Active Adults & Athletes
For people who want to stay active, return to training, or keep up with the activities that matter to them.
New Tampa & the Tampa Bay Area
One-on-One Physical Therapy That Puts You First.
Pain, dizziness, or injury shouldn't keep you from the life you want to live. At Kickstart Physical Therapy, we help active adults and people with complex conditions understand the factors contributing to their symptoms, move with greater confidence, and return to the activities that matter most.
One hour. One patient.
Every visit at Kickstart is one-on-one with a Doctor of Physical Therapy. No hand-offs, no divided attention — just a full hour focused on you, your movement, and your goals.
Doctor of Physical Therapy, every visit Individualized evaluation & plan Tampa Bay Area
Who We Help
Care Built Around Your Life
Still Have Symptoms After PT?
For people who have tried physical therapy before and are still living with pain, stiffness, or movement limitations.
Performing Artists
One-on-one care for dancers, musicians, actors, singers, and other performers, built around your performance activities.
Complex Needs & Persistent Symptoms
For people whose symptoms have not improved with previous care and who want a more individualized approach.
Concerns we commonly work with
- Neck and back pain
- Sports and orthopedic injuries
- Dizziness, vertigo, and balance problems
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and hypermobility
- TMJ and movement restrictions
- Persistent symptoms that haven't improved with previous care
How Care Works
A Simple, Personalized Path
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Start with a Conversation
We take time to understand your symptoms, movement concerns, activities, and goals — so your care starts with the full picture.
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Get a Personalized Evaluation
Your Doctor of Physical Therapy identifies the factors contributing to your symptoms and builds an individualized plan around them.
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Get Back to What Matters
Your plan is reassessed and adjusted as you progress, keeping treatment connected to the activities you want to return to.
Hands-on careMyofascial release therapyManual therapyNeuromuscular re-educationMobility workVestibular rehabilitationBalance trainingTherapeutic exercise
Services
Specialized, One-on-One Care
One-on-One Physical Therapy
Every visit is one-on-one with a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Your care begins with an individualized evaluation and a plan built around your symptoms, movement, and goals.
Performing Arts Physical Therapy
Personalized one-on-one care for dancers, musicians, actors, singers, and other performers. Your first visit focuses on your performance activities, movement concerns, and individual goals.
Myofascial Release Therapy
A hands-on approach focused on the myofascial tissues and their relationship to how you move, used as part of your individualized physical therapy plan.
Vertigo & Vestibular Rehabilitation
Specialized physical therapy for dizziness, vertigo, and balance-related movement challenges. Care may include discussing your symptoms, understanding how balance is affected, developing personalized strategies, and education.
Complex Conditions & Persistent Symptoms
An individualized approach for people whose symptoms have not improved with previous care — taking time to understand contributing factors and build a plan around them.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Call us at (813) 973-1212 or request an appointment — we'll start with a conversation about your symptoms and goals.
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Meet Your Physical Therapist
Kathy Kounnas, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Kathy Kounnas, Doctor of Physical Therapy, brings more than 25 years of physical therapy experience to every one-on-one visit. Her background includes rehabilitation leadership and advanced training in manual therapy, vestibular rehabilitation, Myofascial Release, and other specialized approaches.
Her experience spans orthopedic care, vestibular rehabilitation, advanced manual therapy, complex conditions, and physical therapy support for professional performers.
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Proudly Serving the Tampa Bay Area
Kickstart Physical Therapy serves the Tampa Bay Area, including New Tampa, Wesley Chapel, Land O'Lakes, Lutz, Temple Terrace, Zephyrhills, San Antonio, and surrounding communities.
- Tampa Bay Area
- New Tampa
- Wesley Chapel
- Land O'Lakes
- Lutz
- Temple Terrace
- Zephyrhills
- San Antonio
Kickstart Physical Therapy
5305 Technology Drive, Suite 4
Tampa, FL 33647
Get Started
Ready to Take the First Step?
Whether you're dealing with pain, dizziness, a sports injury, or symptoms that haven't improved with previous care — it starts with a conversation. Request an appointment and we'll follow up to talk about your goals.
Call (813) 973-1212Request an Appointment
Tell us a little about what brings you in, and we'll follow up to talk about next steps.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What does one-on-one physical therapy mean at Kickstart?
One hour. One patient. Each visit is a full hour spent one-on-one with a Doctor of Physical Therapy — your care is never handed off or shared with other patients during your session.
Who does Kickstart work with?
Kickstart works with active adults and athletes, performing artists such as dancers, musicians, actors, and singers, and people with complex needs or symptoms that have not improved with previous care.
What happens during my first visit?
Your first visit starts with a conversation about your symptoms, movement concerns, activities, and goals, followed by a personalized evaluation to identify contributing factors and build an individualized plan.
Do you treat dizziness and balance problems?
Yes. Kickstart provides vertigo and vestibular rehabilitation — specialized physical therapy for dizziness, vertigo, and balance-related movement challenges.
Which communities does Kickstart serve?
Kickstart serves the Tampa Bay Area, including New Tampa, Wesley Chapel, Land O'Lakes, Lutz, Temple Terrace, Zephyrhills, San Antonio, and surrounding communities.
Start Your Recovery Today
One hour. One patient. One-on-one care with a Doctor of Physical Therapy, built around your goals.