Business Details
24 Years
experience
Your Trusted Physical Therapy Partner in Toledo, OH
Founded in 2002 by Lisa Kelly, PT, Alternative Physical Therapy delivers personalized, one-on-one care rooted in a whole-body approach to address the root causes of pain and mobility issues. Our team combines 45 years of clinical expertise with advanced manual therapies, including myofascial release, craniosacral therapy, and Zero Balancing, to create tailored treatment plans for patients of all ages. We specialize in neurological rehabilitation, post-surgical recovery, chronic pain management, and sports injury rehab, prioritizing compassionate care in a non-intimidating environment.Our private treatment rooms and state-of-the-art gym facilities support individualized attention, while our evidence-based methods emphasize functional improvement and long-term wellness. Recognized as a leader in Toledo's physical therapy community, we focus on empowering patients through education, progressive strengthening, and alignment correction to help them achieve lasting health improvements.
Services
Physical Therapy
Neurological Rehab
Myofascial Release
Aquatic Therapy
Sports Injury Rehab
Chronic Pain Management
Joint Replacement Therapy
Balance Training
Cupping Therapy
Manual Alignment
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We provide one-on-one care with 45 years of combined clinical expertise
- Our whole-body approach addresses root causes of chronic pain and mobility issues
- Specialized in neurological rehab, post-surgical recovery, and manual therapy techniques
- Recognized as top physical therapy provider in Toledo area
- Private treatment rooms with state-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment
What people say
Personalized care
Experienced staff
Effective pain relief
Compassionate approach
Recognized excellence
Services
Physical Therapy
Our physical therapy services combine manual techniques with functional training to address musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. We specialize in post-surgical recovery, chronic pain management, and mobility restoration through personalized treatment plans. Our approach integrates posture correction, strength training, and patient education to achieve lasting improvements in physical function.
Neurological Rehab
Specialized neurological rehabilitation addresses conditions like stroke, MS, and Parkinson's through targeted mobility exercises and manual therapy. We focus on restoring motor function, balance, and daily living skills using evidence-based techniques tailored to each patient's specific neurological challenges and recovery goals.
Myofascial Release
This hands-on technique addresses connective tissue restrictions to relieve pain and improve mobility. By releasing fascial adhesions and muscle knots, we help correct postural imbalances and enhance range of motion for patients with chronic pain, sports injuries, or postural strain.
Aquatic Therapy
Aquatic therapy utilizes warm water's buoyancy to facilitate low-impact exercise for post-surgical recovery and mobility improvement. The controlled environment supports gentle strengthening and balance training while reducing joint stress during rehabilitation.
Sports Injury Rehab
Our sports injury rehabilitation combines manual therapy with sport-specific training to restore function and prevent re-injury. We treat acute injuries and chronic conditions using techniques like joint mobilization, therapeutic exercise, and performance enhancement strategies tailored to each athlete's needs.
People
Lisa Kelly
Founder/Physical Therapist
With 45 years of experience, Lisa Kelly specializes in manual therapy and neurological rehabilitation. She established Alternative Physical Therapy in 2002 to provide personalized care combining advanced techniques with compassionate treatment for optimal patient outcomes.
Questions
What makes Alternative Physical Therapy different?
We use a whole-body approach combining manual techniques with personalized treatment plans to address root causes of pain and mobility issues.
Do you treat post-surgical patients?
Yes, we provide pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation for joint replacements and other procedures with customized recovery plans.
Can you help with chronic pain conditions?
Our specialized treatments address fibromyalgia, chronic pain, and Long Covid through manual therapy and functional improvement strategies.
Are treatments covered by insurance?
Most standard physical therapy services are insurance-covered. Some specialized treatments may require cash payment with flexible pricing options.
Do you offer neurological rehabilitation?
Yes, we specialize in stroke recovery, Parkinson's management, and other neurological conditions using targeted mobility and manual therapy techniques.
What about sports injury recovery?
Our sports rehab program treats athletes of all levels with personalized recovery plans combining manual therapy and performance enhancement techniques.
