 Dr. Jacob D. Perkins is a Full Body Certified Active Release Provider (ART), Long Tract Nerve Entrapments and Ironman Care Certified. Dr. Perkins also is a Certified Sound Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Provider (SASTM). Dr. Perkins has worked with a wide range of athletes at a variety of levels throughout his career and schooling. As a former athlete himself, Dr. Perkins understands the needs for training at a high level and quality care. Dr. Perkins is comfortable working with athletes in any sport as well as patients in any walk of life.
Dr. Perkins grew up in Southeast Juneau, Alaska. He absolutely loves the beauty of the Northwest landscape. He is married to the love of his life Annalisa and they are the proud parents of five kids, two boys and three girls, the last two little ones being identical twin girls. They also have introduced to the family a Labrador Retriever puppy. They love to be outdoors and spending time together as a family. Dr. Perkins is also very active as a youth leader in his church and still participates in the Boy Scouts of America.
“My practice philosophy is help patients quickly recover from their injuries and empower them with the knowledge they need to stay out of pain and maximize their performance in life.”
Education:
Doctor of Chiropractic, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, IA February 2008
- Rehabilitation and Sports Injury Intern (under former Olympian and Olympic Doctor Dr. Dave Juehring). Emphasis on Biomechanics and Soft Tissue Related Injuries with Treatments and Rehabilitation. October 2006 – February 2008.
- Preceptorship November 2007-February 2008 with Robert Kaminski, DC, ART Instructor
Bachelors of Science - Exercise Science & Physical Education. Minors in Business Administration and Spanish, Utah State University, Logan, UT. May 2002.
Associates of Science – Sports Medicine. BYU-ID. April 1998.
Licensure/Certifications & Training:
Washington State Licensed Chiropractic Physician
Idaho State Licensed Chiropractic Physician (pending)
ART Full Body Certification
SASTM Full Body Certification
Graston Technique
Kinesio-Taping
Vojta
Sporting Events Experience:
2008 Rainier Cup Judo Championships
2008 Spokane Fall Classic Judo Championships
2008 & 2006 Ironman Triathlon Coeur d'alene, ID
2007 & 2006 Bix 7 Road Race
2007 & 2006 All Iowa Rugby Classic
1998 BYU-ID Athletic Training
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