Dr. Josh Hildebrand

PT, DPT, CSOMT
Doctor of Physical Therapy

I grew up in a small town in Northern Iowa. I attended the University of Northern Iowa, majoring in Biology. Afterwards, I attended Des Moines University for physical therapy school.

I worked in outpatient therapy for 3 years in northern Iowa out of school. I then owned my own practice for two years in North Carolina before moving back to Iowa for church and family. I then worked for three years in outpatient therapy as lead physical therapist in Des Moines.

“Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.”
– Winston S. Churchill

I specialize in manual therapy, orthopedic conditions, clinic management, clinic growth, and education opportunities.

I want to help patients who are unable to participate in the activities they enjoy.

I enjoy working here because of the patient-focused care.

Conditions I Enjoy Treating:

Shoulder pain, ACL tear, concussions

Favorite Books:

• Consider the Lilies
• The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
• The Lord of the Rings

Outside Of Work

In my free time, I enjoy weightlifting, cycling, cooking, and playing board games.

Patient Testimonial

“I was struggling with nagging hip pain for months until I found Josh, who quickly pinpointed the issue and devised a targeted strength training regimen. His expertise and guidance not only brought me relief but also enabled me to make incredible progress. From barely able to function at work in October to successfully riding over 500 miles for RAGBRAI 50 in July is nothing short of amazing. I can’t thank Josh and the team at Kaizen enough for their exceptional care and support throughout my recovery journey. Highly recommend!”

“My kids and myself both see Josh and he is amazing. He takes time to understand the issues and pushes each of us to ensure we remain strong while working at the root of the issue. My daughter’s shoulder improved after just a few sessions, but we continue to work with Josh to keep her strong.”

“Josh helped me get better quicker than I imagined to do by myself. He was understanding of my lower back situation, listened attentively, and found common ground with me. He met me where I was at but challenged me to try harder than what I gave myself ability to. I am not pain free yet since I’m in my early stages of getting better but growing in functional movement is a total win for me. I can’t believe where I am at today with all the pain I have gone through for two years.”