Nate was born and raised in Lewiston, Idaho and joined the S.P.O.R.T. Physical Therapy staff in 2014. He began his undergraduate studies and played baseball at Columbia Basin College and then completed his bachelor’s degree in Sports Science/Pre-Physical Therapy at the University of Idaho. He then received a Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from Pacific University in 2010. Following graduation, Nate moved to Boise, Idaho and worked at an outpatient physical therapy clinic where he also served as the rehab director and clinic administrator.
In 2013, Nate completed post-graduate work and became certified in mechanical diagnosis and treatment (MDT), with an emphasis on spinal rehabilitation. He has also been a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the Idaho Physical Therapy Association (IPTA) since 2010. Nate is active in the community and serves as a member of the LC Crew, a non-profit organization that fulfills the needs of philanthropic opportunities in the Lewis-Clark Valley.
Outside of the clinic, Nate enjoys most anything sports related, including golf, baseball/softball, football and snowboarding. He also enjoys spending his free time with his wife, Lacey, and their two children, Paisley and Emmett.