Dr. Jolene received her doctorate in physical therapy from the University of Michigan and has worked in the outpatient orthopedic setting since 2016. Since then she has been certified in Advanced Dry Needling, Clinical Management of the Fitness Athlete, CMFA: Pregnancy and Postpartum, Sportsmetrics, Blood Flow Restriction Training, and Pelvic Corrective Exercise Specialist. She has also studied the McKenzie method.
She holds a special interest in treating those with athletic injuries—runners, triathletes, weekend warriors, and CrossFitters alike. Jolene believes that movement is the best medicine, and she is passionate about helping her patients reach their rehab and fitness goals. Jolene has a special interest in working with pre-natal, pregnant, and postpartum moms to assist them in their journey through fitness and motherhood.
Outside of work, Jolene can often be found participating in CrossFit and local triathlons, doing road or trail races, camping, or doing DIY projects. She also dedicates time back to her community with her leadership in November Project Grand Rapids and coaching at her gym.