Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Physical Therapy Solutions
Summit Physical Therapy was founded with a clear mission: to restore quality and personalization to healthcare. As a locally owned outpatient private practice, we prioritize individualized care plans tailored to each patient's unique needs. Our team of board-certified doctors of physical and occupational therapy brings advanced training in orthopedics, sports conditioning, pelvic health, vestibular rehabilitation, and more. We serve active adults and athletes across four convenient locations in Northeast Florida, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment to facilitate rapid recovery.Our commitment to one-on-one care ensures patients receive undivided attention from licensed therapists during every appointment. With specialized expertise in areas like lymphedema management, neuromuscular massage, and golf performance optimization, we help patients reclaim active lifestyles through evidence-based treatments. Our clinical team's extended certifications and personalized approach set us apart in delivering measurable results for pain management, movement restoration, and performance enhancement.
Services
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Pelvic Floor Therapy
Vestibular Rehabilitation
Lymphedema Management
Neuromuscular Massage
Dry Needling
Golf Performance Optimization
Highlights and features
- Board-certified therapists with advanced clinical specializations
- Individualized one-on-one care during every therapy session
- Specialized expertise in orthopedic, sports, and neurological rehabilitation
- State-of-the-art equipment for accelerated recovery
- Four convenient locations serving Northeast Florida communities
Associations and certifications
- Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
- Certified Hand Specialist (CHT)
- Titleist Performance Institute Certified
Services
Physical Therapy
Our physical therapy services focus on restoring mobility, reducing pain, and improving physical function through personalized treatment plans. Board-certified therapists utilize evidence-based techniques including manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, and advanced rehabilitation technologies. Each session provides one-on-one care with licensed professionals who have specialized training in orthopedics, sports medicine, and neurological rehabilitation.
Occupational Therapy
Specialized occupational therapy helps patients regain independence in daily activities through targeted interventions. Therapists address upper extremity injuries, post-operative recovery, and functional limitations using customized treatment plans. Services include fine motor coordination exercises, grip strengthening, and adaptive techniques for performing daily tasks after injury or surgery.
Vestibular Rehabilitation
This specialized therapy addresses balance disorders and dizziness through customized exercise programs. Certified clinicians assess vestibular function and develop treatment plans to improve stability, reduce fall risk, and alleviate symptoms caused by inner ear dysfunction. Techniques include gaze stabilization exercises and balance retraining activities.
Lymphedema Management
Certified lymphedema therapists provide comprehensive management for fluid retention and swelling conditions. Treatment includes manual lymph drainage, compression therapy, skin care education, and customized exercise programs to improve lymphatic system function and reduce swelling in affected body areas.
Golf Performance Optimization
Titleist Performance Institute-certified programs enhance golf swing efficiency through biomechanical analysis and personalized training. The assessment includes movement screening, swing analysis using specialized software, and corrective exercise programs tailored to individual physical capabilities and injury history to maximize performance and reduce injury risk.
People
Tara Vollertsen
Owner / Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Dr. Vollertsen founded Summit Physical Therapy to provide personalized care using her expertise in orthopedic rehabilitation. With certifications in manual therapy and orthopedic clinical specialization, she leads a team dedicated to restoring patients' active lifestyles through evidence-based treatments.
Kirsten Catamas
Physical Therapist / Golf Performance Specialist
Dr. Catamas specializes in movement science and sports performance, holding certifications as an Exercise Physiologist and Strength & Conditioning Specialist. Her Titleist Performance Institute certification enables customized golf swing optimization programs that address individual biomechanical needs and injury prevention.
Alyssa Melendez
Clinic Manager / Pelvic Floor Specialist
Dr. Melendez manages the Kingsley Avenue clinic while providing specialized pelvic floor therapy. Her clinical focus includes women's health and post-partum rehabilitation, combining advanced training in orthopedic and pelvic floor treatments to address complex musculoskeletal conditions.
Questions
What types of physical therapy services do you offer?
We provide orthopedic rehabilitation, sports medicine, pelvic floor therapy, vestibular/balance rehabilitation, lymphedema management, and golf performance optimization through Titleist-certified assessments.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept Medicare, Tricare, VA benefits, most private insurance plans, and offer HSA-eligible and cash-pay options. Contact our billing specialists for specific insurance verification.
Are your therapists board-certified?
All clinical staff maintain board certification in physical or occupational therapy, with additional specialty certifications including Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Certified Hand Specialist, and Exercise Physiologist credentials.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call any clinic location directly during business hours or complete our online discovery visit form. We offer extended hours by appointment and maintain same-day availability for urgent cases.
What makes your practice different?
We guarantee one-on-one therapy sessions with licensed clinicians, not assistants. Our team holds more advanced certifications than any local competitor, with four convenient locations and personalized care plans for each patient.
