Getting to Know – Vital Six Physical Therapy – Jason Gearhart


Caring | Honest | Driven

“These are the values we uphold as a team, and Jason is no exception to that. One conversation with him and you will see his deep desire to teach people that pain doesn’t have to be a normal part of their lives. His passion and drive to help humans of all capabilities is inspiring, and we are so fortunate to have him on our team at TheHill. ” – Coach Brianna

 

What’s your name? Any fun nicknames?
Jason Gearhart – J Baby, because I have/had a baby face.

What did you want to be when you grew up?
I wanted to be an NBA Player, needless to say, my career was short lived.

Where did you grow up?
St. Charles, MO

What was your favorite subject/activity in school?
Math

Weird part time job you had in the past?
I worked as a “referee” for a large slot car race track. It was an experience.

Favorite movie? Favorite line from that movie?
Wedding Crashers – “Maaaaa! The Meatloaf!”

Got any hidden talents?
At one point I got really good at blowing bubbles off my tongue.

What do you like about KC?
The people and the BBQ.

What is the name of your business?
The Vital Six

What is your profession? “What do you do?”
Physical Therapist – Help people get out of pain and back to the activities they love.

How did you get connected to The Hill?
Matt was kind enough to respond to my email and the rest was history :).

What motivates you in your craft?
The moment a patient realizes they are capable of so much more than their medical diagnosis. Also helping people achieve their goals free of medication or surgery.

What is one thing you wished everyone knew about your profession?
Rehabilitation doesn’t have to being boring. Also, there are no quick fixes when it comes to getting out of pain, it takes a lot of hard work, patience, and determination by both parties involved.

Anything you’d like to share with TheHill?
Thank you for the chance to be a part of something special.

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