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Physical Therapy · Fallston, MD

One-on-One Physical Therapy That Finds the Real Problem

Physical therapy should do more than hand you a sheet of exercises. At VIP PT, every visit is one-on-one with a Doctor of Physical Therapy who takes the time to understand why you are limited, builds a plan around your life, and measures whether it is working.
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Call (443) 987-1996

Who this is for

  • Pain that is interfering with workouts, work, daily movement, or sleep
  • Stiffness, weakness, instability, or restricted movement
  • A problem that rest, stretching, and general advice have not solved
  • Recovery after surgery that needs more attention than a high-volume clinic gives
  • People who want to be treated by the same clinician every visit

What physical therapy at VIP PT helps with

Low back pain and sciatica

Neck pain and tension headaches

Shoulder pain, rotator cuff problems, and stiffness

Elbow and wrist pain, including tennis and golfer’s elbow

Hip pain and restriction

Knee pain, including patellar and meniscus problems

Ankle and foot pain

Movement limitations after injury

Recurring flare-ups during exercise or sport

Postural and mobility problems that affect training

Post-surgical recovery and return to activity

See the full conditions list →

Back pain

Neck pain

Shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, or ankle pain

Movement limitations after injury

Recurring flare-ups during exercise or sport

Postural or mobility problems that affect training or daily life

Selected post-surgical recovery and return-to-activity progression

Your first evaluation: 90 minutes, one-on-one

Most clinics give you 30 to 45 minutes and split it with another patient. Your evaluation here is 90 minutes with Dr. Smith. That time is used to answer four questions:
  • What is actually driving your symptoms?
  • What movements and activities make it worse, and why?
  • What can your body do right now?
  • What is the safest, fastest path forward?
You leave with a clear explanation, a plan, and things to start doing the same day.

How treatment works

Your plan is adjusted every visit based on how you respond. It may include:
  • Hands-on manual therapy
  • Mobility and movement work
  • Strength training, progressed properly
  • Graded return to the activity you care about
  • A home program delivered through our app
  • Dry needling when it fits (see below)
  • Blood flow restriction training for strength work when heavy loading is not yet appropriate

What one-on-one care changes

  • More attention to detail in every rep
  • Room to ask questions and get real answers
  • Consistency from visit to visit, because it is the same clinician
  • Treatment that evolves with your progress instead of following a template
  • Less wasted time and less confusion

Dry needling

Dry needling uses a thin monofilament needle to release trigger points and reduce muscular tension that is limiting movement or driving pain. It is not acupuncture. It is a targeted tool used inside your physical therapy plan when muscular tension is part of the problem.
Dr. Smith is a Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist (CMTPT). Dry needling is included in your visit when it is clinically appropriate. It is not billed as a separate service.

Common uses :

neck and upper trap tension, low back and hip tightness, golfer’s and tennis elbow, calf and hamstring tightness, stubborn movement restrictions.

Why patients choose VIP PT for physical therapy

People choose VIP PT because they want individualized care, not a rushed experience. They want to work directly with a doctor of physical therapy, understand the “why” behind their plan, and feel like the treatment actually connects to real life.

Golf PT pricing

Initial evaluation (90 minutes):

$225

Follow-up visit:

$200

packages

$200

5 sessions $950

8 sessions $1,400

12 sessions $2,000

Hybrid PT and workouts membership:

$1,200 per month

(3-month minimum)

Strength training with a DPT:

$1,000 per month

(3-month minimum)

HSA and FSA cards accepted. Superbills provided for out-of-network reimbursement.
Full pricing and insurance details

GOT A QUESTION?

Physical therapy questions

Do I need a diagnosis or imaging before I book?

No. The evaluation is where the diagnosis happens. If you already have imaging or a surgeon’s report, bring it.
No. Maryland allows you to see a physical therapist directly. If you plan to submit a superbill, check whether your insurance plan requires a referral for reimbursement.
Yes, when they help. They are delivered through our app with video so you know exactly what to do.
That depends on the problem, your goals, and how you respond. You will get an honest estimate after the evaluation, and we will tell you if the plan needs to change.
Yes, including ACL, rotator cuff, meniscus, joint replacement, and spine surgery recovery. We coordinate with your surgeon’s protocol.

Ready for a clearer plan?

One-on-one care with Dr. Michael Smith. No hand-offs, no crowded treatment floor, no guessing.

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