Our mission is to provide highly professional and skillful physical therapy service and advance the experience and knowledge of incoming physical therapists during their clinical education. Our patients can expect to work directly with a Licensed Physical Therapist and Doctorate of Physical Therapy students. Through collaboration and an integrative approach, our staff is committed to customize each patient’s experience and plan of care to meet their individual needs and help them reach their goals.

At ESPT, our education and expertise specialize in the everyday and elite athlete because we understand the drive, discipline, and competitiveness in order to train through injuries. Many of our patients embody ESPT’s philosophy and culture and find that our advanced and progressive approach allows them to recover quicker. We are also extremely versatile, multi-talented and adaptable and our patients who live a gentler, quieter lifestyle also benefit from our care in order to continue to grow healthier and stronger with age.

Our Mission

  • We improve people’s quality of life and movement to make it possible to continue to do the activities that they love.
  • To inspire and educate the next generation of future health care providers and provide a great foundation to a career in rehabilitative medicine.

Our Vision

To become the leader in sports physical therapy especially for the Fremont and Milpitas community. We strive to provide excellent physical therapy services by providing our clients the full spectrum of services to improve physical recovery, improve sports performance and athletic development, and develop a life of health and wellness.

Our Values

  • Maintaining High Standards
  • Demonstrating Passion
  • Fostering Growth through Education
  • Creating Results

Our Philosophy

  • We are committed. We choose to make every moment, every treatment, and every training session count. We master our skills and further our goals so that each day is an opportunity for our patients to feel better, move better, and live better.
  • We are self-driven. At ESPT, we are passionate, focused and hard working people. We focus on the goals that this day or moment requires and we are driven to reach them.
  • We are compassionate. We have a strong desire to understand our patients’ physical and emotional challenges they experience as a result of injury, pain or dysfunction. We truly care how it impacts their daily lives and strive to provide the best care.
  • We collaborate. Team members of ESPT – front desk, aides, physical therapists, personal trainers, billing & insurance personnel – we all play a vital role in the success of our clients. From the decision to start care at ESPT, through physical rehabilitation and onwards towards post-rehabilitation and wellness, all team members work together.
  • We are competitive. We know what our specialty is – sports physical therapy. We offer individualized and progressive physical rehabilitation, which serve the needs and goals of our patients who enjoy living a lifestyle free of pain, full of movement, and passion to do the activities that they love without dysfunction or limitations.
  • We are constantly learning. Your ESPT experience will only be as good as the education and experience behind the team who help you. Our continuing education specializes towards a vast continuum of care including Functional Movement Screens, Graston Therapy, Active Release Techniques, TRX Suspension training, and countless orthopedic courses.

The Elite Sports Physical Therapy rehabilitative and training philosophy is the fundamental belief serving as the foundation for how we operate. It has been built through personal experiences, education, and a trace of every physical therapist and patient/client who has graced our clinic. Our philosophy is ever-changing and evolving for how we manage care at any given time. In this progressive field of rehabilitation, we are not afraid to alter our philosophy as this signifies continual growth, development, and willingness to remain at the upper end of innovation in helping our patients/clients improve and maintain function and quality of life.

The Patient Experience

  • Discover Passionate and Professional Staff — We are committed to provide the highest level of professional care and service. Our staff truly cares about each patient and we have always thought that when you have an engaged culture, you’ll get high performance on safety, quality and experience. ESPT values professional development of all staff to maintain high competency standards and ethical values. Meet Our Team.

  • Patient-Focused Experience — All employees are focused on engaging with patients in any way possible. By understanding our patients needs and putting them first, Elite Sports Physical Therapy can build on our knowledge and provide a rehab experience to love.

  • Exclusive Academic Rehabilitation — Elite Sports Physical Therapy is a clinical education site for Doctorate of Physical Therapy students and has a partnership with some of the top-rated schools! Our Student Therapists offer a rehab experience to our patients that is evidence-based, patient-centered and includes the most up-to-date knowledge and techniques. Learn About Our Doctorate Internship Program.

  • Evidence-Based Treatment Models — Experience physical therapy from therapists who have been educated and trained in treatment concepts and models that are the most up-to-date and scientifically supported. Whether it’s our Orthopedic Clinical Specialist or Doctorate of Physical Therapy students, you can expect only the most clinical, academic and scientific treatment methods. The ESPT Way.

  • Artfully Designed Exercise Programs — Enjoy a customized exercise program that is clinically proven to deliver the results you need. Each ESPT therapist recognizes the uniqueness of each individual and innovates and designs personalized exercises to help you achieve your movement and activity goals.

Clinical Education

  • Exclusive Academic Partnerships — Elite Sports Physical Therapy has a partnership with some of the most highly rated Physical Therapy schools around the nation. The Doctorate of Physical Therapy students train from Academic Institutions that are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). CAPTE grants specialized accreditation status to qualified entry-level education programs for PTs and its purpose is to assure the quality of education the students receive. Learn more about our Partners.

  • Cultivating Therapeutic Talent — Our Doctorate of Physical Therapy students are young in their careers and exhibit the highest level of passion and concern for their patients. They are enthusiastic about their professional development and integrate their knowledge with patient care during their clinical internship. Each Doctorate Student has the highest level of expectation for professionalism, accountability, and providing quality care. Meet the Team.

  • Incorporating Research Into Your Rehab — You can definitely expect the latest physical therapy research being applied into your rehab! Each Doctorate of Physical Therapy student is trained to demonstrate scientific inquiry, critical thinking and integration of physical therapy research into patient care in order to design a plan of care that is evidence-based.

  • Perfecting the Transition-to-Practice Program — Countless hours are spent in the classroom and lab learning from academic and clinical educators prior to each clinical internship. ESPT has a clinically effective transition-to-practice program which integrates classroom and laboratory knowledge to practical and effective clinical experiences which improves clinical roles and competency of all Doctorate of Physical Therapy students. We have 1-to-1 and a 2-to-1 student to instructor model. Learn about ESPT’s Doctorate Internship Program.

  • Executive Mentorship — Our senior therapists, clinical instructors and orthopedic specialists have reached a high level of success and expertise with patient care, clinical and professional leadership. Their knowledge and experience to reach a high level of success and experience is shared with all Doctorate of Physical Therapy students in ESPT’s Doctorate Internship Program.

  • Professional Development Through Ongoing Support — For clinical internship programs to work, experienced physical therapists must participate in mentoring interns and professional development of DPT students, PT aides and volunteers. With the support of experienced PTs, all staff members can help create a positive working environment – and even more important, a positive experience for patients.

Our Promise to You

At ESPT, your comfort and confidence are our top priorities. We maintain full transparency about who is involved in your care. If you ever have questions about student involvement or the structure of your care team, we are always happy to discuss it with you.