Empowering Athletes to Perform Without Limits
Whether you’re a competitive athlete, weekend warrior, or just passionate about staying active, you deserve results that keep you in the game. At St Pete Physical Therapy, we specialize in sports-focused rehabilitation and performance optimization. Our evidence-based approach integrates the latest research in sports medicine to deliver techniques that truly work for athletes.
We don’t just treat symptoms—we target the root cause of your injury or performance limitation. Through a detailed movement analysis and sport-specific evaluation, we identify what’s holding you back and design a customized plan to restore strength, mobility, and power.
Our goal is to keep you off the sidelines and away from unnecessary surgeries or medications that can derail your training. Instead, we use advanced therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and performance-driven modalities to help you recover faster and return stronger.
From your first visit at our St. Petersburg, FL clinic, you’ll work with a Doctor of Physical Therapy who understands the demands of your sport. We’ll conduct a comprehensive assessment of your biomechanics—how you run, jump, pivot, and move—along with a full health and training history. This allows us to create a tailored program that not only resolves injuries but also enhances your athletic performance.
At St Pete Physical Therapy, we’re committed to helping athletes at every level push past limits and achieve their goals.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower athletes and active people in the community to achieve their highest level of performance. Through clinical excellence, evidence-based sports rehabilitation, and continued learning and innovation, we are committed to fostering a healthier, stronger, and more resilient community.
Our Vision
From recovery to peak performance, our vision is to be the leading force in athletic rehabilitation in our community, empowering and educating athletes on every level
Elite Physical Therapy for Active and Competitive Athletes
At St Pete Physical Therapy, our mission is to help athletes and active individuals reach peak performance and recover stronger. Whether you’re training for competition, coming back from an injury, or looking to prevent setbacks, our expert team delivers results-driven care tailored to your sport.
Benefits of working with St Pete Physical Therapy:
- Correct muscle imbalances to optimize strength, power, and agility
- Restore and enhance joint mobility for better movement efficiency
- Reduce pain and accelerate recovery so you can return to training faster
- Safely return to play after injury with sport-specific rehabilitation strategies
Our Doctors of Physical Therapy stay at the forefront of sports medicine research and performance science. From prehab programs that prevent injuries to post-surgical rehab that gets you back in the game, we provide evidence-based solutions designed for athletes at every level.
CORE VALUES
Meet The Team at St Pete Physical Therapy
At St Pete Physical Therapy, our Doctors of Physical Therapy take a results-oriented, evidence-based approach to treating injuries, relieving pain, and improving your physical performance. For several years, we’ve provided top-notch therapy to the residents of St. Petersburg, FL, helping them to achieve their rehabilitation, sports, and fitness goals–and we can do the same for you.
We’re movement specialists who will ensure you’re using proper body mechanics and making the most of your body’s strengths. We’ll help you prevent injuries on and off the field, alleviate any pain you experience, and get your best shape possible to get you ready to perform, no matter your preferred activity or sport.
Dr. Jan Schorpion
Owner, DPT, SCS,
Sports Specialist
Dr. Jennifer Kurack
DPT, CSCS, ACSM-EP
Dr. Patrick Parker
DPT, Cert Dry Needling
Dr. Makayla Lawrence
DPT, SCS,
Sports Specialist
Because we understand that no two people are alike, our experts will always consider your needs, goals, and abilities. Our treatment plans are all customized just for you after we perform an extensive physical assessment and take a detailed health history.
Are you ready to see massive improvements in your body’s performance and functionality? Our physical therapists are ready to help. Make an appointment at our St. Petersburg, FL clinic today to get started!
We Have Treated Athletes From
- St Pete Community College
- Oglethorpe University
- University of Maryland- Baltimore County
- Marshall University
- Oral Roberts University
- University of Missouri
- Faulkner University
- St Pete Catholic High School
- St Pete High School
- University of Ohio Football
- University of South Florida Cross Country
- Shorecrest High School
- Northeast High School
- Osceola High School
- Seminole High School
- Countryside High School
- Jesuit High School
- Farragut Academy
- St Pete Volleyball Club
- St Pete Run Club
- Cincinatti Reds
- Indian Rocks Christian High School
- FLR Triathlon Club
- St Pete Bike Club
- Professional soccer referees
- St Pete Football Club
- Aztecs Soccer Club
- St Pete Raiders Soccer Club
- Tampa Bay United Soccer Club
- Celtic Football Club
- West Florida Flames
- University of Colorado Cross Country
Your Next Steps…
Request An Appointment
Receive A Custom Treatment Plan
Work Hard and Progress In Your Recovery
Recover & Enjoy Life Pain-Free!