Leslie Hartman, MPT | Owner, Lead Physical Therapist
Leslie first became interested in physical therapy after suffering several knee injuries while competing as an upper level equestrian in high school and college.
She studied at the University of Delaware where she earned a B.S. degree in fitness management in 1994 and then went on to study physical therapy and earn her MPT in 1997.
Her interest and history in sports naturally led her to gravitate towards sports medicine and upon graduation she moved to Baltimore and worked in several top orthopedic and sports medicine therapy clinics. She expanded her clinical knowledge through multiple continuing education courses and increased her specialty training in the area of the foot and ankle, the knee and the shoulder. As a therapist, Leslie enjoys empowering her patients to help themselves. She uses a holistic approach to enable patients to reach their goals and to restore and maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.
In March of 2013, Leslie and her family moved to Austin. When not at work, Leslie can be found playing outdoors with her husband and two kids, exploring the Austin area, walking her dog, or cycling. She loves trying Austin’s many restaurants, hiking the trails, and being on the lake.
Danielle Shotwell, DPT, OCS | Physical Therapist
Danielle obtained her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from San Diego State University and earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Chapman University in Orange County, California where she graduated with honors in 2012. There, she participated in research focused on the progression of postural abnormalities in school-aged children. She recently became a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties.
Danielle’s interest in physical therapy stemmed from a fascination with human movement which evolved over years of performing and teaching dance. She has worked primarily in outpatient orthopedic and sports medicine settings and is passionate about teaching patients how to move properly in order to unload injured tissues for return to full function. Danielle enjoys working with patients with varying pathologies and has a special interest in lower extremity alignment control and functional stabilization of the shoulder. She finds joy in encouraging patients along the path toward their goals, while using an evidence based approach to treatment.
Danielle and her husband moved to Austin from the Bay Area in 2015 and welcomed a baby girl in the summer of 2016. Outside of work, Danielle enjoys spending time with her family, exploring Austin’s restaurants and trails, participating in her church community, and paddle boarding on the lake.
Daniel Toback, DPT, OCS | Physical Therapist
Daniel earned his undergraduate degree in Economics from UCLA and his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Arcadia University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His research was focused on pain science and power training in the geriatric population, which he presented at the APTAs Combined Section Meeting in 2019. He then moved to Chicago to practice near the United Center where he saw a wide range of patients from professional athletes to those undergoing total joint replacements and everything in between. While in Chicago he became a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and trained under one of the top McKenzie clinicians in the country. Daniel enjoys treating all diagnosis and pathologies but has recently been training to receive his McKenzie certification which focuses on advanced management of spine and extremity disorders. In general, Daniel enjoys the problem solving side of medicine and loves the challenge of helping patients who have failed to resolve their issues with other forms of treatment. He believes that every patient deserves to be thoroughly educated on their condition and given the tools to treat and manage their conditions independently in order to return to optimal function as quickly as possible.
Daniel moved to Austin in early 2021 to enjoy the warm weather and laid back ethos Austin has to offer. You can find him frequenting the live music scene or spending time outdoors hiking or playing sports with friends.
Jessica Courtright, PTA | Physical Therapist Assistant
Jessica recently graduated with honors and obtained her Associate of Applied Science as a Physical Therapist Assistant from Austin Community College. She is excited to engage in a long term career that combines two passions - people and physical fitness. Jessica believes building meaningful relationships with her patients is an essential component to their rehabilitation and return to function. She finds great joy working alongside patients on their journey to return to sports, an occupation, or daily activities.
Jessica moved to Austin from Reno, Nevada in 2011. In her free time, Jessica enjoys anything that gets her outside and physically active including biking, hiking, paddle boarding and running town lake. Jessica is also passionate about travel and is always planning her next travel adventure.