She tried everything, then chose orthopedics.
Jessica was born and raised in Salt Lake City. She graduated from the University of Utah in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science, then earned her Doctorate in physical therapy from the University of Southern California in 2014.
Her training put her in front of a wide range of injuries and disorders, and orthopedic conditions are where she stayed. She is certified in trigger point dry needling and is a certified Pilates instructor, and she treats spine care, whiplash, post-operative rehabilitation, and chronic and acute pain. In 2015 she and her husband, Dr. Matthew Nelson, opened Dynamic Physical Therapy. The point of all of it is getting you back to the activities that matter most to you.
One patient. One therapist. The whole hour.
Listen First
Your first visit runs about an hour, and it starts with the story, not the table. What you did, when it changed, and what you have stopped doing since.
Find the Cause
Hands-on assessment and objective testing. The place that hurts is often not the place that failed, and telling the difference is what the full appointment is for.
Build It Back
Reduce the pain, prevent the recurrence, prime the tissue, then perform. Dry needling, hands-on work and controlled Pilates-informed movement, chosen off what your evaluation actually showed.
Schedule Your Appointment
No referral needed in Utah. Most insurances accepted.
Your first visit runs about an hour: come in, tell her everything, and leave with a plan.
You’re all set.
We’ll reach out within one business day to confirm your appointment. If you need to speak with us sooner, call us directly.