Dr. JJ Thomas, specialist in dry needling and movement analysis at Primal Physical Therapy

Certifications

  • Certified Gait Analyst (Level 1 & 2)
  • Functional Dry Needling (Certified since 2009, Instructor since 2012)
  • Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA)
  • ACE Gait Analysis
  • Functional Range Conditioning (FRC)
  • The Raggi Method of Postural Evaluation
  • GMB Fitness Trainer

Dr. JJ ThomasDPT, CMTPT, FDNS

Dr. JJ Thomas is the founder and CEO of Primal Physical Therapy, located in Bryn Mawr, PA. With more than 25 years of hands-on experience, Dr. Thomas is celebrated for reimagining patient care and movement through groundbreaking, system-based methods that deliver real results.

Her mastery in advanced manual techniques and functional movement analysis has earned her a reputation as a leading expert—teaching at national conferences, publishing in professional journals, and consulting for elite organizations like the American Physical Therapy Association and the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy.

She’s passionate about people and helping them reach their maximum potential for health. With this in mind, she is revolutionizing the world’s view on recovery, injury, and longevity. She does this by harnessing foundational “Primal” movements encoded in our DNA—often lost to compensations from injury or daily routines. Her passion and purpose is helping people of every background reclaim their natural ability to move well and thrive.

Dr. Thomas’s work extends far beyond her studio: she has guided elite athletes from the NFL, UFC, US Field Hockey, US Lacrosse, and US Track and Field, even traveling alongside competitors at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Her innovative expertise is also sought after by NFL teams whose medical staff she trains in advanced techniques like dry needling.

Whether you’re an athlete, healthcare professional, or simply passionate about wellness, Dr. Thomas’s approach and insights promise a transformative perspective on movement and recovery.

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