Initial evaluation
An hour with a DPT: your history, movement and strength testing, hands-on assessment, and a written plan with goals and a visit schedule. You leave with exercises the same day.
60 min$165
Short North · Columbus
Get back to the thing you stopped doing.
One-on-one physical therapy for sports injuries, surgery recovery and the back pain that keeps coming back. Full hour with a doctor of physical therapy on your first visit, and a plan you can follow between sessions.
60 minfirst evaluation
1:1every session
48 hrtypical wait for a first visit
No referral? Often fine.
Ohio law generally lets you see a physical therapist without a doctor's referral (direct access). Some insurance plans still require one, and a few conditions need a physician first. We check your plan before your visit and tell you if a referral is needed.
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Where it hurts
What we see most weeks
If it's on this list, we treat it regularly. Not sure? Call and describe it; we'll tell you honestly whether PT is the right first step.
- Low back
- Neck & upper back
- Shoulder
- Knee
- Hip
- Ankle & foot
- Running injuries
- ACL recovery
- Tennis & golfer's elbow
- Post-op joint replacement
Sports injury rehab
Sprains, strains, tendon pain and overuse injuries. Load is built back gradually, with return-to-sport testing before you go full speed.
45 min visit$125
Post-surgical rehab
ACL, rotator cuff, joint replacement and more. We follow your surgeon's protocol and send progress notes back to their office.
45 min visit$125
Back & neck pain
Manual therapy, graded exercise and practical changes to how you sit, lift and sleep. The aim is fewer flare-ups and a plan for when they happen.
45 min visit$125
Dry needling
An add-on for some muscle pain, by a PT with dry needling training. Offered only after an evaluation and a review of your health history; it isn't suitable for everyone.
Add-on, 15 min$45
Performance programs
Four weeks of coached strength and movement work for runners, lifters and weekend athletes who want to train harder without breaking down.
4 weeks · 8 sessions$480
Prices shown are self-pay. We're in network with most major health plans and Medicare; your cost depends on your deductible and copay, and we'll confirm it before your first visit. Physical therapy may help reduce pain and improve function, but results vary and no outcome is guaranteed.
How a plan of care works
Your first six weeks
- Visit 1
Evaluate
We find what's limiting you, test strength and range, and agree on goals that matter to you, like running 5K again or sleeping on that side.
- Weeks 1–2
Calm it down
Hands-on treatment and gentle exercise to settle pain and get you moving. Two visits a week is typical.
- Weeks 3–5
Build it up
Progressive loading in the gym. Your home program gets harder as you do, delivered through a simple exercise app.
- Week 6+
Hand it back
Re-test against your goals, then taper visits so you can carry on independently, with a check-in a month later.
Why Kinetic Path
Built around one therapist, one patient
1:1
You see the same doctor of physical therapy every visit, for the whole session. No handing you off to an aide halfway through.
3,200
Square feet of open training floor with racks, sleds and turf, so rehab looks like the activity you're returning to.
6:30
First appointments at 6:30am and the last at 7pm on weekdays, plus Saturday mornings.
$0
No charge for a 15-minute phone screen to check whether PT is the right fit before you book.
The Short North team
Who you'll work with
Every therapist at Kinetic Path is a licensed physical therapist in Ohio. Your therapist reviews your health history before treatment and coordinates with your doctor when needed.
Dr. Lena Brooks
PT, DPT, OCS · Clinic director
Orthopedic specialist. Spends most of her week on spine, hip and post-op knee patients.
Dr. Andre Whitfield
PT, DPT, SCS
Sports specialist and former college sprinter. Leads return-to-sport testing and performance programs.
Dr. Kayla Moreno
PT, DPT · Dry needling trained
Shoulder and neck focus, with a soft spot for desk workers and climbers.
Sam Okafor
Patient coordinator
Books your visits, checks your benefits and tells you upfront if a referral is needed.
Patient reviews
From the Short North clinic
★★★★★
Ten weeks after my ACL surgery I was doing single-leg work I didn't think I'd get to for months. Andre explained why every exercise was there.
★★★★★
Booked without a referral, which saved me a month of waiting. Sam checked my insurance the same afternoon and the copay was exactly what he said.
★★★★★
6:30am appointments mean I don't miss work. Same therapist every time, and she actually remembers what we did last week.
Before you book
Common questions
Do I need a doctor's referral?
Often not. Ohio, like most states, allows direct access to physical therapy, so you can usually book an evaluation yourself. Some insurance plans, Medicare situations and specific conditions still need a physician's referral or sign-off. We'll check before your visit, and if your therapist finds anything that needs a doctor's attention, we'll refer you.
What should I bring to my first visit?
Your insurance card and photo ID, a list of medications, any imaging reports or surgical notes, and clothes you can move in. Shorts help for knee and hip problems.
How long is each session?
The first evaluation is 60 minutes. Follow-up visits are 45 minutes, one-on-one with your therapist.
How many visits will I need?
It depends on the problem and your goals. Many patients come for 6 to 10 visits over four to six weeks. Your therapist will give you an estimate at the end of your evaluation and update it as you progress.
Does dry needling hurt?
Most people feel a brief cramp or ache in the muscle. It's optional, offered only after an evaluation, and your therapist will go through your health history and get your consent first.
Visit the clinic
Columbus, OH 43201
Kinetic Path Short North
1124 Garrison Avenue, Suite BColumbus, OH 43201
(614) 555-0187 · Street parking on Garrison and a paid lot one block east. Step-free entrance.
| Monday | 6:30am – 7:00pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30am – 7:00pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30am – 7:00pm |
| Thursday | 6:30am – 7:00pm |
| Friday | 6:30am – 4:00pm |
| Saturday | 8:00am – 12:00pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Kinetic Path
Garrison Ave, Suite B
Garrison Ave, Suite B
Our other locations
- German Village(614) 555-0142
- Clintonville(614) 555-0163
- Upper Arlington(614) 555-0129
- Westerville(614) 555-0198
Book an evaluation
Start with one hour
Send a request and our coordinator will call within one business day to set a time and confirm your coverage.
- First visits usually available within 48 hours
- No referral needed in most cases; we'll confirm for your plan
- Wear clothes you can move in
New numbness, loss of bladder or bowel control, or severe pain after a fall? Please contact your doctor or go to an emergency room rather than booking PT.