HealthQuest Physical Therapy

HealthQuest Physical Therapy: therapist-owned physical therapy in Michigan, Florida, and Ohio

HealthQuest Physical Therapy is a physical therapy organization with more than 40 locations, according to its own presentation, distributed across Lapeer, Macomb, Oakland, St. Clair, and Wayne counties in Michigan, Collier County in Florida, and Summit County in Ohio. The company describes itself as owned and operated by physical therapists, and its founding team consists of William Knight and Stuart Siegner, both physical therapists with master's degrees and CSCS certification, who serve as CEO and president, respectively.

An individually owned clinic model

The organization states that each of its locations is individually owned by physical therapists, a feature the company presents as distinctive. The network is organized by counties and localities, with a presence in cities such as Algonac, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bloomfield Hills, Chesterfield, Clarkston, Clawson, Commerce Township, Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Highland, Imlay City, Lake Orion, Lapeer, Livonia, Macomb, Mt. Clemens, New Baltimore, Novi, Oxford, Plymouth, Pontiac, Richmond, Rochester Hills, Romeo, Shelby Township, Southfield, St. Clair, St. Clair Shores, Sterling Heights, Troy, Warren, Waterford, and West Bloomfield, in addition to Naples (Florida) and Norton (Ohio).

Conditions treated

The clinic's catalog covers a broad spectrum of conditions and situations. Among the conditions it treats are arthritis, back pain and sciatica, chronic pain, concussions, dizziness and vertigo, elbow, wrist, and hand conditions, fall prevention and balance issues, foot and ankle, fractures, sprains, and strains, geriatric concerns, headaches and migraines, hip, knee, and leg, incontinence, jaw, lymphedema, neck, neurological conditions, overhead injuries, pediatric conditions, posture dysfunction, pre- and post-natal care, pre- and post-surgical conditions, scoliosis, shoulder, sports injuries, women's health, and work and auto accidents.

Treatment methods and techniques

The company uses a manual therapy and therapeutic exercise approach. Among the techniques it offers are blood flow restriction, soft tissue massage (IASTM), dry needling, kinesiology taping, functional movement training, the McKenzie Method, orthopedic manual physical therapy (OMPT), occupational therapy, orthotics, the Schroth Method for scoliosis, sports medicine, athletic training, run and gait analysis, throwing athlete rehabilitation, and the Overhead Athletic Institute (OAI) program, in addition to laser therapy, neuromuscular re-education, vestibular therapy, stretching and strength training, medical fitness, and return to sport. Modalities such as Parkinson's disease treatment and golf-specific training are also mentioned.

Patient care and complementary services

The clinic offers one-on-one attention and personalized treatment plans that, according to its description, include manual therapy, soft tissue work with the Graston Technique®, exercise and stretches, and a home program to speed up recovery. It has a patient portal, online bill payment, medical record requests, a refer-a-friend program, student resources, and a mobile app. It also publishes community workshops, ebooks, a health blog, and newsletters. The company has a team of providers with experience in orthopedic and neuromuscular rehabilitation, including Mike Altenburg, William Knight, Stuart Siegner, Tim Ames, Bill Bean, George Carson, Donald Felstow, and Dan Garr, among others.

Coverage and access

The clinic network spans three states: Michigan, Florida, and Ohio. The company states that it accepts insurance and also offers a self-pay option. For new patients, it offers a free balance and fall assessment, as well as a free check-up and initial assessment under certain conditions. Appointments can be requested through its website or by phone.