Physical Therapist Joins GRMC

 Grinnell Regional Medical Center’s Physical Therapy department welcomed Dan Van Voorst in June to the department to join four other physical therapists and two physical therapy assistants.

Van Voorst moved to Grinnell from Phoenix, Ariz., where he evaluated and treated orthopedics patients with spine and extremity pain. He completed the doctorate of physical therapy degree from A.T. Still University, Mesa, Ariz. Van Voorst grew up in northwest Iowa, in Lyon County, and earned his BS degree from South Dakota State University, Brookings, S.D. He is currently completing a fellowship in manual physical therapy through Regis University, Denver, Colo., and has completed post-graduate courses in spinal manipulation and functional dry needling, Kinetacore.

VanVoorst’s philosophy of care focuses on the patient and their expectations. His treatment plans begin with the patient telling him about the condition and their story.

“I listen to the patient tell me about why they are seeing a physical therapist,” VanVoorst says. “Then we discuss options. I like to guide them in their therapy back to functionality. We talk about the best treatment options and how the patient can achieve the results he or she wants.”

“The patient should feel better when they leave a therapy session with me. I can assist all physical therapy needs; however I have advanced training in spines,” Van Voorst says.

Tom Gallo, director of GRMC’s physical therapy department, welcomes the therapist and his diverse skills.

“Dan brings excellent skills to our physical therapy services. He does an excellent job with rehabilitation for feet and ankles,” Gallo says. “Plus, he has spent most of his work experience in the outpatient and retail setting. He works with sports medicine and youth. We’ve very pleased he choose GRMC.”

Van Voorst and his wife moved to Grinnell and the end of May. He plans to get involved in the community.

For more information on GRMC’s physical therapy department and services, call 641-236-2364.