Matthew Nelson PT, DPT, TPS, AFDNS, AIB Cert - VR

Matt specializes in: 

• Trigger Point Dry Needling (Advanced Functional Dry Needling Specialist)
• Spine Care
• Whiplash Rehab
• Sports/baseball specific rehab and prevention
• Chronic/Complex Pain
• Aquatic Therapy
• Orthotic Fitting
• Certified Vestibular Rehab.Specialist 
• Post operative Rehab for Shoulder, Knee, and Spine
• Golf Screenings/Rehab (Titleist Performance Institute Medical 3 Certified)

     Matt is originally from Santa Maria, CA received his bachelor's degree in Kinesiology at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.  He received his DPT degree from Regis University in Denver, Colorado in 2006. He spent three years as an assistant instructor of anatomy and musculoskeletal management at Regis as well as working in private practice in the Denver area before moving to Salt Lake City in 2009.

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.

 Jessica Bauerkemper PT, DPT, AIB CERT - VR

Jessica specializes in:

• Trigger Point Dry Needling Certified
• Certified Pilates Instructor
• Orthopedic Care
• Post operative Rehabilitation
• Spine Care
• Whiplash Rehabilitation
• Chronic and Acute Pain Management

      Jessica was born and raised in Salt Lake City, graduating from the University of Utah in 2009 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Exercise and Sport Science.  She then went on to receive her Doctorate in physical therapy from The University of Southern California in 2014.  During her training, Jessica gained exposure to treating a wide variety of injuries and disorders, but found her passion to be treating orthopedic conditions.  Jessica truly enjoys her job and is passionate about helping others return to the activities that matter most to them.  

      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. 

 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:

• Orthopedic Care
• Vestibular
• Balance
• Concussion Diagnoses
• Functional dry needling

Ciena Lavallee PT, DPT, Cert. MDT

Ciena graduated from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2021 with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT). Following obtaining her DPT she continued to pursue her certification in The McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosing and Therapy (MDT). With a focus in orthopedic conditions, Ciena is passionate about improving the way patients move and looks forward to pursuing additional continuing education certifications to better care for her patients. In her free time, she enjoys triathlon training, cooking, hiking, reading, and supporting her husband's wrestling and coaching career. 

Bradley Handwerger PT, DPT

Bradley grew up in Mobile, Ala., before going to school at the University of Georgia for journalism. After 13 years covering sports -  including Auburn University athletics, the New Orleans Saints and the New Orleans Pelicans - he decided on a career change, settling on physical therapy thanks to his father, who was a PT himself.  This melding of sports reporting and physical therapy manifests itself today into a love of outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation, including return to sport recovery, post-surgical therapy and general orthopedics. Bradley attended PT school at LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans.​

When not working, this Gulf Coast native enjoys hiking and rock climbing in the Wasatch Mountains. Since moving to Salt Lake City in 2022, he has grown fond of skiing and is still in awe of snow. He also loves cooking New Orleans stand-by’s red beans and rice as well as chicken and sausage gumbo.

YOUR Treatment IS OUR priority

The entire team at Dynamic Physical Therapy places the patient first. We strive to create an environment optimal for healing while providing research-based and effective treatments.