• Do You Have A Chronic Tendon or Muscle Injury?

    Do You Have A Chronic Tendon or Muscle Injury?

    Active Lifestyles Physical Therapy offers ASTYM®. A treatment provided in conjunction with a specific physical therapy approach that has been proven effective for quick return to your activity or sport.

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  • Specialized Care for Complex Conditions

    Specialized Care for Complex Conditions

    Discover EduKT, Inc.—a private-pay physical therapy, continuing education, and consulting practice dedicated to individualized care for hEDS, POTS, dysautonomia, and related conditions.

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  • Beware Of The Chair

    Beware Of The Chair

    Today 86% of employed Americans have jobs that require them to sit for the entire workday. Between sitting to eat, commuting, sitting at work, returning home and watching television we sit an average of 9.3 hours per day. The latest research has resulted in the slogan “sitting is the new smoking”.

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  • KT Tape for Lymphatic Assist

    KT Tape for Lymphatic Assist

    Use of Kinesiology tape for the reduction of bruising and swelling.

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  • Foot Health for Runners

    Foot Health for Runners

    Feet come in all different shapes and sizes and are prone to many problems, especially when running is involved. Physical therapists can provide a detailed analysis of your feet and running style to help you prevent and treat the foot problems that often result from running.

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Our Services

See how services can improve your function

Neck Pain
Neck Pain

Postural pain from desk and computer work, whiplash disorders, arthritis, herniated disc, etc. Neck pain has many sources and there are a wide variety of strategies in physical therapy to address your symptoms effectively

Headaches
Headaches

Headaches come in many forms and often behave in specific patterns in the individual. Chronic tension headaches, muscle tension as a migraine trigger, and a whole array of headaches symptoms can be managed effectively with proper physical therapy intervention

Arthritis
Arthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA) is most common joint disorder in the United States. Because of its high prevalence in major joints such as the knee and hip, OA affects function and mobility such as climbing stairs and walking than any other disease. A more recent understanding of OA has lead to the most effective treatments to include movement therapies. Physical therapists are movement experts and can get you back to movement and your life

Chronic Muscle & Tendon Issues
Chronic Muscle & Tendon Issues

Experiencing tendon or muscle pain lasting longer than two weeks? Then it might not be a tendinitis, but rather a more chronic condition that is effectively treated with the latest techniques

Running & Overuse Injuries
Running & Overuse Injuries

Running is great exercise and is effective stress relief; but do you have injuries that are holding you back from your goals? Find out how physical therapy can help you overcome your barriers

Post-surgical Rehabilitation
Post-surgical Rehabilitation

Have you had or planning to have a needed surgery? Your surgeon may have a specific protocol you need to follow after your surgical intervention. In physical therapy we remain consistent with post-operative protocols while progressing toward improved function as quickly as possible

ASTYM®
ASTYM®

ASTYM® is a specific technique that has been proven effective in treating chronic tendon and muscle disorders such as tendinosis and muscle pain. This technique has become popular among athletes due to the ASTYM® protocol including continuation of activity. We have certified ASTYM® practitioners at our facility to get you back in the game quickly

Non-surgical Spinal Decompression (Traction)
Non-surgical Spinal Decompression (Traction)

Non-surgical Spinal Decompression has become a popular term in recent years. It is essentially the “un-loading” of specific segments of the spine along the longitudinal axis. Click here to learn more about this treatment and the truth about cost associated with the technique

Back Pain
Back Pain

4/5 people experience at least one episode of severe back pain in their lifetime. There are various, proven methods employed by physical therapists to resolve or manage your back pain

Meet your physical therapists

Our team of highly educated and experienced physical therapists

Christopher W. Harper, PT, DPT, OCS

Christopher Harper, PT, DPT, OCS, brings more than 30 years of clinical experience to physical therapy, professional education, and healthcare consulting. Originally trained in orthopedic rehabilitation, Chris developed an unexpected specialization in hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS), POTS, dysautonomia, and related complex conditions after seeking better answers for a single patient. As his clinical experience grew, so did his commitment to developing individualized treatment approaches and sharing emerging knowledge with other healthcare professionals. Chris transitioned to private practice in 2012 and founded EduKT, Inc. in 2014 to provide continuing education and has since expanded its mission to include specialized private-pay physical therapy, clinical consulting, and multimedia education for providers, patients, and caregivers. His goal is to improve not only individual patient outcomes but also the broader understanding and treatment of complex chronic conditions.

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Don Hansen MPT, OCS

Don is a highly regarded and greatly skilled physical therapist with 20 years of experience. After receiving his BS degree from BYU, he was accepted into the Baylor University/US Army Physical Therapy master’s program in San Antonio, Texas.

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Damon Aguirre PT

Damon graduated from the University of Utah physical therapy program in 1995, magna cum lade. He has served on the board of directors of the American Physical Therapy Association for 5 years, and was honored as Physical Therapist of the year in 2006.

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See What Our Clients Have To Say

  • Richard M.

    The folks at Active Lifestyles Physical Therapy in Sandy have a fantastic team and have been a tremendous resource for me. After an injury to my hip, Chris Harper and his team went to work to help me recover. They’ve done a great job. Chris Harper is an expert in physical therapy. He has demonstrated great knowledge and an understanding of how things in the body should work and what to do when they don’t. I liked his patience, sense of humor and his simple, straightforward explanations regarding what I needed to do to recover from my injury. Active Lifestyles had the tools, the team, and the expertise to help me get back on my feet. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.

    Richard M.

  • Mike W.

    Chris Harper who is my Physical Therapist and his staff are “Miracle Workers” who have improved my well-being. Since the moment I met them all, I have gone from a man who could barely walk because of pain to one that walks close to 3 miles a day. I still can’t run, but give them time and I will! Thanks

    Mike W.

  • Maria V.

    Christopher of Active Lifestyles Therapy, is simply a very knowledgeable practitioner in his field of physical therapy, a “magician” to say the least, who has an answer for any and all that ails me. If only I could devote myself to the instructions as he devotes himself to his practice! His staff follows his excellence to provide the best therapy I’ve ever had even though others have also done well.

    Maria V.

  • Virginia C.

    Recommended to me by my podiatrist, recommended by me to four other family members! Chris and his crew are great to work with. Flexible with our schedules; accurate, timely billing; great explanation of treatment plan.

    Virginia C.

  • Bill C.

    Chris Harper and his staff (Jake & Kelsey) are a great team of professionals. Chris is passionate about his profession and very knowledgeable. He kept me going for several months waiting for neck fusion surgery. He was always honest and upfront with me, never trying to “cure” my problems. Instead, he made it possible for me to work and function pretty normally within the scope of his profession. I always felt like Chris, Jake, and Kelsey truly cared about me, and they never once made me feel like they didn’t have adequate time for me that day. I am truly grateful for their help and care, and most of all, I trust them completely for any future needs I may have.

    Bill C.

  • Barbara N.

    Throughout my life I have been a patient at many Physical Therapy Clinics. Active Lifestyles is the best Physical Therapy Clinic I have attended. The staff is always friendly and extremely knowledgeable. I have suffered with back pain for over 20 years. Dr. Harper solved the problem I came in with, (my hip) as well as fixing a twenty-year-old back issue. Dr. Harper's knowledge is vast and amazing. His explanations of underlying problems gave me complete understanding of the treatments and exercises necessary for my recovery. I highly recommend Active Lifestyles to anyone seeking an outstanding Physical Therapist.

    Barbara N.