Dr. Jennifer Hallquist PT, DPT, Cert. DN, Cert. VRS mission is to empower people of all walks of life with increased capacities to achieve better-quality levels of overall fitness, faster recovery, the ability to manage and avoid future orthopedic injuries and learn how to resolve current limitations with joint range of motion and soft tissue dysfunction that have a direct impact on training and ability to live your life to its fullest.
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Ikigai is a Japanese term for "a reason for being." The word ‘Ikigai’ usually refers to the source of value in one's life or the things that make one's life worthwhile and perfectly epitomizes Dr. Jenn's approach to her own life and career in physical therapy.
WE RISE BY LIFTING OTHERS
Each one-hour one-on-one physical therapy session includes a systematic and dynamic evaluation. Based on this evaluation process, Dr. Jenn has a wide variety of techniques that she is certified in. Each session can include a combination of the following available treatments:
Jennifer utilizes a systematic and dynamic evaluation process that looks at the body as a whole and how and what kind of environment it interacts with in order to create a comprehensive plan of care that is unique to each individual. Jennifer’s evaluation process also helps her to determine what type of manual and/or mechanical treatments will treat the SOURCE of the pain and NOT the symptoms.
The following treatments are also available
Academic Background
2001
Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from AT Still University/ Arizona School of Health Sciences
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1999
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Corporate Fitness and Wellness and Athletic Training from Grand Canyon University
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1992
Licensed Massage Therapist from West-Wind Academy of Massage
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Other Medical Certifications
2022
Stecco Fascial Manipulation-Level Three
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Hobbs Masters Needling Series: DIN-3d: Advanced DIN for Pelvic Health Structural Course
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Hobbs Masters Needling Series: DIN-3b: Advanced Sport Injuries, Recovery & Performance
2021
Stecco Fascial Manipulation-Level Two
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2020
B Strong Blood Flow Restriction Certification through One Harmonic Motion
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Stecco Fascial Manipulation-Level One
Spinal Manipulation Institute/American Academy of Manipulative Therapy: DN3: Ultrasound-Guided Dry Needling: Diagnosis and Management Implications for Spine and Extremity Musculoskeletal Conditions
3rd Annual Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Summit-Care for the Athlete
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A Practical Guide to Elbow Sonography - AIUM
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MSK Ultrasound Evaluation - Differentiation of Tendinopathy vs Tear in the Rotator Cuff with Case Studies - AIUM
2019
Musculoskeletal Imaging Series for the Non-Sonographer - Sounds Sports Imaging
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Ultrasound-Guided Dry Needling - AIUM
Hands-on Diagnostic and Interventional Musculoskeletal Ultrasound - Andrews Institute
Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound of the Upper Extremity - Regenerative Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Center
Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound of the Lower Extremity - Regenerative Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Center
Owens Recovery Science: Personalized Blood Flow Restriction Rehabilitation
2018
OMT Training - Certification in Osteopathic Spinal Manipulation and Dry Needling for the treatment of musculoskeletal pain
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Vestibular Rehabilitation Specialist (Cert. VRS): American Musculoskeletal Institute
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Hobbs Masters Needling Series: DIN-3A: Advanced DIN for Craniofacial Conditions & F.A.C.E. Needling
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Spinal Manipulation Institute/American Academy of Manipulative Therapy: SMT I: High-Velocity Low-Amplitude Thrust Manipulation of Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar and SI Joint
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Dry Needling Institute/American Academy of Manipulative Therapy: Certification in Dry Needling for Craniofacial, Cervico-thoracic and UE conditions: an Evidence-Based Approach
Structure and Function Education: Advanced Dry Needling Concepts for Comprehensive Orthopedic Approach to Lumbo-Pelvic Hip Complex
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2017
Structure and Function Education: Anatomical Dissection and Dry Needling
Structure and Function Education: Advanced Dry Needling for Orthopedic Rehabilitation and Sports Performance
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2016
Structure and Function Education: Foundations in Dry Needling for Orthopedic Rehabilitation and Sports Performance
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2015
Sue Falsone (through Dr. Ma) Systemic Dry Needling for Sports Performance
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2014
Level Two Functional Dry Needling certified from Kinetacore
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2013
Level One Functional Dry Needling certified from Kinetacore
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2011
USA Weightlifting Level 1 Sport Performance Coach
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2010
FMS Certification
Anatomy Trains Myofascial Meridians
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2007 to Present
Manual Therapy Courses for Visceral Mobilization with Barral Institute
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2004 to Present
Manual Therapy Courses with Institute of Physical Arts
CrossFit Certifications
2013
CrossFit Preparatory Course Trainer
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2011
CrossFit Gymnastics Coach
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2010
CrossFit Movement and Mobility Coach
CrossFit Olympic Lifting Certified Coach
CrossFit Endurance Coach
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2009
CrossFit Level One Certified Coach