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Hunter Scherr

DPT, OCS, Cert. DN

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Doctor of Physical Therapy, Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Certified in Dry Needling

Hunter Scherr, DPT, earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Jamestown in Fargo, North Dakota in 2021.  He completed his Bachelor of Science Degree in Biological Sciences at North Dakota State University in 2018. Hunter joined the ActivePT team in 2021.

Hunter is driven to help people achieve their goals and return to a healthier, more active lifestyle. He has a passion for learning and furthering his education. Among his 200 hours of continuing education since graduation, he has completed classes in dry needling (DN), spinal manipulation, and the management of headaches and jaw pain.

He believes a hands-on approach to therapy allows him to best understand and treat his patient’s specific symptoms. His areas of special interest include the treatment of headaches, jaw, neck, back, and upper extremities.

Hunter is from Osakis, MN, but now lives in Rochester, MN. In his spare time, he enjoys the outdoors, traveling, golfing, basketball, and spending time with friends and family.

 

Certifications and Education

  • OCS – Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
  • DPT – Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Jamestown, Fargo, North Dakota – 2021
  • Cert. DN – Certification in Dry Needling from the Spinal Manipulation and Dry Needling Institute of the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy

Advanced Training

  • Advanced training in the Evaluation & Treatment of Temporomandibular Pain (TMD)
  • Extensive training in Spinal Manipulation from the Spinal Manipulation Institute and Dry Needling Institute of the America Academy of Manipulative Therapy, Montgomery, Alabama

Memberships

  • American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

Surgical Observation

  • Total knee replacement
  • Total hip replacement
  • Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction