St Pete Physio

St Pete Physio is a physical therapist in St. Petersburg, FL, operating as a concierge performance physical therapy practice. The clinic specializes in orthopedic, sports, and neuro physical therapy, along with dry needling, rehabilitation, and recovery services. It serves patients seeking treatment for pain, injury, ortho rehab, sports performance, gait, balance, and vestibular rehabilitation. The practice holds a 5.00 rating from its customers.

The practice is founded by Dr. Elissa Deusner, PT, DPT, who earned a Bachelor of Science in education and German from Indiana University and completed her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Florida in 2012. Licensed to practice in Florida for over 10 years, Dr. Deusner has worked with professional, amateur, and collegiate athletes, as well as individuals with chronic pain and geriatric populations. Her background includes managing two outpatient physical therapy practices in St. Petersburg, as well as work in home health and skilled nursing rehabilitation facilities. Her specialties include performance physical therapy, training as a certified strength and conditioning specialist, dry needling, blood flow restriction training, and LSVT BIG. The clinic operates on a strict one-on-one model, ensuring that assessments, evaluations, and treatments receive 60 minutes or more of devoted attention without division of focus between computer screens and multiple patients. This approach prioritizes access, accountability, and continuous assessment.

The office is located in the EDGE district of St. Petersburg, a neighborhood situated about a short walk from the Daniel 'R5' Barojas Mural and the Mikael B. Mural. It sits near 1st Avenue North, with the Saint Petersburg Police station also within a short distance. The practice offers initial evaluations in both home and office settings, with home evaluations taking one hour and office evaluations conducted in a traditional gym setting. The clinic is a self-pay practice, accepting cash, credit cards, HSA and FSA cards, checks, and Zelle, and provides documentation for self-submission to insurance providers.

St Pete Physio is known for its individualized care and positive customer feedback, offering a focused environment in St. Petersburg where patients receive dedicated one-on-one time with a Doctor of Physical Therapy.