of hope as well as a steward to your optimal self!
