Jaclyn Glad, DPT, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with a focus in orthopedic physical therapy and rehabilitation. She graduated from the University of Utah, is certified in trigger point dry needling and is currently pursuing her Orthopedic Specialty Certification. She has additional training through the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT) with emphasis on the Thoracic Spine.
During her undergraduate studies, Jaclyn competed in collegiate soccer at Montana State University - Billings where she received a Bachelor's degree in Human Health and Performance. Following her undergrad studies, she took a position dissecting cadavers and used those prosections for teaching human anatomy to Physician Assistant students at Idaho State University - Meridian Campus. Jaclyn continued to use her teaching skills throughout her doctorate program, educating Physical Therapy students on how to apply proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques.
It was in PT school at the University of Utah that she met her husband Eric, who is also a physical therapist in Salt Lake City and a former collegiate soccer player. They both share a love for soccer (attending all the Real Salt Lake matches together) as well as hiking and exploring Utah with their two energetic labrador retrievers!