About Me
Kendal Jacobson, PT, LMT, is a physical therapist, massage therapist, and educator with more than three decades of experience in movement science, sports medicine, and performance. Her clients range from everyday movers to masters athletes, Paralympians/Olympians, and performing artists.
A former national‑caliber swimmer and lifelong athlete, Kendal brings a deep understanding of healthy movement and long‑term resilience to her teaching. She serves as contributing faculty at Doctor of Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistant programs, where she focuses on clear, practical instruction that builds confidence and clinical reasoning skills.
Kendal created ePerformance Learning to make high‑quality, evidence‑informed education accessible to students, professionals, and anyone interested in understanding the body better. Her work blends clinical insight, real‑world experience, and a passion for helping people learn in a way that feels simple, useful, and empowering.
Experience
January 2024-present
Adjunct Faculty
South University PTA Program
Leading students from theory to hands‑on competence through clear demonstrations, guided practice, and practical feedback. I break down complex clinical concepts into simple, usable skills and collaborate with faculty teams to build streamlined, effective learning experiences.
September 2014-present
Contributing Faculty
University of St. Augustine
Teaching across key DPT courses — Biophysical Agents, Movement Science, Soft Tissue, Musculoskeletal, and Applied Anatomy — with a focus on clear instruction, hands‑on learning, and real‑time problem solving. Supported curriculum development and contributed to research in rehab and educational technology.
October 2010-present
Physical Therapist/ Owner
Enhanced Performance Therapy
Provide mobile and telehealth orthopedic/sports PT with clear communication and precise documentation. Build intuitive digital workflows, conduct ergonomic assessments, and create custom movement‑analysis tools to support better decision‑making. Known for reliability and clarity, reflected in a 100% Net Promoter Score.
April 2021- present
Contract Physiotherapist
USA Paratriathlon Team (USA Triathlon)
Deliver PT and recovery care to elite paratriathletes at World Triathlon events and the USOPC Training Center. Create offline documentation tools for traveling clinicians and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams in fast‑paced environments.
2005-2010
Physical Therapist
Austin Sports Medicine
Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy
2002-2005
Physical Therapist
St. David's Physical Therapy
Outpatient orthopedic, neurorehabilitation
1999-2002
1989-1997
Athletic Trainer, Massage Therapist
Houston Ballet
Clinical Athletic Trainer
Old Shell Orthopedics
Onsite ATC coverage for dress rehearsals and performances, sports massage
Clinical assistance, athletic training services in outpatient physical therapy, FCE testing
Education
Texas Woman’s University, Houston, TX
M.S. Physical Therapy 2002
Austin School of Massage, Austin, TX
Basic Massage Training, 1989
Auburn University, Auburn, AL
B.S. Human Movement Studies, 1988; Varsity Swim Team
