Matthew Nelson PT, DPT, TPS, AFDNS, AIB Cert - VR
Matt specializes in:
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He has also been an affiliate Faculty Instructor at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions from 2011-2014. Matt was first introduced to trigger point dry needling techniques in 2007 and has been an instructor of the technique since 2009 and is now an instructor for Aspire OMT. He has taught over 75 continuing education courses in his career. When he moved to Utah, he tirelessly spent the from 2009-2014 working with the state of Utah and his professional organization to allow physical therapists to perform trigger point dry needling. It was passed into law in 2014. Because of his efforts, Matt was awarded with the honor of Physical Therapist of the Year in 2014. He has been working in private practice nearly his whole career and has loved partnering with his wife, Jessica, in their own practice, Dynamic Physical Therapy since 2015. Matt obtained his Therapeutic Pain Specialty from the International Spine and Pain Institute in 2018 and his golf rehab specialty with his Titleist Performance Institute Medical 3 Certification in 2023.
Matt enjoys the outdoors, skiing, hiking, camping, golfing, and traveling. Matt is also an avid sports fanatic, you can catch him sporting events throughout the year, regardless of the sport, but especially cheering on the Utah Utes, San Francisco Giants and 49ers. He spends most of his free time with his four children exploring Utah, and spending time with his extended family.
Matt enjoys the outdoors, skiing, hiking, camping, golfing, and traveling. Matt is also an avid sports fanatic, you can catch him sporting events throughout the year, regardless of the sport, but especially cheering on the Utah Utes, San Francisco Giants and 49ers. He spends most of his free time with his four children exploring Utah, and spending time with his extended family.
Jessica Bauerkemper PT, DPT, AIB CERT - VR
Jessica specializes in:
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On a personal note, Jessica enjoys being up in the mountains and staying active by hiking, camping, backpacking, running, cycling, doing Pilates, and walking her dog Nala. She loves just spending time relaxing with her family and friends or trying new food and restaurants.
Ariel Branden, PT, DPT, OCS
Ariel’s areas of interest include:
Ariel is originally from Connecticut and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology in 2014 from Skidmore College in upstate New York. She then pursued her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Sacred Heart University in Connecticut, graduating first in her class in 2018. She continued her training as an Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Resident at The Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions (MGH IHP) from 2018-2019. Ariel enjoys treating a wide variety of orthopedic conditions with a special interest in the management of chronic pain. She also treats pelvic floor dysfunction, including urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, and post-partum recovery. Ariel is involved with the Utah Physical Therapy Association as a member of the Continuing Education Committee. While on clinical rotation during graduate school, Ariel fell in love with exploring Utah. She joined the team at Dynamic Physical Therapy in 2019. Outside of the clinic, Ariel enjoys spending quality time with family and friends while traveling, hiking, skiing, and camping. |
Anika Jansen, PT, DPT
Anika grew up and lived in the San Francisco Bay Area before moving to Charleston, South Carolina to attain her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the Medical University of South Carolina. As a student, she interned in Salt Lake for two rotations “testing out the winters”, before she returned to the Salt Lake area in 2019 after schooling to work. In addition to orthopedics, she has an increased interest for treating patients with vestibular, balance, and concussion diagnoses.
Anika loves Utah for the winter skiing and summer hiking, trail running, biking, and paddle boarding. She loves spending time in the outdoors with her dog, Riley, traveling, cooking and is a devoted San Francisco Giants and Forty niners, and Golden State Warriors fan. Anika's areas of interest include:
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