Justin Seeks, DPT
EDUCATION: Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Dayton
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CONTACT:
jseekins@hartzpt.com
717.625.2228
What Makes Justin Special
We are pleased to welcome Justin to HARTZ Physical Therapy in Lititz. Justin comes to us with 6 years of experience in a busy sport medicine clinic in Ohio. He and his wife and daughter recently moved to the Mount Joy area to be closer to family.
Faith and family are giant part of Justin’s life, taking up much his families time. They enjoy adventures of all sorts, preferring time in the mountains, snowboarding, hunting, hiking, and traveling.
Want to know more? Here’s a little Q & A…
Why did you choose to be a PT for your profession?
I chose Physical therapy at the recommendation of family and friends while in high school. With a preference of math and science as well as a love for people, it seemed an Allied health field would be a good fit. I shadowed physical therapists in high school for a research paper, first in a hospital and then with a home health pediatric therapist. I remember leaving from shadowing and saying to myself, “Wait, you can get paid to do this?!” It was this memory which helped me stick through the grind of schooling. I love my job and still get surprised that I can make a living from this career field.
What energizes you at work?
People energize me the most at work. I love hearing patient’s stories, advice, and goals. My favorite days are discharge days where I get to congratulate our patients on their accomplishment. Having someone leave smiling and hopeful, despite walking in with a negative or anxious perspective on their prognosis is always rewarding.
Most important advice you give your patients?
The most important advice I have is, Movement is Medicine. This is followed up with taking the time to ask questions. We as physical therapists love to educate and help people understand why and what is going on with their current episode of care.
What’s the best advice you were ever given? Who was it from?
One of my favorite pieces of advice was from my late grandma, “Don’t worry about the small things, and, with God all things are small things.”
Where would you be right now if you had zero obligations and money didn’t matter?
I would be in New Zealand running and exploring the mountains with my Brother-in-law and his family. I’d love to run from the ocean to mountain peaks and see everything in-between. Exploring the plethora of trails, huts, and wilderness with my family at whatever pace feels good. Then I would make my way to South Africa, and then finish in the Andes Mountains in Chile.
Is there any experience you think everyone should be required to have? What is it?
I think every young man should have to do at least one summer in a manual labor job of some sort. Hard work, long days, responsibility, and the satisfaction of seeing a job well done are lessons one can’t just read or hear about, but they must be experienced.
What are you passionate about?
I am passionate about family, church, bow hunting, and fitness. I find being an elk hunter makes me a significantly better man. I pursue fitness, nutrition, time management, research, and gear management year-round in order to beat the odds. My faith grounds me in morality and truth. My family gives me purpose and a sounding board for goals and ambitions.
What is one thing that instantly makes your day better?
A message or call from friends or family asking how my day is going!
What’s one thing most people don’t know about you?
Something most people don’t know about me is that I enjoy playing trumpet/guitar and singing.
What’s something you’ve done, but you’ll never do again?
I went sky diving once, and it was fun, but it wasn’t worth the hype for me.
What’s on your bucket list?
Climbing more 14r’s in Colorado with my wife, camping with my wife and girls regularly, harvesting an elk, doing more adventures with my family, visiting all 50 states with my wife, and there will be more, I’m sure!
What do you do for fun?
I love getting into the outdoors in any form or fashion. I love making meals from scratch that involve the stove or grill, especially when it involves game meat. I also am competitive, enjoying ultimate frisbee and board games.
What’s the farthest you’ve ever been from home?
The farthest I have ever been from home was when I was a junior in High School. I went on a seven-week mission trip to Tanzania. I was able to assist my sister (who was a full-time missionary there at that time) with summer camps. I was able to introduce the idea of reading, music and sharing the gospel to 200 people over the course of my time.