Business Details
5 Years
experience
Expert Physical Therapy Services in Royal Oak, MI
Balanced Physical Therapy was founded by Dr. Robert Litzenburg and Dr. Vittoria Gasperoni with a commitment to delivering personalized, high-quality care that prioritizes individual patient needs. Our one-on-one treatment sessions ensure focused attention, allowing us to tailor rehabilitation programs to each patient's unique conditions and goals. With expertise in orthopedic injuries, post-surgical recovery, and balance training, we combine evidence-based techniques with manual therapies to optimize outcomes. Our practice emphasizes patient education, empowering individuals to understand their conditions and actively participate in their recovery. We maintain rigorous safety standards through direct care from licensed Doctors of Physical Therapy and thorough sanitization protocols. By dedicating full-hour sessions to each patient, we foster an environment where comprehensive assessments, targeted interventions, and meaningful progress tracking become achievable. Our team's extensive experience in treating diverse populationsfrom athletes to geriatric patientsensures that every individual receives specialized care grounded in clinical excellence and compassionate support.
Services
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Sports Medicine
Dry Needling
Massage Therapy
Worker's Comp Rehab
Pain Management
Balance Training
Post-Surgical Rehab
Athletic Training
Manual Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2021
Highlights and features
- We provide one-on-one treatment sessions with licensed Doctors of Physical Therapy
- Our therapists hold advanced certifications in sports rehabilitation and manual therapy
- Customized treatment plans adapt to patient progress throughout rehabilitation
- Specialized programs for post-surgical recovery and athletic performance enhancement
- Comprehensive patient education about injury mechanics and prevention strategies
What people say
Personalized care
Expert guidance
Feels like family
Improved mobility
Highly recommend
Services
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Specialized treatment for musculoskeletal injuries and post-surgical recovery. Our Doctors of Physical Therapy develop individualized rehabilitation plans incorporating manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, and functional training. Evidence-based interventions target specific impairments while addressing compensatory movement patterns to prevent re-injury and restore optimal physical function.
Sports Medicine
Comprehensive care for athletes at all levels focusing on injury prevention, performance enhancement, and safe return-to-play protocols. Treatment combines sport-specific functional training, biomechanical analysis, and strength conditioning to optimize athletic performance while minimizing future injury risks through movement pattern correction.
Dry Needling
Minimally invasive technique using fine needles to target myofascial trigger points and alleviate neuromusculoskeletal pain. This evidence-based intervention improves tissue mobility, reduces muscular tension, and accelerates recovery for conditions like tendonitis, chronic pain syndromes, and sports-related injuries through neurophysiological pain modulation mechanisms.
Balance Training
Specialized programs addressing vestibular dysfunction and proprioceptive deficits. Individualized interventions include functional balance exercises, gait training, and neuromuscular re-education to enhance stability, prevent falls, and improve functional mobility for geriatric patients and individuals with balance disorders.
Worker's Comp Rehab
Comprehensive rehabilitation for work-related injuries with coordinated care between therapists, employers, and case managers. Treatment focuses on restoring functional capacity, improving ergonomic awareness, and implementing work-specific conditioning programs to facilitate safe return-to-work transitions while minimizing disability progression.
People
Dr. Robert Litzenburg
Co-Owner, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Doctor of Physical Therapy with specialization in orthopedic rehabilitation and balance training. Former military aspirant turned physical therapist after personal injury experience. Combines clinical expertise with compassionate care in treating diverse patient populations.
Dr. Vittoria Gasperoni
Co-Owner, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Board-certified physical therapist and athletic trainer with expertise in sports rehabilitation and manual therapy techniques. Specializes in treating athletes and managing complex orthopedic conditions using advanced interventions like dry needling and blood flow restriction training.
Questions
Do I need a prescription for physical therapy in Michigan?
No prescription required in Michigan. Direct access allows treatment for 21 days or 10 visits before physician referral needed for insurance coverage continuation.
What should I expect during my first physical therapy session?
Comprehensive evaluation including symptom assessment, medical history review, and musculoskeletal system testing. Treatment plan development and initial intervention implementation typically occur during the first 60-90 minute appointment.
What types of conditions do you treat?
We specialize in orthopedic injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, sports-related injuries, chronic pain management, balance disorders, and work-related musculoskeletal conditions using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Are your therapists board-certified specialists?
Both owners are licensed Doctors of Physical Therapy with additional certifications in athletic training, dry needling, and specialized manual therapy techniques for enhanced clinical expertise.
What insurance plans do you accept?
We verify insurance benefits for each patient and work with major providers. Contact our office for specific verification regarding your insurance coverage for physical therapy services.
How long are typical therapy sessions?
All appointments are scheduled for one-hour sessions to ensure sufficient time for comprehensive assessment, hands-on treatment, and patient education during each therapy visit.
Reviews (6)
Justin
Dec 31, 2021
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I went to Balanced Physical Therapy for a hamstring injury I got from playing soccer. Tori really helped me get my strength back to be able to play confidently again. I would highly recommend this place for anyone needing PT. They are very knowledgeable and provide clear instructions on exercises in appointments and what you can do on your own to strengthen your muscles.
Ginnie R.
Dec 23, 2021
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Great place to go for physical therapy! I just started going but I know in time this place is going to help me get back to a more normal pace. Thanks Robbie & Tory! I would most definitely highly recommend you to anyone
Stacy Schultz
Dec 14, 2021
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Rob and Tori are so welcoming! My improvements since starting physical therapy have been amazing. Also, having Dr. Craig on site for quick adjustments, while I am there for PT is so convenient. And I can't forget Frank and Loki, the reason I chose to attend this facility. The owners bring their dogs to work and they welcome you as you walk in the door. Being a huge dog lover myself makes it a very relaxed environment.
Matthew Nanosh
Dec 13, 2021
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Ive been going to Balance Physical Therapy for about 4 weeks now and love it. Both Tori and Robbie are great at what they do. The one on one treatment is exactly what I was looking for and Ive seen so much improvement. I appreciate all the help Ive received from them thank you so much! I highly recommend this place that needs that extra help in there daily struggles.
Mehmed M.
Nov 04, 2021
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Ive been here for a few months now working on my shoulder pain. I went from not being able to throw much, to now throw without recurring/stinging pain.
Tori and Rob are great artists of their craft. They do a lot of fun and different things to keep the session engaging, and definitely have some fun tools at their disposal.
Tori and Rob are great artists of their craft. They do a lot of fun and different things to keep the session engaging, and definitely have some fun tools at their disposal.
Melissa Watling
Sep 02, 2021
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Before going to Balanced Physical Therapy, I was in debilitating back and sciatic pain. Nothing was bringing me relief. Drs. Rob and Tori developed a therapy approach that worked for me and my busy life. By having a very accommodating appointment schedule and focused treatments that were tailored to my various symptoms I can see myself pain-free shortly. Thank you both! I recommend Balanced Physical Therapy to everyone!