Jen received her Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree from the University of Miami, receiving the program’s “Chair’s Award” and the National “Minority Scholarship Award” from the American Physical Therapy Association for her dedication to her program, as well as her contributions to the medical and health fields through her community service with non-profit entities.

Being born in Cuba and arriving to the U.S. with a dream of being a health advocate, Dr. Socarras started training in the PT field in 2015, where she first developed a passion for rehabilitation. During this time, she was also trained in Motivational Interviewing techniques during undergraduate work as a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Florida International University, which has served her in the field to optimize recovery.

Currently, Dr. Jen continues to channel her passion for helping others through her work at Gainesville Wellness and Performance. Here, her focus with one on-one treatment is on unifying an individual’s physical and mental status with their aspirations to return to their own beloved activities and life required routines. Not only that, but Jen’s own passion for health and fitness has maintained her thrive and curiosity in exploring different routes of play and work. During her development she has been competitive in both Volleyball and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, has enjoyed playing in Tennis, Pickle-Ball, Soccer, and engaging in CrossFit, Calisthenics, running, strength-training, and yoga. She utilizes these experiences and every opportunity she can to learn, understand, and develop plans that are client specific making her a motivated and movement analysis focused clinician in addressing the needs of a wide population in the sports and orthopedic realm.

From preventative care to post-injury recovery. Dr. Jen treats patients of most ages by incorporating extensive patient individualized therapeutic exercise, functional activities, neuro-muscular control, and a vast range of manual techniques to assist recovery and improve function including but not limited to joint mobilizations, deep tissue massage, active release and myofascial release techniques, lymphatic drainage, Graston-tool techniques, Cupping, and Kinesiology taping. She is known for her detail-oriented evaluations with focus on patient empowerment, education, movement mechanics, and postural re- education.

“Dr. Jen” as she goes by, looks forward to meeting you and helping you return to a balanced state and optimal performance in your daily life.