Dr. Michael Jeanfavre

Dr. Michael Jeanfavre is a Board Certified Sports & Orthopedic Physical Therapist with the American Physical Therapy Association. He is a graduate of Duke University's Doctor of Physical Therapy School. Completed his Orthopedic Residency at His greater purpose is to inspire and facilitate personal excellence in his patients, clients, and athletes. His holistic approach aims to empower individuals to surpass their perceived limits and achieve their goals, fostering recovery and optimizing physical, psychological, and emotional well-being.

Dr. Jeanfavre is not only a skilled clinician but also a committed educator and collaborator, offering his expertise and resources to colleagues and professionals to enhance the delivery of rehabilitation and human performance services. His multifaceted approach and dedication to continuous learning make him an invaluable asset to the field of physical therapy and sports rehabilitation.

With a clinical approach rooted in evidence-based medicine, Dr. Jeanfavre leverages modern technology and objective measurements to diagnose and treat orthopedic and sports-related injuries. He combines scientific research with advanced training in musculoskeletal and sports rehabilitation to identify the root causes of conditions, targeting specific range of motion limitations, asymmetries, and strength deficits that lead to pain and injury.

Dr. Jeanfavre's expertise is further enhanced by his use of video analysis, force dynamometers, and surface EMG to evaluate and optimize human movement, capacity, and performance. His multidisciplinary treatment approach incorporates manual therapy, objective measurements, and criterion-based exercise progressions to promote efficient and effective healing and recovery. His primary goal is to empower patients and clients to overcome their injuries, mitigate future injury risks, and return to full capacity.

Credentials:
- PT – Licensed Physical Therapist
- DPT – Doctor of Physical Therapy
- FAAOMPT – Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy
- OCS– Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
- SCS – Sports Clinical Specialist
- CSCS – Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Professional Certifications:
- Selective Functional Movement Assessment Levels 1 & 2
- Functional Movement Systems (FMS) Level 1
- Y-Balance Test Certified
- Spinal Manipulative Therapy (Cert. SMT) - American Academy of Manipulative Therapy
- Functional Range Conditioning and Functional Range Assessment - Functional Movement Seminars
- Internal Strength Model Practitioner - Functional Movement Seminars
- Movement Links Certified Practitioner - Movement Links Inc.
- Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Level A - The Prague School
- McGill Method Practitioner - BackFitPro Inc., Dr. Stuart McGill