Business Details
South Florida's Top Physical Therapy Clinic
Aries Physical Therapy combines South Florida's premier practitioners with evidence-based physical therapy to deliver exceptional care. Our team of world-class physical therapists, including Dr. William Kelley and his staff, brings decades of experience treating high-performance athletes, corporate professionals, and individuals across all age groups. We prioritize personalized service through a strict patient-to-therapist ratio, ensuring individualized attention and tailored treatment plans. Our state-of-the-art methodologies integrate the latest scientific research to accelerate recovery and restore normal life functions. Specializing in injury rehabilitation, sports performance training, and preventive care, we utilize advanced techniques like dry needling, shockwave therapy, and musculoskeletal ultrasound.With multiple locations in Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Hollywood, and Weston, we serve a diverse patient base while maintaining a commitment to community engagement and education. Our leadership team, including Practice Manager Jacob Peters and head physical therapists, emphasizes operational excellence and patient satisfaction. Through continuous professional development and certifications in specialized areas, our staff remains at the forefront of physical therapy innovation. We pride ourselves on fostering a patient-centric environment where compassionate care meets cutting-edge treatment strategies.
Services
Physical Therapy
Dry Needling
Shockwave Therapy
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Pelvic Floor Therapy
Sports Rehabilitation
Post-Op Recovery
Injury Prevention
Performance Training
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized one-on-one therapy sessions limited to 1-2 patients per practitioner
- Our team includes Doctors of Physical Therapy with specialized certifications in sports and orthopedic treatment
- We utilize evidence-based techniques like dry needling, shockwave therapy and musculoskeletal ultrasound
- We have 5 convenient locations across South Florida with evening and weekend appointment availability
- Our practitioners have treated professional athletes and complex post-surgical cases with proven success
What people say
Exceptional therapist
Highly recommended
Quality received
Personalized attention
Expertise demonstrated
Services
Dry Needling
Dry needling involves inserting thin needles into muscle trigger points to relieve pain and improve function. This technique stimulates healing responses in targeted tissues, breaks up scar tissue, and enhances blood flow. Patients receive customized treatment plans addressing specific musculoskeletal conditions like tendonitis, muscle strains, and chronic pain. Sessions last 20-45 minutes with measurable improvements in mobility and pain reduction.
Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy uses high-energy sound waves to accelerate tissue repair and reduce chronic pain. The non-invasive treatment stimulates blood flow, breaks down calcifications, and promotes collagen production. Ideal for treating plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, and rotator cuff injuries, each 5-15 minute session delivers focused energy to injured areas. Most patients require 3-5 sessions spaced weekly for optimal results with progressive pain relief over several months.
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound creates real-time images of muscles, tendons, and joints using sound waves. This radiation-free imaging technique enables immediate diagnosis of soft tissue injuries during appointments. Therapists use dynamic assessment to evaluate tissue movement and develop targeted treatment plans. The procedure takes 45-60 minutes with no preparation required, offering faster and more affordable diagnostics compared to MRI.
Pelvic Floor Therapy
Pelvic floor therapy addresses urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, and postpartum recovery through specialized manual techniques. Certified therapists perform internal examinations to assess muscle function and develop individualized treatment plans. Sessions include targeted exercises, biofeedback training, and soft tissue mobilization to restore normal pelvic floor function. Patients typically experience symptom improvement within 4-6 weeks of consistent therapy sessions.
Sports Rehabilitation
Sports rehabilitation combines manual therapy with sport-specific training to restore peak performance. Certified strength and conditioning specialists design programs to improve agility, power, and injury resistance. Treatment includes movement analysis, corrective exercises, and progressive loading protocols tailored to each athlete's sport requirements. The goal is to safely return athletes to competition while reducing future injury risks through biomechanical optimization.
People
Dr. William Kelley
Co-Owner and Director of PT
Doctor of Physical Therapy with honors from University of Miami. Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist since 2012. Specializes in sports injury treatment and biomechanical dysfunction. Published researcher featured in International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy.
Jacob Peters
Practice Manager
Healthcare administration professional with decade of experience in patient care operations. Expertise in business growth and team management. Focuses on optimizing patient experience and clinical efficiency across multiple locations.
Dr. Austin Merrell
Head Physical Therapist
Doctor of Physical Therapy from Florida International University. Specializes in orthopedic conditions and sports injuries. Former ice hockey player turned weekend golfer with emphasis on performance optimization and clinical reasoning.
Dr. Abby Freund
Head Physical Therapist
Doctor of Physical Therapy from Emory University. Equine enthusiast applying movement analysis expertise to patient care. Certified in dry needling with focus on helping patients return to active lifestyles through creative evidence-based approaches.
Dr. Liza Buluchevskaya
Head Physical Therapist
Doctor of Physical Therapy from Texas State University. Former NCAA swimmer with research experience in biomechanics. Specializes in orthopedic rehabilitation and strength conditioning for both general population and athletes.
Questions
Do I need a doctor's referral for physical therapy?
No referral needed in Florida for initial 30 days of physical therapy treatment under direct access laws.
Are your physical therapists doctors?
All clinicians hold Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees with specialized postgraduate certifications.
What insurance plans do you accept?
We accept PPO plans, Medicare, and Tricare using out-of-network benefits to reduce patient costs.
Do you offer virtual consultations?
Yes, we provide free phone or FaceTime consultations to assess your condition and treatment needs.
What differentiates your clinic from others?
We limit patient load for personalized care, use advanced treatment techniques, and employ board-certified specialists.
Can physical therapy help non-injured individuals?
Yes, we offer wellness programs for injury prevention, performance enhancement, and general mobility improvement.
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