Dr. Hanna Shays, PT, DPT, Cert DN

Dr. Hanna Shays is a physical therapist specializing in TMJ disorders, head and neck conditions, and orthopedic injuries, with a focus on identifying and treating the root cause of pain.

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She works with active adults who want more than temporary relief and helps them return to training, performance, and daily life without ongoing limitations.

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Originally from Raleigh, North Carolina, Dr. Shays developed a strong foundation in movement and performance through years of competitive soccer. She participated in the Olympic Development Program, played at the regional level, and later played for UNC Chapel Hill’s club team. This background continues to inform her clinical approach to biomechanics and human performance.

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She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sport Science with Honors from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2016. She went on to receive her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Florida in 2019.

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Early in her career, Dr. Shays worked in stroke rehabilitation, gaining extensive experience in neurologic recovery and movement retraining. She later transitioned into orthopedics to build a more comprehensive, root-cause approach to care that integrates both neurologic and musculoskeletal systems.

This combination of neurologic rehabilitation and advanced manual therapy allows her to address both the mechanical and neurologic contributors to pain, an approach not commonly found in traditional orthopedic settings.

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Dr. Shays has advanced training in dry needling and orofacial myofunctional therapy. She also serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Indian River State College.

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Dr. Shays is based in Jupiter, Florida, and works with clients across Palm Beach County.