Taelon Parson is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Osteopractor-in-training who specializes in neuromusculoskeletal conditions.

Dr. Parson is a graduate of the University of Washington where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Physiology.  Subsequently, he graduated from Northern Arizona University with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy.  He is currently completing post-doctoral training from the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy (AAMT) where he anticipates receiving his Diploma in Osteopractic in December of 2022.

He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Dr. Parson is an expert in spinal manipulation, therapeutic dry needling, and manual therapy techniques. He combines functional exercise to effectively treat a variety of neuromuscular and sports medicine conditions. He enjoys golf and is Level 1 TPI certified. Dr. Tae utilizes a biomechanical and anatomical approach in combination with golf training to address limitations, and optimize performance.

Dr. Parson has completed post graduate training with the sports performance collective EXOS, earning a performance specialist certification; has trained at the acclaimed Fischer Sports Institute, where he treated NFL, MLB, professional golf, and volleyball athletes to help them achieve their rehab and competitive goals. He is passionate about utilizing the highest level evidence based treatments including spinal manipulation and dry needling. 

Dr Parson’s background as a competitive athlete influences his approach to physical therapy treatment. He works with athletes to restore their competitive edge and elevate their performance to new heights. He values the relationship he builds with his patients, and the process along the way to achieving goals. Born in Seattle, WA, he grew up in Gilbert, AZ and enjoys a good game of golf, the great outdoors, cooking, traveling, and spending time with his wife, Anna.

Tae’s Story

My journey into healthcare, fitness and wellness began at a young age. I fell in love with tackle football after playing my first game at age 5. Football became my passion; it provided me with a way to be competitive, grow, & build connections and relationships. Ultimately, it became the ticket to attaining higher education.

Like many athletes, I suffered my share of injuries. First, I sustained an avulsion fracture in my ankle during high school football practice. It ended my season, but I made my way back to the football field following reconstructive surgery on my right ankle and 12 weeks of intense, focused rehab. It was a success, and I earned a scholarship to the University of Washington.

During my first year at the University of Washington, the Track & Field coach recruited me as a high hurdler and I began training for this event in addition to my daily football schedule and classes. The week before the tryout, I suffered a torn ACL.  In one devastating moment, my potential for an athletic scholarship was gone. 

Following ACL surgery, the recovery for my knee was more grueling, intense, and gritty. I thank my therapist and trainers for pushing me; I re-learned how to walk, jump, and run and came back running faster than before. I recognized the value in having a good rehab team coupled with a vision and plan.

During my undergraduate years, I worked at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle in multiple departments, including outpatient orthopedics. I knew then that I wanted to continue my education and began a doctoral program in physical therapy at Northern Arizona University. 

During my clinical rotation at Fischer Sports Institute, I worked with professional athletes from the Cardinals and Diamondbacks, to professional volleyball players, snowboarders, and ultramarathoners. 

My first employer promoted me to a position of leadership and I was able to establish a clinic that focused on quality interventions and patient experience. I wanted to provide the highest level of care but something was missing from my quiver. Then I discovered a postgraduate program with the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy (AAMT) leading to a diploma in Osteopractic.

The Osteopractic subspecialty training has prepared me to effectively address all neuromusculoskeletal conditions with Western trigger point dry needling, spinal & extremity manipulation, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization, differential diagnostics and corrective exercises.  The training has prepared me to find and treat the root cause of the problem rather than simply treating symptoms.