Hunter Scherr is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist who joined the ActivePT team in 2021. A native of Osakis, MN, Hunter earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Jamestown and his Bachelor’s degree from North Dakota State University.
Hunter is deeply committed to clinical excellence, having completed over 350 hours of post-graduate education. He holds advanced certifications in Spinal Manipulative Therapy (Cert. SMT), Dry Needling (Cert. DN), and is a Vestibular Concussion Specialist (Cert. VCS) through the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy. Beyond his clinical practice, Hunter is passionate about the growth of the profession, serving as a dedicated mentor to students and younger clinicians to help them refine their skills and clinical reasoning.
He believes in a comprehensive, “hands-on” approach to healing. Hunter expertly integrates spinal manipulation, dry needling, and soft tissue mobilization with targeted exercise to help his patients overcome pain and return to doing what they love. While he treats a wide range of conditions, he has specialized expertise in managing headaches, jaw pain (TMJ), and complex spinal health.
Outside the clinic, Hunter enjoys staying active through lifting, golfing, and basketball. He loves traveling, being outdoors, and exploring the art of mixology. Most of all, he enjoys spending quality time with his fiancé, Chloe, and their friends and family.
Certifications and Education
- OCS – Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
- Cert. DN – Certification in Dry Needling from the Spinal Manipulation and Dry Needling Institute of the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy
- Cert. SMT – Certified in Spinal Manipulative Therapy from the Spinal Manipulation Institute and Dry Needling Institute of the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy
- Cert. VCS – Vestibular Concussion Specialist from the Spinal Manipulation Institute and Dry Needling Institute of the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy
- DPT – Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Jamestown, Fargo, North Dakota – 2021
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Biological Sciences at North Dakota State University – Fargo, North Dakota – 2021
Advanced Training
- Advanced training in the Evaluation & Treatment of Temporomandibular Pain (TMD)
Specialties
- TMD – Evaluation and treatment of temporomandibular joint dysfunction (jaw)
- Headaches – Evaluation and treatment of headaches
- Cervical & Thoracic Spine – Evaluation and treatment of the cervical and thoracic spine (neck and upper/mid-back)
- Lumbar Spine – Evaluation and treatment of the lumbar spine (low back)
- Elbow and Hand – Evaluation and treatment of the elbow and hand
Memberships
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)