PROFESSIONAL:
Troy is one of the founders and owners of Meier & Marsh PT. He is a seasoned orthopedic physical therapist with unique specialties and skills in treating all muscle, joint and nerve disorders especially as it relates to the lower and mid-back, and neck including headaches.
He is adept at chronic pain and stress disorders and has been called “the body whisperer” for his gentle and accurate approach. He certified in Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment (MDT) – a unique evidence-based method that is internationally recognized and is the #1 choice among advanced physical therapists in the USA to treat back and neck disorders. His mentors included master clinicians Robin McKenzie and many of the worlds leading PT’s that helped develop the McKenzie Institute USA. After earning advanced certifications with the #1 instructor of the McKenzie Institute, Troy served as the instructor’s assistant to train other physical therapists. Troy also is certified in Dry Needling with the Spinal Manipulation and Dry Needling Institute delivering advanced pain treatment options using needles and electrotherapy. He is passionate about studying and practicing healing methods that make a difference in people’s lives; and has traveled across the world to learn from renowned masters of healing traditions.
EDUCATION:
Troy earned a Master of Physical Therapy degree from Northern Arizona University in 1991; certified in McKenzie Method in 2000; Duffy-Rath System for Musculoskeletal Pain in 2002, and Dry Needling Certification in 2014.
PERSONAL:
Troy’s number one joy is being in nature. He lives near the beautiful mountains and Deseret Peak in Grantsville. Troy was an avid trail runner for two decades and completed numerous 50 and 100-mile trail endurance events. When he isn’t on the trails he may be practicing archery, traveling in his van, and visiting his children and grandchildren.
SPECIAL INTERESTS:
Troy’s favorite patient is one suffering from lower back, and neck pain and he enjoys the challenge of helping people in chronic pain. He experienced chronic lower back pain after a traumatic fall in his twenties (ask him how!) which led him to seek answers and travel the world to study with leading experts and world-renowned healers.
Troy enjoys treating runners with injuries and has spent over 20 years helping competitive athletes stay strong and running ultra-marathons from Death Valley to the Wasatch mountains. He loves to see runners get back to what they love.
Troy compliments his running and fitness with strength training and credits his time with the late Larry “Mr. Olympia” Scott as his motivation to become a physical therapist.
Troy loves his patients and considers them his PT family. He invites his patient family to reach out whenever they have concerns or problems or need advice to move better, be free of pain, and avoid medications, injections and surgery.