Zachary Potts, PT

Zak Potts, PT, DPT, is a physical therapist specializing in outpatient orthopedic physical therapy at Intermountain Health's Heber Valley Physical Therapy in Heber City, Utah. He helps patients recover from injuries and surgery so they can return to the activities they love and reach goals that matter to them.

Zak especially enjoys working with young athletes, patients recovering from orthopedic surgery, and people experiencing dizziness. As a former athlete, he knows how frustrating overuse injuries and setbacks can be, especially when the cause isn't clear. He enjoys guiding athletes back to their sport and teaching them how to prevent future injuries. He also understands that surgery can take a physical and mental toll. He supports patients through the tough parts of recovery and cheers them on along the way. Zak also finds treating dizziness especially rewarding, because dizziness can be debilitating and patients often feel dramatically better once their symptoms resolve.

Zak provides individualized, evidence-based care that helps patients take an active role in their recovery. He looks past the symptoms to find the underlying cause of a problem, then works to restore meaningful movement. He builds strong relationships with his patients through clear communication, compassion, and trust. His goal is to help each patient improve function, build confidence, and see lasting results that support their long-term health. Zak wants patients to know he won't push them toward arbitrary numbers. Instead, he focuses on helping them get back to the activities that make them who they are and bring them joy.

Zak is from Fort Worth, Texas. He is a former BYU mascot, Cosmo the Cougar, and brings that same energy to cheering on his patients. Outside of work, he enjoys mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, and playing almost any sport. He still enjoys doing flips and trampoline acro dunks, and he's known to break dance at weddings. Most of all, he loves spending time with his wife and kids, whether they're camping, hiking, biking, or just watching movies at home.