DIRECT ACCESS THERAPY & TREATMENT One major advantage for physical therapy in
the state of Florida is the fact that Florida is a Direct Access state. Unlike several other states, patients have the opportunity to walk into a physical therapy clinic and receive treatment without a referral from their doctor. That said, physical therapy patients can walk in, pay cash and undergo therapy without having to worry about insurance billing, co-payments or any of the hassles that come along with insurance- related medical treatments. The owner of five physical therapy clinics in
Brevard County, Dr. Ryland saw a huge need for prevention services, continued care, health and wellness services and direct access physical therapy and treatment. “I wanted to share all this information with our community. Nothing frustrates me more than to see someone suffering from aches and pains when something could be done now!” he says.
Beachside Health Studio is in its third year of
business and is growing in popularity. Dr. Ryland attributes this not only to the results that clients are achieving, but also to the professionals he has surrounded himself with, who equally share his passion. “Our community is catching on. They want
to age gracefully and injury free. They see us as an instrument to making that happen,” says Dr. Ryland. Due to the significant results that the health studio is producing, word has spread beyond the Brevard County community. Recently, high- end professional athletes from various sports including football, basketball, tennis, soccer and golf have sought services and have experienced similar results in achieving optimal performance.
“It is flattering to be acknowledged by prestigious athletes, but I really enjoy working with individuals who just want to stay healthy and live an active, injury-free lifestyle. That is where we get our biggest satisfaction. We offer services for all types of clients from all walks of life.”
– Dr. Steve Ryland
And the future looks bright. “There are a lot of opportunities opening up
in the near future, including teaming up with other professionals around the country to bring our knowledge to the masses. We want to start educating individuals early in life about health promotion and wellness. We want to see an end to diseases caused by sedentary lifestyles and obesity, which is becoming an epidemic in our country,” explains Dr. Ryland. “The Health Studio is currently beta testing
new programs but as we can see from the results already achieved, these new programs are going to be life changing.”
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Sharon Love, PTA and certified Pilates instructor, instructs a patient in a private Pilates session on the Cadillac, also known as the “trapeze table.”
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