Dr. Joe was born in Montgomery, Alabama, and grew up in a military family. He has lived in several states including Alabama, Florida, Texas, California, Colorado, and Washinton. He has a passion for the outdoors and is a very active individual. When not working you can find Dr. Joe camping, fishing, exploring the wilderness, or spending time in the mountains or at the beach. Much of Dr. Joe’s upbringing was in Southern California, where participation in multiple sports ultimately led to playing football at Great Oak High School and Palomar College. Dr. Joe later transferred to California State University San Marcos, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Movement Science.

Following graduation, Dr. Joe worked in a pediatric clinic in California before entering the inaugural Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Pacific Northwest University in Yakima, Washington. Dr. Joe worked in rural and underserved communities, providing care in pro bono clinics and rural hospitals of Eastern Washington. These experiences strengthened Dr. Joe’s commitment to delivering evidence-based practice and advancing equitable access to healthcare, a mission he continues to carry forward in his work today.