The Village Physical Therapy Team
Mike Smith, Owner, MSPT, ATC
Physical Therapist
Mike Smith was born and raised in Waterville, Maine, attended Colby College and graduated in 1990 with a BA in physics. He attended Simmons College in Boston receiving his Master’s in Physical Therapy in 1993. He spent the decade of the 90’s in the Boston area and moved back to Maine in 2000. He has attended or participated in over 50 continuing education courses including manual therapy seminars through St. Augustine University in Florida. He emphasizes a well-rounded approach to recovery including manual techniques supplemented with the proper set of exercise. Mike and Debbie established Village PT in 2012 and reside in Gorham with their son, Aidan.
Michael Hartford, PT
Physical Therapist
Michael Harford, PT is the newest member to join the Village Physical Therapy team. Mike was born and raised in Washburn, ME, graduating from Washburn District High School in 1994. He was a member of the varsity cross country and basketball teams while in high school. He attended the University of New England in Biddeford, ME and graduated in 1998 with a B.S. in Physical Therapy.
Mike spent 23 years caring for patients back home in Aroostook County as well as coaching various levels of boys basketball for 20 years at Washburn District High School. Mike and his wife, Beth, decided to move to the Greater Portland area in 2023. He has 27 years of outpatient physical therapy experience and enjoys treating patients with musculoskeletal dysfunctions and post surgical diagnoses. Mike has been a PT student clinical instructor for 25 years. He has specialized training in Functional Dry Needling and multiple manual therapy techniques.
Mike lives in Gorham with his wife, Beth. He has 2 adult sons, Mackenzie of Caribou, ME and Cameron of Raymond, ME. Mike enjoys hiking, camping, and kayaking.
Debbie Smith
Practice Manager
Donna Legere
Front Desk
Lynda Harjula
Front Desk