Meet The Best Physical Therapists in Phoenix

Learn more about the amazing team behind Launch Physical Therapy, located in Phoenix, Arizona.

THE TEAM

David Herzberg
PT, DPT, ATC, MTC, CSCS

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Zach Biesinger
DPT, NASM, OCS

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Jessie Hernandez

Media Relations Manager

Picture of Jenna Beeso

Jenna Beeso

Clinical Coordinator

 

Image of Kim Hogan, the Human Resource Specialist at Launch Physical Therapy

Kim Hogan

Human Resource Specialist

Master Performance Consulting

Ashley Raulli, CMPC & Zachary Smith

About Launch Physical Therapy

Welcome to Launch Physical Therapy, the leading provider of high-quality physical therapy services in Phoenix, Arizona. Our mission at Launch is to assist you in attaining your wellness objectives and restoring your mobility through tailored care and compassionate support

Situated in downtown Phoenix, Launch Physical Therapy takes pride in catering to individuals of diverse ages and backgrounds within our community. Whether recuperating from an injury, managing a persistent condition, or aiming to elevate your athletic prowess, our specialized team is committed to supporting you throughout your journey to optimal health.

Treating you like the incredible machine you are

We Partner With The Best

Tangible Fitness & Wellness

Tangible Wellness is a family-owned and operated, boutique wellness experience with two locations serving the Phoenix area. Tangible offers everything for your fitness/wellness needs, including cryotherapy, infra-red body wraps, massage, ultra-red light, and the best tanning in the Valley.

Tangible Wellness is a family-owned and operated, boutique wellness experience with two locations serving the Phoenix area. Tangible offers everything for your fitness/wellness needs, including cryotherapy, infra-red body wraps, massage, ultra-red light, and the best tanning in the Valley.

Our Approach

At Launch Physical Therapy, we understand that every person’s needs are unique. That’s why we take a personalized approach to care, tailoring our treatment plans to address your specific goals and concerns. Whether you’re in need of general physical therapy or specialized sports rehabilitation, we possess the knowledge and capabilities to help you reach your utmost potential.

Care

From sports rehabilitation to post-surgical care and more, our physical therapists offer Phoenix a wide range of services to meet your needs

Technology

Our modern clinic is equipped with the latest technology and equipment, ensuring you receive the most effective treatment available.

Expertise

Our team of skilled therapists brings years of experience and expertise to the table, ensuring you receive the highest quality care possible.

Convenience

Centrally located in Phoenix, our clinic is easily accessible from anywhere in the valley, making it convenient for you to prioritize your health and wellness.

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David Herzberg
PT, DPT, ATC, MTC, CSCS

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Originally from Austin, Texas, Dr. David Herzberg (Dr. Dave), moved to Phoenix, Arizona in order to pursue his education in the healthcare industry. A lifetime athlete with a passion for fitness and endurance sports, Dave realized his interest in pursuing a career as a physical therapist. Throughout his undergraduate studies at Arizona State University, he interned as a Student Athletic Trainer. Dave graduated Magna Cum Laude from ASU (Go Sun Devils!) with a degree in Exercise Science/Kinesiology. Upon receiving his certificate as an athletic trainer (ATC), Dave worked in local outpatient physical therapy clinics focusing on sports medicine and orthopedic rehabilitation. In 2000, Dave attended Northern Arizona University (NAU) where he received a doctorate in physical therapy (DPT).

For the past 17 years, Dr. Dave has specialized in sports medicine-related orthopedic and musculoskeletal injuries. Dr. Dave’s patients appreciate his customized health and wellness programs which are designed to support long-term function and prevention of future injuries.

A lifetime learner, Dr. Dave has obtained certification in several evidence-based practice treatment models:

  • - Strength and Conditioning (CSCS)
  • - Integrative Dry Needling (CIDN)
  • - Augmented Soft Tissue Mobilization
  • - Techniques (ASTYM/IASTM)
  • - Manual Therapy (MTC)
  • - Cervicogenic dizziness, balance disorders, and TMJ dysfunction

Dr. Dave’s inspiration comes from his beautiful wife, Dana, who is a devoted educator, entrepreneur, and loving counterpart. Dr. Dave and Dana have a wonderful teenage son, Nathan, who is a natural athlete with a zest for both collegiate and professional sports. Together, we all enjoy fitness, traveling, attending sporting events, hiking and spending time with our menagerie of pets!

Dr. Dave Herzberg posing during an outdoor bike ride

David Herzberg
PT, DPT, ATC, MTC, CSCS

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Originally from Austin, Texas, Dr. David Herzberg (Dr. Dave), moved to Phoenix, Arizona in order to pursue his education in the healthcare industry. A lifetime athlete with a passion for fitness and endurance sports, Dave realized his interest in pursuing a career as a physical therapist. Throughout his undergraduate studies at Arizona State University, he interned as a Student Athletic Trainer. Dave graduated Magna Cum Laude from ASU (Go Sun Devils!) with a degree in Exercise Science/Kinesiology. Upon receiving his certificate as an athletic trainer (ATC), Dave worked in local outpatient physical therapy clinics focusing on sports medicine and orthopedic rehabilitation. In 2000, Dave attended Northern Arizona University (NAU) where he received a doctorate in physical therapy (DPT).

For the past 17 years, Dr. Dave has specialized in sports medicine-related orthopedic and musculoskeletal injuries. Dr. Dave’s patients appreciate his customized health and wellness programs which are designed to support long-term function and prevention of future injuries.

A lifetime learner, Dr. Dave has obtained certification in several evidence-based practice treatment models:

  • - Strength and Conditioning (CSCS)
  • - Integrative Dry Needling (CIDN)
  • - Augmented Soft Tissue Mobilization
  • - Techniques (ASTYM/IASTM)
  • - Manual Therapy (MTC)
  • - Cervicogenic dizziness, balance disorders, and TMJ dysfunction

Dr. Dave’s inspiration comes from his beautiful wife, Dana, who is a devoted educator, entrepreneur, and loving counterpart. Dr. Dave and Dana have a wonderful teenage son, Nathan, who is a natural athlete with a zest for both collegiate and professional sports. Together, we all enjoy fitness, traveling, attending sporting events, hiking and spending time with our menagerie of pets!

Dr. Dave Herzberg posing during an outdoor bike ride

Zach Biesinger
DPT, NASM, OCS

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Zach received his Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Utah. He is also orthopedic physical therapy residency trained from A.T. Still University and is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy. His practice focuses on various musculoskeletal conditions of the neck, thoracic and lumbar spine, SI joint, hips, knees, foot/ankle, shoulder, and elbow/forearm. Though he treats multiple patient populations, he is particularly interested in treating weight lifters and high school and college athletes of all kinds, including football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, track, etc. He also enjoys treating general weekend warriors with shoulder and knee pain. With a background in personal training combined with physical therapy, he is equipped to help people transition from pain to performance and meet their lifelong fitness and activity goals.

Zach helps people improve their pain and function using a hands-on approach to teach correct techniques and the best exercises for their condition. He helps modify movement mechanics, enabling them to continue their sport/activity as much as possible while rehabilitating from injury. He’s also trained to use manual therapy techniques, including dry needling, joint mobilizations/manipulations, kinesio taping, soft tissue mobilization, and Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM). During his free time, Zach enjoys competing in Spartan races, running, lifting weights, watching movies and football, and spending time with his family!

Zach Biesinger
DPT, NASM, OCS

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Zach received his Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Utah. He is also orthopedic physical therapy residency trained from A.T. Still University and is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy. His practice focuses on various musculoskeletal conditions of the neck, thoracic and lumbar spine, SI joint, hips, knees, foot/ankle, shoulder, and elbow/forearm. Though he treats multiple patient populations, he is particularly interested in treating weight lifters and high school and college athletes of all kinds, including football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, track, etc. He also enjoys treating general weekend warriors with shoulder and knee pain. With a background in personal training combined with physical therapy, he is equipped to help people transition from pain to performance and meet their lifelong fitness and activity goals.

Zach helps people improve their pain and function using a hands-on approach to teach correct techniques and the best exercises for their condition. He helps modify movement mechanics, enabling them to continue their sport/activity as much as possible while rehabilitating from injury. He’s also trained to use manual therapy techniques, including dry needling, joint mobilizations/manipulations, kinesio taping, soft tissue mobilization, and Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM). During his free time, Zach enjoys competing in Spartan races, running, lifting weights, watching movies and football, and spending time with his family!

Jessie Hernandez

Media Relations Manager

Jessie is a recent University of South Florida graduate and is working towards pursuing a career in physical therapy with an interest in pelvic floor therapy. As an essential addition to the Launch PT family, she focuses her time on enhancing and running our social media accounts while helping out with marketing and other aspects of the business.

Jessie spends her time making digital illustrations and creating products for her small business. She devotes her free time to volunteering for several nonprofit organizations including Infinite Wishes Foundation. She believes that the relationship you share with your community says a lot about you as a person and is passionate about leading the profession forward.

Jessie Hernandez

Media Relations Manager

Jessie is a recent University of South Florida graduate and is working towards pursuing a career in physical therapy with an interest in pelvic floor therapy. As an essential addition to the Launch PT family, she focuses her time on enhancing and running our social media accounts while helping out with marketing and other aspects of the business.

Jessie spends her time making digital illustrations and creating products for her small business. She devotes her free time to volunteering for several nonprofit organizations including Infinite Wishes Foundation. She believes that the relationship you share with your community says a lot about you as a person and is passionate about leading the profession forward.

Jenna Beeso

Clinical Coordinator

Jenna was born and raised in Scottsdale, Arizona. She pursued her higher education at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, where she studied Business and Communications. During her college years, she played on the University's softball team where they made it to the World Series 2 of her 4 years.

Following graduation, Jenna transitioned into coaching at St Thomas. She contributed to her team's success for two additional years, demonstrating her commitment to the sport and leadership capabilities. Subsequently, she entered the corporate world, becoming the Executive Assistant to a high-level CEO in the digital marketing space. She has now decided to mesh her passion for sports/athletics with her love for organization and coordinating.

Jenna enjoys living back in Scottsdale, Arizona. In her free time, she loves spending time with family and friends, golfing, hiking, and outdoor activities with her white lab Luna.

Mastery Performance Consulting

Ashley Raulli, CMPC & Zachary Smith

Launch Physical Therapy & Sports Performance Center has partnered with Mastery Performance Consulting to level up your mental health and wellness needs. Through our collaboration, our goal is to help our clients bring out the potential in themselves and thrive despite the barriers that come with injury, health changes, and setbacks.

Meet Ashley, your lead consultant, who specializes in working with collegiate, high school, club, and professional athletes, coaches, and families from all walks of life. Since graduating with her master's degree in Sport and Exercise Psychology from Minnesota State University, she has continued working with a variety of athletes, coaches, and leaders in many different sports and is servicing new clients overcoming injury, surgery, and self-doubt.

Meet Zach, Mastery co-founder, entrepreneur, experienced programmer, and man of many talents. Zach educates his community on concepts of sport psychology and is an integral member of the Mastery community.

Kim Hogan

Human Resource Specialist

Kim relocated to the valley in 1998 with her family from Philadelphia, PA. Since 1996, she has worked in the human resources arena in various roles serving manufacturing, healthcare, and most recently education industries, helping businesses achieve their goals.

As an experienced Human Resources Specialist, Kim joined Launch Physical Therapy & Sports Performance Center in November 2022 and has been a wonderful addition to our family helping build upon our core values and providing assurance that our staff are content and thrive within our workplace. A wonderful mother of four children and two fur babies, Kim combines her talent for business and experience in resource management with her love of instilling a positive and productive culture in order to keep our clinic running smoothly. We could not do this without her!

Kim is an avid reader, enjoys paddleboarding at our local lakes, and loves to travel - her favorite destination is the beach, basically anywhere, and hiking with her husband and her Goldendoodle and Sheepadoodle. However, her greatest joy is spending time with her expanding family in her new role as Grandma, “Gigi."

Kim Hogan

Human Resource Specialist

Kim relocated to the valley in 1998 with her family from Philadelphia, PA. Since 1996, she has worked in the human resources arena in various roles serving manufacturing, healthcare, and most recently education industries, helping businesses achieve their goals.

As an experienced Human Resources Specialist, Kim joined Launch Physical Therapy & Sports Performance Center in November 2022 and has been a wonderful addition to our family helping build upon our core values and providing assurance that our staff are content and thrive within our workplace. A wonderful mother of four children and two fur babies, Kim combines her talent for business and experience in resource management with her love of instilling a positive and productive culture in order to keep our clinic running smoothly. We could not do this without her!

Kim is an avid reader, enjoys paddleboarding at our local lakes, and loves to travel - her favorite destination is the beach, basically anywhere, and hiking with her husband and her Goldendoodle and Sheepadoodle. However, her greatest joy is spending time with her expanding family in her new role as Grandma, “Gigi."

Mastery Performance Consulting

Ashley Raulli, CMPC & Zachary Smith

Launch Physical Therapy & Sports Performance Center has partnered with Mastery Performance Consulting to level up your mental health and wellness needs. Through our collaboration, our goal is to help our clients bring out the potential in themselves and thrive despite the barriers that come with injury, health changes, and setbacks.

Meet Ashley, your lead consultant, who specializes in working with collegiate, high school, club, and professional athletes, coaches, and families from all walks of life. Since graduating with her master's degree in Sport and Exercise Psychology from Minnesota State University, she has continued working with a variety of athletes, coaches, and leaders in many different sports and is servicing new clients overcoming injury, surgery, and self-doubt.

Meet Zach, Mastery co-founder, entrepreneur, experienced programmer, and man of many talents. Zach educates his community on concepts of sport psychology and is an integral member of the Mastery community.

Mastery Performance Consulting

Ashley Raulli, CMPC & Zachary Smith

Launch Physical Therapy & Sports Performance Center has partnered with Mastery Performance Consulting to level up your mental health and wellness needs. Through our collaboration, our goal is to help our clients bring out the potential in themselves and thrive despite the barriers that come with injury, health changes, and setbacks.

Meet Ashley, your lead consultant, who specializes in working with collegiate, high school, club, and professional athletes, coaches, and families from all walks of life. Since graduating with her master's degree in Sport and Exercise Psychology from Minnesota State University, she has continued working with a variety of athletes, coaches, and leaders in many different sports and is servicing new clients overcoming injury, surgery, and self-doubt.

Meet Zach, Mastery co-founder, entrepreneur, experienced programmer, and man of many talents. Zach educates his community on concepts of sport psychology and is an integral member of the Mastery community.