About
Zach was born and raised in north Spokane. A lifelong athlete, he grew up playing ice hockey locally including 3 years at Eastern Washington University while earning a B.S. in Exercise Science with a minor in Psychology. He graduated summa cum laude with his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon. Prior to graduation, he went on a 2-week service trip to Uganda where he provided pediatric and orthopedic physical therapy at remote villages and boarding schools for children with disabilities, and educated healthcare providers at a new medical facility. After graduation, he completed a 2-year Orthopedic Residency advancing his manual therapy and clinical reasoning skills.
Zach takes a holistic bio-psycho-social treatment approach, looking not only at the injured area, but also more globally across the rest of the body, including manual therapy combined with active treatment and functional movement patterns in order to get his motivated client back to doing the things they love most. He places education and self-efficacy as the upmost priority in order to regain control over pain and prevent re-injury. Zach loves treating all orthopedic injuries and surgeries as well as individuals with vertigo. Early in his career, he also developed a strong passion for managing concussions, seeking out advanced education and becoming a leader in concussion rehab.
Zach currently lives in the Wandermere area with his wife Lindsey and 3 kids. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching and playing all sports, woodworking, and traveling the world.
Additional Certifications
Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist (OCS) - American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists
Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT) - North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy
Advanced Vestibular Physical Therapist (AVPT) - University of Pittsburgh
Spinal Manipulation Endorsement
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy - George Fox University
Orthopedic Residency - Therapeutic Associates Inc.
Jared Friedly was born and raised in the Spokane area. He has a passion for sports, fitness and family. Jared specializes in concussion rehabilitation and orthopedic physical therapy. He enjoys developing a rapport with his patients and learning how to best help in the journey to recovery.
