Physical Therapy in Mandan, ND
Get back to the activities you love without pain or limitation. At Unbound Physical Therapy, Dr. Jacob Retzer provides one-on-one, evidence-based care designed for athletes, active adults, and anyone ready to break free from pain. Located in Mandan and serving the Bismarck area, we specialize in treating the root cause—not just your symptoms.
You Deserve Better Than "One-Size-Fits-All" Physical Therapy
Traditional PT clinics treat you like a number—short sessions, rotating therapists, and treatment plans dictated by insurance companies instead of your unique needs. You're stuck doing exercises that don't address the real problem, wasting time with heating pads and ice packs, and wondering why your pain keeps coming back.
Your Time Is Wasted on Passive Treatments
Insurance-based clinics fill your sessions with heating pads and ice—not the hands-on care and movement coaching you actually need to heal.
You're Treated Like a Checkbox, Not a Person
When your therapist only spends 15 minutes with you before moving to the next patient, there's no time to truly understand your goals or address the root cause.
Your Recovery Takes Longer Than It Should
Generic treatment plans and limited one-on-one time mean slower progress, more visits, and frustration when you're still in pain weeks later.
One-on-One Care That Actually Gets You Back to What You Love
At Unbound Physical Therapy, you'll spend a full hour with Dr. Jacob Retzer—a Doctor of Physical Therapy who understands what it takes to stay active because he lives it too. Whether you're a CrossFitter, runner, hunter, or busy professional, you'll get personalized, hands-on treatment designed around your goals, not your insurance plan.
Full one-hour sessions with the same Doctor of Physical Therapy every visit
Root cause treatment using evidence-based manual therapy, dry needling, and corrective exercise
Stay active during recovery—we modify your training so you don't have to stop what you love
Direct access in North Dakota—no MD referral needed to start treatment
"Dr. Jacob is one of the best I've gone to for my back issues. He makes his patients feel comfortable and explains things in depth when needed. I went to multiple different people before Dr. Jacob and it was stressful having to explain the workouts I do and the training I follow—however, Dr. Jacob already knew what I was talking about and created a plan for me to follow. Dr. Jacob has helped my back pain and strengthened the issue to prevent future problems. I recommend him to anyone that needs physical therapy! He will not forget about you and will continue making sure you're taken care of!"
Your Path to Pain-Free Movement in Three Simple Steps
Schedule Your Free Phone Consultation
Call or book online for a no-pressure 15-minute phone consultation. We'll discuss your injury, goals, and whether Unbound is the right fit for you.
Complete Your 60-Minute Evaluation
Your first visit includes a detailed movement assessment, hands-on treatment, and a personalized plan. You'll leave with clarity on what's causing your pain and exactly how we'll fix it.
Get Back to What You Love—Stronger Than Before
Through one-on-one sessions, you'll eliminate pain, build resilience, and learn how to prevent future injuries so you can stay active for life.
Conditions We Treat in Mandan
Whether you're dealing with a nagging injury, post-surgical recovery, or chronic pain that's held you back for months, Unbound Physical Therapy specializes in helping active adults and athletes in the Mandan area get lasting relief. Dr. Retzer treats the whole person—not just the injury—addressing movement patterns, strength imbalances, and lifestyle factors that contribute to pain.
Knee pain (runner's knee, ACL recovery, meniscus injuries)
Shoulder pain (rotator cuff, impingement, post-surgery rehab)
Neck and back pain (sciatica, disc issues, chronic tightness)
Sprains and strains (ankle, wrist, muscle pulls)
Overuse injuries (tendonitis, stress fractures, IT band syndrome)
Pre/post-surgery rehab (faster recovery, better outcomes)
Headaches and TMJ/jaw pain
Performance optimization for CrossFit, running, archery, and outdoor sports
What Our Mandan Patients Are Saying
Dr. Jacob P Retzer, PT, DPT
I grew up in the mountains outside of Albuquerque, New Mexico where I enjoyed spending time outside hiking, camping, hunting, biking and snowboarding. When not outside my time was spent training in martial arts and competing at an international level in TaeKwonDo. After graduating high school I attended the University of New Mexico in which I received my bachelors degree in biology and psychology. After completing my undergraduate education I completed my doctorate in physical therapy at the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota.
After completing my doctoral education, my family and I moved to rural Montana where I was able to practice and hone my skills as a therapist working with individuals across the lifespan. I was able to work with outdoor athletes (hunters, hikers, runners, and snowmobilers), weekend warriors, crossfitters, gymnasts, highschool athletes, and those who wanted to get back to daily activities without restriction. Being a primary care provider in a rural area helped solidify the importance of treating the whole person including nutrition, sleep, mental health and not just the physical ailments that they are experiencing.
After four years in Montana my family and I decided to move back to Bismarck where I worked in multiple settings before deciding to open my own clinic. This decision came from the desire to provide individuals with the highest level of one on one care helping them to take control of their health. My goal is to help patients alleviate pain, increase performance and assist them in becoming the best version of themselves through increased knowledge in various areas of patient care including strength and conditioning, manual therapy, dry needling and pain science. I enjoy working with clients of all ages and impairments but have a high interest in outdoor athletes, especially archery hunters.
When not in the clinic, I enjoy being outdoors with my wife and two children camping, hiking and hunting. I also enjoy participating in Crossfit and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Become Unbound and Break Your Chains
Ready to Break Your Chains? Let's Talk.
Located just minutes from Bismarck in Mandan, Unbound Physical Therapy serves active adults, athletes, and busy professionals throughout the Bismarck-Mandan area. Whether you're dealing with pain, recovering from surgery, or looking to optimize performance, Dr. Retzer is here to help. Call or email today to schedule your free 15-minute phone consultation.
We're located just off Highway 1806 in Mandan, less than 10 minutes from downtown Bismarck. Convenient access from I-94 and nearby neighborhoods including Sunset Drive, Memorial Highway, and the Mandan Industrial Park area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about physical therapy in Mandan? We've got answers. If you don't see your question here, give us a call at (701) 390-9773.
At Unbound we are a hybrid cash-based clinic. This means that we are in-network for very few insurance companies—Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota and Sanford. Being an out-of-network provider allows for patient care to be dictated by your unique condition and personal needs, NOT your insurance plan. This allows Dr. Retzer to spend greater time on assessment and hands-on treatment and address the musculoskeletal issues of each patient. Recovery from injury is often much faster and more cost-effective compared to the high deductible and co-pays required through the insurance-based model.
No! The state of North Dakota has direct access for all physical therapy services. This means that physical therapists can assess and treat patients within their scope of practice without any form of a doctor's referral. Having quick or immediate access to physical therapy can often be the difference between your condition being acute/temporary versus chronic. We encourage you to call us immediately if you experience an injury or have pain. We will work with your physician or other healthcare provider in the coordination of your treatment so you can concentrate on healing.
For a physical therapy evaluation, we will email you our intake form prior to your first scheduled visit. Your first appointment will be approximately 60 minutes and consist of a detailed review of your past and present medical history, a movement assessment, hands-on treatment, an education session on corrective exercises, and treatment goals. Athletic clothing is most appropriate for evaluation and any additional treatment sessions.
Yes! Most non-Medicare patients can send "self-claims" to their insurance company for their treatments at our clinic. You should be able to print claim forms from your insurance company's website and send it in with the needed receipts and treatment codes that will be provided upon request at our clinic. The amount of reimbursement or application towards your deductible is completely dependent on your insurance plan. If you call your insurance company to inquire about what you can expect to receive, you should ask about reimbursement for "out-of-network Physical Therapy" expenses sent in via self-claims.
Absolutely! We accept FSA/HSA as we are considered an essential healthcare service.
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