Northern Edge Physical Therapy

Northern Edge Physical Therapy is the leader in hands-on care in Wasilla, AK and Matanuska-Susitna Borough with excellence in manual therapy and specialized programs.

Northern Edge Physical Therapy is the leader in hands-on care with excellence in manual therapy and specialized programs. Our treatment approach relies upon sound clinical experience and evidence supported practice with novel approaches to accelerate recovery from orthopedic injury and enhance healing for musculoskeletal conditions and complex pain-related syndromes. Northern Edge Physical Therapy is a community of passionate caregivers and dedicated support staff. Our goal is to facilitate natural healing and pain-relief that does not just treat the condition, but treats the individual client.

Dr. Poorbaugh started his physical therapy career at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. He has had the opportunity to learn from leaders in the field of medicine. His experience has included internships and residency fellowships to develop mastery of skills and clinical expertise. The true discovery throughout his 17 years of clinical experience is that patients heal faster when the provider is both compassionate and skilled. His personal challenge to achieve excellence has been never ending.