What is your name?
Jessica Schmitz
What is your role at ARC Physical Therapy+?
Certified Athletic Trainer on the Onsite Team
What year did you begin working at ARC Physical Therapy+?
2022
Where are you from?
Parnell, Missouri
Where did you go to school?
University of Central Missouri
Abilene Christian University
Who or what inspired you to get into Athletic Training?
As many stories go, I tore my ACL when I was 15 years old playing basketball. I wanted to be a teacher prior to this.
What do you like most about your work at ARC Physical Therapy+?
The outstanding family atmosphere and continuing to develop employees though encouraged leadership and educational avenues.
What is one thing you wish everyone knew about the body or physical therapy?
The body can be compared to a vehicle. Over the years and the more miles that are put on a vehicle, the maintenance may change or increase over time. As hard as we may try, it is important to understand that no two vehicles are identical or travel the exact paths.
What is your favorite quote?
“Get involved…the world is run by those who show up.” – Unknown
Can you share a patient success story?
What inspires you?
My passion has been athletic training since I sustained my injury when I was 15-year-old. The results and relationships that are built through an experience that can alter someone’s lifestyle are unmatchable.
Main photo at top: Justin Boot Sports Medicine – Sports Medicine Team Covering the American Royal Rodeo.
