John Harless
About John Harless
John Harless is a Physical Therapist currently employed at Hinge Health since 2023. He has extensive experience in the U.S. Army, where he held various roles in physical therapy from 2013 to 2023.
Work at Hinge Health
John Harless has been employed at Hinge Health as a Physical Therapist since 2023. In this role, he contributes to the company's mission of providing innovative digital health solutions for musculoskeletal care. His responsibilities include assessing patient needs, developing treatment plans, and implementing therapeutic exercises to enhance recovery and mobility.
Military Experience in Physical Therapy
John Harless has extensive experience in physical therapy within the U.S. Army. He served as a Physical Therapist in various capacities, including as a Doctoral Candidate at Joint Base San Antonio from 2013 to 2015, and as a Physical Therapy Intern at Fort Bliss from 2015 to 2016. He continued his military service as a Physical Therapist for the 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, and the 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord from 2017 to 2020. His roles included Officer in Charge of North Fort Physical Therapy and H2F Physical Therapist at U.S. Army Forces Command from 2021 to 2023.
Education and Expertise
John Harless holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from U.S. Army - Baylor University, which he completed from 2014 to 2016. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 2005 to 2009 and furthered his studies at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School from 2007 to 2009. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in both physical therapy and business principles.
Previous Roles in Sports and Operations
Before his military and physical therapy career, John Harless gained experience in sports operations. He worked as a Facility Operations Assistant for the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2010 to 2011 and as an Operations Assistant for the Winston-Salem Dash in 2010. These roles allowed him to develop skills in facility management and operations within a sports context.