What Makes Physical Therapy at The Way Different
When it comes to physical therapy in Columbus, not all clinics are built the same. The Way Physical Therapy was created to fill a gap — a place where athletes, active adults, and high performers can get elite level care that bridges the space between rehab and performance.
As the Lead Physical Therapist for PRVN Fitness, one of the most respected performance brands in the world and home to multiple CrossFit Games champions, I’ve seen firsthand what true, individualized care can do. My mission is to bring that same standard of world class physical therapy and coaching to the Columbus community.
Here’s what makes The Way different and why serious athletes and active adults trust us when it matters most.
1. True Individualized Care Built Around You
Most physical therapy clinics rely on templates and insurance driven care plans. You might get 20 minutes with your PT and spend the rest of the hour doing exercises you could’ve done at home.
At The Way, that’s not how we operate. Every session is one on one, 100% individualized, and focused on your goals, not a generic protocol.
We take time to assess:
How you move, lift, and recover
What’s driving your pain or limitation
What you need to perform at your best
From there, we build a plan tailored to your lifestyle, whether you’re training for a competition, logging miles, or just trying to stay active without pain.
Our goal isn’t to get you through PT. It’s to help you move, train, and live better than before you were injured.
2. A Therapist Who Actually Trains Like You Do
A lot of physical therapists understand anatomy, but few understand training.
As someone who has competed at CrossFit Semifinals seven times individually and once on a team, I’ve been through the same training cycles, aches, and challenges my clients face. That firsthand experience shapes everything about how I treat.
At The Way, you’ll never hear:
“Just stop lifting.”
“Take a few weeks off running.”
“Maybe CrossFit isn’t for you.”
Instead, we find your lane for progress — the safest and most effective way to keep you training while healing. Because I’ve lived that grind, I know how to modify workouts intelligently, preserve your conditioning, and rebuild strength without setbacks.
That’s what performance based PT should be.
3. Bridging the Gap Between Physical Therapy and Personal Training
At The Way, we don’t stop at pain free. That’s the baseline, not the goal.
Our care model bridges the gap between rehab and performance. Once pain is under control, we rebuild strength, movement, and capacity so you can handle real world demands, whether that’s hitting a heavy clean, running a half marathon, or chasing your kids pain free.
With my background in strength and conditioning and personal training, your plan doesn’t end when you leave the clinic. It transitions seamlessly into structured, progressive programming that keeps you strong and resilient for the long haul.
This is where most clinics stop, and where The Way begins.
4. Comprehensive 360° Care Model
What makes The Way unique is the complete circle of care offered to every client.
Your plan isn’t just exercises. It includes:
Hands on manual therapy (soft tissue work, joint mobilization, dry needling) to reset movement and reduce pain
Movement retraining to correct poor mechanics and build efficient patterns
Strength and conditioning programming customized to your goals and training level
Remote support and exercise programming so your progress doesn’t stop between visits
We don’t believe in quick fixes. We believe in durable performance — care that keeps you pain free today and strong tomorrow.
5. Coaching Meets Clinical Excellence
At The Way, we bring the mindset of a coach into the precision of a clinician.
That means every session blends education, movement, and accountability. You’ll understand why your pain started, what we’re doing about it, and how to prevent it from returning.
We don’t just treat symptoms. We teach you to move better, train smarter, and take ownership of your health.
That’s why our patients aren’t just recovering — they’re setting new PRs, running faster, and training harder with confidence.
6. Columbus’s Leader in Performance Based Physical Therapy
When athletes in Columbus search for “the best physical therapy near me” or “sports physical therapy for CrossFit,” they’re looking for a clinic that understands performance. That’s exactly what The Way was built for.
Our patients include CrossFit competitors, runners, Olympic lifters, and active adults who refuse to slow down. What they all have in common is this: they’re serious about getting results that last.
Every program we design is built on the same systems used by elite athletes, scaled appropriately for your level, goals, and timeline.
Whether you train at CrossFit Bexley, Fit One Four, or anywhere in Columbus, The Way Physical Therapy gives you the tools, education, and confidence to perform your best.
7. The Way Forward
The Way isn’t just a clinic — it’s a philosophy.
It means there’s always a path forward, no matter where you’re starting. Whether you’re coming off an injury, trying to stay healthy through a training season, or chasing a performance milestone, we’ll help you find your way back to doing what you love — pain free and unstoppable.
At The Way Physical Therapy, we bring elite level care to everyday athletes. With individualized plans, expert coaching, and the same performance standards trusted by the fittest athletes on earth, we help you stay unbroken.
