FAQ
Straight answers
- Do I need a referral?
- No. Athletes, parents, and athletic trainers can call or request a visit directly. If you have a physician or AT already involved, we will work with them.
- Which office should I use?
- Venice (389 Commercial Court) is closest to Wellen Park, North Port, and Venice High. University Park / UTC (Cooper Creek Blvd) is closer to Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota. Call if you are unsure — we will place you by schedule and drive time.
- How long is the first visit?
- Plan on a full evaluation, not a five-minute adjustment. Wear clothing you can move in. Bring any imaging, AT notes, or a short video of the movement that hurts.
- Do you treat non-athletes?
- Yes — if the goal is function. Active adults, golfers, pickleball players, and people who want to stay on Wellen Park trails are the core of the practice. This is not a pediatric family wellness mill or a $29 walk-in clinic.
- Insurance and Medicare?
- The practice has historically accepted Medicare assignment and common plans. Coverage varies. Call 1-941-492-6880 before the first visit so there are no surprises. Cash care plans are discussed after the exam when that is the better fit.
- Can athletic trainers refer same week?
- That is the point of the high-school pipeline. Use the athletic trainer page or call the office and say it is an in-season athlete.
- Do you treat cyclists from local clubs?
- Yes. Coastal Cruisers, Gulf Coast Velo, Sarasota Manatee Bicycle Club, Village Idiots, and the Wellen Park Saturday group all ride this corridor. Mention your club, typical weekly miles, and whether the pain started after a fit change or a volume spike.
- Do you treat tennis players from local clubs?
- Yes. Courtside, Plantation, Jacaranda West, Venetian River Club, IslandWalk, and the public courts at Hecksher. Mention where you play, clay or hard court, and how many days a week. Serve and elbow complaints are the most common first visits.
- Do you treat swimmers from local clubs?
- Yes. Venice YMCA Hurricanes and Masters, Sarasota Sharks, Tsunami, LRSA Lightning, and North Port Aquatic Center lap swimmers. Mention the team, the stroke that hurts, and whether this is club, high school, or both.
Ready to get back to the sport?
Same-week athlete slots when we can. Book online or call for Venice or University Park.