Hi, I’m Dr. John Besharse, PT, DPT. I am a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. I am also a Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist, helping dental professionals improve chairside ergonomics and optimize workplace health for their entire team.
I have a deep passion for health, wellness, education, and helping individuals remain strong and pain-free throughout their careers. I have practiced as a Doctor of Physical Therapy and strength coach for more than 11 years.
The Dental Physical Therapist provides a new path to longevity in dentistry—helping dental professionals stay strong, resilient, and pain-free throughout their careers. Led by Dr. John Besharse, PT, DPT, Cert. DN, CSCS, NKT,CEAS , the company offers strength and injury-prevention programs designed specifically for dental professionals. These services include online strength and conditioning programs, virtual and in-person seminars, ergo and posture workshops for dental clinics, continuing education seminars approved by the AADH, and educational presentations for dental hygiene and dental school programs.
Backed by physical therapy expertise, biomechanics, and sound kinesiologic principals, Dr. John's approach delivers evidence-based education focused on strength, posture, and injury prevention to support long-term career longevity in dentistry.
Dr. Besharse is the founder of The Dental Physical Therapist. He is also the owner of In Motion Physical Therapy and In Motion Performance Lab—an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy clinic and sports performance facility dedicated to helping individuals move better, perform stronger, and stay injury-free.