Stretch Therapist/Chiropractic Intern

Are you studying exercise science, kinesiology, athletic training, physical therapy, occupational therapy, chiropractic, or a related healthcare field—and looking for experience that goes beyond observation?

Harrison Integrative Wellness is seeking a Stretch Therapist / Rehab Specialist Intern for a hands-on position working directly with patients in a fast-paced integrative wellness clinic.

This is a physically active role. You will assist patients with stretching, mobility, rehabilitation exercises, passive therapies, and movement through the clinic. You will work alongside chiropractors, massage therapists, rehab specialists, and other members of our clinical team.

This is not an internship where you stand in the corner and watch. We provide training, but we expect you to become an active and dependable part of the patient-care team.

ABOUT HARRISON INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS

For more than 70 years, Harrison Integrative Wellness has served the Grand Rapids community. We combine chiropractic care, rehabilitation, assisted stretching, spinal decompression, SoftWave therapy, laser therapy, and specialized neuropathy care to help patients restore function, independence, and quality of life.

Our team is guided by five core values:

• Compassion
• Excellence
• Integrity
• Innovation
• Community

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Assist with and eventually perform one-on-one assisted stretch sessions
• Guide patients through prescribed rehabilitation and mobility exercises
• Help patients understand proper positioning and exercise technique
• Set patients up for passive therapies under clinic supervision
• Assist with spinal decompression, laser, softwave, and other treatment workflows
• Coordinate patient transitions between treatment areas
• Prepare, clean, and organize treatment spaces and equipment
• Communicate patient progress, questions, and concerns to the clinical team
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in the EHR system
• Help patients feel comfortable, confident, and supported throughout their visits
• Participate in training, feedback, and continued skill development

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Assisted stretching and mobility techniques
• Functional rehabilitation and exercise instruction
• Patient communication and education
• Treatment-room preparation and clinical safety
• EHR documentation
• Patient flow within a high-volume clinic
• Collaboration with chiropractors and other healthcare professionals
• Real-world operation of an integrative wellness clinic

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Patients trust you and feel well cared for
• Stretch and rehab sessions stay smooth and on time
• Exercises and therapies are performed correctly and consistently
• Documentation is completed accurately
• You move with energy, urgency, and purpose
• You accept feedback and improve from week to week
• You notice what needs to be done without waiting to be asked

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Current student in exercise science, kinesiology, athletic training, physical therapy, occupational therapy, chiropractic, health sciences, or a related program
• Comfortable working directly and physically with patients
• Energetic, positive, professional, and dependable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to stay composed in a fast-paced environment
• Coachable and willing to learn new systems
• Comfortable using computers, tablets, and EHR software
• Able to remain on your feet and actively assist patients throughout the shift
• Reliable transportation to our Grand Rapids clinic

Previous clinical or assisted-stretching experience is helpful but not required. We provide structured, hands-on training.

SCHEDULE

Part-time/fulltime scheduling coordinated around clinic needs and school requirements.

INTERNSHIP AND GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES

We can coordinate the internship with your college or university when school credit or required clinical hours are needed.

Top-performing interns may be considered for continued employment as a Stretch Therapist, Rehab Specialist, Rehab Technician, or Clinical Assistant.

If you want real patient interaction, practical clinical experience, and the opportunity to develop skills that translate into a healthcare career, we would like to hear from you.