
Empowering Active Individuals

Why Active Life?
Our approach is centered around holistic wellness, focusing not only on treating symptoms but also on addressing the root causes of your discomfort. We believe in personalized care, recognizing that each individual is unique and requires a tailored treatment plan to optimize their recovery.
Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with compassionate care and expert guidance every step of the way. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, or seeking to improve your overall mobility and function, we’re here to support you.
At Active Life, we’re more than just a physical therapy clinic – we’re your partners in health and wellness. Our goal is to help you get back to the activities that are important to you so you can live an active, fulfilling life.
Our Team
Dr. John Bertucci, DPT

Dr. John Bertucci, owner of Active Life and a dedicated physical therapist, is committed to helping people stay active and healthy. He focuses on helping patients avoid unnecessary surgeries, injections, or medications, emphasizing holistic wellness and personalized care.
Outside of work, John stays active by lifting weights, engaging in high-intensity interval training, or going for runs. John also enjoys walks with his family — his wife, My, young daughter, Clara, and their Doberman, Surly. He also enjoys supporting his daughter’s participation in the Hopkins Hurricanes swim team.
John’s Clinical Specialities
- CrossFit, weightlifting, and running injuries
- Low back, hip, knee, ankle, and foot pain
- Neck, shoulder, and elbow pain
- Headaches
- Injury exercise programming
- Dry needling
- Spinal manipulations and mobilizations
- Extremity manipulations and mobilizations
- Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization
- Cupping
- Post-surgical recovery
John’s Professional Education
- Doctor of Physical Therapy – Mayo Clinic
- Diploma in Osteopractic – American Academy of Manipulative Therapy
- Certified in Dry Needling (Cert. DN)– American Academy of Manipulative Therapy
- Certified in Spinal Manipulative Therapy (Cert. SMT) – American Academy of Manipulative Therapy
- Certified in Clinical Management of the Fitness Athlete (Cert. CMFA) – Institute of Clinical Excellence
- Certified in Orthopedics (Cert. Ortho) – Institute of Clinical Excellence
Dr. Kelly Sturm, DPT

Dr. Kelly Sturm is a physical therapist who received her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from the Mayo Clinic. She became a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) through Klose Training and is certified by the Lymphology Association of North America (LANA). In 2019, Kelly became one of the first Board-Certified Oncology Clinical Specialists in the United States. She serves as an instructor for Physical Therapy Programs and is a guest speaker at various conferences, programs, and community groups. Kelly has clinical expertise in the rehabilitation treatment of oncology diagnoses, primary and secondary lymphedema, and pelvic health. Kelly is the owner of Cancer Rehab PT, educating, empowering, and bringing awareness on lymphedema, oncology rehabilitation, and physical therapy.
Kelly’s Clinical Specialities
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Lymphedema
Kelly’s Professional Education
- Doctor of Physical Therapy – Mayo Clinic
- Board-Certified Oncology Specialist
- Certified lymphedema Therapist (CLT)
- Lymphology Association of North America (LANA) Certified
