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North Idaho Physical Therapy

Matt Hankes, PT, DPT, ATC, LAT

Physical Therapist

Matt was born and raised in Wisconsin, where he achieved his undergraduate degree in Athletic Training. During school, he held internships with the San Diego Chargers, and following graduation, he was hired by the Green Bay Packers for a Seasonal Position as an Athletic Trainer. After receiving his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, he worked at Mayo Clinic Health Sciences as an outpatient Physical Therapist and Athletic Trainer. After marrying Leigh Ann in 2010, they moved West to North Idaho to follow their pursuits of skiing, hunting, and all activities the Northwest has to offer. He has been involved with the medical coverage of the Gretzky Hockey school since its inception in 2014. Matt and Leigh Ann recently welcomed their first child, Hannah, who will share the house with bird dogs Bailey and Haddie.

More about me

Personal Interests:

  • Downhill Skiing

  • Fly Fishing

  • Pheasant Hunting

  • Big Game Hunting

  • Camping

  • Spending Time with Family

Education:

  • B.S. Athletic Training, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (2004)

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (2008)

Awards

  • 2003 Anna Beth Culver Endowment Scholarship for Health, Physical Education
    and Athletic Training

  • 2004 Jerry Rhea Sports Medicine Scholarship- Atlanta Falcons Youth
    Foundation

  • 2004 Charles “Ben” and Marion Ford Scholarship

  • 2007 Polek Scholarship Recipient, Physical Therapy Department, University
    of Wisconsin- La Crosse

Memberships:

  • American Physical Therapy Association

Specialty Interests:

  • Manual Therapy

  • Sports Medicine

  • Total Joint Replacement and Post-Operative

  • Rehabilitation

  • Athletic injury Prevention

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The quality of a business is directly tied to the level of care its employees put into their work. It’s challenging to fully convey our commitment to doing an excellent job for our customers through words alone, but rest assured, we are dedicated. We believe deeply in our mission to help people live their BEST LIFE—and regardless of which service a customer accesses through us, they will consistently experience our BEST LIFE values. Believe in your greatness, Expect excellence, Serve others, Trust the process. Lead with love, Inspire courage, Fuel gratitude, Evolve.