Alex Harms, PT, DPT, OCS, CLT
Orthopedic Physical Therapy
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Alex provides physical therapy services focused on recovering from injury and managing conditions related to movement. He specializes in orthopedics – the function of muscles, bones, and joints. Alex loves the challenge of complex medical problems. He works hard to understand his patient’s experience, and to help other’s make sense of their clinical concerns.
Alex takes his role as a patient educator very seriously. He approaches each patient with curiosity, patience, and empathy. He strives to help all people move more easily so they can live active, healthy and fulfilled lives.
“Laughter is the best medicine; movement is a close second-best.”
Experience
Education
- Doctor of Physical Therapy – Des Moines University
- Bachelor of Arts – Biology, Simpson College
- Bachelor of Science – Psychology, University of Iowa
- Bachelor of Arts – Philosophy, University of Iowa
Certifications
- Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
- Certified Lymphedema Therapist
Personal
Alex has lived in the Twin Cities since finishing physical therapy school in 2021. He is inquisitive and creative; he loves to learn new things. He finds joy in quality time with his wife and watching his young son grow and learn. He enjoys reading and boardgames. He is a fan of modern Olympic fencing.
Accepted Insurance
All North Memorial Health providers accept the following insurance carriers. Because health insurance plan payments vary and benefit levels are unique to each plan, you may confirm out of pocket cost with your insurance carrier by calling the number on the back of your insurance card.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- Medical Assistance
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Ucare
- UnitedHealthcare
