Ben Blakely, PT, DPT
A fourth-generation Grizzly, Ben was born and raised in Spokane, Washington. He attended Pacific Lutheran University and played for the university soccer team while earning his Bachelor’s of Psychology. After graduating from PLU, Ben moved to Missoula where he graduated from the University of Montana with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy.
During his education, Ben interned in the Montana Running Lab and completed clinical rotations that built his orthopedic and sports rehab knowledge. Additionally, he is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Ben believes in the resiliency of our bodies and empowering his patients with individualized, evidence-based interventions to return to the activities they love.
Outside of the clinic, Ben enjoys playing sports, resistance training, running, and camping. He also coaches for local soccer club, Missoula Strikers.
Email: ben@sapphirept.com
Specialties & Interests:
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
Orthopedics and sports rehabilitation
Return to sport performance
Management and rehabilitation of overuse injuries
Running gait analysis
Pre and post-operative rehabilitation
