PERSONALIZED AND PRIVATE PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVING SOUTH TAMPA

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What does Empower Physical Therapy specialize in?

JOINT PAIN

MOBILITY LIMITATIONS

NECK/BACK DYSFUNCTION

INJURY PREVENTION

OSTEOPOROSIS/ OSTEOARTHRITIS

TMJ DYSFUNCTION

POST-SURGICAL REHABILITATION

PELVIC FLOOR DYSFUNCTION

POSTURAL IMBALANCES

GAIT (WALKING) / BALANCE DIFFICULTIES

 FAQs

  • No, Empower PT is not in-network with any medical insurance. However, we can provide a receipt (called a superbill) that you can submit to your insurance for possible out-of-network reimbursement.

    You can also use both HSA and FSA to pay for physical therapy visits. 

  • We are a private-pay practice so we can deliver exceptional, one-on-one care without compromise. Insurance often limits treatment to one body area and how many sessions you receive -  regardless of your actual needs. 

    By choosing not to contract with insurance companies, we’re able to: 

    • Treat the whole body, not just one area

    • Spend 100% of your session focused on you-  your time is never shared. 

    • Personalize every step of your care to reach your goals faster. 

    You can use both HSA and FSA to pay for physical therapy visits. 

  • Often, yes. Many clients use their out-of-network benefits. We’re happy to provide an itemized receipt (superbill) that you can submit for possible reimbursement.

  • Private pay physical therapy means you pay your therapist directly instead of going through insurance.

    This allows for longer, one-on-one sessions and care tailored to your goals without restrictions.

  • You receive our undivided attention for your full session—no techs, no double booking. This approach often results in faster progress, fewer total visits, and long-term changes.

  • Absolutely! After a comprehensive assessment, you’ll receive initial treatment, a personalized home exercise program, and education specific to your movement needs and source of pain.

  • It depends—because every session is customized to what your body needs that day! It might be entirely hands-on manual therapy, a combination of individualized therapeutic exercises and movement education, or a mix of both.

    Our goal is to meet you where you are and support your progress each step of the way.

  • Not at all! We work with people for injury recovery and prevention, pre and post-surgery rehab, improved mobility, chronic conditions, or simply to move and feel better.

  • No referral is needed to start care—Florida allows direct access to physical therapy.

    However, if you plan to seek insurance reimbursement, your provider may require a referral for coverage.

Why should you choose private pay Physical Therapy?

At Empower PT, we’ve made the intentional decision to operate as a private-pay practice because it allows us to provide the highest level of personalized care without compromise.

In traditional insurance-based settings, therapists are often required to juggle multiple patients at once, follow rigid treatment codes, and limit care to a single injury or body part per session. This leads to fragmented care, limited one-on-one time, and early discharge—even before meaningful goals are achieved.

We believe you deserve better.

By choosing not to contract with insurance companies, we’re able to:

  • Insurance restrictions often prohibit addressing more than one area per session. But pain in one place often originates elsewhere. We treat your body as a whole to help you heal faster and move better.

  • Our sessions are always one-on-one, never shared. That means your therapist’s time, expertise, and energy are 100% devoted to your care.

  • We’re not bound by insurance-driven diagnoses, visit caps, or generic protocols. Your plan of care is designed around your goals, your lifestyle, and your timeline—not an insurance company's policies.

  • Our goal is to get you better, faster—with fewer visits and more meaningful outcomes.

We understand that navigating healthcare costs can be confusing. While we are not in-network with any insurance providers, we do provide a detailed receipt (superbill) you can submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement, depending on your out-of-network benefits. We also accept Health Savings (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

Ultimately, private-pay care at Empower PT is an investment in your health, your time, and your long-term well-being. We’re here to guide you every step of the way—and cheer you on as you reach your goals.

  • My physical therapist, Kendall, is very patient and understanding. In just a few weeks she has helped me a lot. I highly recommend this place!

    Cindy

  • I have had such great growth from going to Empower. After 2 years of pain, surgery, and then medical PT prior, going to Empower has changed my life and truly "empowered" me! You and your staff are very thorough, work together with you and meet the needs of each person. I HIGHLY recommend Empower PT and Pilates! Going to Empower is now my pathway to a strong and healthier life! Thank you!

    Laura

  • I visited Empower and saw Alyssa and she was amazing. I have been to PT in the past but no one was as tedious with the evaluation like Alyssa was. She made a whole plan for me and it has already helped a great deal. I definitely recommend Empower if you need any PT!!

    Meghan