Burke Selbst PT OCS GCFP

Licensed as a physical therapist since 2000, a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner since 2003 and a Board-Certified Orthopedic Specialist since 2008, Burke has extensive experience restoring, improving and optimizing human movement and performance for clients of all ages with an emphasis on sports performance. 

Since 2005 Burke has led the team at Focus Physical Therapy, a clinic of like minded and passionate clinicians dedicated to providing personalized, state of the art and results based care.

Email: burke@focusptbend.com

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Founded Focus Physical Therapy in Bend OR 2005
  • Sports Medicine Provider for Team USA at the US Olympic and Paralympic Training Center, Colorado Springs, CO.
    • Rehab and performance  provider for members of Team USA Cycling Track Team, USA Wrestling, USA Boxing and USA Triathlon.
  • ICE-Cert Pro Bike Fitter
With USA Cycling
  • Sports Medicine Provider/Soigneur for Team USA Track Cycling at the:
    • 2026 UCI Track Cycling World Cups Hong Kong, Malaysia
    • 2026 Pan American Championships Santiago Chile
    • 2025 World Track Cycling Championships Santiago Chile
    • 2025 Pan American Championships Asuncion Paraguay
    • 2024 Paris Olympic Games
    • 2024 Nation’s Cups Hong Kong & Milton Ontario
    • 2024 Pan American Championships Los Angeles CA
    • 2023 Pan American Games Santiago Chile
    • 2023 Super World Championships Glasgow Scotland
    • 2023 Nation’s Cup Cairo Egypt
With USA Track and Field
  • Sports Medicine Provider for Hayward Field-based Medical Team/USATF
    • Team Olympic Trials 2012, 2016 and 2021
    • Athletics Diamond League Prefontaine Classic 2013 – 2020
    • IAAF World Junior Track and Field Championships 2014
    • IAAF World Indoor Track and Field Championships 2016
    • World Athletics Track and Field Championships 2022
Other Highlights 
  • Team Sponsor Boneyard Cycling
  • Sports Medicine Provider and Strength Consultant for members of North Face, Nike Trail, Scott Running and Oiselle Littlewing running teams
  • Invited Speaker City of Bend Workplace Ergonomics
  • Invited Therapy Provider Cascade School of Music
  • Provider of medical continuing education on the topic of Feldenkrais and Physical Therapy
  • Sports Medicine Provider for Multiple local events in running, cycling and soccer

Education

Burke Selbst MPT, OCS, Cert. MDT, GCFP
MPT: Physical Therapy, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
BS: Kinesiology, Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA

Interests

Burke enjoys spending time with his wife Amy, travel & studying languages or playing guitar and singing with friends at watering holes, celebrations and campfires around Central Oregon. You can also find him mountain biking, bikepacking, rock climbing, surfing, trailrunning and enjoying a tasty coffee.

Patient Testimonials

Siiri is fantastic

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Siiri is a fantastic therapist and has helped me get going again many times over the years. She gets right to the root of the problem/pain and helps teach you how to work with her to resolve the issue.
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Judi Tolboe

Hip replacement surgery recovery

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Lisa K at Focus PT has gotten me through hip replacement surgery recovery. I loved having her as my PT! She pushed me to get stronger, more mobile and balanced but never pushed me into pain. She’s got a ton of knowledge and a lovely personality.

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Anne Aurand

I would recommend John Center to any athlete…

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I’m a skier, whitewater kayaker, and gym rat. Issues with mid-back and hip tension stopped me from performing compound movements at the gym, like squats and deadlifts, for over six years.
After working with multiple physical therapists, John Center is the first one to successfully work with me to achieve a return to the movements I love doing at the gym. In addition, my back issues are much better managed and mitigated when I do the outdoor sports that I love. I can enjoy all my sports with more confidence now while pushing myself hard.
I would recommend John Center to any athlete who wants to do the things they love at a high level.

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Ian Cooper

I LOVE Siiri

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I LOVE Siiri – over 10 years with a curious and constantly developing PT has been, literally, life-changing for me. I am so grateful for 7 am appointment. I will be healthy into old age because of Siiri. I love the service and support provided by Focus and the personalized care Siiri provides. Extra bonus points for Dilly Dally coffee handy at 8 am after my morning appointments. Luxury!

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Rachel Knox

Siiri is fantastic

Siiri is a fantastic therapist and has helped me get going again many times over the years. She gets right to the root of the problem/pain and helps teach you how to work with her

Hip replacement surgery recovery

Lisa K at Focus PT has gotten me through hip replacement surgery recovery. I loved having her as my PT! She pushed me to get stronger, more mobile and balanced but never pushed me into

I would recommend John Center to any athlete…

I’m a skier, whitewater kayaker, and gym rat. Issues with mid-back and hip tension stopped me from performing compound movements at the gym, like squats and deadlifts, for over six years. After working with multiple

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