Meet Sarah H. Stuhr, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT

Sarah H. Stuhr, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT, like so many others, discovered the power of physical therapy as a patient herself. As a collegiate athlete, she swam distance freestyle to cross-train for surfing during school breaks, but chronic shoulder pain threatened her ability to keep doing what she loved. When her athletic trainer couldn't help and her doctors told her to stop swimming, a physical therapist offered a different perspective. In just three visits, Sarah began to understand how the way she moved, carried herself, recovered, and built strength could change her body's ability to heal. She was educationally on track to become an emergency physician, but that experience changed everything. She was captivated by the power of the body's ability to adapt and grow stronger, and she found her calling in physical therapy. 
For over 17 years, Sarah has helped people overcome pain, navigate complex conditions, and return to meaningful, active lives. As a fellowship-trained orthopedic manual physical therapist, she believes effective care goes beyond treating symptoms. It starts with listening, understanding each person's goals, and helping them better understand their own body. Her approachcombines hands-on treatment, individualized exercise, current evidence, and patient education to support lasting change. She has particular experience with persistent pain and complex conditions, including those affecting the head, neck, and jaw.
Sarah earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and completed her fellowship in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy through the University of Illinois Chicago. Before joining the team in Boise, she owned a private practice in Portland, Oregon, focused on complex and persistent pain conditions, and served as Adjunct Faculty at Pacific University. At the heart of Sarah's approach is a belief shaped by her own experience: the body is capable of more than we sometimes realize, and pain doesn't have to mean giving up the things we love. She wants every patient to feel heard, understand their body more deeply, and discover what's possible with the right support, knowledge, and tools.