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FAQ
Straight answers before you book.
- Do I need a referral?
- No. Patients, 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. UTC / Sarasota (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?
- We schedule our first visit for 60 minutes, 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.
- Will the visit be rushed?
- This is a small clinic, not a high-volume office. Visits are long enough to listen, examine, and explain the plan. Patients are never made to feel rushed, and we ensure every concern is addressed.
- Do you treat non-athletes?
- Yes — if the goal is function. Active adults, who want to stay active on courts, fields, and 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. Time of Service discounts are available for those patients, who's insurance we don't accept when they pay the same day as their appointment. Payments can be made using Cash, Check, Credit Card and HSA accounts.
- 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 moving again, on the field or through the week?
Same week appointments when available. Book online or call for Venice or University Park.