Physical Therapy Now was founded in 2015 by visionary entrepreneur Andy Zapata in Miami, Florida, born from a simple yet powerful mission: to restore movement, function, and hope for people of all walks of life. As a seasoned healthcare executive and advocate for underserved communities, Andy understood the profound impact that quality rehabilitative care can have—not just on individuals, but on families and communities as a whole.
The concept for Physical Therapy Now was developed through hands-on experience. Andy opened and operated five highly successful clinics across South Florida, each one serving as a testament to a model that combined evidence-based care with personalized attention, operational excellence, and culturally competent service. These clinics quickly earned a reputation for putting patients first, reducing pain, improving quality of life, and helping individuals regain their independence with dignity and compassion.
Recognizing the growing demand for accessible, high-quality physical therapy services—and driven by the success of these initial locations—Andy decided to expand the impact of his proven model through franchising. Thus, in the same year of its founding, Physical Therapy Now began its journey as a franchise company, empowering other entrepreneurs and healthcare professionals to bring the same level of care to their own communities.
Since its inception as a franchise, Physical Therapy Now has grown to include more than 50 locations across three states, including Florida and Texas. This growth has been fueled not just by market demand, but by a deeply rooted commitment to operational support, clinical excellence, and a strong community ethos. Franchise owners are supported with comprehensive training, marketing strategies, billing and compliance systems, and ongoing mentorship to ensure they succeed—not only as business owners but as healthcare leaders.
Today, Physical Therapy Now stands as a symbol of resilience, innovation, and accessibility in rehabilitative care. Each clinic operates with a consistent mission: to provide life-changing services to patients while building meaningful relationships within the communities they serve. Whether helping someone recover from surgery, manage chronic pain, or improve mobility after an accident, every therapist and support team member is driven by a common purpose: to help people live healthier, more active lives.
As Physical Therapy Now continues to grow, the vision remains clear—to become the most trusted name in physical rehabilitation across the United States, delivering exceptional care while uplifting the communities that need it most. Guided by its core values—Patients First, Teamwork with Heart, and Now Matters—the company is more than a network of clinics. It is a movement, redefining what it means to care in the modern age.
¨If you or someone you know might need physical therapy, please call us at 305-570-1633, or if you are interested in opening a Physical Therapy Franchise. Email us franchise@physicaltherapynow.com or visit our website at https://physicaltherapynow.com/franchise/
Mindfulness and relaxation techniques can play a crucial role in enhancing the effectiveness of physical therapy. By reducing stress, improving body awareness, and promoting relaxation, these practices help facilitate healing and prevent reinjury.
Mindfulness and relaxation can support Physical Therapy, mindfulness-based practices like meditation and deep breathing help reduce pain perception by shifting attention away from discomfort. Techniques such as progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) and guided imagery can ease muscle tension and improve tolerance to therapy exercises.
Chronic stress leads to muscle tightness, inflammation, and delayed recovery. Mindfulness lowers stress hormones like cortisol, promoting better healing. Relaxation techniques can also help regulate the autonomic nervous system, shifting the body from a fight-or-flight state to a rest-and-digest state, which supports tissue repair.
Focusing on breath and movement during therapy exercises can improve coordination and effectiveness. Breathwork combined with stretching can help muscles relax more deeply, making flexibility exercises in PT more effective.
Mindful stretching encourages deeper, more intentional movements, reducing stiffness.
Physical therapy by the hand of relaxation techniques can improve sleep quality, which is essential for tissue repair and overall well-being. All this helps patients stay positive and have a better-quality life.
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Training: 1. Comprehensive onboarding and orientation program 2. Training on how to operate your Physical Therapy Now Franchise 3. Training on how to effectively manage your franchise 4. Training on how to use the latest technologies and techniques in Physical Therapy 5. Training on customer service and patient care
Support: 1. Dedicated customer service team available 24/7 2. Access to an online forum to connect with other franchise owners and share advice 3. Regular updates on industry trends and best practices 4. Access to a library of resources and materials for franchise owners 5. Access to a team of experts who can provide advice and guidance on any issue