Physical Therapists in Sanford, NC

Movement specialists for injury recovery, post-surgical rehab, and chronic pain.

55 verified providers in Sanford

The Sanford-area market

Finding a physical therapist in Sanford, NC

Sanford is the Lee County seat and the medical center of gravity for a stretch that pulls in patients from Lee, Harnett, and Chatham counties. Central Carolina Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, anchors the inpatient and specialty side; UNC Health and Cape Fear Valley have a growing outpatient presence here as well.

What does a physical therapist do?

Physical therapists (PTs) evaluate and treat movement problems caused by injury, surgery, chronic conditions, or aging. Visits typically combine a physical exam, hands-on techniques (mobilisation, soft-tissue work), supervised exercise, and a take-home program. PTs are licensed independent providers with doctoral-level training (DPT) and often work alongside physicians, surgeons, and chiropractors.

Common reasons to see a PT: recovery after orthopedic surgery, sports injuries, chronic back or neck pain, vertigo and balance issues, post-stroke rehab, pelvic floor concerns, and fall prevention. Many practices sub-specialise (sports, orthopaedic, neurologic, pelvic health, paediatric), and matching the specialty to your concern improves outcomes.

Direct access vs. referral

Every U.S. state now allows some form of direct access to physical therapy, meaning you can usually start with a PT without a physician referral. The details vary — some states have time limits or require a referral for ongoing care — and your insurance plan may have its own referral rules even if your state doesn't. The [American Physical Therapy Association maintains a state-by-state map](https://www.apta.org/your-career/careers-in-physical-therapy/direct-access).

If your insurance requires a referral, get one from your primary-care provider before booking. If not, you can typically schedule an initial evaluation directly. The PT will let you know if a physician's input is needed before continuing care.

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Physical Therapists in Sanford, NC

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WESLEY RYAN REYNOLDS, DPT

Wesley Ryan Reynolds, DPT, is a physical therapist practicing in Sanford, NC. He works with patients to support their recovery and mobility goals through personalized physical therapy care.

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WENDI DAWN SHEETS, PTA

Wendi Dawn Sheets is a physical therapy assistant in Sanford, NC. She works with patients to support their recovery and mobility goals through hands-on therapeutic techniques and guided exercises.

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WAYNE H ARMSTRONG

Wayne H Armstrong provides physical therapy services in Sanford, NC. He works with patients to support their rehabilitation and recovery goals through therapeutic treatment and exercise.

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VIRGINIA B BARBOUR, PT

Virginia B Barbour is a physical therapist serving the Sanford, NC area. She works with patients to support their mobility and function through physical therapy care.

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TUCKER YARBOROUGH, PT DPT Cert DN

Tucker Yarborough is a physical therapist in Sanford, NC, with credentials including DPT and Certified Dry Needling certification. Yarborough specializes in physical therapy and works with patients to support mobility and recovery.

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TIMOTHY ROBINSON

Timothy Robinson is a physical therapist based in Sanford, NC. He works with patients to support their recovery and mobility goals through therapeutic exercise and treatment planning.

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TIMOTHY BYERS, PTA

Timothy Byers, PTA, provides physical therapy services in Sanford, NC. As a physical therapy assistant, he works to help patients improve mobility and function through therapeutic treatment plans.

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THERESA G BERTHELETTE, PT

Theresa G Berthelette is a physical therapist providing care in Sanford, NC. She works with patients to support mobility and function through physical therapy treatment.

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SUSANNE Q CRUPI, PT

Susanne Q Crupi is a physical therapist serving patients in Sanford, NC. She works with individuals seeking to improve mobility and function through therapeutic exercise and treatment.

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STEPHANIE GIBSON

Stephanie Gibson is a physical therapist serving patients in Sanford, NC. She works with individuals to address mobility, strength, and function through therapeutic exercise and treatment techniques.

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SARAH AMSLEY, PTA

Sarah Amsley is a physical therapy assistant providing care in Sanford, NC. With her PTA credential, she works to help patients with their physical therapy needs and rehabilitation goals.

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RYAN LAUERMAN

Ryan Lauerman is a physical therapist in Sanford, NC. He provides physical therapy services to help patients improve mobility and function. Contact his office to learn more about his services.

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ROSEMARIE EDRALIN, PT

Rosemarie Edralin is a physical therapist in Sanford, NC. She works with patients to address mobility and physical function through therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation techniques. PT Edralin is dedicated to helping individuals achieve their health goals.

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ROBERT C MAGEE, PT

Robert C Magee is a physical therapist providing care in Sanford, NC. He works with patients to address mobility and function through therapeutic techniques and exercise.

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RACHEL BROWN, BS PT

Rachel Brown, BS PT, is a physical therapist in Sanford, NC. She works with patients on mobility, strength, and function to support their recovery and wellness goals.

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QUINN KENNEDY RODERICK, DPT

Quinn Kennedy Roderick, DPT, is a physical therapist practicing in Sanford, NC. Dr. Roderick works with patients to develop treatment plans supporting mobility and function.

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PATTI MORRIS COX, PT

Patti Morris Cox is a physical therapist serving patients in Sanford, NC. She works with individuals seeking physical therapy services to support their rehabilitation and wellness goals.

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NICOLE MARIE COPERSITO, DPT

Nicole Marie Copersito, DPT, is a physical therapist located in Sanford, NC. She works with patients to address movement and mobility concerns through evidence-based therapeutic techniques.

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NICHOLAS G MYLES, PT

Nicholas G Myles is a physical therapist based in Sanford, NC. He provides physical therapy services to help patients improve mobility and function. Myles works with individuals seeking rehabilitation and therapeutic care.

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MICHAEL TIGHE, Physical Therapist

Michael Tighe is a Physical Therapist providing physical therapy services in Sanford, NC. He works with patients to support their rehabilitation and movement goals.

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MELISSA LYNN LEWIS

Melissa Lynn Lewis is a physical therapist in Sanford, NC. She provides personalized physical therapy services to help patients improve mobility and function.

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MEISCHE COX, PT DPT ATC

Meische Cox is a physical therapist with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and athletic training credentials, based in Sanford, NC. Cox provides physical therapy services to help patients restore mobility and function.

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MARYELLEN AXNER, PT

Maryellen Axner, PT, is a physical therapist serving patients in Sanford, NC. She works with clients to address mobility and function through therapeutic exercise and hands-on techniques.

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MARTHA MULLINS

Martha Mullins is a physical therapist in Sanford, NC. She works with patients on mobility, strength, and functional recovery through personalized treatment plans.

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LYNETTE BENGE, LPTA

Lynette Benge is a licensed physical therapy assistant serving the Sanford, NC area. She provides physical therapy services to help patients with mobility and recovery.

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LINDA MARIE CURD, PTA

Linda Marie Curd is a physical therapy assistant in Sanford, NC. She provides support to patients working on mobility, strength, and rehabilitation goals. Linda Marie Curd, PTA, is available to assist with your physical therapy needs.

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KINETIC INSTITUTE PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC

Kinetic Institute Physical Therapy, Inc offers physical therapy services in Sanford, NC. The practice focuses on helping patients improve mobility and function through individualized treatment approaches.

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KATHERINE ROSE GRABRICK, PTA

Katherine Rose Grabrick is a physical therapy assistant in Sanford, NC. She works with patients to support their rehabilitation and movement goals through therapeutic techniques and exercises.

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JULIA DANIEL FLYNN, LPTA

Julia Daniel Flynn, LPTA, provides physical therapy services in Sanford, NC. With expertise in physical therapy, she works with patients to support their mobility and recovery goals.

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JOSHUA JEFFERYS

Joshua Jefferys is a physical therapist serving patients in Sanford, NC. He works with individuals seeking to improve mobility and function through therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation techniques.

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JONATHAN BEACH LARSON, DPT

Jonathan Beach Larson, DPT, is a physical therapist serving the Sanford, NC area. He works with patients to address mobility and function through individualized treatment approaches.

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JOAN B. LUELLEN, PT

Joan B. Luellen is a physical therapist providing care in Sanford, NC. She works with patients to address their rehabilitation and movement needs through physical therapy services.

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JILL CHRISTINE BOTNICK

Jill Christine Botnick is a physical therapist serving patients in Sanford, NC. She works with clients to support their mobility and function through therapeutic exercise and treatment.

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JESSICA LYNN GARNER

Jessica Lynn Garner is a physical therapist in Sanford, NC. She works with patients to address mobility and function through therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation techniques.

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JASON SCOTT OSBORNE, MPT

Jason Scott Osborne, MPT, is a physical therapist serving patients in Sanford, NC. He works with clients to address mobility and function through individualized treatment approaches.

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HEIDI LUSSIER SHEARIN

Heidi Lussier Shearin is a physical therapist practicing in Sanford, NC. She works with patients to support their movement and functional recovery through therapeutic care.

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HANNAH STAPLETON, PTA

Hannah Stapleton is a physical therapy assistant in Sanford, NC. She works with patients to support their rehabilitation and mobility goals through therapeutic exercise and treatment techniques.

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HANNA BATTEN HARRISON, PT DPT

Hanna Batten Harrison is a physical therapist in Sanford, NC. With her DPT credential, she provides physical therapy services to patients in her community. Contact her office to learn more about her services.

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FARRAH WOMACK ASHLEY, PT

Farrah Womack Ashley, PT, is a physical therapist serving the Sanford, NC area. She works with patients to help them improve mobility and function through therapeutic exercise and treatment.

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ERICA KONOPKA, DPT

Erica Konopka, DPT, is a physical therapist serving the Sanford, NC area. She works with patients to address mobility and functional goals through therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation.

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EMILY DENKER, PTA

Emily Denker is a physical therapy assistant based in Sanford, NC. She works with patients to support their rehabilitation and mobility goals through physical therapy care.

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DIGNA QUINTO JAPITANA-LARDIZABAL, PT

Digna Quinto Japitana-Lardizabal is a physical therapist providing care in Sanford, NC. She works with patients to support mobility, strength, and overall function through physical therapy treatment.

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DEANNA ABBOTT, PT DPT

Deanna Abbott, PT DPT, is a physical therapist practicing in Sanford, NC. She works with patients to address mobility and function through therapeutic exercise and treatment techniques.

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DALTON ROBERT LIPSEY, PT

Dalton Robert Lipsey is a physical therapist providing care in Sanford, NC. PT Lipsey works with patients to support their mobility and recovery goals through therapeutic treatment.

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CRYSTAL C GOUDEAU, PT DPT

Crystal C Goudeau is a physical therapist with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree serving the Sanford, NC area. She provides physical therapy services to help patients with their rehabilitation and mobility goals.

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COLTON PRESTON GRAY, DPT

Colton Preston Gray, DPT, is a physical therapist serving the Sanford, NC area. He works with patients to address mobility and functional movement concerns through physical therapy treatment.

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CARL LEROY THOMAS, PT

Carl Leroy Thomas is a physical therapist providing care in Sanford, NC. He works with patients to support mobility, strength, and functional recovery through personalized treatment approaches.

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CARING HANDS PHYSICAL THERAPY, LLC

Caring Hands Physical Therapy, LLC provides physical therapy services in Sanford, NC. The practice focuses on helping patients recover and improve their mobility through personalized care.

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BROOKE ALLYN RUSSELL, PTA

Brooke Allyn Russell is a physical therapy assistant in Sanford, NC. She works with patients on mobility, strength, and rehabilitation as part of a physical therapy team.

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BRANDI B BOSSINGER, PT

Brandi B Bossinger is a physical therapist providing care in Sanford, NC. She works with patients to support mobility and functional recovery through physical therapy treatment.

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BERNARD WILLIAMS

Bernard Williams is a physical therapist in Sanford, NC. He works with patients to address mobility and functional movement through personalized treatment plans. Williams is dedicated to helping individuals achieve their rehabilitation goals.

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BENCHMARK PHYSICAL THERAPY OF NC, LLC

Benchmark Physical Therapy of NC, LLC offers physical therapy services in Sanford, NC. The practice is dedicated to helping patients recover and improve their mobility through therapeutic treatment.

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BEACHLER PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC.

Beachler Pediatric Physical Therapy, Inc. provides physical therapy services in Sanford, NC. The practice specializes in working with pediatric patients to support their mobility and development.

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AMY HILBURN, PT

Amy Hilburn is a physical therapist serving the Sanford, NC area. She works with patients to support mobility and physical function through therapeutic treatment and rehabilitation.

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ALLISON GUERIN, DPT

Allison Guerin, DPT, is a physical therapist practicing in Sanford, NC. She works with patients to address mobility and function through individualized treatment approaches.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

How many physical therapists are listed in Sanford, NC?

Our directory currently lists 55 NPI-verified physical therapists in Sanford, NC. This count updates as new providers are approved, so the number reflects current inventory rather than a static snapshot.

How long is a course of physical therapy?

Most plans of care run six to twelve visits over four to eight weeks, though some conditions need more and some need less. A PT should set goals at your first visit and re-evaluate progress every few weeks. If you're not improving, the plan should change or you should be referred elsewhere.

Is physical therapy covered by insurance?

Most commercial plans, Medicare, and many Medicaid plans cover medically necessary PT, typically with a copay and an annual visit cap. Maintenance visits and prevention-only programs are less often covered. Confirm the visit cap and any required referrals with your insurer before starting.

What should I bring to my first visit?

Bring any relevant imaging or test results, a list of your medications, and clothing you can move in (or comfortable workout clothes you can change into). The first visit is mostly evaluation: exam, history, goal-setting, and a starter exercise program. Hands-on treatment usually begins at the same visit.

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