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Joel Peck PT, DPT, CIDN

Joel Peck PT, DPT, CIDN

TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS

Internship:Multiplex Center — Chicago Bulls Training Center — Deerfield, IL
St. Mary’s Outpatient Clinic — near Olympic Training Center — Milwaukee, WI
Post Graduate Education:Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, Illinois — Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Undergraduate Degree:University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, La Crosse, WI — Pre-Physical Therapy Studies
University of Health Sciences/The Chicago Medical School in Chicago, Illinois — Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
Associations & Memberships:American Physical Therapy Association, Orthopedic section, Member
Nevada Physical Therapy Association, Member
Certified in Dry Needling (CIDN)

BIO

It’s a lucky thing Joel Peck tore his meniscus his senior year of high school. Because up until that point, the tri-sport athlete was heading toward a career in marketing. Instead, his basketball season ended early, he had surgery and started physical therapy (PT). That’s where the magic happened.

Peck enjoyed his PT experience so much, he decided to change majors. It wasn’t just the return to sport that interested him, he appreciated the atmosphere of the clinic where athletes and others regained their health. With the guidance of his therapist, he pursued Pre-Physical Studies at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse then completed his Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of Health Sciences/The Chicago Medical School in Chicago, Illinois.

After completing a Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, Illinois, Dr. Peck interned at the Caremark Clinic located inside the Deerfield Illinois Multiplex Center where the Chicago Bulls trained. After working with professional basketball players, Dr. Peck interned at St. Mary’s Outpatient Clinic in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where he was able to work with Olympic speed skaters, including Dan Jansen and Bonny Blair.

While athletes and sports injury are an area of expertise, Dr. Peck considers himself an orthopaedic generalist and enjoys treating all types of injury in all types of people. He has a strong manual therapy background and is certified in dry needling. Dr. Peck works to ensure his patients understand their injury and the why and how of their rehabilitation process. In addition to that early meniscus tear, he has endured several other injuries and rehabilitations himself — fractured clavicle, wrist and nose — which lends a natural sense of empathy to his work.

Sports have always been a part of Dr. Peck’s life. In high school, it was basketball, football and tennis. In college, he played lacrosse. He and his wife moved to Reno/Tahoe in 1994, specifically so they could take advantage of the year-round recreation. With their three children — now in college and high school — they wakeboard all summer, snowboard all winter, and hike and bike in between. Dr. Peck is also an avid musician who loves to play guitar and sing. There’s a rumor he even had a punk rock band with some fellow med students back in the 90s in Chicago.

I love Joel [Peck]. He was super knowledgeable and was able to explain what was going on so that I understood exactly why we were doing what we were doing. Before I wasn’t able to work out, lift weights or do yoga. And I woke up every night in pain. Now I can do all the things I want to do.
Andrea Cordell
From the minute you walk in, everyone is so pleasant, so nice. They really care. It wasn’t run like a business where it’s quick in and out in half an hour. They take the time you need. Amy sees a lot of military and firefighters with my same injury. She was very encouraging and told me, ‘we can help you out. If it wasn’t for Joel, my wife wouldn’t be back at work.
Joe Puertos
Dr. Peck is very professional and personable. I felt very comfortable and had any and all questions with respect to my PT addressed promptly. Would highly recommend.
Willard Hill
Amazing professionals who truly care about you and a successful outcome. Everyone is great, respectful, knowledgeable, but Joel Peck leads the pack!
Christine Benjamin
Joel Peck made me feel comfortable from the start while educating me on the process and progression. 100% recommended. Dr. Dolan is an amazing surgeon with an unbelievable bedside manner. Making the best of a tough situation.
Diaz Dixon
GBO PT has an awesome staff. Joel Peck from day one is so helpful . I had shoulder surgery and Had PT before and after the procedure . I would recommend Joel and the entire staff
Keith Trimble