TACTICAL ATHLETE INITIATIVE
Providing injury prevention, rapid rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, and tactical performance training to military and first responders.
ABOUT US
Dr. Jessy Gutschick, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC
Owner
Dr. Jessica (Jessy) Gutschick earned a Bachelor’s of Science from the University of South Florida and immediately continued her education with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy at the University of Florida. During her last clinical rotation, Gutschick worked at Fort Bragg Army Base, where she worked directly with Green Beret students going through the Q-course. This clinical rotation was the catalyst for a passion with working with tactical athletes. After graduation, Gutschick continued her education studying strength and conditioning (CSCS), completing an orthopedic residency, and attaining her Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) and Manual Therapy Certifications (MTC). During this time, Gutschick married into a firefighter legacy family, giving her insight into daily shift and off-shift lifestyle. With no direct or established treatment access to work with this niche population, Gutschick established her own company, Tactical Athlete Initiative, LLC while also treating patients and managing multiple clinics in central Florida for CORA Physical Therapy.
Education
2015 University of South Florida – Bachelors of Science, Health Science
2018 University of Florida – Doctor of Physical Therapy
2019 Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (not active)
2020 Evidence in Motion – Orthopedic Residency
2020 Orthopedic Certified Specialist
2020 Manual Therapy Certification
2021 Dry Needle Level 1 and 2 Certified
Professional Publications
Gutschick, J. Injury Prevention in the Fire Service. Firehouse Magazine. 2021.
Gutschick, J. Injury Prevention in the Fire Service. Florida Fire Chief’s Health and Safety Conference. 2020.
Gutschick, J. Lazicki, R. Returning a special operations candidate to duty following an airborne operation injury: A case report. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy.2020; (15)1.
Gutschick. Introducing Physical Therapy Students to the Military Tactical Athlete through ROTC Screening Events. APTA Combined Sections Meeting Poster Presentation. New Orleans, LA. 2018.
Professional Affiliations
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