John graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 1994 with a Master of Physical Therapy degree and began his practice at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital. He has worked in inpatient and outpatient programs. He later graduated with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Regis University in Denver, Colorado, and subsequently earned a post-graduate degree in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy. He is a member of the American Therapy Physical Therapy Association, and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists, and is a certified clinic instructor.