ABOUT
Expert Physical Therapy
Our Philosophy
Catalyst Physical Therapy is an out-of-network clinic that provides a holistic approach to care without the necessity to get prior approval, referrals, or jump through any hoops. We believe that each person deserves more than the status quo when it comes to rehabilitation and wellness. That is why we provide 1:1 care with your personal physical therapist with a full body evaluation and individualized treatment plan. That means that from the moment you walk in the door to the moment you leave, you will be with your provider 100% of the time. No bouncing between therapists or being passed off to assistive personal. No sitting by yourself on a bike or doing exercises with 10 other people next to you.
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We understand that you might have had experiences with other healthcare practitioners, including other physical therapists, which may have been not so great. We also understand that you may have gotten advice from friends, family, or social media that was not helpful or possibly made things worse. Maybe you have been told that surgery, medication, or injections were the only option. Or maybe you have been told your pain is “normal for your age” or “it’s because of your weight”. These ideas are not only old and outdated but extremely harmful.
If you relate, then we would love to set up a time for you to talk to our physical therapist to find out what can be done to help you. If you’ve tried a lot of things already, that’s not a bad thing. In fact, it’s actually a good thing because we now know what DOESN’T work and are closer to finding out what WILL work for you. Physical therapy when done right not only gets rid of your pain, but also finds the root cause to resolve the issue and keep the pain away!
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Call us today if you want to:
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Avoid medications, surgeries, or injections
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Safely and quickly return to hobbies, recreation, or daily activities without pain or restriction
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Prevent future injury or reoccurrence of pain
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Optimize your fitness, health, and wellbeing
Meet Our Team
Dr Amber Bartz was born and raised in Oregon where she grew up playing volleyball and softball. She graduated from Northwest Christian University with a bachelor of science in exercise science in Eugene, OR in 2011. She then went on to obtain her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ in 2015. After graduation, Amber returned to Oregon to work as a physical therapist and to participate in an orthopedic residency program. She graduated from the residency program in 2017 and returned to Arizona where she started a Clinical Fellowship Program and continued to work in outpatient orthopedics. In 2018 Amber obtained her Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and started a Doctorate of Science in Physical Therapy (DScPT) through Andrews University. In 2020 she became Certified Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapist (COMT). In 2021 she graduated from the Clinical Fellowship Program and was accepted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (FAAOMPT).
Dr Amber is active teaching continuing education courses and mentoring through NAIOMT and is a member of the curriculum development committee for the University of Arizona's DPT program. She is continually taking courses to expand her knowledge and skills in pelvic health and orthopedics.
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When Dr Amber isn't working she is spending quality time with her husband, 3 children, and 2 playful pups. She enjoys traveling, reading, exercising, and being outdoors.
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Excellence:
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​We strive to be leading experts in the field through practicing evidence-informed care and being lifelong learners.
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Empathy​
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​We are aware that everyone has unique backgrounds, experiences, beliefs, and goals. We aim to create a safe environment for all with individual care and compassion based on each person’s uniqueness.
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Community​
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​We want to uplift our community through relevant and quality education and care as well as volunteer service.
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Family​
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​We are a family owned and operated business and want our clients to become a part of our CPT family. We support parents and families and work to accommodate their needs.
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Self-Improvement​
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​We are constantly seeking professional development as a business as well as personal growth. We encourage those around us to also strive for betterment.
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Core Values
Mission Statement
At Catalyst Physical Therapy we provide the highest quality patient care to help active adults achieve and maintain health through education, movement, manual therapies, and self-care.