Business Details
44 Years
experience
Your Trusted Physical Therapy Partner in Rochester
STAR Physical Therapy has been a trusted provider of comprehensive physical therapy services since 1982. Founded as a family-owned practice, we specialize in personalized one-on-one care, ensuring continuity of treatment through consistent therapist-patient relationships. Our team of highly experienced professionals, each with over a decade of expertise, delivers evidence-based treatments for orthopedic conditions, spine health, post-surgical rehabilitation, and chronic pain management. We maintain a state-of-the-art facility featuring a 24-hour fitness center, aquatic therapy pool, and wellness services including yoga and infrared sauna therapy.Our mission emphasizes active rehabilitation, patient education, and holistic wellness, supported by advanced certifications in manual therapy and vestibular rehabilitation. With direct access options allowing immediate care without physician referrals, we combine clinical excellence with convenient access to optimize patient recovery and long-term health outcomes.
Services
Physical Therapy
Aquatic Therapy
Manual Therapy
Vertigo Treatment
Massage Therapy
Acupuncture
Yoga Classes
Personal Training
Infrared Sauna
Direct Access PT
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We maintain continuity of care with consistent therapist-patient relationships
- Specialized treatment for spine conditions, arthritis, and post-surgical rehabilitation
- All therapists have over 10 years of clinical experience
- On-site aquatic therapy pool and 24-hour fitness facility available
- Offer direct access appointments without physician referrals
Services
Physical Therapy
Our physical therapy services focus on orthopedic rehabilitation through personalized treatment plans. We specialize in post-surgical recovery, chronic pain management, and mobility restoration using evidence-based techniques. Our experienced therapists work one-on-one with patients to develop customized programs addressing specific conditions and recovery goals.
Aquatic Therapy
Aquatic therapy utilizes our therapeutic pool to provide low-impact rehabilitation for orthopedic and neurologic conditions. The water's buoyancy reduces joint stress while allowing progressive strengthening. This modality accelerates recovery for post-surgical patients and those with chronic conditions like arthritis through controlled resistance and hydrostatic pressure benefits.
Manual Therapy
Our manual therapy techniques include joint mobilization, soft tissue massage, and spinal manipulation performed by certified specialists. These hands-on approaches improve range of motion, reduce pain, and accelerate healing for musculoskeletal conditions. Therapists customize techniques to individual patient needs using evidence-based protocols for optimal outcomes.
Vertigo Treatment
Specialized vestibular rehabilitation addresses vertigo and balance disorders through targeted exercises and repositioning techniques. Our certified specialists treat conditions like BPPV using evidence-based protocols that typically resolve symptoms within 1-2 sessions without medication or emergency care requirements.
Massage Therapy
Our massage therapy services combine deep tissue and Swedish techniques to relieve muscle tension, improve circulation, and reduce stress. Therapists focus on neck and shoulder areas while promoting overall wellness through holistic treatment approaches that complement physical rehabilitation programs.
People
Kali Spoto LaRue
Owner & Physical Therapist
Doctor of Physical Therapy with 17 years of experience, certified orthopedic specialist, and adjunct faculty member. Specializes in spine care, manual therapy, and postpartum rehabilitation while managing clinical operations.
Heather Chatt
Physical Therapist
Doctor of Physical Therapy with 20 years of outpatient orthopedic experience, certified in McKenzie method and orthopedic specialization. Focuses on spine rehabilitation and vestibular disorder treatment.
Anthony Mencucci
Physical Therapist
Bachelor's degree holder with 30 years of orthopedic physical therapy experience, specializing in lower extremity rehabilitation and functional strengthening programs for musculoskeletal conditions.
Steven Koch
Physical Therapist Assistant
Certified physical therapist assistant with 30 years of clinical experience, specializing in closed chain kinematics and sports performance training while supporting patient rehabilitation programs.
Jamie Thompson
Practice Manager
Exercise science graduate with 14 years of practice management experience, overseeing daily operations and patient coordination while maintaining clinical administrative standards.
Questions
What physical therapy services do you offer?
We provide orthopedic rehabilitation, aquatic therapy, manual therapy, vertigo treatment, and wellness programs including yoga and personal training.
Can I schedule physical therapy without a doctor's referral?
Yes, our direct access program allows treatment for 10 visits or 30 days without physician referral under most insurance plans.
What makes your therapists qualified?
All therapists have over 10 years of experience with specialized certifications in orthopedics, manual therapy, and vestibular rehabilitation.
Do you have 24-hour fitness facility access?
Yes, our modern facility includes 24/7 access to fitness equipment and training services.
What conditions do you treat?
We treat spine conditions, arthritis, sports injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, fibromyalgia, and balance disorders like vertigo.
Are wellness services available?
Yes, we offer infrared sauna therapy, yoga classes, massage therapy, and wellness counseling alongside physical rehabilitation.
