HARTZ PHYSICAL THERAPY - Key Persons
Aaron has been the cornerstone of our Medically-Adapted Gym for over 10 years. He is one of our most consistent staff members, always showing up and doing a great job. Aaron's helpful demeaner paired with his attention to detail help the MAG program thrive.
Aaron loves assisting his clients in achieving their fitness goals in a safe and effective way. His hands-on approach with our MAG clients creates a encouraging environment for each patient to continue their journey post physical therapy. His knowledge and background have made him adept at creating individualized exercise programs for all levels of gym members and his training allows them to get comfortable with all of our equipment and enjoy the camaraderie that his program fosters with its members.
Aaron routinely speaks to "Maggers" as we refer to our gym members about health and wellness topics. In his spare time, Aaron is for hire as a personal trainer.
Amy has been with HARTZ PT from the beginning and her responsibilities have changed throughout that time. Currently, she is responsible for all accounting and financial reporting functions of the business as well as technology management. She is also our staff event photographer and always has her camera near by. Although you may catch her in the office now and then, Amy works primarily from home.
When not working, Amy enjoys running, scenic photography, traveling and spending time with her husband, Brian and their 3 children.
EDUCATION: Masters of Physical Therapy from Chatham College | Bachelor of Science in Movement Sciences from University of Pittsburgh
Beth joined Hartz Physical Therapy in 2022 to help redesign HARTZ collateral, grow advertising, patient outreach initiatives and various other marketing duties. She is great at getting us to try new things and forcing staff out of their comfort zone… getting them to make videos, write blogs and agree to be on billboards! She brings over 20 years of experience in marketing, advertising, brand building and social media working for both national & international sports & fashion brands and local small businesses.
When she's not working, Beth enjoys time with her husband & two busy teenagers. She enjoys traveling, loves cooking, entertaining, photography and finding ways to exercise her creativity.
Brian is the founder and owner of HARTZ Physical Therapy. As a previous Division I swimmer, Brian has successfully rehabilitated hundreds of competitive swimmers in the Lancaster area. In addition, Brian enjoys treating patients with a wide variety of orthopedic injuries. In college, Brian received the Benjamin Mannheimer Award, for excellence in orthopedic physical therapy.
Brian Hartz started HARTZ Physical Therapy in 2000 with one office in Lititz, PA. Despite graduating only a few years earlier, Brian was motivated by his vision to create a clinic with 4 main goals:
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- EDUCATION
- Physical Therapy Assistant
A HARTZ PT member since March 2020, Brittany works with Hayden McDevitt, treating patients of all ages with a variety of diagnoses. Brittany is great at building relationships with patients and working with them to ensure they are able to return to their previous active lifestyle. Shoulders are her favorite body part to treat because of the many components to the shoulder and different injuries that can occur making them interesting to treat.
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- EDUCATION
- Physical Therapy Assistant
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science from Penn State University, | Associates in Science in Physical Therapy Assistant from Central Penn College
CERTIFICATIONS | SPECIALTIES: She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association (PPTA).
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- Physical Therapist
- EDUCATION
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- Physical Therapy Assistant
Emily works in the Lititz office and is passionate about helping her patients achieve their greatest functionality. She has a special interest in aquatic and pelvic floor therapies.
When not in the office, Emily enjoys anything that has to do with nature, such as hiking and fishing. Most days, she practices yoga or lifts weights to stay active. She's a fan of Philly sports teams, especially the Sixers!
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- Admin
- Administrative Manager
- Manager
- Team Member
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- Physical Therapist
- EDUCATION
EDUCATION: Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Bachelor of Science in Health Science Bachelor from Lebanon Valley College
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- Moves Therapy & Certified Stroke Rehab Specialist
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- Patient Care Coordinator
- EDUCATION
EDUCATION: Receptionist Certificate from Ashworth College
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- EDUCATION
- Physical Therapy Assistant
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Penn State University | Associates of Science in Physical Therapy Assistant from PA Institute of Technology
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- EDUCATION
- Physical Therapy Assistant
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Anthropology with a minor in Biology from James Madison University | Associate of Science in Physical Therapy Assistant from Central Penn College
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- EDUCATION
- Physical Therapy Assistant
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy Assistant from Shippensburg University.
Noelle has been a part of our team since May 2020 seeing patients in our Lititz office. She has been involved in athletics in high school and in college winning the Division II Field Hockey National Championship at Shippensburg University in 2016. Noelle is wonderful at building relationships with her patients and helping them return to their previous level of function and lifestyle. She has a special interest in Neurological Rehabilitation specifically Parkinson's Disease.
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- Physical Therapist
- EDUCATION
- Member of Our Lancaster - West Team
EDUCATION: Doctorate of Physical Therapy & Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from Lebanon Valley College
Patrick has been a member of our Lancaster-West team since he joined our team in 2018. With an avid ability to strike up a conversation about anything from Netflix shows to gardening, there is never a dull moment in a clinic where Patrick is treating. While Patrick enjoys treating a wide variety of diagnosis, he has developed a specialty niche treating patients with jaw pain. He will be continuing his education in that area with the goal of becoming a Certified Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ) Specialist.
Ruth has quickly become an integral part of our administrative team. Despite her quiet demeaner, Ruth is quite the workhorse behind the desk at our Lancaster-West office. She was also the elected tech expert behind the setup of our new patient communication software program with Spruce Health.
Ruth ensures our patients are comfortable and ready for therapy. She is great at getting to know each patient and seeing them progress throughout their treatment.
When not at the office, Ruth enjoys traveling to new places getting outdoors and being active with her two rescue dogs, as well as hanging out with her friends and family. Ruth is also a trained black belt.
Sandy came to us with plenty of administrative experience in the medical field and has been a great addition to our team. Starting in the Lancaster-East office and then transitioning to Mount Joy, Sandy's flexibility has allowed her to contribute to a smooth patient experience. Sandy understands there are often underlying situations for patients who are dealing with pain so her goal is to make their experience a little brighter by greeting them with a smile and answering any questions they have upon arrival at the office.
When not at the office, Sandy enjoys spending time with her grown children and her rescue pup, a German Shephard. She also enjoys gardening and working outside, but her favorite pastime is cooking. On the weekends, you will find Sandy unwinding at her cabin in Clinton County, PA.