The Boston Center for Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine

What The Boston Center for Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine does

The Boston Center for Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine, operating commercially as Boston Physical Therapy & Wellness (BPTW), is a physical therapist-owned private practice founded in 2015 by David J. Koehn and headquartered at 275 Mystic Ave, Medford, Massachusetts. The company delivers outpatient orthopedic and sports medicine physical therapy through seven clinic locations across the Greater Boston area (Medford, Winchester, Norwood, Arlington, South Hamilton, South Boston, and Wakefield), employing a clinical team of licensed doctoral-degree therapists organized under a C-suite that includes a Chief Operating Officer, Chief Clinical Officer, Chief Recruitment Officer, and Clinic Directors for each site. Its core service is fee-for-service physical therapy billed to major commercial and government payors (Aetna, Blue Cross, Harvard Pilgrim, Medicare, Tricare, Tufts, Mass General Brigham), supplemented by workers compensation, auto accident, and self-pay billing.

The practice's product surface spans core PT, orthopedic and sports rehabilitation, post-surgical recovery, manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and therapeutic modalities (electrical stimulation, heat/ice), plus specialty lines including dry needling, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM/Graston), blood flow restriction therapy, running and gait analysis, return-to-sport testing, vestibular rehabilitation, pelvic health, and nutrition coaching. Differentiated sub-brands include the Boston Concussion Clinic (a dedicated concussion rehabilitation program) and Boston Recharge (a cash-pay wellness offering with sauna and cold plunge memberships). Underlying technology is operational rather than clinical: Prompt EMR handles scheduling and patient records, while the clinical toolkit relies on standardized, evidence-based PT protocols and specialized manual-therapy tools rather than proprietary software or AI systems.

BPTW's go-to-market is sales-led and direct-to-patient, leveraging physician and self-referrals, in-network insurance participation, Google reviews (Number 1 rated PT practice in the area, 5/5 from 67 reviews), and an active TikTok presence to drive demand. The company is privately held, founder-owned, and operates without external private equity or venture capital backing; no subsidiaries, M&A activity, or funding rounds are disclosed. The addressable customer base spans general orthopedic patients, athletes, concussion patients, pelvic health patients, workers compensation claimants, auto accident patients, and the performing arts community, with a stated focus on one-on-one care, same-day appointments, and avoidance of unnecessary drugs, tests, and surgery.

Name

The Boston Center for Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine

Legal name

Boston Physical Therapy & Wellness

Website

https://bostonptwellness.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Boston Physical Therapy & Wellness (BPTW) is a physical therapist-owned private practice operating seven outpatient clinics across Greater Boston, delivering orthopedic, sports medicine, and specialty rehabilitation services—including concussion care, pelvic health, and recovery wellness—to insured and self-pay patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outpatient Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAFAFAI

Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation Centers

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Post-Acute Care & Rehabilitation Facilities

SECONDARYHLAFABAB

Outpatient Rehabilitation & Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapy Centers

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Ambulatory & Outpatient Care Centers

SECONDARYEDALAIAH

Sports Medicine, Athletic Training & Rehabilitation Services

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/Athletics, Recreation & Fitness

SECONDARYHSADAIAB

Sports Physical Therapy & Return-to-Play Rehab

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation & Corrective Exercise

Keywords

• Physical therapy services
• Sports medicine rehabilitation
• Post-surgical rehabilitation
• Manual therapy treatment
• Concussion rehabilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Boston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Physical Therapy Services: Fee-for-service physical therapy treatment delivered directly to patients. Most insurance plans accepted including Aetna, Blue Cross, Harvard Pilgrim, Medicare, Tricare, Tufts, and Mass General Brigham. Workers compensation and auto accident insurance accepted. Self-pay options available for uninsured patients or those without coverage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Boston Physical Therapy & Wellness operates a multi-location outpatient physical therapy and sports medicine practice delivering one-on-one evaluation, manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and specialty treatments such as dry needling, blood flow restriction therapy, IASTM, pelvic health, vestibular rehabilitation, and concussion rehab. The practice also operates the Boston Concussion Clinic sub-brand and the Boston Recharge recovery/wellness sub-brand (sauna and cold plunge). Services are delivered in person at seven Greater Boston clinics, billed through most major insurance plans, workers' compensation, auto accident, and self-pay.

Product overview

Boston Physical Therapy & Wellness is a physical therapist-owned private practice offering comprehensive physical therapy and wellness services across seven locations in the Greater Boston Area. The company operates as a unified practice providing core physical therapy services alongside specialized treatment programs including concussion rehabilitation (Boston Concussion Clinic), pelvic health, sports medicine, and recovery services (Boston Recharge). Services include therapeutic modalities such as dry needling, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization, blood flow restriction therapy, and various rehabilitation programs including running analysis, vestibular rehabilitation, and return-to-sport testing. The practice also offers nutrition coaching and strength and conditioning services to support overall patient wellness.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Boston Concussion Clinic: Specialized concussion rehabilitation clinic operated by Boston Physical Therapy & Wellness
• Boston Recharge

Products and services

• Physical Therapy General outpatient physical therapy evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation services for musculoskeletal injuries and post-surgical recovery, delivered by doctoral-level licensed therapists across seven Greater Boston clinics.
• Manual Therapy Hands-on therapeutic techniques delivered by licensed clinicians to relieve pain, improve joint and soft tissue mobility, and complement active rehabilitation programs.
• Therapeutic Exercise Prescribed, clinician-supervised exercise programs for rehabilitation, strength restoration, and functional recovery from injury or surgery.
• Orthopedic Physical Therapy Specialty physical therapy focused on musculoskeletal conditions, joint injuries, and post-surgical orthopedic rehabilitation.
• Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Comprehensive sports medicine services and rehabilitation programs for athletes and active individuals recovering from sports-related injuries.
• Sports Injuries Treatment Evaluation and rehabilitation services for sports-related injuries affecting athletes and active individuals.
• Blood Flow Restriction Therapy Therapeutic technique using controlled blood flow restriction during exercise to promote muscle strength gains and recovery at lower loads.
• Dry Needling Certified dry needling services performed by trained practitioners to treat musculoskeletal pain, trigger points, and muscle tension.
• Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Massage (IASTM) Specialized soft tissue technique using instruments (including Graston Tools) to treat myofascial restrictions, scar tissue, and improve mobility.
• Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Manual therapy technique for treating soft tissue restrictions and promoting healing through instrument-guided mobilization.
• Joint Mobilization / Manipulation Manual therapy techniques applied to joints to improve mobility, reduce pain, and restore function.
• Heat/Ice/Electrical Stimulations Therapeutic modalities including heat, ice, and electrical stimulation devices used for pain management and tissue healing.
• Vestibular Rehabilitation Specialty treatment for vestibular disorders, vertigo, dizziness, and balance issues.
• Pelvic Health Pelvic floor physical therapy for men and women addressing pelvic pain, incontinence, diastasis recti, and postpartum recovery.
• Return to Sport Testing Functional testing to assess an athlete's readiness to safely return to athletic activities following injury or surgery.
• Running & Gait Analysis Biomechanical analysis of running mechanics and gait patterns to identify movement dysfunctions and improve performance.
• Running Programs Structured running programs designed for rehabilitation of running-related injuries and performance improvement.
• Nutrition Coaching Nutritional guidance and coaching to support overall health, recovery, and wellness for patients.
• Strength and Conditioning Strength training and conditioning programs for fitness improvement, injury prevention, and athletic performance.
• Treating Members of the Performing Arts Community Specialized physical therapy for dancers, musicians, and other performing artists addressing performance-related injuries and mobility optimization.
• Boston Concussion Clinic Sub-brand specialty clinic offering certified concussion testing, treatment, and structured return-to-activity rehabilitation with CCMI-credentialed clinicians.
• Boston Recharge Wellness and recovery service offering sauna and cold plunge memberships located at 275 Mystic Ave, Second Floor, Medford MA 02155, for enhanced muscle recovery and general wellness.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ATI Physical Therapy: One of the largest U.S. outpatient PT chains with multi-state clinics including locations in Massachusetts. Directly comparable as a multi-location outpatient orthopedic and sports medicine PT operator, but ATI operates at much greater national scale and is PE-backed.
• Mass General Brigham Sports Medicine: Hospital-affiliated sports medicine program offering physical therapy and rehabilitation services within the same Greater Boston market. Comparable in sports medicine expertise but embedded within a major academic health system with broader service portfolio.
• Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy: National PE-backed outpatient PT network with active presence in the Northeast including Massachusetts. Comparable in service offering (orthopedic, sports, pelvic health, vestibular) but operates at significantly larger scale via roll-up acquisitions.
• Spaulding Rehabilitation: Major Boston-based rehabilitation network offering outpatient PT services including sports medicine and orthopedic rehabilitation. Comparable in rehabilitation service offering but operates as part of a large academic-affiliated network with much broader scale.
• Select Physical Therapy: Large national outpatient PT brand (Select Medical) with clinics throughout Massachusetts. Comparable in core orthopedic/sports PT offering and multi-location footprint, with the backing of a major healthcare services parent company.

Regional players

• ProEx Physical Therapy: New England-based outpatient PT practice with multiple locations. Comparable in orthopedic and sports PT focus and regional New England footprint, though primarily serving the North Shore and Boston suburbs similar to BPTW.
• Marathon Physical Therapy: Massachusetts-based outpatient PT provider. Comparable as a multi-clinic regional competitor offering orthopedic and sports rehabilitation services in the Greater Boston area.
• Excel Physical Therapy: Outpatient orthopedic PT practice with Massachusetts locations. Comparable in service mix (orthopedic, sports, manual therapy) and regional competitor to BPTW in the Greater Boston market.

Direct peers

• Bay State Physical Therapy: Massachusetts-based outpatient PT operator with multiple clinic locations across Greater Boston. Highly comparable to BPTW in service mix (orthopedic, sports, manual therapy) and regional footprint, making it the most direct local competitor.
• Joint Ventures Physical Therapy: Independently-owned multi-clinic outpatient PT practice in the Greater Boston area. Comparable as a direct local competitor offering similar orthopedic, sports, and manual therapy services with a similar boutique private-practice model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• TikToktiktok.com/@bostonpt_wellness
• Xx.com/bostoncenterpt
• Facebookfacebook.com/bostoncenterpt

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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