SpineFocus Physical Therapy
About
Dr. Mark earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Minnesota in 2016. Since graduating, he has focused on specialized spine care, accumulating nearly a decade of clinical experience (2016–2025) treating individuals with a wide range of spine-related conditions. Committed to lifelong learning and clinical excellence, Dr. Mark has pursued advanced postdoctoral education to remain at the forefront of physical therapy practice. From 2019 to 2025, he completed extensive advanced coursework in human spine care through Michigan State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. This Manual Medicine Continuing Medical Education (CME) series is internationally recognized as the “gold standard” in manual medicine education. In 2025, Dr. Mark founded SpineFocus Physical Therapy. SpineFocus was created in response to his extensive experience working with individuals with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and his recognition of the gaps that often exist within insurance-based healthcare systems. His vision for SpineFocus is to provide a safe, supportive environment where individuals with EDS have autonomy in their care, individualized treatment plans, and the freedom to engage in therapy on their own terms. For over ten years, Dr. Mark has been a dedicated advocate and physical therapist for individuals with EDS. His treatment approach incorporates the principles developed by Kevin Muldowney, one of the few physical therapists who has demonstrated consistent progress in patients with EDS. Muldowney’s approach emphasizes advanced manual therapy skills—including osteopathic techniques, soft tissue mobilization, and muscle energy techniques—which are essential for effectively treating individuals with EDS. In addition to manual therapy, Dr. Mark integrates a structured, patient-specific, EDS-focused exercise program based on Muldowney’s methodology. This program allows for both progression and regression depending on the individual’s symptoms and capacity, supporting long-term function, stability, and improved quality of life. Opening this clinic has been a long-held dream of Dr. Mark’s. It is his hope that SpineFocus Physical Therapy serves as a place where individuals with EDS can find him, feel supported, and receive the care they deserve. See Google Reviews from 2025 (first year of clinic): https://g.page/r/CVmn61miAaytEAE/review
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