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Shoreline Sport & Spine employs the best and brightest therapists and athletic trainers along the lakeshore. The education, training and achievements of our staff are truly extraordinary.

Where else can you find credentials like these in one place?
• College professors
• National speakers
• Even a US Olympic team medical staff member

And that’s just the beginning. At S3 one of these specially trained, highly educated and certified physical therapists will work with you one on one, building a trusting relationship and working toward your goals for rehabilitation, improvement and wellness.
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David Van Andel, MSPT, FAFS, CSCS, ART
Physical Therapist, Clinic Owner

Dave completed his master’s degree in physical therapy from Central Michigan University in 1997 and his bachelor’s of arts in psychology in 1994. Before starting Shoreline Sport & Spine in 2005, he worked at outpatient orthopedic clinics in Kalamazoo and Grand Haven. Dave currently serves as adjunct faculty in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Grand Valley State University. GVSU Adjunct Faculty

Dave has substantial continuing education experience specializing in functional rehabilitation, orthopedics, sports therapy, and manual medicine through Michigan State University, University of St. Augustine and Active Release Technique. Dave completed a residency in Applied Functional Science in 2007. He has earned certification in Strength and Conditioning (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association as well as in Spine and Lower Extremity Active Release Techniques(ART). ART is widely recognized as "the Gold Standard" in soft tissue treatment and is the most comprehensive muscle treatment system available- the official soft tissue technique of Ironman Triathlons. Dave is the only ART certified physical therapist in West Michigan. Dave specializes in an orthopedic kinetic approach, with a sports medicine and conditioning passion.

Dave's coworkers describe him as "cutting edge, great at finding success in people, a visionary, and if it needs to move, this is the person to see."

Dave lives in Grand Haven with his wife and three children. He is active in coaching and participating in a variety of sports and his church. You can contact Dave directly at Dave@s3physicaltherapy.com





Shoreline Sport & Spine Physical Therapy - 17212 Van Wagoner Road - Spring Lake, MI 49456
phone: 616.847.1280 - e-mail: heal@s3physicaltherapy.com
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