Staff Spotlight - Performance Therapies

Jeni Presley

This month we shine the spotlight on Jenifer Presley. She is a Physical Therapist at our Cedar Rapids clinic.

Jenifer is a certified Physical Therapist and Athletic Trainer. She is Board Certified in Sports and Orthopedic Physical Therapy; Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapy; Certified Athletic Trainer; and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.

Jenifer grew up in Jackson, Tennessee and now resides in Iowa with her husband and two children. She worked for a short period of time as an athletic trainer for an orthopedic/sports physical therapy clinic in Park City, Utah catering to an active population ranging from ultramarathoners to competitive skiers.

Jenifer went to UTHSC to complete my Doctor of Physical Therapy and graduated with high honors in 2016. She was selected to complete a one-year residency at Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute in Houston, Texas where she had the opportunity to work with patient population ranging from youth, high school, collegiate, and professional athletes.

Jenifer currently provides services for USA Gymnastics and U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association as a part of their medical team, which affords her the opportunity to travel and work both nationally and internationally.

One Last Thing with Jenifer

What is your favorite food: My favorite food is sushi!

Last family vacation: Our last family vacation was our kid’s first trip to Walt Disney World in Florida. We went at Christmas time and it was so fun to see the decorations and to see our kids experiencing the magic. They really enjoyed meeting all the characters and our daughter rode her first roller coaster. I think she’s still not sure whether or not she liked it. We had so much fun that we are planning a trip back next year!

Favorite memory from last year: My favorite memory from last year would have to be hiking/camping in Palo Duro Canyon State Park!

Favorite past-time: My favorite past-time is going outdoors or exploring new places with my husband and two children!