About Excel In Health and Dr. Darwyn Bartsch

Dr.  Bartsch is a Licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy with over 30 years of experience in a variety of clinical settings. His focus has been in pediatrics for more than 25 years with an emphasis on the physiology of development and movement in relation to functional skills. Dr. Bartsch completed his Bachelor of Arts in Humanities through Canadian Union College, a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Andrews University, and earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree through Arizona School of Health Sciences. With a history of sport acrobatics, anatomy and physiology, and a unique approach to analysis of motion and mechanics, he has helped pediatric and adult clients achieve effective and faster functional outcomes. The desire for better results led him to develop a series of online instructional materials for therapists and families, patent The EmBrace®, an invention for strengthening the respiratory muscles, and publish a handbook regarding children’s movement and learning concepts. Dr. Bartsch has been presenting seminars and conferences for therapists and developmental specialists across the United States for more than 15 years. He is the recipient of the 2018 Outstanding Service Provider of the Year Award from Sharing Down Syndrome Arizona, the 2019 Innovator Award from Burman University, and the 2019 Outstanding Achievement Award from A to Z Therapies. He is the founder and president of Excel in Health Physical Therapy.

Dr. Bartsch uses a unique set of skills to achieve less pain and improved movement for the adults he sees. Most of his clients have had long-standing pain in spite of seeing other providers. Please read the Testimonials to get a glimpse of what his clients are saying.

Honored to be awarded the Outstanding Service Provider of the Year from the Sharing Down Syndrome Organization.

What an honor to receive the Outstanding Achievement Award from Kristin Chase at A to Z Therapies!