Jennifer Murphy, MPT, CPT  graduated from Samuel Merritt College with a Masters in Physical Therapy in 2000. Under graduate work was done at Stanford University where she earned a Bachelors Degree in Human Biology. While at Stanford, Jennifer competed on the Track and Field team earning two time All American Honors, culminating in representation of the USA at the World University Games in Fukuoka, Japan. Post graduate school, Jennifer enrolled in a year long Manual Therapy course with John Sievert, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, NCPT in Grass Valley, CA where she learned advanced manual therapy techniques. Jennifer tried pilates in preparation for the birth of her daughter in 2004 and found the rehabilitative aspects complimentary to her physical therapy practice. After completing her pilates training with Pacific Movement Center in Santa Cruz, Jennifer became certified by the Pilates Method Alliance in 2005.

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Jennifer continues her weekly practice in pilates and enjoys learning and exploring new movement patterns. She has extensive experience in dealing with musculoskeletal pain; lumbo pelvic dysfunctions, cerviothoracic pain in addition to common orthopedic issues of peripheral joints (hip, knee and ankle). She is well versed in pelvic floor retraining and enjoys working with patients who are focusing on return to sport and recreational actives in life. 

 

In her spare time, she can be found on the local athletic fields watching her children compete in various sports as the seasons change. Recreational hobbies run the gamut of all the area has to offer including golf, tennis, cycling and running.