Be the river. Not the swamp.
Offering Physical Therapy Services to residents of Otsego county, and the surrounding areas of Northern michigan.
For a complete list of conditions treated, please click the link below.
MEET OUR TEAM!
Dr. Nick Hamlin, PT, DPT, Cert-DN
A 2006 graduate of Central Michigan University, he attained a bachelor of science in health fitness in preventative and rehabilitative programs with a minor in nutrition studies. He pursued further education and received his doctorate in physical therapy in 2010. Nick has been heavily engaged in outpatient orthopedic practice since that time. He brings 20+ years of experience working in physical therapy settings with him to his practice here in beautiful, Gaylord, Michigan.
He has received further education and training in functional/trigger point dry needling, Graston Technique, manual therapy techniques for the management of low back pain through NAIOMT, lumbar and cervical pain, modern management of the older adult, clinical management of the fitness athlete, and professional bike fitment through the Institute of Clinical Excellence, shoulder pain and dysfunctions, as well as applied functional science through the Gray Institute.
Highlights of Nick’s career so far have been being invited to the United States Olympic Training Center in New York in the Winter of 2017, where he worked with U.S. Olympic Bobsled, Luge, Skeleton, Biathlon, Freestyle Aerial Skiing and Rhythmic Gymnastics teams. He is also a member of the U.S. Ski and Snowboard team’s volunteer clinician pool, allowing him the opportunity to work with members of the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team on location world-wide.
Nick’s personal interests include spending time with his wife, Brittanie, and their two beautiful daughters. Hobbies include skiing, mountain biking, CrossFit, golfing, camping, snowboarding, snowshoeing and playing hockey.
Dr. Brittany Beyers, PT, DPT
Brittany is a native of Gaylord, MI. She graduated High School at GHS in 1995. She attended Central Michigan University thereafter and completed her undergraduate education in 1999. Immediately following that she attended Northwestern University in Chicago, IL where she completed a masters degree in physical therapy and then subsequently obtained her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2002.
Her husband, Dave, and her have 3 children. She enjoys running and spending time with family and friends on the boat in the summers here in Northern Michigan and traveling as much as possible. Brittany specializes in pelvic floor therapy.
Ashley Butler, Patient Care Advocate
Ashley was born and raised in Gaylord, MI and is a CPT-NASM, Human Movement Specialist (Brookbush Institute), and Youth Speed and Agility Specialist (IYCA). She graduated with a BS in Exercise Science from Taylor University in 2017. Ashley spent a semester of her undergrad in Hawaii (Oahu), and returned to Hawaii (Maui) after graduation to complete a 6-month internship under Red Bull Surf/Ski Trainer Samantha Campbell.
**Fun Fact: Ashley and Nick actually know a few of the same elite ski athletes!**
Ashley moved back to Gaylord after completing her internship to pursue a career in functional fitness, rehabilitation and therapeutic exercise. She then pursued an opportunity in Nashville, TN from 2018-2020, training under Vanderbilt Strength and Conditioning Coach Tash Weddle. Here, she continued learning about the importance of quality movement and it’s effect on our every day lives!
Although she is behind the desk at H2, her love and passion for fitness and helping others is immense! She loves spending time with her husband and family, being outside, being on the water, playing pickleball, and sipping on a good cup of coffee!
Amber Agee, Receptionist
Amber has taken over our all-encompassing front desk position and she’s totally rocking it! Amber was born in Pontiac, MI and currently lives in Atlanta, MI. She obtained her Medical Assistance certification in 2023 through Munson Healthcare Center in Gaylord and previously worked as a Medical Assistant and Medical Business Specialist.
She loves spending time with her family and two adorable daughters, playing volleyball, spending time at the beach, snowboarding, hiking, and cheering on our Detroit Lions!
Location and Hours
829 West Main St. Suite I
Gaylord, MI 49735
***Right behind Gaylord Eye Care in the Family Fare Plaza***
Open Weekdays 7:00am-5:00pm*