John Erik Carlson, LPTA, VATL joined Pivot Physical Therapy July 2018 at the Brandermill location. John attended Bridgewater College where he earned his B.S. Degree in Athletic Training. After ten years of practicing as an Outreach/Clinical Athletic Trainer for an outpatient physical therapy clinic in Harrisonburg, VA, John decided to further his career in physical therapy. He moved to Richmond to attend ECPI/MCI University where he earned his degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant in April 2017.

John takes pride in forming a bond with each individual patient as they transition through their healing process. With his background in sport medicine, John has experience with a wide variety of athletic injuries and a passion for returning patients to their active lifestyle.

In his spare time he enjoys the outdoors, traveling with family, skiing in the winter and water sports in the summer.