Accepting new clients for Fall 2026
Located at Full Circle Healthcare at 165 Academy Street in Presque Isle
Strong Foundations. Personalized Care
At Foundation Physical Therapy, we believe your care should be guided by your goals—not by the limitations of your insurance plan. Every visit is one-on-one with a Physical Therapist who takes the time to listen, evaluate, and develop a treatment plan tailored specifically to you.
We believe your appointments should provide value beyond supervised exercise. You'll receive expert hands-on care, individualized treatment, and the knowledge and confidence to continue making progress between visits—not leave wondering why you couldn't have done those exercises at home.
Whether you're dealing with a recent injury, persistent pain, dizziness, balance problems, or recovering from surgery, our goal is to identify the underlying cause—not just treat the symptoms. Through a detailed physical examination, manual therapy, targeted exercise, and patient education, we help you recover efficiently and return to the activities that matter most.
For many conditions, you can see a physical therapist directly without a physician referral. That means faster access to care, fewer unnecessary delays, and a clear plan to get you moving again. In many cases, an early evaluation by a physical therapist can help you determine the most appropriate next step—whether that's conservative treatment, imaging, referral to an orthopedic specialist, or emergency care when it's truly needed.
Our approach combines evidence-based practice with more than a decade of clinical experience in orthopedic rehabilitation, manual therapy, vestibular and concussion care, balance disorders, and complex musculoskeletal conditions. We also utilize point-of-care musculoskeletal ultrasound to enhance the clinical examination when appropriate, helping guide treatment decisions and referrals.
Our Philosophy
Our goal isn't to keep you coming to therapy—it's to give you the knowledge, confidence, and tools to succeed without us. Your time is valuable. Every visit should provide expert hands-on care, individualized guidance, and education—not simply supervised exercise you could be doing on your own.
What Makes Foundation PT Different?
One-on-one care with a Doctor of Physical Therapy from start to finish
Cash-based care that puts you—not insurance restrictions—at the center of every decision
Comprehensive evaluations focused on identifying the source of your problem
Hands-on manual therapy and personalized treatment—not just a standard exercise program
Direct access care with no referral required for most patients
Flexible scheduling designed around your life—not the clinic's volume
Education that empowers you to continue improving long after you leave the clinic
Advanced expertise in orthopedics, vestibular rehabilitation, concussion management, and sports injuries
Point-of-care musculoskeletal ultrasound to complement a thorough physical examination when appropriate
Our Mission
We strive to provide personalized, compassionate care that puts patients above insurance companies. By building strong foundations for movement, strength, and function, we help our patients move with confidence, recover with purpose, and return to the lives they love.