Meet the team

Foothills PT Therapists

On average, our physical therapists have roughly 16 years of experience.

Get to know the staff at Foothills Physical Therapy, 
across 4 locations throughout the Treasure Valley.

Brian O’Neal, DPT, OCS, SCS, ATC

Originally from Galveston, Texas, Brian was introduced to Boise through a football scholarship to Boise State University. In 2003, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training, becoming the first BSU football athlete to complete the Sports Medicine curriculum.

After earning his certification as an Athletic Trainer (ATC), Brian gained valuable experience as an intern Athletic Trainer with the New York Giants during the preseason and the Washington Redskins during the regular season in 2003. He went on to pursue his Doctorate in Physical Therapy at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, graduating in 2005.

Brian specializes in orthopedic and sports injury prevention and rehabilitation. He is a board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) and Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS), bringing a competitive spirit and detail-oriented approach to his practice. Brian is passionate about motivating patients to achieve or surpass their personal goals, empowering them to perform at their highest potential.

Outside of work, Brian enjoys working out, cheering on football teams—especially the Broncos—and exploring all that Boise has to offer.

Brian's Areas of Specialty + Interest:

  • Sports Certified Specialist
  • Athletic Training
  • Certified Rehabilitation of Athletes
  • Taping
  • Orthopaedics
  • Certified in Personalized Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Therapy
  • Dry Needling Certified – Full body