Data-informed physical therapy and strength & conditioning solutions for high-performing individuals. Professional sporting healthcare experience brought to Northeast Florida.
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You Deserve Better Than Cookie-Cutter Physical Therapy
Traditional PT falls short for athletes and high-performers who demand more from their bodies.
Told to Stop Your Sport
You’ve been to PTs who say running, lifting, or your sport is the problem. But stopping what you love isn’t a solution—it’s giving up.
Treated Like a Number
Rushed 15-minute appointments where you’re handed generic exercises and passed off to an aide. You’re juggling multiple patients while your specific needs get ignored.
Recurring Injuries Without Answers
The same pain keeps coming back because no one identified the root cause. You’re stuck in a frustrating cycle of temporary relief and re-injury.
Why St. Augustine Athletes Choose PS+R
Performance Science and Rehab brings professional sports-level expertise to high-performing individuals across Northeast Florida. Experience the difference elite care makes.
- 60-minute 1-on-1 sessions with Doctors of Physical Therapy—never rushed, never shared with other patients
- Data-driven approach with specialized testing to identify root causes, not just symptoms
- Staff with US Men’s National Soccer Team, MLS, and professional sports experience—world-class expertise in St. Augustine
What Our Patients Say
“I broke my tibial plateau surfing—that’s a bad break. Libby is amazing, encouraging, so smart and knowledgeable. Her recovery protocol had me ditching crutches after 7 months and bicycling, hiking, and running again. I’m as strong if not stronger than before the injury.”
Your Path to Peak Performance: Our Proven 3-Step Process
Comprehensive Performance Evaluation
We conduct specialized testing and movement analysis to identify exactly what’s limiting your performance or causing pain—no guesswork, just data.
Personalized Data-Driven Plan
Your treatment protocol is custom-built for your body, goals, and sport. We organize your rehab and training to ensure you reach your objectives while minimizing future injury risk.
Expert 1-on-1 Guidance to Your Goals
Every session is 60 minutes with your Doctor of Physical Therapy or Performance Coach. We adapt your plan throughout recovery, ensuring you return stronger than before.
Conditions We Treat with Physical Therapy
Our St. Augustine physical therapy team specializes in treating athletes and active individuals with complex conditions.
- Sports injuries including hamstring strains, ankle sprains, ACL/MCL injuries, shoulder impingement, and chronic tendon pain
- Complex orthopedic dysfunctions of the spine and extremities, chronic back and neck pain, post-surgical rehabilitation
- Performance plateaus, movement efficiency issues, endurance athlete optimization, and return-to-sport training after injury
Real Results from St. Augustine Athletes and Active Adults
See why we’re rated 5 stars from 22 Google reviews
“I had ongoing foot pain and other PTs told me to stop running. Thankfully Steve told me this was not the case. He gave me a thorough evaluation and a plan focused on strengthening, stretching, and running! Over a year later, I’m still pain free and running.”
“Steve is the best PT I have worked with. He’s absolutely fantastic and understands all of my issues with great insight on how to resolve them. His experience working with high-level athletes is another bonus. Would recommend to anyone looking for top quality rehab.”
“I was a collegiate soccer coach for 25 years and have a lot of experience with rehab—simply stated, Steve is the best! That is why he works with the USA Men’s National Soccer Team. He is also an amazing gentleman and human being!”
Meet Your Performance Science and Rehab Team in St. Augustine, FL
World-class credentials. Professional sports experience.
Steve Fell, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS
Owner and Board Certified Sports Physical Therapist
Performance Coach for US Men’s National Soccer Team with over 200 professional matches supporting MLS, USL, and USMNT athletes. Specializes in soccer athlete treatment and high-level sports rehabilitation.
Libby Bergman, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Director of Rehab and Innovation
Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist and Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual PT. PhD candidate at Texas Woman’s University. Five-time Ironman World Championship competitor specializing in complex orthopedic cases and endurance athletes.
Sarah Cason, MSAT, LAT, ATC
Board Certified Athletic Trainer
Master’s from University of South Florida. Experience with Division I football and collegiate athletics. Certified in Gait Analysis, Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, and Dry Needling.
Max Gottwald, XPS
Performance Coach and EXOS Certified Performance Specialist
Flagler College All-American with playing experience in German Bundesliga. Specializes in holistic soccer athlete development coupling elite playing experience with performance science.
Dr. Daniel Firth, MD
Family Medicine Physician
Integrative medicine training from the Andrew Weil Center. Former appointments at Mayo Clinic and University of South Florida. Provides streamlined medical care including annual checkups, blood panels, and telemedicine.
Dr. Trent Salo
Ultrasound Tissue Characterization Specialist
Specialist in Ultrasound Tissue Characterization for advanced clinical evaluation of chronic tendon pain. Provides world-class diagnostic imaging services twice monthly at PS+R for precise tendon health assessment and management.
Visit Our St. Augustine Physical Therapy Clinic
Conveniently located near St. Augustine Premium Outlets
Just 22 minutes from Historic Downtown St. Augustine via FL-16 W (8.3 miles). From downtown, take N Ponce De Leon Blvd and turn left onto FL-16 W, then left onto Co Rd 208 and Agricultural Center Dr. Performance Science and Rehab operates within Ktlyst Gym, conveniently located near St. Augustine Premium Outlets and Town Center West, just west of SR 16 and I-95.
Physical Therapy FAQs
Common questions about our St. Augustine clinic
No referral needed. Our Doctors of Physical Therapy are trained to evaluate you directly and refer to appropriate healthcare providers if necessary. Florida allows direct access to physical therapy.
We provide 60-minute, 1-on-1 sessions with Doctors of Physical Therapy—never aides or shared appointments. Our team brings professional sports experience (USMNT, MLS) and uses data-driven assessments to identify root causes. We don’t just treat pain; we optimize performance and prevent future injuries.
Every session is a full 60 minutes, one-on-one with your Doctor of Physical Therapy or Performance Coach. This allows us to provide comprehensive manual therapy, corrective exercise, and personalized coaching that insurance-based clinics simply can’t match.
We operate on a cash-based model, which allows us to dedicate the full hour to you without insurance limitations. This means better outcomes in fewer visits. We can provide documentation for potential reimbursement from your insurance if you have out-of-network benefits.
Athletes at all levels (professional, collegiate, high school, recreational), endurance athletes (runners, cyclists, triathletes), active adults managing chronic pain, individuals recovering from surgery, and anyone who’s been told to stop their sport by other providers. If you demand more from your body, we’re built for you.
Yes, we provide consulting services and can develop remote programming for athletes who can’t visit our St. Augustine clinic regularly. We also offer performance profiling that can guide training plans. Contact us to discuss your specific situation and goals.