Wonsettler Physical Therapy & Specialized Health Offers Unique, Custom Plans to get Patients Back to Day-to-Day Life By Joe Smeltzer For the Observer-Reporter Wonsettler Physical Therapy thrives on family. The Wonsettler family name is well known in Washing- ton. Wonsettler Physical Therapy and Specialized Health sits on Wonsettler Road, and the surname has roots in Washington County dating back to the 1700s. Wonsettler Physical Therapy and Specialized Health has been in operation since February 2019, and the mis- sion of the business is to create a family atmosphere with patients. Through a global pandemic, Wonsettler Physical Thera- py, the brainchild of Cliff Wonsettler, a former Penn State wrestler whose own health problem led him to pursue the field, has faced the pandemic challenges and con- tinues to grow. "Any of the therapists can help me, and they do," said Linda, a recent client. Linda, 73 years young and retired, has been going to "They're very personable, very caring, to build relationships and stay flex- Wonsettler Physical Therapy since the end of July. and they're very efficient," Ron said. ible so she can live life as comfort- "They've addressed the overall well- ably as possible. "I just dropped in there one day out of curiosity to see if ness of my health tremendously." there was anything they could help me with," she said. Sure enough, Linda decided to give Wonsettler Physi- Physical Therapy for about a year. cal Therapy a shot after going to another location for 17 years. So far, she isn't regretting that decision. "Oh, my goodness at Wonsettler, Ron has been going to Wonsettler when you go out there, nothing is the same. They have given me such a variety of different exercises that He lives about a quarter of a mile from the building, so commuting is I can do that all benefit me and my "I'll tell you what; this place is like no other. When they not an issue. At 71, Ron was a coal problem. It's so personally designed." assign you to someone for physical therapy, that ther- miner for 15 years - he is now re- apist stays by your side the entire hour that you have tired. Although the grueling work physical therapy with them. If you have any questions that comes with that job is done and on what you're doing, they explain why they're giving gone, Ron is still active enough to you the exercise." work on his physical health. Health-wise, Linda has had to deal with pain in her back In previous experiences, Ron felt as which flares up from a procedure done 15 years ago. When she first started working with Wonsettler, Linda's like more than that. first step was a one-on-one evaluation. Here, the thera- pists made a discovery. if he were just a client. Now, he feels "At the other places, the therapist gives you the exercise, and then they "They found out that I had a balance problem," she said, walk away," he said. "They don't know "and also that old injury was affecting my daily routine." who you are. The therapists that (I'm The one-on-one work is a significant draw to Wonsettler working with now), spend 60 minutes Physical Therapy. Linda appreciates this, and another of an hour. You have the same thera- pist every session. They get to know you. You're like a neighbor to them." client, Ron, has the same feeling. Sponsored content brought to you by Ron felt that the one-on-one approach was beneficial to improving his physical attributes, such as balance and his mental health. For Linda, working with Wonsettler Physical Therapy gives her a chance WPT WONSETTLER Physical Therapy & Specialized Health Wonsettler Physical Therapy & Specialized Health Offers Unique, Custom Plans to get Patients Back to Day-to-Day Life By Joe Smeltzer For the Observer-Reporter Wonsettler Physical Therapy thrives on family. The Wonsettler family name is well known in Washing- ton. Wonsettler Physical Therapy and Specialized Health sits on Wonsettler Road, and the surname has roots in Washington County dating back to the 1700s. Wonsettler Physical Therapy and Specialized Health has been in operation since February 2019, and the mis- sion of the business is to create a family atmosphere with patients. Through a global pandemic, Wonsettler Physical Thera- py, the brainchild of Cliff Wonsettler, a former Penn State wrestler whose own health problem led him to pursue the field, has faced the pandemic challenges and con- tinues to grow. "Any of the therapists can help me, and they do," said Linda, a recent client. Linda, 73 years young and retired, has been going to "They're very personable, very caring, to build relationships and stay flex- Wonsettler Physical Therapy since the end of July. and they're very efficient," Ron said. ible so she can live life as comfort- "They've addressed the overall well- ably as possible. "I just dropped in there one day out of curiosity to see if ness of my health tremendously." there was anything they could help me with," she said. Sure enough, Linda decided to give Wonsettler Physi- Physical Therapy for about a year. cal Therapy a shot after going to another location for 17 years. So far, she isn't regretting that decision. "Oh, my goodness at Wonsettler, Ron has been going to Wonsettler when you go out there, nothing is the same. They have given me such a variety of different exercises that He lives about a quarter of a mile from the building, so commuting is I can do that all benefit me and my "I'll tell you what; this place is like no other. When they not an issue. At 71, Ron was a coal problem. It's so personally designed." assign you to someone for physical therapy, that ther- miner for 15 years - he is now re- apist stays by your side the entire hour that you have tired. Although the grueling work physical therapy with them. If you have any questions that comes with that job is done and on what you're doing, they explain why they're giving gone, Ron is still active enough to you the exercise." work on his physical health. Health-wise, Linda has had to deal with pain in her back In previous experiences, Ron felt as which flares up from a procedure done 15 years ago. When she first started working with Wonsettler, Linda's like more than that. first step was a one-on-one evaluation. Here, the thera- pists made a discovery. if he were just a client. Now, he feels "At the other places, the therapist gives you the exercise, and then they "They found out that I had a balance problem," she said, walk away," he said. "They don't know "and also that old injury was affecting my daily routine." who you are. The therapists that (I'm The one-on-one work is a significant draw to Wonsettler working with now), spend 60 minutes Physical Therapy. Linda appreciates this, and another of an hour. You have the same thera- pist every session. They get to know you. You're like a neighbor to them." client, Ron, has the same feeling. Sponsored content brought to you by Ron felt that the one-on-one approach was beneficial to improving his physical attributes, such as balance and his mental health. For Linda, working with Wonsettler Physical Therapy gives her a chance WPT WONSETTLER Physical Therapy & Specialized Health