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Physical Therapy · Holland, MI
Get back to Moving.
You’ve rearranged your life around it: the shorter runs, the careful mornings, the ‘maybe next year.’ One cause-first evaluation with a licensed therapist is how you start taking it all back.
Now accepting new patients
Doctor-Led Care
One-on-One, Every Visit
5.0 on Google
150+ Five-Star Reviews
No Referral Needed in Michigan
Pelvic Health & Orthopedics
2025 Community Choice Finalist
The Hardware
Holland keeps putting it in writing.
Two Community Choice nominations, a 5.0 rating, and more than 150 reviews we did not write.
150+ Five-Star Reviews
Over 150 people took the time to write about their recovery here. Read them all, unedited, on Google.
2025 Community Choice Finalist
Named a 2025 Community Choice Awards finalist in Holland. Nominated by the people who live here, not applied for.
2023 Community Choice Finalist
Holland put us on the list in 2023 as well. Two nominations, two years apart, from the same community.
What We Treat
Sound familiar?
Point to where it hurts. We’ll show you how we fix it.
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Neck Pain
The ache that builds at your desk and follows you home.
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Shoulder Pain
Reaching for the top shelf and stopping halfway.
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Elbow, Wrist & Hand Pain
Your grip gives out opening a jar.
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Pelvic Pain
Leaking, pressure, or pain with sitting. Usually the pelvic floor cannot relax, not that it is weak.
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Knee Pain
Stairs make you think twice.
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Foot & Ankle Pain
First steps out of bed feel like walking on glass.
Learn MoreThe 30-Second Pain Check
Not sure where to start?
Three taps. No forms. Most pain like yours is fixable. See for yourself.
Where does it hurt?
How long has it been going on?
What’s it costing you?
Pain that’s hung around for months still responds to the right plan: the cause-first evaluation is how we find yours.
Services
Two halves of one practice.
Orthopedic and pelvic health under one roof, so the answer is never “that is not what we do here.”
Orthopedic Therapy
Joints, muscles and the way they load. One-on-one with a doctor, every single visit.
Pelvic Floor Therapy
Most people are told to strengthen. Very often the real problem is tension and coordination, not weakness.
Dry Needling
A precise release for the knots that stretching and foam rolling never reach.
The Ruther Method
Our signature whole-body approach. We treat how you are organized, not one sore part.
Manual Therapy
Not a massage. Clinical hands-on work aimed at a restriction we found in your evaluation.
IASTM
Range of motion measured before and after, so you can see whether it actually worked.
Cupping
We do not sell cupping on its own. It is used inside a plan, for the people it will actually help.
The Recovery Journey
A plan you can see. Progress you can feel.
You’ll never wonder if it’s working. Four phases, each with a job, a timeline, and a way to know you’ve earned the next one.
Phase 1 of 4
Weeks 1–2
Pain
Calm the pain down.
- Hands-on treatment starting your very first visit
- Pain education so you understand what’s really going on
- Quick wins early so you trust the plan
Weeks 2–6
Prime
Get your motion back.
- Targeted mobility work for the joints and tissue holding you back
- Exercise dosed to your body, not a generic sheet
- Movement retraining so old habits stop reloading the problem
Weeks 6–10
Perform
Make it strong enough to trust.
- Progressive loading that builds real capacity, not just tolerance
- Strength standards you have to hit before moving on
- Confidence under load, so you stop bracing for pain
Weeks 10+
Prevent
Make sure it never comes back.
- Sport- and life-specific testing before you’re cleared
- A simple keep-it-gone program built for your real schedule
- Clear graduation criteria: you’ll know exactly when you’re done
Not sure which phase you’re in? That’s exactly what the evaluation is for.
Get My PlanWhat Recovery Looks Like
Told to rest, stretch, and wait it out
Meaningful change for most people inside 4–6 visits
Back pain & sciatica
4–6 visits
Planning every outing around where the bathrooms are
Most people notice real progress in 4 to 6 weeks
Incontinence
4–6 weeks
Every appointment was about the baby, none about you
A postpartum plan usually runs 4 to 8 weeks
Postpartum recovery
4–8 weeks
Taking the stairs one at a time
A simple sprain often settles in 4 to 6 weeks
Knee pain
4–6 weeks
Told to do more Kegels, which made it worse
Chronic pelvic pain typically needs 10 to 16 weeks
Pelvic pain
10–16 weeks
Sleeping on one side only
Most shoulders respond without injections or surgery
Shoulder pain
6–12 weeks
The Numbers
Proof, in numbers.
9+
Years Experience
150+
Five-Star Reviews
15+
Conditions Treated
5.0 on Google 150+ verified reviews No referral needed
Why Ruther Health + Wellness
You’ve maybe done PT before. Not like this.
Half our patients came from somewhere that handed them a printout and a heat pack. Here’s what’s different when a licensed therapist owns your whole visit.
One-on-one
Every visit
One-on-one, every visit
You’ll never be handed off to a tech or share your therapist with three other patients.
A licensed therapist, every time
Every session is with a licensed therapist, never an aide and never a tech.
No referral needed
In Michigan you can start physical therapy without seeing your physician first. No gatekeeping, no waiting on a referral to come through.
You know the cost before you book
Direct pay, with the number given to you up front. If you carry a BCBS of Michigan Traditional Plan or Medicare Part B we will confirm it before your first visit.
Your First Visit
Know exactly what to expect.
No mystery, no surprises: here’s your first visit with us, step by step.
0:00
You’re greeted by name.
Paperwork’s already done: you did it at home. Straight back, no waiting room purgatory.
0:05
We watch how you move.
A full movement assessment, not just where it hurts, but why it hurts.
0:25
Treatment starts today.
Hands-on work in the very first visit. You’ll feel the difference before you leave.
0:55
You leave with the plan.
What’s going on, how long it’ll take, and exactly what happens next.
You walk out knowing what’s wrong, how long it takes, and what happens next.
Book My First VisitMeet the Team
The people behind your recovery.
Licensed therapists who treat you like a person, not a protocol.
Dr. Kelly Ruther
Founder, Physical Therapist
- PT, DPT
- FMT
“I believe in solving the puzzle rather than blaming the patient.”
Ask me about
Complex cases where several symptoms turn out to share one root cause
Dr. Marissa Zolton
Pelvic Floor Therapist
- OTD
- OTRL
“I treat knee pain, low back pain and pelvic floor dysfunction, including male pelvic floor.”
Ask me about
Male pelvic floor, knee pain and low back pain
Dr. Stephanie Mauzer
Physical Therapist
- PT, DPT
- Gray Institute
“For five years I competed on Marquette’s Division I track and field team in the 800m.”
Ask me about
Applied Functional Science, 3D movement analysis, foot and ankle
Dr. Anna Nguyen
Pelvic Floor Therapist
- PT, DPT
“I specialize in pelvic floor therapy for urinary, bowel and sexual dysfunction, alongside other musculoskeletal problems.”
Ask me about
Pelvic floor, pregnancy and postpartum, low back pain
Dr. Hillary Gallagher
Physical Therapist
- PT, DPT
- Dry Needling
“I enjoy helping patients move better, feel stronger and get back to doing what they love.”
Ask me about
Shoulders, hip injuries and dry needling
Patient Stories
Real people. Real comebacks.
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Kristine E.
After years of dealing with pain and seeing multiple providers with little progress, Dr. Stephanie got to the root of the problem.
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Kathy F.
Kelly pays attention and listens to what issues I am experiencing. My issues have resolved and I am back to my old self!
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Katie S.
Kelly and the whole team is so amazing. They are so knowledgeable, and are the absolute best for pelvic floor PT.
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Amy W.
She took the time to truly listen, understand what I was dealing with, and create a treatment plan that was specific to me. I never feel rushed.
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Heidi L.
The staff is aligned in treating the body as a whole. My husband goes for pain in the neck and hands. I go for more women’s pelvic health.
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Amanda J.
I am so aware of my body mechanics now and mindful of not just exercise movements, but functional movements as well. It is not just a place for healing, but education as well.
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Lara B.
The knowledge they have and how they use it to appropriately evaluate and treat their patients is incredible. You will have the care you deserve in seeing them.
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Michael B.
Personalized PT care each session to evaluate progress and to modify treatment as needed. The plan is tested in the session, not just handed to you and hoped for.
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Alicia B.
Kelly is an exceptional therapist. She is patient, deeply understanding, and genuinely invests in her patients’ growth. Her care has made a profoundly positive impact on my life.
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Walker W.
Excellent clinic with the most highly trained and exceptionally talented PTs. They successfully get to the root of your problem and give you the tools to keep yourself healthy.
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Kim K.
Kelly and her team give incredible care with great follow-thru! Their knowledge and expertise are unmatched, which is why I often refer others in need.
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Haley E.
Love this place!
via Google
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The Honest Truth
Pain rarely waits with you.
Here’s what actually happens in the next 90 days, on both paths.
We see a lot of dads in here who put this off for two years because the kids needed cleats, the house needed a roof, and there was always something more urgent than their own back. That isn’t weakness. It’s just the wrong order, and it’s fixable in an hour.
If you keep waiting
- Your body compensates: other joints quietly pick up the slack
- Simple problems layer into complicated ones
- The workouts, walks, and weekends keep shrinking
- Painkillers manage the noise, not the cause
If you start this week
- A licensed therapist finds the actual cause: visit one
- Hands-on treatment starts the same day
- A phase-by-phase plan with an endpoint, not endless visits
- Most patients feel meaningful change in 4–6 visits
Nobody regrets starting too early. Every week, someone in our clinic says they regret waiting.
Start My ComebackThe Boring Stuff, Handled
How paying for care works here.
Direct pay, plus BCBS Traditional & Medicare Part B
Your care here is guided by what your body needs, not by what a plan will authorize. We accept BCBS of Michigan Traditional Plans and Medicare Part B. Everything else is direct pay, and you get the number before you book.
BCBS of Michigan Traditional Plans- Medicare Part B
- Direct pay, price up front
- No referral needed in Michigan
Not sure whether your BCBS plan is a Traditional Plan, or whether your Medicare coverage applies? Call and we will confirm it before you book: (616) 422-7308
Benefits check
Send us your insurance details and we will confirm whether your plan qualifies and what your visits will cost, then call you with the answer. No guessing at the front desk.
Request received.
We’re on it. You’ll hear from us within one business day with your exact coverage and cost, before you ever book a visit.
Questions, Answered
Everything you’re wondering before you book.
Straight answers: no medical jargon, no runaround.
No. Michigan allows direct access to physical therapy, so you can book and start without a doctor’s referral. If you carry a BCBS of Michigan Traditional Plan or Medicare Part B, your plan may still want a physician referral on file for coverage, and we will tell you that before your first visit.
We are a direct-pay practice, so you get the exact price before you book rather than a bill weeks later. We also accept BCBS of Michigan Traditional Plans and Medicare Part B, and if you carry either we will confirm your coverage and your cost before your first visit.
Wear something comfortable you can actually move in. Shorts are best if we’re treating a knee or hip, and a tank top or loose tee helps if we’re working on a shoulder or neck.
Your first visit is a full evaluation, not a rushed once-over. You’ll leave with a phase-based plan with an endpoint, not a guess, and not an open-ended string of visits. Most patients feel meaningful change within 4–6 visits.
It’s brief and localized: most people feel a quick twitch, then a wave of relief in that muscle. And it’s always optional; we’ll never spring it on you without explaining it first.
No. Every visit is one-on-one, hands-on care with your doctor, never a tech handing you a printout. Your exercises are dosed specifically for you and progressed live as you improve.
That’s a fair question, and it’s usually the model, not you. A lot of clinics rotate you through techs and hand you generic sheets. Here, you get one-on-one time with a licensed therapist every single visit, a cause-first evaluation instead of a cookie-cutter protocol, and a phase-based plan with clear graduation criteria, so you always know why you’re doing what you’re doing, and when you’re done.
Book Your Visit
Ready when you are.
Request a time and a real person calls you back, usually within two business hours. No phone tree. No ‘someone will reach out.’ Just a plan.
- Hours Mon–Thu 8am–6pm · Fri 8am–12pm
- (616) 422-7308 Prefer to talk now? Call us.
- One-on-one, every visit
5.0 · 150+ Google reviews
Typical response: under 2 business hours
Step 1 of 5
Request sent.
That’s the hard part done. We’ll call during business hours to lock in your time.
Visit Us
Care this good, this close.
Ruther Health + Wellness
- 454 Baypark Dr, Suite 10, Holland, MI 49424 (opens in a new tab)
- (616) 422-7308
- Fax: (616) 953-8926
- hello@rutherhealth.com
- Mon–Thu 8am–6pm · Fri 8am–12pm