We are committed to providing the highest quality therapy services available. From the moment you walk in our office you will feel the difference. You are not treated like a number at Focus Physical Therapy. We are a privately owned, independent clinic with no corporate agenda driving our clinical actions.

All treatment sessions are hands-on manual therapy provided by licensed physical therapists. We do not use PT assistants, or aides. You come to us for treatment from a therapist, not a care extender.

The best way for you to achieve your goals and take control of your life is the timely application of manual therapy along with education and instruction in a comprehensive home exercise program. From the first session of treatment you will be given exercises and instruction that will allow you to enhance your therapy experience. More important, your efforts are an integral part of your rehabilitation program.

Our goal is to get you to the highest possible level of function, whether that means being able to take out the garbage or competing at a world-class level, it makes no difference to us. Your performance is our passion. It is why we do what we do.

Michael graduated from Loma Linda University with a Master of Physical Therapy degree in 1994. His undergraduate degree is in Business/Marketing, from Walla Walla College. He is currently pursuing his Doctor of Physical Therapy through the University of St. Augustine.

In 2001, Michael earned board certification as an Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist from the APTA Physical Therapy Board of Specialties. He was only the fourth clinician in Idaho to earn such an honor. This certification demonstrates a strong competency in the treatment and diagnosis of orthopaedic dysfunction.

Michael'’s strong interest the treatment of sports and performance-related injuries stems from his having served as the physical therapist for the Idaho Women'’s Challenge bicycle race and from his long time involvement with Boise’'s dance community. In both of these roles Michael has had the opportunity to work with world-class athletes and performers in both the heat of competition and off-season training. This experience has proven invaluable in dealing with all orthopaedic conditions in athletes of all abilities.

As a clinician Michael believes in an eclectic approach to treatment, borrowing heavily from many treatment “"schools"” as well as osteopathic techniques. He truly believes that the best clinician is the one who can approach a problem from many different schools of thought, not be limited to one specific dogma.

In his spare time, Michael enjoys running with the Greater Boise Running Club as well as cycling, skiing, fly-fishing and golf.

He lives in Boise with his wife Angie, daughter Isabelle and son Ewan.

Jody graduated from Loma Linda University with a Master of Physical Therapy degree and a Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences in 1996. She completed her undergraduate work at University of Nevada Las Vegas.

Jody moved to Boise in 1996 to work at St. Lukes Regional Medical Center. There she worked in inpatient rehabilitation, out-patient wound care and Transitional Care Unit (short term rehab) for 3 years. She then rotated to St. Lukes Home Care for 3 years. She decided to switch her focus in her career as a PT in August 2002 when she came to Focus Physical Therapy. Jody'’s diverse background in Physical Therapy has given her a wholistic treatment approach and made her sensitive to medical complications that can contribute to her patient’'s pain.

Her personal practice of yoga and pilates strongly influences her treatment style. She believes that people know their bodies better than anyone, and emphasis is on treating the whole person. She enjoys working with people of all ages and abilities.

Throughout her PT career, Jody has stayed current with her profession. She has attended courses in treating the running athlete, shoulder dysfunction, lymphedema management for the lower extremities, musculoskeletal differential diagnosis and treatment, advanced concepts in wound care, pregnancy and post-partum rehabilitation, and the biomechanics of the cyclist.

For recreation Jody enjoys mountain biking and backpacking in the summer, and skate skiing and backcountry (telemark) skiing in the winter. She has her Level I avalanche certification.

Jody lives in Boise’'s North End with her husband Matt and her cat and two dogs.

Stacey graduated from the University of Utah with a Master of Physical Therapy degree in 1998. Her undergraduate degree is in Biology from The Colorado College.

Stacey has been practicing in Boise since 1998. She has a broad experience in physical therapy having practiced in inpatient and subacute rehabilitation, outpatient wound care, home health and outpatient orthopedics. The past seven years she has focused on treating patients with orthopedic dysfunction with special interest in spine, shoulder, and athletic related injuries.

Stacey has completed extensive continuing education with a focus in manual therapy and advanced musculoskeletal assessment and treatment techniques. She is a Level 2 Certified Manual Therapist with the North American Institute of Manual Therapy.

As a clinician, she enjoys educating patients about how to treat and manage their symptoms. She feels that patient participation in the rehabilitation process in critical for success.

In her spare time, Stacey races mountain bikes professionally (and rides for fun!), and enjoys hiking, running, and skiing (Nordic and backcounty).

Stacey lives in Boise with her partner Darren and her dog Sport.

Darlene graduated with a computer science degree and moved to Boise, with her husband Jerry and two cats, in January 2006. They moved here from the coaxing of their son Jarod and his wife Kelly, with the anticipation of four distinct seasons, and have not been disappointed.

Darlene grew up on the sunny beaches of Santa Cruz, California, and enjoys all water sports, backpacking, biking, snow skiing, anything outdoors, and the new hobby of scrapbooking.

Darlene's broad experience and education has provided her with an excellent knowledge of customer relations, along with experience in network/software support.