Our Team
Andrew Hartje
Founder
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
Andrew was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio and a Buckeye for life. He received his Bachelors in Biology from Grace College and his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from University of Toledo. His experiences range from working with youth athletes, weekend warriors, professional athletes, to active older adults. When he is not working with clients, you can find him running up and down the basketball courts, diving in the sand after a volleyball, and chasing new adventures with his wife Sara and their 2 pups!
Andrew is recognized by the American Board of Physical Therapist Specialist as an expert in the field of orthopedics as an Orthopedic Certified Specialist. Earning an OCS indicates that a Physical Therapist has completed over 2,000 clinical practice hours in an orthopedic setting and has passed a rigorous exam. Fewer than 10% of Physical Therapist hold this specialty.
Kala & Kona
Our mini golden doodles take recovery very seriously, especially when it involves fetch therapy, long walks for “aerobic conditioning,” and belly rubs for optimal relaxation. Known for their elite frisbee-catching skills and tail-wagging motivation, they’ll happily help you hit your step goals and brighten your day while you’re here. With 2 owners who are Physical Therapists, Kala and Kona are all but official “Dogtors of Physical Therapy.”