Dr. James Hoese, DPT, CSCS, coaching a soccer athlete through a squat during a strength training session at PreventPT in Santa Rosa, focusing on injury prevention and sports performance.

Meet Dr. James Hoese, DPT, CSCS – Santa Rosa’s Leader in Sports Physical Therapy & Injury Prevention

Move Better. Train Smarter. Stay Injury-Free.

Meet James Hoese, DPT, CSCS – Santa Rosa’s Expert in Sports Therapy & Injury Prevention

Dr. James Hoese, DPT, CSCS, is the founder of PreventPT and a leading expert in sports physical therapy, injury prevention, and performance training in Santa Rosa and Rincon Valley. With over 20 years of experience, he specializes in knee and shoulder rehabilitation, helping athletes, weekend warriors, and active individuals stay strong and pain-free.

A former collegiate soccer player at UC Berkeley, James’s own athletic journey sparked his passion for biomechanics, movement optimization, and injury prevention. He earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from the University of Southern California and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Before moving to Sonoma County, he worked directly with one of San Francisco’s top knee and shoulder specialists, refining his expertise in ACL rehab, rotator cuff injuries, and advanced movement therapy.

James is also a dedicated member of the Santa Rosa community. He lives in Rincon Valley with his wife, Dr. Amanda Delwiche, a local dentist and fellow business owner, and their two boys, who are passionate soccer players. His firsthand experience as a parent of young athletes fuels his commitment to youth sports injury prevention and high-performance training for soccer, skiing, golf, running, surfing, and mountain biking.

Dr. James Hoese, DPT, CSCS – Founder of PreventPT in Santa Rosa, CA. Specializing in performance physical therapy, injury prevention, and return-to-sport training for athletes of all levels.on, and return-to-sport training for athletes of all levels.

Why Athletes & Active Individuals Choose PreventPT

Expert in Sports Physical Therapy

Specializing across all sports, including golf, soccer, skiing, running, cycling, mountain biking, volleyball, baseball, and surfing.

Knee & Shoulder Specialist

Extensive experience in ACL rehab, rotator cuff recovery, and movement therapy.

Concierge Physical Therapy

One-on-one private physical therapy tailored to your needs. → Learn More

Performance Based Injury Prevention

Strength training and biomechanics-focused therapy to keep you pain-free and on the pitch.

Real Clients. Real Results.

See how PreventPT has helped athletes, weekend warriors, and active individuals recover faster, prevent injuries, and perform at their best

Kianna P.

I am so grateful to Jim for giving me confidence to return to sport after shoulder surgery. Between manual therapy and challenging workouts, I could feel myself feel better each week! My shoulder not only became stronger, but other dysfunctions were addressed so I could prevent further injuries down the line. - 8/28/2026

Eli M.

I've seen Jim three times now and have been really impressed with his approach. I originally went to him because of ongoing issues with my right knee related to an old meniscus injury and surgery I had almost 30 years ago. Rather than just focusing on where my knee hurt, Jim took the time to walk me through what was actually contributing to the problem and how my mobility, strength and movement patterns all tie together. I now feel like I have a really good path forward for keeping my knee healthy and staying active long term.

Jim has given me a very specific set of mobility and strength exercises to work on at home and has done a great job explaining why I'm doing each one and what I should be paying attention to. Along the way he has also helped me with ankle mobility, some lower back issues and an older shoulder issue. I really like that his approach isn't just about getting rid of the immediate pain. He looks at how everything is working together and gives you tools to improve strength, mobility and hopefully prevent problems from coming back.

I would definitely recommend Jim to anyone looking for good physical therapy, whether you're recovering from an injury or just trying to stay healthy and active. The sessions are very personalized and I never feel like I'm being run through a generic PT program. My wife and daughter also see Jim, and we've all had a great experience with him and PreventPT. - 8/13/2026

John B.

Jim quickly and effectively identified multiple ways to improve my muscle strength, agility, balance and mobility, all aimed at helping achieve my goal of skiing well into my 70s. The new workout routine he helped me develop is doing exactly that. I highly recommend Jim to anyone looking to become more physically fit. - 3/10/2026

Kenneth H.

I have bad back arthritis and degenerative disc disease. I was facing fusion surgery. I was seeking a therapist who would focus on me only and provide personalized attention to my issues. Jim is that guy as your sessions with him are one on one. His sessions have rebuilt my core and reduced my pain dramatically. He has taught me how to continue this at home and for long term. His knowledge is second to none. I highly recommend him to anyone who wants personalized attention and the key follow-up. Because of his work I have avoided the dreaded fusion surgery. - 2/25/2026

Recover Faster. Train Smarter. Stay Injury-Free.

Don’t wait for pain to slow you down. Whether you’re an athlete, weekend warrior, or just looking to move better, PreventPT’s concierge physical therapy in Santa Rosa provides the expert care you need.

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