Greetings! I'm Joel, the founder of Trexo PT and Performance. I wear a few different hats - I’m a physical therapist, performance coach, educator, researcher, consultant, and an endurance athlete. Whether you’re a runner, triathlete, or pursuing optimal health and well-being… you’re in the right place. My mission: provide unwavering support to endurance athletes at every stage of their journey. Whether you’re just starting out or you're a world-class competitor - your best training and racing await you! Despite guiding thousands of patients and clients through the complex injury-to-performance spectrum, I once doubted my own best training and racing lay ahead. After earning a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Creighton University, I was bound for Officer Training School with the US Air Force. A single phone call changed everything. |
The diagnosis seemed impossible: metastatic cancer. Told I’d never run again due to a complete lymphadenectomy and multiple knee and hip surgeries, I battled chronic neurogenic pain, opioid dependency, and depression. Losing a dream job I worked 3 years to secure was the final blow. It felt insurmountable! I was sick and profoundly afraid. Perhaps you've encountered similar emotions throughout your own journey. Fortunately, I wasn't navigating these murky and intimidating waters alone. Accompanied and sustained by my incredible wife, and supported by family, I recovered and have remained in remission for over a decade, even returning to competing (and excelling) in long-course triathlon, marathons, ultra trail events, and consistent strength training. |
"Feeling discomfort is an opportunity to expand our comfort zone."
My early professional years brought significant personal and professional discomfort. Instead of shying away from it, I learned to embrace it!
Your own story may look different, but adversity remains universal. Regardless of your circumstances, when confronting challenging circumstances remember your struggles and suffering are not without purpose, for "...suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. ” (Romans 5:4-5a)
If an injury has sidelined you from training there’s hope. I’m here to help you navigate these uncertain times. Whether pursuing a Boston qualification, PR’s and PB’s, or lifelong wellness it’s time to redefine your limits. You possess an inner strength, resilience, and adaptability that far surpass your realization. Your best training truly lies ahead!
My early professional years brought significant personal and professional discomfort. Instead of shying away from it, I learned to embrace it!
Your own story may look different, but adversity remains universal. Regardless of your circumstances, when confronting challenging circumstances remember your struggles and suffering are not without purpose, for "...suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. ” (Romans 5:4-5a)
If an injury has sidelined you from training there’s hope. I’m here to help you navigate these uncertain times. Whether pursuing a Boston qualification, PR’s and PB’s, or lifelong wellness it’s time to redefine your limits. You possess an inner strength, resilience, and adaptability that far surpass your realization. Your best training truly lies ahead!
Philosophy of Care
Every individual I have the privilege to work with possess inherent strength, resilience and remarkable adaptability. This foundational philosophy of care shapes every facet of my interactions with patients, clients, and athletes. Often we’ve been told - either directly by a well-meaning individual or indirectly through behaviors and responses - that our bodies are frail and highly-susceptible to injury. But despite a high incidence of injury in runners and endurance athletes, this notion of fragility couldn’t be further from the truth.
At day’s end, I’m steadfast in my conviction that collaborating with individuals requires an awareness of the unique qualities and attributes that compose our ecosystems. No two clients are identical. Therefore, no two strategies for intervention, care or performance can be identical either. Drawing from my role as a data-informed clinical scientist I rely on both qualitative and quantitative evidence to inform and shape my ethos of care.
If you embody qualities of sportsmanship, mental fortitude, determination, responsibility, and an unwavering dedication to maximize your potential through consistent and deliberate practice I cannot wait to join forces with you!
At day’s end, I’m steadfast in my conviction that collaborating with individuals requires an awareness of the unique qualities and attributes that compose our ecosystems. No two clients are identical. Therefore, no two strategies for intervention, care or performance can be identical either. Drawing from my role as a data-informed clinical scientist I rely on both qualitative and quantitative evidence to inform and shape my ethos of care.
If you embody qualities of sportsmanship, mental fortitude, determination, responsibility, and an unwavering dedication to maximize your potential through consistent and deliberate practice I cannot wait to join forces with you!