Christian Metz,DPT

Education
Undergraduate: Bemidji State University
Graduate: University of Minnesota

Philosophy of care
“I believe in patients taking an active role with their treatment to work together with their therapist in order to attain the best results. Staying consistent and compliant with a home program is essential for maximizing functional outcomes.”

Why Christian went into therapy
“While playing football in college I witnessed my teammates suffer various injuries, and the work they did with physical therapy to return back to playing. I began job shadowing at one of the nearby clinics and realized this was the path I wanted to take.”

Favorite advice to give patients
“The human body is very good at healing itself when given time and supplemented with appropriate treatment.”

Hometown
Cambridge, MN

Hobbies
“I love to hunt and fish and spend time outside.”

Interesting facts about Christian
“I really enjoy getting to know more about my patients. I think communication is important for setting specific patient-oriented goals. It’s enjoyable to work with patients and see them progress towards their end goals.”