Meet Dr. Meridith Jochum Rodriquez
Dr. Meridith Jochum Rodriguez, PT, DPT
Owner and Founder of Her Stride Physical Therapy and Wellness & Tiny Strides Pediatric Physical Therapy
Movement has been at the foundation of who I am since a very young age. At the core of my personality, my love for exercise led me to pursuing my Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science at Elon University in North Carolina. Recognizing my desire to share my passion for movement with others, I completed my Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. With the goal of helping patients optimize movement at a young age to support them throughout their lives, I sought out a career in pediatric physical therapy. With over 6 years of experience in pediatric physical therapy, I have had the opportunity to see first-hand how important it is to establish confidence and joy in movement at a young age with the goal of building upon those foundations for a lifetime.
I founded Her Stride Physical Therapy and Wellness as I recognize that being a female athlete has its challenges. As someone who fell in love with running in college, I know the feeling of being injured and not knowing where to turn. As a new mom, I also understand the challenges that come with wanting to make sure I keep my body strong and healthy while balancing all that it takes to care for my family. My goal is to support female athletes from adolescence through adulthood as you return to your sport following injury, build strength to prevent future injuries, and establish exercise routines to fit your lifestyle and goals.
As female athletes, many of us also are facing the challenge of now keeping our children moving well and feeling their best. As a new mom and pediatric physical therapist, I recognize the importance of having support while fostering your child’s gross motor development. With the passion to help the tiniest movers, I offer concierge services for infants and toddlers through Her Stride’s sister company Tiny Strides Pediatric Physical Therapy.
I cannot wait to help you, your young female athlete, and tiniest mover find your stride!