4x World's Strongest Man
Brian Shaw
DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
MEET
DR. JAE CHOI PT, DPT
Dr. Jae is a Korean-American Doctor of Physical Therapy from Bergen County, New Jersey, specializing in performance-driven rehabilitation for athletes and active adults. As a football and track coach, he has spent years working alongside athletes and learning from top coaches in both sports, and he brings that coaching perspective into every treatment plan.
Dr. Jae’s clinical expertise are the shoulders and hips, and some of his favorite cases are ACL reconstruction and rotator cuff rehab. He builds these programs around return to performance, not just pain relief, so you’re strong and confident when you get back to your sport or your training.
Before opening his own practice, Dr. Jae spent about three years as a traveling physical therapist, treating patients in clinics coast to coast. That experience exposed him to a wide range of clinical approaches and patient populations, and he now draws on the best of each to address your specific goals.
In June 2026, he opened his practice inside Iron Lair Gym in Apex, NC. By July, it was ranked the #1 physical therapy clinic in Apex on [BusinessRate]. He credits that to the like-minded partners and community around him.
Whether you’re coming back from surgery, working through a nagging injury, or just want to move and perform better, Dr. Jae will build a plan around your goals.
4x- World's Strongest Man
Brian Shaw & Doctor Jae Choi
Dr. Jae Choi
The Athlete Behind the Doctor
Dr. Jae is a Korean-American Doctor of Physical Therapy originally from Bergen County, New Jersey. Growing up, he was heavily involved in sports such as football, basketball, track and field, and lacrosse, which eventually led him to play collegiate football at Ithaca College, where he also earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. Before becoming a physical therapist, Jae worked as a personal trainer and assistant football coach, building a strong foundation in strength training, movement, and performance.
Coast-to-Coast Expertise
Over the past several years, he has worked coast to coast as a travel physical therapist, gaining experience with a wide range of patient populations and clinical settings. His background in athletics and fitness helps shape his approach to rehabilitation — combining hands-on treatment, purposeful movement, and individualized care to help people move and perform at their best.
Certifications & Interests
- Doctorate of Physical Therapy
- Full Body Dry Needling Certified
- Joint Mobilization Assistance Instructor at Ithaca College
- Body parts of Interest: Spine, Shoulder, Hip, Knee, Ankle
- Speciality: Rotator Cuff Tears/Repairs, ACL rehab, Return-to-Sport Rehabilitation
PHILOSOPHY & EXPERTISE
Movement Optimization
A treatment philosophy focused on quality 1-on-1 care and movement optimization. Jae leverages his background as a football coach and athlete to help you move and perform at your best, prioritizing long-term results over temporary fixes.
Hands-On Care
Combining specialized clinical experience from across various settings with localized expertise. Jae integrates various treatment approaches into a more personalized style of care designed to overcome mental/physical limitations and pain.
Performance Rehab
Helping active individuals and athletes return confidently to the activities they enjoy. Specializing in shoulder, neck, low back, hip, knee, foot/ankle rehab, and return-to-sport performance-based rehabilitation for those who refuse to be sidelined by injury.
