Our Staff
Andreas Lohmar
Andreas Lohmar, PT, Cert. MDT, began his career in physical therapy in the early 1990s and has practiced in the area since 1991.
Andreas has a strong manual therapy background, which is an outgrowth of his training in Germany. He is the only Fort Wayne therapist to currently hold the distinction of being a Certified McKenzie Therapist. This post graduate training enables us to treat spinal pain and disorders quickly and effectively. To learn more, go to www.mckenziemdt.org. Andreas is well known in the community for his specialized and personalized patient care as well as his excellent clinical skills. “I believe that really listening to your patients is central to providing the best and most effective patient care.”
Gretchen J. Zartman-Espich
Gretchen J. Zartman-Espich, MSPT, comes to Summit Physical Therapy with 13 years experience in the outpatient setting. She is a manual therapist with extensive experience in treatment of chronic pain and Aquatic Therapy. She is Graston Certified (a special technique used to treat strains, sprains and tendonitis of any kind). She has studied numerous manual therapy courses, including Maitland and Mulligan techniques. Gretchen is currently taking courses toward McKenzie Certification.
Gretchen has coached high school level swimming for nine years. She enjoys wakeboarding, running, bicycling and crafts. She is married with three sons.