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Dr. Jacob Hurlbutt is a physical therapist, and a personal trainer in Madison, Wisconsin. Jake received his bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Movement Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he was also a member of the Wisconsin Men’s Rowing Team. He went on to receive his Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree from South College in Knoxville, Tennessee. In his spare time, Jake enjoys exploring all Madison and Wisconsin have to offer with his wife, Lauren, and dog, Mifflin. Jake also enjoys participating in CrossFit as well as spending time in the outdoors hunting, fishing, and hiking.

Dr. Lauren Young is a physical therapist located in Madison, WI. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Biology in 2015 from Loyola University and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Belmont University in 2018. She recently relocated from Chicago, where she was a clinic director and lead physical therapist at a Sports Physical Therapy clinic. There, she grew to love treating athletes of all types, including a large CrossFit population, high school/collegiate athletes, and runners.

Early in her practice, Lauren became certified in manual therapy and believes that hands-on practice, joint mobilization, and soft tissue techniques are integral to creating individualized and specific treatment. She uses techniques including cupping, joint manipulation, and dry needling to enhance her manual therapy and exercise prescription. In her practice in Chicago, Lauren gained experience assessing athletes’ biomechanics and their influence on multi-joint pain to guide treatment. Lauren has a special interest in treating chronic pain, including Fibromyalgia and Ehlers Danlos, in a fitness-forward manner.

In her spare time, Lauren loves to run, box, weightlift, and hike with her husband, Justin, and two dogs, Sadie and Otto. She loves hosting dinner parties and has recently started baking sourdough.

Dr. Matthew Koester is a physical therapist, and CrossFit Level 1 Trainer in Madison Wisconsin. A true Badger, through and through, Matt received both his Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree and his Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise & Movement Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Outside the clinic Matt enjoys traveling the country and spending time with his wife Macy. He also loves competing in CrossFit, as well as training year-round for outdoor sports including mountain biking, backpacking, and backcountry snowboarding.