Meet The Optimize Therapy and Fitness Family
Bryan Kreitlow, DPT, Owner
Bryan Kreitlow has been practicing physical therapy since 2002. Throughout his career he has been working in outpatient orthopedic settings in which he has treated a variety of muscular conditions and injuries through effective manual techniques and individualized functional exercise programs. He attended the University of Maryland, Baltimore where he received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2002. In 1999, prior to physical therapy school, he completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from the University of Maryland, College Park. Bryan has also worked as a personal trainer since 2000. Using his background in physical therapy, he has created and guided exercise and training programs specifically designed for the need of the individual. His training programs include post-rehabilitation/post-physical therapy routines, sport specific training, balance, and general exercise for improvements in health and function. Outside of work, Bryan enjoys an active lifestyle including weight training, hiking and outdoor exercise/sports. He also has a great interest and passion for soccer and professional soccer leagues, which he watches and follows in his free time.
Douglas Fischer, Hand Therapy
Douglas started his career at Walter Reed Army Medical Center treating both active duty and retired military personnel. There he gained valuable experience treating a wide range of injuries and neurological conditions.
After leaving the Army he has worked exclusively in Hand Therapy and now has 30 plus years experience in the treatment of hand and upper extremity injuries and disorders. He has extensive skills in both static and dynamic orthotic fabrications as well as conservative management of tendonitis, repetitive/overuse injuries and nerve compression’s. In his free time he enjoys working out, watching football and completing home improvement projects.
