Northwest Physical Therapy, an Ottawa-based health service agency with several Bluffton connections, will celebrate 20 years in business this year. Northwest Physical Therapy was founded in February of 1993 by Brian and Wanda Dean, both physical therapists. 

The agency is also a member of the Bluffton Area Chamber of Comerce.

Their passion for helping patients and the community they live in has fueled the growth of the company to include four outpatient locations and partnerships with several community healthcare organizations including the Mennonite Memorial Home and Bluffton Family Recreation in Bluffton, Senior Citizens Services and FAST of Lima, Putnam County Home Health and Hospice in Ottawa and PEAK Fitness in Delphos as well as other locations. 

Wanda Dean said, "It's been such a blessing to be a part of all the communities we have served over the years and we look forward to continuing to grow with our partners in service for many more years to come." 

Brian Dean said, "When we opened our small office in Ottawa back in 1993, we had no idea the level of support that our partners, referral sources and patients would provide for us to get us to where we are today."  

 Northwest Physical Therapy plans to hold a community celebration event in Ottawa this spring.