Dr. James Fredrickson
PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Dr. James grew up in Tucson, Arizona. He studied ballet and danced for Gin Dance in Northern Virginia. After dancing, he shifted his focus to physical therapy in order to help others recover from injury.
He has an undergraduate degree from San Francisco University and a graduate degree in Physical Therapy from Marymount University of Washington, DC. He also has a certification in Bowstring Manual Therapy.
He is a Physical Therapist specializing in dance- and weight-lifting-related injuries/technique, and Bowstring Manual Therapy.
Core Values: Dr. James’s values in life are derived from Stoicism. He believes we are social beings and that helping his neighbor ultimately helps himself.
Dr. James enjoys treating all conditions and welcomes every challenge. He wants to help patients overcome pain.
He enjoys working at Physical Therapy of Melissa because of the vibes.
“How to act: Never under compulsion, out of selfishness, without forethought, with misgivings… Taking up his post like a soldier and patiently awaiting his recall from life. Needing no oath or witness. Cheerfulness.” – Marcus Aurelius
What’s Dr. James Reading, Listening To, or Watching?
- Movie: Gattaca
- Book: The Tortilla Curtain
- Album: Drukqs
When Dr. James is not working, he enjoys spending time with family, lifting weights, and listening to music.
“I never thought I would run again after my knee surgery. Thanks to James, I just completed my first 5K completely pain free.”
Debbie
“James truly listens and cares. He turned a painful shoulder injury recovery into an encouraging and supportive experience every single week.”
Sam
“James did not just treat my back pain. He taught me how to prevent it, and his custom home exercises completely changed my daily routine.”
Gentry