About Us

Higher Power Sports PT primarily serves Lancaster and Dauphin counties, but welcomes the opportunity to help all individuals. Founded by Kurtis Kessler, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC in 2024, Higher Power Sports PT provides physical therapy and athletic training services to athletes and active individuals of all ages. Kurt founded this company as a solution to high patient volume and burnout from the traditional outpatient setting. Many days he would feel frustrated by a feeling of not being able to give every patient his best effort due to divided attention, volume of patient care, and insurance limitations. This company was formed to ensure that you are getting our best effort from start to finish so that you can reach your goals. From youth to masters athletes and all the weekend warriors in between, Higher Power Sports PT is here to serve you.

Our mission and mindset are inspired by Colossians 3:23-24:

Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.

This mindset drives us to give each athlete our 100% effort by caring for them on and off the playing field. We believe you were Made For More.

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Kurt graduated from Marywood University in 2015 with a bachelor's degree in Athletic Training (ATC). He worked with several Delaware high schools from 2015-2019 and became credentialed as an Impact Trained Athletic Trainer in concussion management. He provided coverage for NCAA postseason play, Beast of the East wrestling tournament, as well as rehab for NCAA division I athletes. He was honored with Regional MVP recognition four times during his stint.

Kurt continued his education as he pursued his lifelong goal of becoming a physical therapist. He graduated from Messiah University in 2022 with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree.

In 2023, Kurt enrolled in a sports residency program through Upstream Rehabilitation, the largest outpatient provider in the country. He graduated the program in December 2023 and is now a Board Certified Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy (SCS). This is a credential that roughly 1% of physical therapists in the US hold.

In 2023, Kurt received the honor of being named Clinician of the Year in the Mid-Atlantic region for Drayer Physical Therapy and at the time of his departure in 2024 was a top-5 performer in Upstream Rehabilitation's company wide patient outcomes.

Kurt has a special interest in treating ankle and shoulder injuries, but also treats a variety of musculosketal conditions of the neck, back, elbow, hip, knee, and foot. He manages post-operative care, as well as postural strengthening, sports injuries, and general pain of all durations. Due to his experience and training, Kurt is especially effective at helping individuals return to athletics and fitness, but can help individuls with a variety of goals.

Kurt enjoys playing and watching sports as an avid Philadelphia sports fan, and cherishes his role as a husband and father to his wife, Carly, and sons, Eli and Julian.