More Than Physical Therapy
Our patient Joan put it better than we ever could
“When you walk in the front door, everybody’s working hard — but you can’t tell who are the patients, who are the therapists, who are the desk workers. It’s just a very friendly place. I immediately felt comfortable.”
That’s exactly the feeling Brian Hartz set out to create when he founded HARTZ Physical Therapy in 2000, with a single office in Lititz. Not a place of whistles and barked-out exercises — but one with no hierarchy, no pretense, where everyone in the room is working toward the same thing: getting you better, in the friendliest way possible.
For Brian, it’s personal:
“HARTZ PT is my life. I’m passionate about what we do, and I’m passionate about our team. I’m truly fortunate to be surrounded by so many amazing people who are committed to our mission — that’s what truly makes HARTZ PT what it is.”
— Brian Hartz, Founder
Twenty-five years later, that spirit runs through all six of our Lancaster County locations. But don’t take our word for it — meet our team and our patients:
Built on Four Beliefs
💙 Valued Employees
Our team is our greatest strength — so we invest in every employee’s growth and well-being.
🙌 Excellent Patient Care
One-on-one care with the same PT team every visit, built on hands-on therapy and lasting results.
⭐ Quality Customer Service
A warm, welcoming environment where every patient is treated with kindness and respect.
🤲 Community Service
Giving back isn’t just encouraged here — it’s who we are.
For 25+ years, Lancaster County has voted us among its top choices for physical rehabilitation in the LNP Readers’ Choice Awards — an honor we don’t take lightly. Your recovery is, and always has been, our first priority.
Why choose HARTZ Physical Therapy?
- You’ll see the same therapist team every visit — no rotating strangers, just one team who knows your story.
- Real one-on-one time — unhurried appointments with room to ask questions and actually be heard.
- Same-day and direct-access appointments — in many cases, no doctor’s referral needed to get started.
- Board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialists on staff — some of the most advanced credentials in the field.
- Six convenient Lancaster County locations — quality care close to home, wherever you are in the county.
- 25+ years of proven results — and a community that’s voted us their favorite year after year.
Our Mission
HARTZ Physical Therapy is committed to unparalleled outcomes and outstanding service for our patients, real opportunities for our team to grow, and giving our time, talent, and resources back to the community we call home.
Our Philosophy→
Meet Joan
Joan came to us apprehensive about therapy — and left with her life back. Here she is, right where the magic happened:
“HARTZ has given my life back to me. I’m able to walk, run, play — do things I couldn’t do for months — with strength, confidence, and balance. I feel like a family here, of people who really care.” — Joan, HARTZ PT Patient
Meet the Team
The people behind your care are the whole reason it feels like this. Get to know them.
Looking for a specific service?
From orthopedics to aquatic therapy to neurological rehab, we’ve got you covered.
Explore More
- Awards & Recognition → — 25 years of honors and community impact
- In the News → — Our latest press and coverage
- Life at HARTZ → — What it’s like to be part of our team