Andover Physical Therapy

Tad Wrench PT, MSPT

Tad has been practicing outpatient physical therapy for more than 20 years and still tries to learn something new each day. The majority of his career has been spent in outpatient orthopedics, but has had experience in home health, acute inpatient, rehab, and long-term care settings. Tad enjoys spending time with friends and family, has dabbled in brewing beer, and is a massive KU athletics fan. Rock Chalk Jayhawk!

Education

• Masters of Physical Therapy from Wichita State University
• BSE in Sports Science from University of Kansas

Additional Training

• ASTYM certified
• Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner

Dr. Zach Rickett PT, DPT

A Nickerson, KS native, Zach is passionate about physical therapy. He understands the important role that movement and mobility play in life. Zach has invested several years learning to be able to pass on his knowledge/skill set to his patients, helping them succeed in regaining mobility or improving their quality of life. Zach enjoys treating a variety of musculoskeletal conditions in the outpatient setting. He utilizes a hands-on approach while treating patients, paying attention to the entire individual and the body’s function as a whole to attain the patient’s goals. He combines clinical experience, knowledge of current research, and practice concepts to provide the highest quality individualized physical therapy to his patients.

When not treating patients, Zach enjoys traveling and spending time with his friends/family.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Pittsburg State University – 2009
  Doctor of Physical Therapy from Wichita State University – 2014

Focus

• Musculoskeletal Conditions
• ASTYM Certified Provider
• Kinesio Taping
• Orthopedics
• Pre/Post-Operative Therapy
• Manual Therapy
• Balance and Fall Risk Reduction

Dr. Ashley Wheeler PT, DPT

Ashley Wheeler earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from University of Saint Mary. Prior to that, Ashley obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a Minor in Physical Science from Emporia State University.

Ashley specializes in Pelvic Floor Dysfunction.

In her free time, Ashley enjoys working out, doing yoga, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.

Andi Leitner PT, MPT

Andi Leitner earned her master’s degree from Wichita State University. Prior to that, Andi obtained her bachelor’s degree from Fort Hays State University.

Andi specializes in musculoskeletal conditions and is most interested in treating post-surgical rehab.

In her free time, Andi enjoys spending time with her daughter and riding horses.

Melissa Bartlett PTA

Melissa earned her associate degree for Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) from Hutchinson Community College.
Melissa is passionate about working with post op and vestibular patients.

In her free time, Melissa enjoys spending time with her son and being outdoors. She also loves a good book.

Angie White PTA

Angie earned her Bachelors of Exercise Science from Wichita State University before continuing to obtain an associate degree for Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) from Kansas City Kansas Community College.

In her free time Angie likes being artistic, enjoying music, and working on her house.