Bio

Nick Mergen, PT, DPT, ATC is entering his second year working with Kirkwood Athletics.  He graduated from the Doctorate of Physical Therapy program at the University of Iowa in 2016.  Prior to that, he attended Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training in 2014.  Nick has worked at Performance Therapies since 2017 with an emphasis on orthopedic and sports rehabilitation.  He is also an adjunct faculty member in the University of Iowa’s Doctorate of Physical Therapy program.  During his time at Performance, Nick has gone on to complete additional training in a variety of areas, receiving certifications in Dry Needling, the Selective Functional Movement Assessment, and baseball pitching evaluation through OnBaseU.  Additionally, he is an Exos Performance Specialist and is certified in the Fitness Pain-Free system.  In his free time, Nick enjoys spending time with family and friends, being outdoors, and cheering on Hawkeye athletics.