Meet The Team | Onward Physical Therapy

Your onward Madison physical therapy team

Our Mission

"Just Rest" isn't the answer. We all know this. At Onward, we replace this generic advice with proven treatments to accelerate your recovery. Get us on your team so you can stop "waiting it out" and start making progress back to the activities you love today!
Onward Physical Therapy | Dr. Dan Aderton, Doctor of Physical Therapy PT, DPT

Dr. Dan Aderton

Doctor of Physical Therapy PT, DPT

Dr. Dan Aderton is a physical therapist and climbing coach in Madison Wisconsin. He often jokes about taking the “scenic route” to becoming a physical therapist. After graduating from Iowa State University with a Bachelors in English Literature, he went onto co-own a CrossFit gym in Brunei Darussalam. Returning from Brunei, he continued with his education completing his doctorate at South College. When not in the clinic, Dan focuses most of his time on climbing, CrossFit, and handily beating his wife and twin nine year old’s at Catan.

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Onward Physical Therapy | Dr. Jacob Hurlbutt, Doctor of Physical Therapy PT, DPT

Dr. Jacob Hurlbutt

Doctor of Physical Therapy PT, DPT

Dr. Jacob Hurlbutt is a physical therapist, and a personal trainer in Madison, Wisconsin. Jake received his bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Movement Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he was also a member of the Wisconsin Men’s Rowing Team. He went on to receive his Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree from South College in Knoxville, Tennessee. In his spare time, Jake enjoys exploring all Madison and Wisconsin have to offer with his wife, Lauren, and dog, Mifflin. Jake also enjoys participating in CrossFit as well as spending time in the outdoors hunting, fishing, and hiking.

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Onward Physical Therapy | Dr. Matthew Koester, Doctor of Physical Therapy PT, DPT, CSCS, CF-L1

Dr. Matthew Koester

Doctor of Physical Therapy PT, DPT, CSCS, CF-L1

Dr. Matthew Koester is a physical therapist, and CrossFit Level 1 Trainer in Madison Wisconsin. A true Badger, through and through, Matt received both his Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree and his Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise & Movement Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Outside the clinic Matt enjoys traveling the country and spending time with his wife Macy. He also loves competing in CrossFit, as well as training year-round for outdoor sports including mountain biking, backpacking, and backcountry snowboarding.

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