Onward Grand Rapids
Performance Physical Therapy Grand Rapids
Excellence Looks Different
Our Mission
Eliminating pain and maximizing performance for active individuals in Grand Rapids. This is performance physical therapy!
“Just Rest” isn’t the answer. Deep down, you know that, and so do we. At Onward Grand Rapids Physical Therapy, we replace that generic advice with comprehensive assessment and treatment plans enabling us to create a specific road map for your active and accelerated recovery. Get us on your team so you can stop “waiting it out” and start making progress back to the activities you love today.
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Run assessments
shoulder rehab
TMJ and Jaw Pain
Fitness Athletes
Meet the Onward Grand Rapids Team
Dr. Jolene Weesjes, Doctor of Physical Therapy PT, DPT, CERT.CMFA
Excellence Looks Different
Dr. Jolene received her doctorate in physical therapy from the University of Michigan and has worked in the outpatient orthopedic setting since 2016. Since then she has been certified in Advanced Dry Needling, Clinical Management of the Fitness Athlete, Sportsmetrics, Blood Flow Restriction Training, and Pelvic Corrective Exercise Specialist. She has also studied the McKenzie method....
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Dr. Brian Bradford, Doctor of Physical Therapy PT, DPT, OCS
Excellence Looks Different
Brian received his doctorate in physical therapy from Grand Valley State University in 2019. Prior to that, he studied Movement Science and Biochemistry at the University of Michigan and worked as a missionary. Brian is a board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist through the American Physical Therapy Association. His practice interests include strength and conditioning, rehabilitation of injured runners and athletes, ACL injury rehab, and i...
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Dr. Joe Hanisko, Doctor of Physical Therapy PT, DPT, CERT.CMFA
Excellence Looks Different
Dr. Hanisko received his doctorate in physical therapy from Grand Valley State University. Joe came to GVSU after completing his bachelor’s degree from Alma College in Integrated Physiology and Health Science. Joe blends a unique treatment approach of manual therapy (dry needling, manipulation, cupping) with high skill movement analysis and strength training....
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Dr. Hondo Anderson, Doctor of Physical Therapy PT, DPT
Excellence Looks Different
Dr. Hondo Anderson is from Steamboat Springs, Colorado and moved to Grand Rapids to join the Onward team. Hondo received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from South College in Knoxville, Tennessee. Prior to that, Hondo received his Bachelor of Science in Health and Exercise Science with a concentration in Sports Medicine. Hondo worked as a certified personal trainer for a few years prior to attending his doctorate program....
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The Onward Experience
What Our Patients Say
"When I started with Joe, I was working through a lot of pain that was affecting my daily life. Within a few sessions, he had me feeling better and having pain-free workouts. His knowledge and passion for what he does is amazing. I can tell he truly cares. I would recommend Joe to anyone that wants to get better, and STAY better."
~ Melissa A.
"When we have clients with achy, pinchy joints, we immediately send them to Joe because he is going to FIX the problem, not just temporarily band-aid it. He’s passionate, extremely educated, and dead set on delivering quality care to his patients. You won’t find that anywhere else."
~ Brian M. of Motive Fitness
"Dr. Joe has provided me care for over 4 years to a myriad of ailments. He is always quick to diagnose and plan a speedy recovery which gets back in action. As a CrossFit athlete and golf professional, I highly recommend anyone to seek treatment with Joe."
~ Mark B. PGA
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