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Hulst Jepsen Physical Therapy In Kentwood, Michigan
2120 43rd St, SE, Ste 100
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
Phone: 616-281-1144 Fax: 616-281-1221
Our Therapists
Thomas Hulst, M.H.S., P.T., O.C.S.
Tom is founder and co-owner of Hulst Jepsen Physical Therapy and works primarily in the Kentwood clinic. Tom graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in physical therapy in 1989 and then received his advanced Master’s degree in physical therapy from the University of Indianapolis in 1994. Tom became an Orthopedic Certified Specialist in 1995. Tom’s excellent clinical skills were recognized by his peers when he was voted Physical Therapist of the Year by the Western District of the MI Physical Therapy Association in 1996. Tom’s commitment to clinical excellence is also reflected in the 40+ continuing education courses he has taken on a variety of topics, but all focused on manual therapy. Tom enjoys treating a variety of orthopedic, spinal and sports injuries along with post surgical conditions from pediatrics to geriatrics. In his spare time, Tom enjoys playing golf and basketball as well as coaching his daughters’ teams.
Joel Kits, D.P.T.
Joel Kits is a physical therapist at our Kentwood location. He graduated from Grand Valley State University in 2008 where he received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy. He is excited about working in outpatient orthopedics and is currently perusing an advanced certification in manual therapy. Joel has a passion for working with people with sports injuries and making a positive impact on his community.
As part of his academic training, Joel’s research involving overuse injuries and is published in the peer reviewed journal, Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. In his spare time, Joel enjoys playing golf, biking and camping with his family.
Glenda VanBeek, P.T.A.
Glenda is a Physical Therapist Assistant working at the Kentwood clinic. She received her associate degree in PT from Kellogg Community College, graduating in 1983.
Glenda began her career at Butterworth Hospital doing acute and subacute care, home health, and transitioning to outpatient PT. Over the last 20 years she has continued to develop her skills in treatment of orthopedic conditions, geriatrics, sports medicine, and aquatic therapy.
Glenda enjoys gardening, walking, spending time with family & friends, and working in student ministries at her church.
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