THERAPIST BIO
Take Control Physical Therapy was founded in 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida.
Following more than 10 years of experience in outpatient clinics across the country, owner and physical therapist, Andrew Merget, settled in Northeastern Florida and opened the doors to the clinic. Take Control Physical Therapy brings unparalleled training and experience to the North Eastern Florida area, and our mission is to optimize well-being for each of our clients. Below you will find more information about the people that make Take Control Physical Therapy move. As our clinic grows, more like minded clinicians will be added.
Andrew Merget PT, DPT, SST, OCS, Dip. MDT
Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
PHYSICAL THERAPIST / OWNER OF TAKE CONTROL PHYSICAL THERAPY
Andrew is accepting new clients at our Jacksonville, FL clinic location and is also available for virtual PT visits. To schedule with him, please visit our scheduling page.
Andrew earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2011 from the University of Scranton, PA and since graduation has focused exclusively on effective diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries. He believes in promoting self-treatment at every stage of injury management and listens to each patient to effectively educate and create an individualized plan to meet their goals. He understands different diagnoses can be confusing and frustrating, so strives to help his clients learn lifelong treatment strategies to restore a higher quality of life.
Clients choose Andrew due to the vast experience that he has accumulated from traveling to treat all types of patients over his greater than 10 years in the profession. Andrew enjoys treating all patient types, from those that have had an injury interfering in their daily routine, to weekend warriors and athletes at the professional level. His clients have also consisted of professional skiers and rock climbers up to the Olympic level.
Andrew attributes his success with clients due to his unique set of certifications, and prides himself as the only Diplomate for the Mckenzie Institute International located in Jacksonville, FL. He is one of less than 500 therapists worldwide who hold this highest level of training to assess and treat using MDT.
In 2013, Andrew became one of the first 50 therapists certified in the Schroth Method for conservative management of scoliosis, and is currently one of the only Schroth Certified therapists in Jacksonville, FL. The Schroth Method is an evidence based, specialized type of conservative physical therapy that can be used to treat patients from adolescents to adults.
Learn more about the Schroth Method
In addition, Andrew has been a member of the McKenzie Institute® USA and American Physical Therapy Association since 2011. He has assisted in clinical courses offered by the McKenzie Institute in Atlanta, GA and has contributed articles to the MDT World Press (McKenzie Institute International Publication) on patient management.
Outside of work, Andrew enjoys spending time outdoors, especially with his rescue dog. Andrew was a Division III runner in college and is a lifelong athlete. When not working with clients, he’s often surfing at dawn at Hannah park, rock-climbing, running a 5k during the day and walking his dog at Jackonsville’s Arboretum and gardens.
Andrew is licensed to treat clients both in person and through virtual visits in Florida, Utah, New Jersey, South Carolina and neighboring Georgia.
