Dr. J.D. Whittemore is a sports physical therapist, educator, and clinic owner with extensive experience in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation. He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Central Arkansas in 2010 and completed a Sports Physical Therapy Residency through Evidence In Motion in 2013. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Health Promotion from Louisiana Tech University.

Dr. Whittemore is the Founder and Owner of Ignite Performance Physical Therapy. His professional interests include concussion rehab, the management of overhead athletes, return-to-sport decision-making, injury prevention, and performance-based rehabilitation.

He holds certifications in trigger point dry needling, blood flow restriction rehabilitation, ASTYM therapy, and concussion management, and completed Evidence In Motion’s Executive Program in Practice Management.