Physical Therapy Specialists Clinic has a long record of giving and receiving: For more than 30 years, its practitioners have given of their time, talent and extensive expertise, and in return have received the trust of patients throughout the region.
The year was 1990 when Mary Hass Schrag founded PTSC. An Ozarks native, Schrag discovered in college that physical therapy was the way she wanted to serve others. After graduating with her PT degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia, she initially worked at the local hospital, where she established the area's first PT program.
Prior to Schrag's return to the West Plains area, patients were often compelled to travel long distances for PT treatment. The closest therapist was two counties away, leaving approximately 10 surrounding counties unserved for rehabilitation services. Those years of work led Schrag to the significant, but not difficult - given the opportunity to serve - decision to start her own practice.
During the first six months of operation, Schrag worked part-time to help develop the clinic, which was also staffed by two individuals who decided to join her in this new endeavor.