Dr. Art Van Leuven, PT, DPT, ATC Founder

Art received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from the number one ranked physical therapy school in the nation, the University of Southern California. He has worked as a physical therapist in a number of settings – outpatient orthopedic, home health care, and collegiate sports. Art holds dual credentials as a Physical Therapist and certified Athletic Trainer. He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from Chapman University, where he also was a member of the men’s basketball team. Several basketball injuries requiring rehab and surgery ultimately led Art on his path to Athletic Training and, finally, Physical Therapy. Art was raised in the Santa Ynez Valley, where he currently resides with his beautiful wife, four children, dogs and a coop full of chickens!

Professional Licensure & Organizations

  • Licensed Physical Therapist, State of California

  • Certified Athletic Trainer

  • Member of American Physical Therapy Association

  • Member of National Athletic Training Association

Education 

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of Southern California

  • BS Athletic Training, Chapman University

Certifications

  • NG 360 Nike Golf Performance Specialist

  • Titleist Performance Institute (TPI)  Level 3 Medical Professional

  • K- COACH Level 1 Golf Certification 

  • Gray Institute Foot/Ankle Specialization

  • Smart Cuffs Blood Flow Restriction Training- Level 1

  • Graston Trained- Level 1

  • FMT Kinesiology Taping Certification- Basic

  • Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA)- Level 2 Certified 

  • CPR/BLS Certified