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/
