Dr. Donna Newman
Doctor of Physical Therapy | Owner, Advanced Physical Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation
Hello, I’m Dr. Donna Newman. Physical therapy is not just my profession—it’s my calling. Throughout my career, I’ve been dedicated to helping individuals recover, heal, and regain their independence after medical challenges. I treat every patient with the same care, compassion, and dedication I would offer my own family.
I earned my degree from the University of Kansas School of Physical Therapy in 1984 and later returned to complete my Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2013. In 1989, I founded Advanced Physical Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation in Overland Park, Kansas, driven by a passion to help people feel better and move better. Since then, we’ve grown to serve even more communities, with three convenient locations across the Kansas City metro area: Kansas City North, Liberty, and Blue Springs, Missouri.
In 1994, I was honored to be appointed by the Governor of Missouri to serve on the Advisory Board to the State Board of Healing Arts for Physical Therapy. Today, I lead a remarkable team of skilled and compassionate professionals—our “A Team”—who share my commitment to evidence-based care, personalized treatment, and helping every patient return to an active and fulfilling life. We believe in blending clinical excellence with kindness—and always a little fun along the way.
