Chris Cooper

Chris grew up in Western Montana with a passion for playing golf and a desire to become a physical therapist. He attended the University of Washington for his undergraduate studies in Psychology and graduated in 1996. He went on to receive his Masters in Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Montana in 1999 and has worked for Therapeutic Associates Inc. in Bend, Oregon ever since. In 2010, Chris received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Montana.

He became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) in 2005 through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Chris became a TPI Certified Golf Fitness Instructor in 2009 and has since completed his level 2 and 3 Certifications as a Medical and Fitness Professional. He is Level 1 and Level 2 K-Vest Certified as well as a Nike Golf 360 Golf Performance Specialist. In 2015, Chris became a Board Certified Orthropedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. In 2017 Chris achieved his TPI Level 2 Junior and Power Coach Certifications. In 2018 became a TPI Level 3 Junior Coach. In 2019 Chris has attained his Levels 1-3 SuperSpeed Golf Training System Certifications. He has attended the World Golf Fitness Summit in 2012, 2014, 2016 and 2018 and TPI Summit in 2024. Chris became Power Level 3 Certified in 2022.

Chris has a passion for treating and working with golfers and getting them back to playing golf at a higher level than prior to injury. Chris offers cash-based performance training programs using 2D and 3D technology to link swing faults to specific physical limitations and then creating body-specific exercise programs to address those limitations. He also uses manual therapy and facilitated stretching as well as 3D technology biofeedback to maximize body mobility and stability in order to help improve swing efficiency.