Expert-Level. Compassionate. Committed.

Our Team

Our Expert Team Knows St. Joseph Physical Therapy For Pain & Movement Problems.


No other St. Joseph physical therapy clinic can offer the expert-level training and education of the Spine and Sport team. Our state-of-the-art facility and highly-specialized team is committed to reducing pain and increasing movement across an entire range of physical therapy treatments. In every interaction at Spine and Sport, you will find top-notch credentials and a commitment to continuing education toward solving pain from an integrated approach. We truly strive to answer the question each day for every patient “What’s the REAL cause of the pain?”

Our founder, Fred Shonkwiler, is a regional expert in elite physical therapy education, holding prestigious credentials from both the Postural Restoration Institute and in Applied Functional Science. He applies this extensive knowledge across the therapist team, always striving for a collaborative environment with multiple treatments and solutions for pain. Come meet our team to see how this education and experience is applied in a welcoming and patient-focused atmosphere for St. Joseph physical rehabilitation and physical therapy.

Our Team’s Specialized Education Includes:

  • Rockhurst University
  • Southwest Baptist University
  • University of St. Mary
  • Missouri Western State University
  • Gray Institute, Fellowship for Applied Functional Science
  • Postural Restoration Institute
  • Back School of Atlanta Ergonomics Specialist
  • Manual Therapy Residence, Ola Grimsby, Norway
  • Certified Applied Functional Science, Gray Institute
  • Foot / Ankle Specialist Certification, Gray Institute
  • Vestibular Rehab Specialist, CCVT
  • Therapeutic Pain Specialist, International Spine and Pain Institute
  • 3DMAPS Certification, Gray Institute
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Our Mission

We are committed to providing cutting-edge and evidence-based care, along with specialty programs that meet the needs of our community

Spine & Sport Physical Therapy1213 N. Belt Hwy, Ste H
St Joseph, MO 64506

Phone: 816-279-7778

Fax: 816-279-8788

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