Bozeman’s premier destination for specialized injury care and neuromuscular re-education.

TRUE NORTH EVALUATION & CARE

Systems-based injury evaluation and treatment for active individuals who demand more than a ‘wait and see’ approach. I treat the system, not just the symptom.

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Decades of Observation, One Focused Approach

After years working in sports medicine, I know that your injury or pain is usually a symptom of a larger system breakdown. I built True North Athletic Therapy to provide the comprehensive, one-on-one care that active, driven people deserve.

The True North Standard

  • 40–60 minute one-on-one sessions tailored specifically to your unique needs
  • Systems-based evaluation that looks at the root cause, not just pain
  • No preset treatment “prescriptions” or rigid visit schedules
  • Care driven by your goals, not insurance protocols
  • Education-first approach that empowers you to understand and self-manage your body
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THE PATH TO PERFORMANCE

A systematic approach to regaining confidence in your body

STEP 1: DEFINE THE OBJECTIVE

Your goals, not an insurance checklist, dictate the course of our work. Whether you are preparing for a specific competition or refuse to let a setback compromise your lifestyle, we start by defining what success looks like for you. I don’t just aim to “get out of pain”. I aim to return you to the activities that define you.

STEP 2: SYSTEM-WIDE EVALUATION

The site of the pain is rarely the site of the problem. We treat the body as a synergistic machine, conducting a deep-dive movement assessment to uncover the root cause. By understanding the mechanical origin of your injury and your unique movement patterns, we move beyond masking symptoms to identifying the “why” behind the “where.”

STEP 3: TARGETED TREATMENT

Precision care requires a tailored toolkit. Using a combination of manual therapy, movement correction, and performance-focused protocols, I implement a treatment strategy designed specifically for your injury and your aspirations. No rigid prescriptions, just the most effective tools for your specific system.

STEP 4: STRATEGIC INTEGRATION

True recovery requires time and conscious effort. As you heal, I analyze your habits, both active and inactive, to adjust the lifestyle factors that contributed to your injury. I will then provide you with the education and tools needed to self-manage your body, ensuring you don’t just recover, but stay resilient for the long term.

Let’s GET YOU BACK to the movement you love

THE RECOVERY ECOSYSTEM

A Multi-Dimensional Toolkit for the Lifelong Athlete:
Restoring Mechanics
Optimizing Biology
Regaining Confidence
a client receiving a dry needling treatment

Dry needling is the process of inserting a filiform needle into a muscle trigger point (a bundle of overly tight, dysfunctional muscle fibers). These trigger points can inhibit your muscle’s function and lead to pain. Using the needles to pierce the trigger point, it allows the muscle fibers to relax, allowing an increase in blood flow and decrease in pain. Most clients experience an immediate relief in pain and improvement in muscular function.

The number of needles used and time inserted are solely dependent on the injury.

Dry needling must be performed by a healthcare professional who has obtained additional training to their certifications and credentials. Professionals who are eligible to perform dry needling include medical doctors, athletic trainers, physical therapists, and chiropractors. Jaime McCafferty learned dry needling under Sue Falsone’s curriculum in her Structure and Function Education course, leading to a SFDN credential.

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a client receiving a fascial manipulation massage

Not to be confused with myofascial release techniques, fascial manipulation embraces the complexity of the role and 3-D structure of fascia in the body. Fascia is a connective tissue that holds everything inside the body in place. When the fascia adheres to other tissues, it can lead to pain and limited muscular movements. The technique identifies localized connected fascia areas in the body and associates them with specific limited movements.

In a session, muscular movements are assessed. When a limited movement is discovered, the appropriate fascia area is manipulated in order to restore the limited movement.

Jaime McCafferty trained in the STECCO method of fascial manipulation established by Luigi Stecco and his children.

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An Investment in Longevity, Not a Quick Fix

Traditional Western Medicine Model
True North Standard of Care

Rushed Visits. High-volume clinics often limit face-time to 5–8 minutes.

Comprehensive Sessions. Dedicated 40–60 minute one-on-one appointments.

Symptom-Focused. Treating “the spot that hurts” with localized fixes.

Systems-Based. A deep-dive using advanced modalities to resolve the mechanical origin.

Rigid Protocols. One-size-fits-all prescriptions and generic exercise sheets.

Fluid Progression. Adaptive plans that evolve based on your response.

Insurance-Led. Care dictated by corporate codes and reimbursement caps.

Goal-Driven. Decisions made solely to support your specific ambitions.

Passive Dependence. Minimal explanation, leaving you reliant on the provider.

Empowered Ownership. Education-first care, teaching you how to understand and self-manage your body.

Limited Recovery Goals. Often aims only for “baseline” function or the mere absence of acute pain.

Performance-Centered Care. Specifically designed to return you to the high-level training you demand.

Fragmented Attention. Being handed off to assistants, technicians, or different providers each visit.

Consistent Partnership. Every minute of your care is spent with me.

Clinical Ambiguity. Vague “wait and see” advice or confusing jargon that leaves you in the dark.

Strategic Transparency. Intelligent, clear dialogue that explains the “why” and provides a definitive path.

Direct Care for Distinct Goals

By removing the constraints of insurance protocols, we are free to look at your body as a whole, address multiple areas of concern in a single session, and move at the pace your progress demands. This is care driven by your ambitions, designed to get you back to performance without the red tape.

While I do not bill insurance directly, I am happy to provide a superbill upon request, which you may submit to your provider for potential out-of-network reimbursement. HSA accounts can also be used with a valid swipe card. This allows you to maintain the highest standard of care while utilizing your benefits where possible.

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Time to Break the Cycle of Temporary Fixes

  • Jaime has been an essential part of my training and recovery. Whether it’s rehabbing injuries, relieving pain, or keeping me moving during heavy training blocks, she always brings a “we’ll figure this out” mindset. Her deep knowledge and problem-solving approach make a huge difference.
    Jonny
  • Jaime’s knowledge and treatment are not only expert and effective, she clearly continues learning more to provide even better care. She gave me more relief in one appointment than I’ve had in years. I can’t sing her praises enough!
    Meesh
  • The amount of relief I felt in just one session exceeded my expectations from pain I have been dealing with for over a year. She truly listens to your concerns and educates you along the way. And the fact that she wants to be able to treat you in as few of sessions as possible is a plus!
    Makenzie
  • It was such a breath of fresh air to have a someone who truly understands athletes. I had been so frustrated with the pain and being unable to figure out what I was doing wrong, but the relief I feel after seeing Jaime is nothing short of inspiring!
    Cassidy
  • Her knowledge & skills are only surpassed by her deep desire to help her patients. She wants to solve a person’s problem, not just treat the symptoms. She utilizes her expansive knowledge to educate & empower her patients to do their part to help support the plan of care she creates. 
    John
  • Jaime is ahead of her time. She treats injuries, not symptoms, which I have found to be extremely rare in her line of work as someone who has been “dealt with” by cortisone shots and consults to be operated on. She is the ONLY one who I fully trust in my injury recovery and prevention
    Matt

Regain your strength. Own your movement. Get back to the life you demand.

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faq

Appointments typically last about 45 minutes to allow for proper evaluation and re-evaluation time, any treatment modalities agreed upon during your evaluation, and time to thoroughly discuss the nature of your treatment.

Please come prepared for your appointment so we can get right to work. When you schedule an initial appointment, you will receive a client intake form via email that helps me plan for your visit. Bring or wear clothing you can move and receive treatment in; shorts for lower extremity and tank tops for upper extremity are best.

The number of treatments needed is going to vary from individual to individual and the type and severity of injury/condition you come to see me about. However, I do not advocate a system of seeing people repeatedly with no improvement. My belief is that if you and I as a team cannot improve your situation significantly between 1-4 treatments, we need to seek other advice. I am fortunate to know and have good working relationships with multiple providers in our community. I work at being able to refer appropriately when needed, so if I cannot improve your injury, I’ll help you find someone who may possess the knowledge that is needed.

The easiest way to describe the difference is that traditional acupuncture is rooted in Eastern Medicine, and dry needling is rooted in Western Medicine. There is overlap between the two. The main differences are outlined nicely here. To summarize, acupuncturists use ah shi points and meridian lines to determine needle placement, whereas dry needlers use orthopedic evaluation, clinical experience, knowledge of western medicine, and injuries to determine needle placement. Both have shown to be effective and have their place within the medical community.

I accept cash, Venmo, and all major credit cards, including HSA debit cards. I use an encrypted credit card payment system.