ABOUT Dr. Nick NortH
DR. NICK NORTH PT, DPT, MS
Dr. North is a well-traveled Doctor of Physical Therapy, originally from Long Island, NY. Pursuing his expansive education and career in Exercise Physiology, Sport Nutrition, and Physical Medicine, he spent several years living in Western New York, Central Colorado, Northeast Montana, and now Central Oregon. After graduating from the University of Colorado School of Medicine, Dr. North has a decade of clinical experience practicing in the acute care (hospital), inpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing facility, and outpatient clinical settings. In his previous position, Dr. North operated as Director of Rehabilitation for a small hospital system on the underserved/rural Fort Peck Indian Reservation in Montana. Dr. North most enjoys combining his multidisciplinary skills to serve the population of amateur and professional endurance athletes, and moved to beautiful Bend, Oregon in efforts to find an athletic community to work and play with. Now, Dr. North both owns and operates NorthFIT; an independent Physical Therapy and Wellness/Fitness/Performance practice.
Credentials
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (CU Anschutz Medical Campus)
- Oregon - Licensed Physical Therapist
- Master of Science (Exercise Physiology/Sports Nutrition)
- Certified Functional Dry Needling Practitioner
- Licensed USA Cycling Coach
- Licensed USA Cycling Soigneur
- Licensed PMBIA Mountain Bike Coach
- Certified Wilderness First Responder
- CPR/AED Certified
Life Experience
Dr. Nick North: Your Expert Guide from Training to Triumph
Outside the professional arena, Dr. North is an adventurer at heart. Dr. North holds a lifetime of experience in endurance athletics, including cycling, running, swimming, triathlon, and outdoors adventuring. Currently, he participates as a year-round competitive cyclist, racing in events including road cycling, gravel grinding, cross country mountain biking, cyclocross, and fat-biking. Dr. North also appreciates recreational endurance athletics off the bike, including hiking, Nordic skiing, paddleboarding, and open-water swimming.
Dr. North is intimately familiar with the injury/recovery process beyond the clinical setting. While pursuing a professional career as an Olympic Triathlete at the age of 23, Dr. North suffered a series of injuries that removed him from all competitive athletic activities for the next 10 years. After 11 hip and knee surgeries and over a cumulative year spent on crutches, Dr. North had amassed a personal wealth of experience with physical rehabilitation that very few athletes or healthcare providers can compete with. Now years later, Dr. North continues to work with and around his permanent injury while pressing on as an elite endurance athlete.
As an "injured athlete", Dr. North can relate to his patients and clients on a deep and personal level. Aside from guidance with physical rehabilitation and training, he can provide insight to the human mind that is indispensable during a course of injury recovery, including grief processing, habit breaking/formation, mental toughness strategies, and identity growth. Join Dr. North on a journey that's not just about enhancing performance, but also celebrating the spirit of endurance, tenacity, and mental resilience.
NorthFIT Mission, Vision, and Values
Mission
The NorthFIT mission is to help athletes of all levels achieve their physical goals through personalized and comprehensive wellness, fitness, and performance services. Everyone has the potential to live a healthy and adventurous life, and we are committed to providing the support that you need to succeed.
Vision
NorthFIT strives to empower clients of all ages and abilities with the training and education necessary to be independent in their own basic physical health, wellness, fitness, and athletic performance. With a personalized and comprehensive approach, Dr. North seeks to streamline your physical care and turn you loose on your unique life adventures.
Values
Excellence
NorthFIT aims to provide excellent, personalized care to each patient and client in attempt to achieve the best possible outcomes for each person's unique goals. In turn, clients are encouraged to seek excellence through practice of the remaining 9 values.
Responsibility
Dr. North holds himself personally and professionally responsible for helping you reach your physical goals. This accountability is mutual, as clients are also responsible for their actions during their course of care.
Commitment
NorthFIT is committed to providing exemplary service and great value during each visit. Clients and patients are expected to work diligently towards their goals as discussed with Dr. North.
Discipline
Achieving great results requires consistent healthy habits and behaviors. While Dr. North will work hard towards your progress, clients are also encouraged to develop the discipline necessary to progress at each visit.
Resilience
Improving your physical health can be challenging. NorthFIT is there to help you develop the toughness necessary to stick with it when the going gets rough.
Respect
Mutual respect is crucial for a healthy relationship between provider and client. Dr. North respects your unique life experiences and goals, and in return, appreciates your respect for his decades of personal and professional experience.
Compassion
Dr. North is empathetic towards the pursuits of each individua client, regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, or ability level. Clients are encouraged to show compassion towards all other athletes and community members.
Honesty
Dr. North will be transparent regarding policies, procedures, pricing, and your care. To ensure safe and effective care, clients must be honest about any lifestyle, health, and activity information requested during visits.
Communication
Frequent, open, and enthusiastic communication is highly valued at NorthFIT. Please don't hesitate to call, text, email, or visit with Dr. North at your convenience to discuss any questions or concerns.
Teamwork
Whether regarding you (the client), other healthcare providers, team members at Bowen Sports Performance, or your supporting friends and family, we are all part of the same team in helping you achieve your goals! You can expect NorthFIT to act as an open, honest, and earnest member of TEAM YOU.