Dr. Jen Tapken

DPT, ATC, CSCS,CMTPT

Kempsville Manager

Dr. Jen Tapken earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Old Dominion University, and most recently completed a PT sports residency at the University of Utah where she worked with collegiate, Olympic, and professional athletes as well as the general orthopedic population. She gained experience and continuing education in the use of blood flow restriction therapy, concussion rehabilitation, functional movement screening, manual therapies and spinal manipulation. Jen is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA) as well as a Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS) which highlights her expertise to work with athletes in all environments and treat them from the moment of injury throughout rehabilitation until ultimate return to sport.

Jen began her career as an athletic trainer earning her bachelors degree from Liberty University and her masters degree and graduate assistantship from Florida State University. Overall, she has 10+ years of athletic training experience with multiple sports including lacrosse, field hockey, tennis, soccer, and beach volleyball.

Jen has a passion for treating all levels of athletes throughout all phases of recovery including assisting with aspects of sports performance as they relate to returning to the field as a whole and capable athlete. She is excited to join a team of like-minded clinicians and performance professionals to further her skills in order to best serve her patients.