Joey Faulds, PT, DPT
Orthopedics, Work Hardening, Functional Capacity Evaluation
Clinic: Maple Grove
Education: 2021 B.S. in kinesiology; 2025 Doctor of Physical Therapy from University of Minnesota
Joined Saunders: 2026
Joey is accepting new patients in Maple Grove
Joey earned his Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities in 2021. He continued his education at the University of Minnesota earning his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2025. Before joining Saunders, Joey completed clinical internships across a wide range of disciplines including outpatient orthopedics, acute care, and outpatient neurologic rehabilitation. This diverse range of experiences has allowed him to bring a well-rounded approach to improving the lives of his patients through physical activity.
Outside of work Joey likes to spend time with his friends and family, which usually involves playing or watching a sport. He enjoys anything that allows him to have fun and stay active.
Q&A with Joey
Why did you become a physical therapist?
I wanted to go into a profession that was focused on helping people become the best versions of themselves through physical activity.
What can patients expect when they see you in the clinic?
To work with someone who is focused on collaborating with you to ensure you get the best care possible.
When you’re not working, what do you like to do for fun?
I enjoy staying active and playing adult recreational sports with my friends. I love to golf in the summertime. I am also a big Minnesota sports fan, living and dying with the Vikings every fall.
What are your favorite ways of staying healthy?
I enjoy lifting weights and staying active through playing sports.
Where is your hometown?
Dayton, MN
As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
I was always split between quarterback for the Vikings or point guard for the Timberwolves.
What is your favorite thing about living in Minnesota?
Living close to my family and friends, and the beautiful outdoors (during the summer).