Business Details
25 Years
experience
Expert Physical Therapy & Sports Performance Training in Santa Rosa
Founded in 2001, Back To Golf has established itself as a leader in comprehensive rehabilitation and sports performance training. Our team of highly trained physical therapists brings decades of combined experience, specializing in manual therapy, post-operative care, and sports injury recovery. Equipped with state-of-the-art facilitiesincluding an onsite aquatic centerwe provide individualized care tailored to each patient's needs. Our approach begins with thorough biomechanical evaluations, ensuring personalized treatment plans for orthopedic injuries, joint replacements, and athletic recovery.By integrating advanced techniques like ASTM and dynamic balance assessments, we focus on restoring mobility and enhancing performance. With expertise serving athletes from high school to professional levels, we prioritize patient education and long-term wellness. Our commitment to continuous learning ensures we maintain the highest standards in clinical practice. By combining compassionate care with evidence-based methods, we aim to deliver optimal outcomes for every patient.
Services
Physical Therapy
Sports Performance
Aquatic Therapy
Manual Therapy
Gym Membership Programs
Golf Performance Evaluation
Biomechanical Analysis
Post-Operative Rehab
Strength Training
Balance Assessments
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We utilize advanced manual therapy and sports-specific rehabilitation techniques.
- Our team includes specialists in treating professional athletes and post-surgical patients.
- Onsite aquatic therapy supports low-impact recovery and conditioning.
- We provide personalized biomechanical evaluations for targeted treatment plans.
- Our clinicians maintain certifications in manual therapy and strength conditioning.
Services
Physical Therapy
Our physical therapy services combine manual therapy techniques like joint mobilization with advanced treatments including ASTM and electrical stimulation. We address orthopedic injuries, post-surgical recovery, and chronic pain conditions through personalized care plans. Patients benefit from thorough evaluations followed by tailored strengthening, stabilization, and mobility exercises designed for long-term wellness.
Sports Performance
We develop sport-specific performance programs based on comprehensive assessments of flexibility, strength, and movement patterns. Our training enhances agility, power, and injury resistance for athletes across disciplines including hockey, golf, and soccer. Programs integrate biomechanical analysis with sport-specific conditioning to optimize athletic capabilities and reduce future injury risks.
Aquatic Therapy
Aquatic therapy utilizes warm water buoyancy for low-impact rehabilitation of joint replacements, chronic pain, and post-surgical conditions. The controlled pool environment supports range-of-motion exercises while minimizing stress on healing tissues. This approach accelerates recovery for arthritis, muscle spasms, and sports-related injuries through resistance-based strengthening.
Gym Membership Programs
Our structured gym memberships provide continued access to therapist-designed programs and equipment post-rehabilitation. Three membership tiers offer varying levels of ongoing support including weekly therapy sessions and unlimited pool/electrical stimulation access. These programs help maintain strength gains while ensuring safe, supervised progression for long-term health maintenance.
Manual Therapy
Specialized manual therapy techniques including joint manipulation and soft tissue mobilization form the foundation of our treatment approach. Clinicians apply hands-on methods to improve mobility, reduce pain, and accelerate healing for conditions like sciatica, disc issues, and sports injuries. This evidence-based practice remains central to our comprehensive rehabilitation methodology.
People
Jeffrey Latz
Founder
With 25+ years in physical therapy, Jeff founded BACKtoGOLF in 2001. He specializes in manual therapy, sports rehabilitation, and athlete care, holding certifications from the North American Institute of Manual Therapy and NSCA. He continues educational advancements while treating professional golfers and hockey players.
Melissa Stahl
Physical Therapist
Dr. Stahl brings 12 years of expertise in manual therapy and women's health rehabilitation. She specializes in treating first responders and athletes, combining clinical expertise with advanced women's health training to develop comprehensive recovery plans for diverse patient populations.
Paige Perez
Physical Therapist
A certified manual therapy expert, Paige focuses on sports rehabilitation and orthopedic injuries. She earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2020 and continues pursuing specialized expertise while helping patients develop active lifestyles through targeted rehabilitation programs.
Louis Venditti
Physical Therapist
Louis combines sports performance expertise with orthopedic rehabilitation experience. A certified strength and conditioning specialist, he treats team sports athletes and weightlifters, applying his dual background in exercise physiology and physical therapy to optimize recovery and athletic performance.
Diane Veach
Physical Therapist Assistant
As a PTA since 2019, Diane focuses on women's health and senior balance rehabilitation. With prior teaching experience, she excels at patient education and creating supportive environments for older adults recovering from physical deconditioning and mobility challenges.
Questions
What types of physical therapy services do you offer?
We specialize in manual therapy, post-operative rehabilitation, sports injury recovery, aquatic therapy, and biomechanical evaluations for orthopedic and athletic conditions.
Do you treat non-athletes or only sports-related injuries?
While we excel in sports performance, we treat all patients recovering from joint replacements, spine surgeries, car accidents, chronic pain, and mobility issues related to aging or injury.
Are your physical therapists certified in specialized techniques?
Our team holds certifications in manual therapy, strength and conditioning, augmented soft tissue mobilization, and sports-specific rehabilitation techniques to ensure advanced care.
What gym membership options are available post-rehabilitation?
We offer three tiers (Gold, Silver, Bronze) with therapist-designed programs, equipment access, pool access, and varying levels of ongoing therapy support for continued fitness progression.
How do you personalize treatment plans for patients?
Each plan starts with comprehensive biomechanical evaluations, focusing on individual goals, injury history, and functional needs to create targeted rehabilitation and performance strategies.
