Free School Physicals in Lynn Haven and Panama City Beach

Free School Physicals in Lynn Haven and Panama City Beach

What: Free Athletic School Physicals (Girls & Boys)
When: Saturday August 2nd, 2014
Where:

First Choice Physical Therapy in Town:
2300 Jenks Ave Ste C
Lynn Haven, FL 32444
850-248-1600

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First Choice Physical Therapy on the Beach:
The Village at Grand Panama
11501 Hutchison Blvd
PCB, FL 32407
850-249-1603

Time: 8:00 to 10:00 am. No appointment needed, but if you are not in line by 10:00 am you will not be seen.
What to Bring: Download the physical form here, fill out sections 1 and 2, and then bring it with you to the clinic. It can also be found at your school guidance office, your coaches or online at the Bay County School Board Website.
Cost: FREE, No Charge, Nada, Zilch, Zero, Nothing.
Why: Because we love you.
Thanks to the Following businesses-
First Choice Physical Therapy
Healthpoint Medical Group
Robin Haussmann, PA-C from Surgical Associates of North West Florida
Dr. Michael Taylor, MD - Pediatric Surgery

Soccer Game Day: U.S. vs Germany

Soccer fan


We have the Soccer spirit at First Choice Physical Therapy!! We are very excited about the game. Even those of us that don’t usually follow the sport. Fortunately we have our own German import, Simon Haussmann, who is making sure we understand the nuances of the game. Though each of us might lean towards one team winning over the other team, the friendship everyone here has for each other should keep things from getting too ugly as we root for our favorite. We all agree that what we want the most is an exciting game highlighted by some awesome shots. Here’s hoping both teams play the very best that they can!

No referral needed…

Dr. Wade Rinehart, DPT, PTIn our wonderful State of Florida, you can choose where you receive Physical Therapy services and do not need a referral from your physician? The Florida State Physical Therapy Practice Act allows patients to be seen by the Physical Therapist of their choice without the need of an order from any physician. There are some exceptions that are mandated by certain insurance carriers requiring a referral from a Primary Care Physician. This makes Physical Therapy easily accessible, efficient and affordable.
In a recent study, “Physical therapy for acute low back pain: associations with subsequent healthcare costs”, it was concluded that “Adherence to the recommendation for active care was associated with better clinical outcomes and decreased subsequent use of prescription medication, MRI, and injections. Improving adherence to this recommendation may present an opportunity to improve the cost effectiveness of care for acute low back pain.” There are many other studies that show the effectiveness of Physical Therapy interventions, but not all therapy clinics are created equal or employ the qualified individuals needed to get the quality outcomes. Bottom line…be a consumer of your own health care.
Dr. Wade Rinehart, PT, DPT

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Both locations of First Choice Physical Therapy are running strong. Patient visits continue to increase, but we have added additional staff to enable us to keep up with one of our main goals. “Our Doctors of Physical Therapy see you on time, every time.”
Accidents can happen at any time and of course they are unexpected. We hope you will remember us and give us strong consideration if you should every need help from a Physical Therapist. We promise to do our very best for you. No matter what type of muscle or skeletal pain you have, you can come directly to us without an order from another Doctor. We will evaluate your situation and help you determine your best course for recovery.

We Can’t Stress It Enough

peaceful-beach-water-coolThe First thing you have to do after an injury or a surgery is to decide where you are going to go to get Physical Therapy. Your medical doctor or surgeon may suggest a few clinics. Be a consumer and research your choices thoroughly. We hope that your research will lead you to our Family at First Choice Physical Therapy. The State of Florida allows direct access which means you can come directly to our Doctors of Physical Therapy without a referral. Whichever path leads you to Physical Therapy, we know that there can be a level of anxiety when making that call to make an appointment. We want you to know that we understand your stress. That’s why we have designed our clinics with you in mind. Every aspect of your visits with First Choice Physical Therapy have been thought out and tailored to create a pleasant experience. This is our pledge to you, our valued, customer:

  • A pleasant voice to talk to when you call to set up your appointments.
  • A registration process designed to get you access to our Doctors of Physical Therapy on time every time.
  • A kind and caring office staff committed to helping you navigate your insurance coverage and benefits.
  • Highly trained and skilled Doctors of Physical Therapy who really care about getting you better.

You see, we don’t just say we care we show it every time you walk in the door. So take one last deep breath, hold it, release it slow and give us a call. Less stress starts here at First Choice Physical Therapy.

We have officially launched!

Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Gayle OberstWade Rinehart, Mayor Gayle Oberst, Ambassadors of the Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce and about 100 other family, employees and friends were on hand for the Grand Opening Ceremonies of the new First Choice Physical Therapy clinic at Village of Grand Panama.
Those that attended enjoyed snacks, cookies and cakes with the highlight being Another Broken Egg’s Shrimp and Grits. The threat of rain kept Elvis off the stage for a little while, but the weather improved enough for Todd Alan Herendeen and the band to play for most of the next 3 hours. We really had three main themes of our happy gathering. The Grand Opening ribbon cutting and plaque were center stage, but we also used the time to remind people of our support of All My Heart Haiti and to celebrate Wade’s 40th birthday.
Thank you all for your well wishes and prayers. Here are just a few of the 200+ photos snapped during the fun.

Grand Opening Tomorrow!

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Saturday, May 10th is a big day for First Choice and owner, Wade Rinehart. Please join us from 3:00 – 6:00pm at Village of Grand Panama on Hutchison Blvd, between Shipwreck Island and Edgewater Resort.
We will have some snacks, cold soda and water. We have decorated a couple of the empty units at Village of Grand Panama so that you can cool off. Mayor Gayle Oberst is joining us for the ribbon cutting in front of First Choice Physical Therapy at 3:30pm. Todd Harrington is giving us some Elvis entertainment next to the fountain. Hess Entertainment is bringing Garth Brook’s old tour bus over so you can see how the Country singer had to rough it on the road. We have a Hawaiian theme everywhere in honor of our Hawaiian shirt Fridays.
Wade has even more to be happy about. It’s his 40TH Birthday!! So put on a Hawaiian shirt and come tell him Happy Birthday and get a tour of our newest clinic!

Start the countdown

Only two days before the ribbon cutting for First Choice Physical Therapy on Panama City Beach at Village of Grand Panama! Elivs will be there. Our newest neighbor, Hess Entertainment, has arranged for Todd Harrington to wow us with a little Elvis!! We will be using a couple of the lease spaces to set up tables with snacks, seating out of the sun and cooler full of water and soda. Oh, and don’t forget we will have Garth Brook’s old tour bus to walk through. (Hess does it again!) Just to make it a little more fun, and in honor of our Hawaiian Shirt Friday’s at our clinics, you are encouraged to wear your own Hawaiian shirt when you come out. Staff from both offices are going to be on hand to visit and greet our patients and friends. We hope to see you there.
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Love your local business

We always do our best for our patients and love that our friends, family and the local community trust us to do just that, our best. Our business has been increasing at a steady rate for many years. We are local, our patients are local and in our efforts to grow we use local resources.
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Some of the local resources we have used are:

LHL adLynn Haven Ledger – over the years we have used many different advertising methods. The one we like the best is the Lynn Haven Ledger. We just love the “good news” feel of this paper. If you haven’t ever read one, we really encourage you to pick one up. It really is the kind of paper you want to read from front to back!

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HCM adHealth Care Monthly – Another paper that has real appeal to us, not just to read but also as a way to increase the readers knowledge of physical therapy (and other medical issues). Our ads have ranged from physical therapy specific to your health in general to invitations to the Grand Opening of our new beach clinic on May 10, 2014.

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First Choice Physical Therapy - 15th St @ Transmitter RdPremium Outdoor Signs – They have about 20 signs in all locations of the county. Right now we are using one in the Springfield/Callaway area at Transmitter Rd and 15th Street.

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lawnscapesWe love Lawnscapes and how well they take care of us. All the little extras we do for you once you come inside to make you feel comfortable and at ease about your care, actually start outside. Every time you pull into our facility, you cannot help but notice that everything you can see is pretty and calming. This past year Lawnscapes really came through for us as we did some major landscaping. We moved trees, added a rock garden and retaining wall, replaced flowering plants and redid a lot of bushes, too!

Your Invitation Is Ready

Grand Opening InvitationWe are looking forward to seeing you at our Grand Opening on Saturday, May 10th. There will be tours of the facility and at 4:30pm Panama City Beach Mayor, Gayle Oberst, will be on hand for the ribbon cutting.
Do you need more reason to come out? How about Cake? Light hors d’oeuvres? Sodas and tea?
You still need more? You guys are a tough sell! Ok, lets step it up with a little help from Hess Entertainment. We will have Garth Brook’s old tour bus and internationally known Elvis impersonator, Todd Harrington has agreed to give us a little bit of sample of his awesome tribute to The King!
Seriously, we will be there from 3:00 – 6:00. Swing on by. Stay for a few minutes and see the beautiful new clinic or stay the whole time and enjoy the afternoon with us.
First Choice Staff