Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Physical Therapy Solutions
At Excellence Physical Therapy, we are dedicated to providing personalized, evidence-based therapy to alleviate pain and restore patients to sustainable, active lifestyles. Our state-of-the-art clinic utilizes advanced technology and manual therapy techniques, delivered by a team of highly experienced professionals with over 120 combined years of clinical expertise. Founded in 2006, our practice integrates traditional physical therapy with innovative approaches like clinical Pilates and hydrotherapy to address diverse patient needs. We prioritize hands-on treatment, patient education, and goal-oriented care, ensuring each individual actively participates in their recovery.Our therapists hold advanced certifications in orthopedics, sports medicine, and manual therapy, reflecting our commitment to excellence. We collaborate closely with employers, case managers, and healthcare providers to coordinate comprehensive care for work-related injuries and sports rehabilitation. With locations in Lynn Haven and Port St. Joe, Florida, we serve our community through compassionate, individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique biomechanics and recovery goals.
Services
Physical Therapy
Work Injuries
Work Conditioning
Sport Injuries
Hydro Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized treatment plans tailored to individual biomechanics and recovery goals
- Our clinic features state-of-the-art equipment including an aquatic treadmill with massage jets
- All treatments performed by licensed therapists with advanced specialty certifications
- Therapists have combined 120+ years of clinical experience across diverse settings
- We coordinate care with employers and healthcare providers for work-related injuries
What people say
Great staff
Highly recommend
Very helpful
Knowledgeable therapists
Positive experience
Services
Physical Therapy
Our physical therapy program combines manual techniques with advanced technology to restore mobility and reduce chronic pain. Each treatment plan addresses individual functional limitations through postural assessments and targeted exercises. Patients receive personalized home exercise programs to maintain long-term improvements in daily activities and workplace performance.
Work Injuries
Specialized rehabilitation for workplace injuries includes ergonomic assessments and functional capacity evaluations. Our therapists coordinate with employers to facilitate safe return-to-work transitions while preventing future job-related musculoskeletal issues through targeted strengthening programs.
Hydro Therapy
The aquatic treadmill with massage jets provides low-impact, high-intensity rehabilitation using water buoyancy. This specialized hydrotherapy equipment helps improve pain management and weight-bearing capacity during recovery phases for various musculoskeletal conditions.
Sport Injuries
Sports medicine specialists address acute and overuse injuries through biomechanical assessments and sport-specific rehabilitation. Treatment combines osteopathic techniques with gym-based exercises to restore full athletic function while implementing injury prevention strategies for competitive and recreational athletes.
Work Conditioning
Work conditioning programs rebuild functional strength through job-specific simulations and progressive resistance training. This evidence-based approach prevents future workplace injuries while improving overall physical capacity for demanding occupational requirements.
People
Rati Poriya, DPT
Founder and Director of Rehabilitation
With over 9 years of experience across outpatient clinics and rehabilitation hospitals, Dr. Poriya specializes in manual therapy and evidence-based rehabilitation techniques. She earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine after completing research-based degrees in the UK.
Lori Deaton
Physical Therapy Assistant
A Panama City Beach native and Gulf Coast State College graduate, Lori combines her background in aerial arts and yoga with clinical expertise to help senior patients improve mobility and functional independence through personalized rehabilitation programs.
Brian Davison
Physical Therapy Assistant
Bringing diverse experience from soccer coaching and fitness training, Brian holds an associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistance along with advanced degrees in theology and business administration that enhance his patient communication and organizational skills.
Joanne Hart
Physical Therapist Assistant
A Florida-licensed PTA with extensive hospital and outpatient clinic experience, Joanne applies her clinical expertise to develop effective rehabilitation programs tailored to each patient's specific recovery needs and functional goals.
Linda Corley
Physical Therapy Technician
With deep experience in physical therapy support, Linda focuses on compassionate patient care and technical assistance during treatment sessions, helping patients of all ages achieve better mobility outcomes through dedicated hands-on support.
Questions
What types of injuries do you treat?
We treat work injuries, sports injuries, chronic pain conditions, post-surgical rehabilitation, and musculoskeletal disorders using evidence-based physical therapy techniques.
Do I need a doctor's referral?
While Florida law allows direct access to physical therapy, most insurance providers require physician referrals for coverage authorization before starting treatment.
What should I wear to appointments?
Wear comfortable clothing appropriate for movement assessment. For spine treatments, modest underwear or shorts are recommended to allow proper evaluation and treatment.
How long are therapy sessions?
Initial evaluations last 60-90 minutes, with follow-up sessions typically ranging from 45-60 minutes depending on individual treatment plans and progress.
What insurance do you accept?
We accept Medicare, TriWest, Humana, United/Optum, Cigna, Wellcare, Atena, One Call, Bardavon, Tricare, Medrisk, and Clear Comp insurance plans for physical therapy services.