Jeff is a 1990 summa cum laude graduate from the Physical Therapy Program at Fresno State University. A Sacramento native, Jeff is co-owner of Alves & Martinez Physical Therapy, where he focuses on orthopedic and sports injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation and athletic performance. Jeff is a well-established member of the Sacramento physical therapy community.

Prior to establishing the Alves & Martinez clinic in May 2001, Jeff opened Alves Physical Therapy in May 2000. He also worked for Kaiser Permanente in South Sacramento as a Clinician, and at McCarthy Physical Therapy in Roseville. Jeff is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and certified in Functional Movement Screening.

In addition, he has completed several long-term Orthopedic Manual Therapy programs and has been published in the Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy. Jeff serves as a consultant to area high school athletic programs and works with local high school, collegiate, and professional athletes. He is also a voluntary faculty member at the University of Southern California division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy DPT Program.

Jeff resides in Elk Grove with his wife and two children and enjoys spending time with his family, music and outdoor activities. He has competed in several triathlons & running events. He has qualified for the Boston Marathon and completed Ironman Arizona 2013 in 11:01.53!