Aaron Stares
@aaronstares
Fellowship-trained sports physical therapist focused on performance.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a fellowship-trained sports physical therapist with experience delivering virtual and in-person care, performance training, return-to-play protocols, and multidisciplinary collaboration. I have led telehealth and clinic-based programs, consulted on product development for digital health, and consistently met production metrics while prioritizing athlete-centered outcomes.
My practice integrates manual therapy, strength and conditioning, dry needling, and behavior-change techniques like motivational interviewing to drive resilience and biomechanical efficiency. I bring certifications across manual therapy, performance coaching, and telehealth concierge care, and I focus on measurable rehab results and pragmatic return-to-sport decision making.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Director of Performance Physical Therapy
Performance Republic
Aug 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Delivered virtual and in-person physical therapy and performance training, designed return-to-play protocols, and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize athlete-centered care and rehabilitation outcomes.
SHProvided digital physical therapy care, consistently met production and metric goals, and contributed to cross-functional product discussions and clinical mapping for virtual care.
Performance Physical Therapist
Performance Republic
Aug 2019 - Dec 2023 (4 years 4 months)
Supported off-season and pre-season data collection, injury evaluation and treatment, and delivered programming for virtual and in-person performance and rehab clients.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Institute for Athlete Regeneration (IAR)
Fellowship / Certification, Manual Therapy / Sports Physical Therapy
2016 - 2018
Completed a Manual Therapy Fellowship and Sports Manual Therapy certification through IAR.
Doctor of Physical Therapy program (institution not specified)
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy
2013 - 2016
Completed a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree focusing on clinical and performance rehabilitation.
SUSt. Mary's University
Bachelor of Arts, Exercise and Sport Science
2009 - 2013
Activities and societies: Member of St. Mary's University NCAA Division II soccer team
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Exercise and Sport Science with collegiate athletics participation at NCAA Division II level.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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