News

Drew Nesbitt featured in media coverage about Vertigo

Drew Nesbitt was recently featured as an expert in vestibular rehabilitation in both television and print.  Drew has a special interest in vestibular rehabilitation which treats symptoms of verigto including dizziness.  Drew studied under respected leaders in the field and is widely considered a local specialist in this area. 

Drew was featured in a medical segment of WGAL's newscast as presented by Susan Shapiro, WGAL's medical reporter. CLICK HERE to view the coverage about vertigo from WGAL's website.  Drew was also recently featured in an article in Lancaster Newspapers for his work with treating vertigo.  CLICK HERE to view the article from Lancaster Newspapers.  In addition, at the bottom of the page, you'll find a video of Drew performing the Epley on the patient who appears in the photos.

Wendy Enck is featured "In The Spotlight" for Lancaster Newspapers

Wendy Enck was highlighted in Lancaster Newpapers "In The Spotlight" section on Sunday October 2, 2011.  Wendy works as a physical therapy assistant at HARTZ and she has also been the Director of the Fall Blast 5K Run/Walk for charity since it's inception seven years ago.  Wendy is a fantastic employee and we are lucky to have her at HARTZ Physical Therapy. CLICK HERE to view the entire article. Congratulations Wendy!

Megan Conklin selected as an "Expert" by LancMoms

HARTZ Physical Therapist Megan Conklin, who is certified in manual therapy, was selected by LancMoms.com to be on their panel of experts.  Megan will answer reader's questions about fitness, injury prevention and rehabiliation via the LancMoms website.  Please note, you must create a login in order to ask Megan a question.  We invite you to join us in supporting this great organization by asking Megan a question!

HARTZ Physical Therapy win Lancaster Newspaper's Reader's Choice Awards!

Congratulations to the staff of HARTZ Physical Therapy for being voted Favorite Rehab Center in the Lancaster Newspapers Reader's Choice Awards again this year (the 9th year in a row)!  Thank you to all of you who voted for us.  We strive everyday to provide the best possible care to our patients.  We are honored to be chosen as your favorite, especially considering that most of our competitors are larger and have more locations than we do. Thank you for your continued confidence!

CLICK HERE to view the online addition of the 2011 Reader's Choice Awards

HARTZ Physical Therapy wins Central Penn Parent Award

Thank you to all who have voted HARTZ PT Central Penn Parent’s 2010  #1

“Family Favorite”physical therapy practice in Central PA!

HARTZ Physical Therapy 10th Anniversary Celebration!

Thanks to all those who joined us for our 10th Anniversary party held on July 27th. We all had a great time catching up with former patients and dunking the HARTZ PT staff in the dunk tank. We also were able to donate several boxes of non-perishables to our local food bank, so thank you! Congratulations to Erla Mae Levenson who won the grill giveaway. Erla, who is from Lititz, was excited since she has "never won anything before"!  A special thanks to Ginny Weaver who has been preparing for this party for the past six months. We are looking forward to many more Anniversary celebrations in the future!

                                                       The back patio was full of activity!               Liz and Adrienne - face painters

The kids are ready for the peanut scramble!

                                                       Victoria gives Wendy a splash!                        Megan drops in the tank!

                                                         Drew goes for a swim!                                     Gabby gets revenge!

HARTZ PT staff  

Thanks for a great 10 years...looking forward to the next 10!

HARTZ Physical Therapy Employees Swim Around Key West

On Saturday, June 4, 2011, Brian Hartz and Wendy Enck of HARTZ Physical Therapy achieved a first place finish in the annual "Swim around Key West" race as a 2-person relay team!  Physical therapist, Megan Conklin provided moral support by helping to drive the boat as our swimmers were in the water.  Both Brian and Wendy swam 6.2 miles each in their trek to circle Key West!

Congratulations to Wendy and Brian on a job well done!

Amanda Hefflefinger acheives prestigious designation

Amanda Hefflefinger of HARTZ Physical Therapy has been honored by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and awarded Recognition of Advanced Proficiency for the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA). This award is given to senior PTAs who have excelled in the clinic, devoted significant time to community education and have achieved advanced education in the field of physical therapy. In addition, she has recently been elected as the Pennsylvania PTA Representative to the National PTA Caucus of the American Physical Therapy Association.  Our congratulations go out to Mandy for a job well done!

Brian Hartz Inducted into Rider Science Hall of Fame

Brian Hartz was honored at an induction ceremony at his Alma Mater, Rider University, on June 6, 2009, as he was inducted into the Rider Science Stairway of Fame.  The science departments of Rider University have conceptualized and created the The Science Stairway of Fame to honor individuals who were exemplary students and have acheived significant professional success in their chosen careers following graduation. The youngest inductee ever, Brian was honored with a framed certificate which will hang in his office in Lititz. Congratulations to Brian!

(in picture at right: Dr. Mary Leck, Brian Hartz, Dr. Jonathan Yavelow)

HARTZ Physical Therapy's M.A.G. is featured in Newspaper and Television Articles!

On Tuesday, March 10th, HARTZ Physical Therapy's Medically Adapted Gym (M.A.G.) was featured in the Lancater Newpapers New Era, Evening Edition.  In addition, Blue Ridge, Channel 11 news visited the M.A.G. on the same day and featured a story about the M.A.G. program on their 10:00pm news.  We are excited that word is getting out about this unique program which can help those who are looking to adopt a healthier lifestyle and appreciate the guidance of a medical professional in doing so. 

To find out more about the M.A.G., CLICK HERE.

Wendy Enck writes article for PT Magazine

We are pleased to announce that HARTZ PT's own, Wendy Enck has been published in Physical Therapy Magazine! Wendy's article was the Spotlight article for Physical Therapy Assistants in the December issue of the magazine.  CLICK HERE to read the article.

Reprinted from PT Magazine, December 2008/January 2009,

with permission of the American Physical Therapy Association.

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