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.

Danielle O’Brien, DPT, OCS

dobrien@foothillspt.com
Clinics:

Danielle spent much of her youth on a competitive dance team and later minored in dance while earning her bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and Health from the University of Idaho. She went on to complete her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of North Dakota and has been passionately practicing physical therapy ever since.

Danielle has a special passion for working with women during all stages of pregnancy. She is certified to support pre-partum, pregnant, and postpartum patients, helping them maintain active lifestyles, prepare for childbirth, and recover afterward. In addition to her expertise in women’s health, Danielle enjoys treating dancers, post-operative conditions, and a wide variety of orthopedic diagnoses.

A proud Boise native, Danielle loves exploring the Treasure Valley. Whether riding her bike on the Greenbelt with her husband, hiking through the foothills, or enjoying the area’s diverse culinary scene, she embraces the active and vibrant lifestyle Boise has to offer.

Danielle's Areas of Specialty + Interest:

  • Orthopaedics
  • Pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, postpartum
  • Women’s health
  • Post surgical rehabilitation
  • Dry Needling Certified – Full body
  • Certified in Personalized Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Therapy
  • Manual therapy
  • Balance & endurance
  • Dancers