About Uplift Physical Therapy and Wellness

Jack Gerlitz is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and the founder of Uplift Physical Therapy and Wellness in Midlothian, VA. A Delaware native who has called the Richmond area home for over a decade, Jack earned his B.S. from James Madison University and his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Virginia Commonwealth University. After working across outpatient private practice, rural hospital-based, and corporate PT settings, he saw the same problem everywhere: the system wasn't putting patients first. He launched Uplift to change that.

Jack specializes in the treatment of cervical pain, headaches, and temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD), and works closely with local dentists to provide integrated, interprofessional care. He also has a strong clinical focus in vestibular disorders and concussion management — an interest shaped in part by his own personal experience with vertigo and chronic dizziness. Throughout his career he has treated a wide range of patients, including active adults, post-surgical patients, runners, and older adults.

His approach is built around finding root causes, building meaningful patient relationships, and giving people the tools to resolve their problems — even when other approaches have fallen short. Outside of the clinic, Jack enjoys trail running, golf, and traveling with his wife Kristen and their dog Milo.