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PHYSICAL THERAPY IN SOUTH MIAMI & CORAL GABLES

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Experience personalized, one-on-one physical therapy that blends Pilates-based rehabilitation with a root-cause, results-driven approach - helping you relieve pain, restore movement, and return to the activities you love in South Miami and Coral Gables.

 

With 30 years of experience as a licensed Physical Therapist and over 25 years as a Pilates Instructor, treatment is always hands-on, customized, and never rushed.

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PHYSICAL THERAPY THAT GO ES BEYOND PROTOCOLS

Every body is different - and so is every recovery.
At South Miami Physical Therapy & Pilates, physical therapy is never one-size-fits-all.


You receive a thoughtful, individualized treatment plan designed around your symptoms, goals, and movement needs. We specialize in helping you:

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GET OUT OF PAIN QUICKLY
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RECOVER SAFELY AFTER SURGERY
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MOVE CONFIDENTLY & RETURN TO ACTIVITY
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BUILD STRENGTH, ALIGNMENT, & LONG-TERM RESILIENCE
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WHY PATIENTS CHOOSE US

Patients seek out our practice because we provide:

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ONE-ON-ONE CARE - ALWAYS

You will never be passed off to aides or placed in a shared treatment environment.

 

Every session is 100% one-on-one with an experienced Physical Therapist, ensuring your care evolves at every visit.

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PILATES-BASED
REHABILITATION

Pilates is integrated into therapy to build stability, alignment, and balanced movement - without stressing joints.


 This approach supports recovery from spine and orthopedic conditions, post-surgical healing, chronic pain, and age-related changes.

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ROOT-CAUSE TREATMENT

We don’t chase symptoms.
We identify the underlying movement dysfunctions that caused pain - leading to faster recovery and long-lasting results.

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ONE-ON-ONE PHYSICAL THERAPY - EVERY VISIT

You will never be rushed, double-booked, or treated by anyone other than a licensed Physical Therapist.


Every session includes:

  • Dedicated one-on-one time

  • Real-time plan adjustments

  • Personalized progression

  • Care built around your goals

PILATES-BASED REHABILITATION

Pilates is seamlessly integrated into the rehab process to improve:

  • Core stability and spinal alignment

  • Postural awareness and movement efficiency

  • Strength without joint stress

  • Balance and functional control

  • Long-term injury prevention

Especially effective for: 

Spine & neck conditions

Chronic Pain

Post-surgical rehabilitation

Age-related changes

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TREATING THE ROOT CAUSE OF PAIN

Rather than masking symptoms, we address the true source of discomfort.


Treatment focuses on:

  • Why the pain started

  • What faulty movement patterns contribute

  • How to correct mechanics so pain does not return

 

Whether it’s chronic back pain, sciatica, shoulder pain, hip discomfort, or knee pain, your care plan is unique to you.

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CONDITIONS WE TREAT

We provide expert physical therapy for:

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NECK PAIN & CERVICAL SPINE CONDITIONS

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LOW BACK PAIN AND SCIATICA

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SHOULDER, HIP & KNEE SURGERIES

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POST-OPERATIVE REHABILITATION

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ARTHRITIS AND JOINT DEGENERATION

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BALANCE DISORDERS AND FALL PREVENTION

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SPORTS & OVERUSE INJURIES

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POSTURAL DYSFUNCTION AND CORE WEAKNESS

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CONCIERGE-LEVEL
PHYSICAL THERAPY

Our practice is built around quality - not volume. Expect:

Longer appointment times

Pilates-based movement retraining

Individualized treatment plans

Flexible

scheduling

Hands-on manual therapy

Optional concierge and in-home visits

Receive the same focused care - in the clinic or your home.

DIRECT ACCESS TO PHYSICAL THERAPY

You can start physical therapy in Florida without a doctor’s prescription.


Self-pay patients can:
Begin treatment immediately
Avoid delays or long waitlists


(If you plan to use Medicare or insurance, a physician referral may be required.)

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PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR AGING GRACEFULLY & LONGEVITY

Physical therapy is one of the most effective ways to support lifelong movement.
We help adults and seniors:

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MAINTAIN STRENGHT & MOBILITY
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IMPROVE BALANCE & COORDINATION
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PROTECT JOINTS AND BONE HEALTH
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STAY ACTIVE & INDEPENDENT

ADVANCED PHYSICAL THERAPY TECHNIQUES

Every body heals differently - which is why we use a wide range of hands-on, evidence-based techniques to target pain, restore mobility, and improve movement quality.


Our treatments may include:

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Myofascial

release

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Strain-counterstrain

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Joint

mobilization

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Myokinesthetic System

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Visceral manipulation

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Scar tissue release & neurostim

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Pilates-based rehabilitation

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Buff Bones® osteoporosis support

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Red light / infrared therapy

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Sports-specific rehab

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Pre- and post-surgical physical therapy

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FAQs

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READY FOR PERSONALIZED, RESULTS-DRIVEN CARE

Take the next step toward moving confidently and living pain-free.

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PALMETTO BAY:
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Reception Desk & Appointments, CALL (305) 661-1612

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For PT or Private Pilates appointments, please TEXT Michele at (305) 297-4661

Interested in working together? Fill out some info and we will be in touch shortly. We can’t wait to hear from you!

Want to talk to Michele Gust, PT, the owner before calling and scheduling, feel free to TEXT her at 305-297-4661. That is another thing that makes us unique. We give our cell phone numbers to every patient.

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