Overview
Spinal pain can develop suddenly from injury, build gradually through repetitive stress, or persist for years as a chronic condition. At ESPT, our spine care programs are designed to:
- Strengthen and optimize the spine’s stabilizing systems
- Improve posture, mechanics, and alignment
- Apply spine-protection strategies and safe loading techniques
- Restore confidence in movement and long-term function
Common Conditions We Treat
Two Pathways for Spine Care at ESPT
Insurance-Based Physical Therapy
For patients who qualify under medical necessity
Who provides care:
- Licensed Physical Therapists (PTs)
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs), supervised by PTs
- Doctor of Physical Therapy students (in terminal internship) under direct PT supervision
Focus of care:
- Pain reduction and management
- Restoring mobility, flexibility, and functional capacity
- Medically necessary treatment for acute and chronic conditions
Limitations:
- Visit caps, pre-authorizations, and plan restrictions apply
Care is limited to interventions deemed “medically necessary” by insurance
Cash-Pay Physical Therapy (Exclusive Spine Experience)
Cash-Pay Physical Therapy (Exclusive Spine Experience)
For patients seeking unrestricted, premium, 1-on-1 care
Who provides care:
- ESPT Licensed Physical Therapists (private sessions)
- Senior PTs with advanced manual therapy and spine training
- Dr. Kim, DPT, OCS — Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist with 10+ years of spine expertise
Focus of care:
- Extended evaluations and advanced manual therapy
- Comprehensive core stabilization and postural re-training
- Whole-body strengthening to offload and protect the spine
- Lifestyle coaching and individualized exercise programming
Advantages:
- No visit caps or insurance restrictions
- Extended 40–60 minute uninterrupted sessions
- Customized care for complex or long-standing conditions
- Flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends
⚠️ Note: Cash-pay sessions are not billed to insurance and are offered as an out-of-pocket service.
Why Athletes Choose ESPT
- Board-Certified Expertise – Led by Dr. Kim, DPT, OCS, with advanced orthopedic spine training
- Full-Spectrum Options – Insurance-based rehab and premium cash-pay pathways
- Criteria-Based Progression – Care guided by objective readiness and clinical safety
- Private, Focused Sessions – Dedicated 1-on-1 time for faster, more complete progress
Pricing & Pathways
Cash-Pay PT (Rehabilitation)
- 40-minute: $200 (Staff PT) / $250 (Senior PT)
- 60-minute: $225 (Staff PT) / $275 (Senior PT)
- Packages available for extended care (see Cash-Pay PT page)
Sports Performance Training
- Return to Sport Assessment (Required): $275 (60 min with ESPT clinician)
- Premier Training (Licensed PT): $175 / 40 min (single sessions only)
- Performance Specialist Packages:
- Single Session: $110 / hr
- Intro Package: 3 sessions for $285 ($95/session)
- 5-Session Package: $475 ($95/session)
- 10-Session Package: $900 ($90/session) – Best Value
