Physical Therapist

Ann graduated from the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the College of St. Scholastica in 2018. Prior to receiving her doctorate, she attended St. Scholastica to receive her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology. Ann completed additional training in Dry Needling. Ann is a high school Nordic ski coach, adaptive downhill ski coach, and an adjunct professor for the College of St. Scholastica Physical Therapy Department.

Ann joined the team at Center for Muscle and Joint Therapy in 2024

Physical Therapist

Kyle graduated from the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the College of St. Scholastica in 2021. Prior to receiving his doctorate, he attended St. Scholastica to receive his Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology. He has extensive clinical experience in managing chronic pain, back pain, headaches, TMJ pain and various other musculoskeletal conditions. He completed additional training in Dry Needling and is a Certified Manual Trigger Point Therapist.

Kyle joined the team at Center for Muscle and Joint Therapy in 2022.

Physical Therapist

Chad graduated from The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota in 2000 with a Master of Science Degree in Physical Therapy. He also holds a Master of Science Degree in Exercise and Sport Science, as well as a Bachelor Degree in Physical Education with concentrations in Exercise Physiology and Athletic Training.

Chad has been an Athletic Trainer for The University of North Dakota Men’s ice hockey team, Instructor/Adjunct Professor for UND Department of Family Medicine, College of St. Scholastica and Lake Superior College, and Staff Physical Therapist for various Outpatient Physical Therapy Clinics in the area.

Chad joined The Center for Muscle & Joint Therapy in 2017.

Physical Therapist

Jane graduated from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse with a Bachelor of Science degree in physical therapy in 1989 and started practicing at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics in Madison, Wisconsin where she focused on rehab after orthopedic trauma surgery. During this time, Jane earned a Master of Science degree in Kinesiology/Therapeutic Science in 1997.

Relocating to Duluth, Minnesota in 1997, she became the director of the Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Lake Superior College where she continues to teach.

Jane joined the team at Center for Muscle & Joint Therapy in 1998 on a part-time/per diem basis where she practices in all areas of orthopedics, especially post-operative rehabilitation and manual therapy.

Founder / Physical Therapist

James graduated from the College of St. Scholastica in 1988 with a degree in Physical Therapy and emphasis on orthopedic (muscle and joint) physical therapy. James started looking for ways to provide a higher level of personal care that really focused on developing a personal understanding of the patient’s needs in order to serve them better. This led to his founding of the Center for Muscle & Joint Therapy in 1991. James is the lead physical therapist, specializing in evaluation and care for treatment of all muscle and skeletal injuries and pre and post-surgery care with an emphasis on manual therapy or hands-on techniques to achieve the restoration of function.

In addition to being a certified Physical Therapist, James is a certified practitioner of the Graston Technique, and a Certified Kinesio Technique Practitioner. James (along with his entire staff) continues to attend extensive orthopedic outpatient classrooms on shoulders, hips and knees in order to stay abreast of the latest techniques and procedures.

How does James describe CMJT?

“When I opened the Center for Muscle & Joint Therapy, my focus was to make every patient feel as if their individual care was the single most important thing to us. We work very hard at making sure each patient is treated this way and it’s really not something we have to consciously aim for: it’s simply a by-product of the attitude and commitment of everyone here and I couldn’t be prouder of the staff we have. Our company motto is a quote by James C. Penny and it really points to the heart of who we are. ‘It is the service we are not obliged to give that people most value.’ “