John Fiore, PT
John is a 1993 physical therapy University of Montana graduate. John founded Sapphire Physical Therapy in 1994 and continues to be the sole owner-operator today. A familiar face in the Missoula community since 1983, John's areas of specialty and twenty-nine years of experience make him a good choice for complex injuries and conditions.
In 2020, John took over the orthotic practice of Marvin Walchuk upon Marvin's retirement. John now fabricates custom foot orthotics on-site using the state-of-the-art Amfit 3D digital scanning and milling system.
Outside of work, John can be found trail running, scrambling, and cycling on the trails and peaks of the surrounding mountain ranges. A co-founder of RATPOD, Runners Edge Events sponsor, and a Dean Stone committee member with Five Valleys Land Trust, John promotes an active, healthy lifestyle through community involvement.
Email: John@sapphirept.com
Specialties & Interests
Functional movement evaluation to determine source of pain
Running/walking video evaluation
Running injury treatment & risk reduction
Orthopedic overuse injury treatment
Functional core strengthening & conditioning
Pre & post-operative rehabilitation
Manual therapy to promote joint health & mobility
Work-related injuries and functional capacity evaluations
Back & neck rehabilitation
Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ or TMD)
