Parabolic

What Parabolic does

Parabolic Performance & Rehab is a privately held, multi-location sports physical therapy and performance training practice headquartered in Montclair, New Jersey, operating since 2010. The company integrates two service lines under one brand: (i) doctorate-level physical therapy for acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, post-surgical care, arthritis, back/neck pain, and overuse injuries, delivered through specialties such as Active Release Technique, Graston Technique, Functional Movement Screen, dry needling, acupuncture, and Blood Flow Restriction Therapy; and (ii) individualized and small-group athletic performance training for amateur, collegiate, and professional athletes. Patient intake is enabled by New Jersey Direct Access laws that permit treatment without physician referral. Distribution occurs through three physical clinics (Montclair flagship, Little Falls inside Floyd Hall Arena, Hackensack inside Ice House), supplemental co-located and dedicated facilities (Murray Hill Tennis and Fitness; 32,000 sq ft Monmouth County climate-controlled NFL training site), and a Tele Physical Therapy channel.

The business runs a dual revenue model. Insurance-billed physical therapy services—accepting all major plans plus Medicare but excluding HMO and EPO—anchor recurring revenue per visit of one-on-one DPT sessions; this is augmented by private-pay performance training (private, semi-private 2–4 person, and small group), therapeutic massage, and specialty programs including an NFL Pre-Draft training regimen. Customers span professional athletes (NFL, NHL–Metropolitan Riveters), NFL draft prospects (documented placements: Seth DeValve, Jordan Lucas, Steve Longa, Quentin Gause, Keith Lumpkin), collegiate and youth athletes, and the general injury-recovery population. B2B revenue is generated through institutional partnerships with scholastic and amateur organizations such as MSU Women's Lacrosse, NJCU, Ross School, DEWLAX, Hockey Gainz, Jersey Club Sports, and Team Image Synchronized Skating, plus an online team-training content channel.

Parabolic operates as a founder/management-owned private practice with no disclosed institutional investors or venture funding. Leadership comprises CEO and founder Steven A. Frohlich, NFL Program Director Brian Martin (200+ NFL players trained across 20+ years), elite coaching hires including former NFL Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Jon Torine, and Clinic Directors Michael Borst (former TEST Football Academy Medical Director) and Victoria Dabek. Marketing is conducted through owned content (blog, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, LinkedIn) and earned media in regional outlets and sports press. Technology is limited to clinical delivery tools and the Nimbl scheduling platform, with no disclosed AI, digital health, or data products.

Name

Parabolic

Legal name

Parabolic Performance & Rehab

Website

https://goparabolic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Parabolic Performance & Rehab is a multi-location New Jersey physical therapy and sports performance training practice serving professional athletes, NFL draft prospects, general injury patients, and youth athletes through three clinic locations and a specialized NFL Pre-Draft training program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Montclair

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Physical Therapy Services: Physical therapy services billed through insurance, accepting all types of insurance including Medicare. Does not participate with HMO or EPO plans. One-on-one sessions with Doctor of Physical Therapy.
2. Performance Training: Private training, semi-private training (2-4 people), and small group performance training sessions. Private pay services not covered by insurance.
3. Massage Therapy: Massage therapy services offered as part of treatment plans
4. NFL Pre-Draft Training Program: Specialized training program for NFL draft prospects combining physical therapy, performance training, and combine preparation

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Parabolic Performance & Rehab operates integrated sports physical therapy and athletic performance training clinics across three New Jersey locations, offering doctorate-level physical therapy, individualized performance training, massage therapy, acupuncture, and specialized programs such as NFL Draft preparation and Blood Flow Restriction therapy. The practice bridges rehabilitation and athletic performance through one-on-one sessions delivered by Doctors of Physical Therapy and Orthopedic Certified Specialists, with telehealth extensions for remote care.

Product overview

Parabolic Performance & Rehabilitation operates as a multi-location physical therapy and performance training practice offering an integrated model that combines sports physical therapy and athletic conditioning. The core portfolio centers on Physical Therapy (doctorate-level therapists treating musculoskeletal injuries), Performance Training (individual and group programs), and specialized services including Blood Flow Restriction Therapy, Acupuncture, Tele Physical Therapy, Massage Therapy, and COVID Recovery programs. The company also runs an elite NFL Pre Draft Training Program that has produced multiple NFL players. Services are delivered at three New Jersey locations (Hackensack, Little Falls, Montclair) with an online team training component for partner organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Physical Therapy Doctorate-level physical therapy treating acute and chronic muscle and joint injuries, arthritis, back pain, neck pain, overuse injuries, and post-surgical care using ART, Graston Technique, Functional Movement Screen, and Dry Needling. Delivered one-on-one by Doctors of Physical Therapy, accepting all insurance including Medicare (excluding HMO and EPO).
• Performance Training Individualized athletic performance training programs designed to maximize potential, address weaknesses, and build sport-specific strength, speed, and power. Delivered by former NFL Head Strength and Conditioning coaches.
• Private & Semi-Private Training Fully personalized one-on-one training programs or small group sessions (2-4 people) with performance coaches tailored to individual goals. Private pay service not covered by insurance.
• Small Group Performance Training Group training sessions led by performance coaches combining fitness education with strength and conditioning for athletes of all ages.
• Massage Therapy Therapeutic massage services reducing stress, alleviating pain, enhancing circulation, and improving sleep quality. Offered as part of treatment plans.
• Team Training Specialized training programs for sports teams including DEWLAX Lacrosse, Hockey Gainz, Jersey Club Sports, Metropolitan Riveters, MSU Women's Lacrosse, and other partner organizations.
• Tele Physical Therapy Virtual physical therapy sessions extending high-quality PT services to patients at home through online consultations and follow-ups.
• Blood Flow Restriction Therapy Blood-flow restriction training delivering benefits of heavy lifting while reducing stress on tissues healing from recent injury or surgery.
• Acupuncture Traditional acupuncture services addressing meridians, Qi, blood, and fluids systemically to support holistic well-being, complementary to physical therapy treatments.
• COVID Recovery
• NFL Pre Draft Training Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 22 clients landed NFL opportunities following 2016 NFL Draft
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Murray Hill Tennis and FitnesscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2018Partnership announced June 2018 with open house and 'sip and see' launch party. Parabolic's new state-of-the-art sports training and physical therapy facility established within Murray Hill Tennis and Fitness location.
• Jon TorinecoreOthers · 21 December 2016Renowned Sports Performance coach with 17 years NFL experience (14 years Head Strength and Conditioning Coach with Indianapolis Colts including 2006 Super Bowl XLI championship team, 3 years with Buffalo Bills). Serves as instructor and performance advisor for Functional Movement Systems and Performance Director for Pro/Elite Sports at EXOS.
• Hardcore HoopsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Hardcore Hoops basketball training organization announced in 2017.
• SportikaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Sportika sports facility announced in 2017.
• B Martin SportscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in 2013 with B Martin Sports to form NFL Draft Prep Program. Combined sports performance training and physical therapy program. Brian Martin leads the NFL program with 20+ years experience and 200+ NFL players trained.
• Brian MartincoreOthersNFL Program Director with over 20 years in NFL Pre Draft training business working with over 200 NFL players. Leads the NFL Draft Prep Program at Parabolic.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Professional Physical Therapy: Multi-location outpatient PT practice headquartered in NJ with insurance-billed orthopedic and sports PT services, overlapping patient segments and geographic market directly with Parabolic.
• Ivy Rehab Network: PE-backed network of outpatient PT clinics with strong Northeast US presence, offering orthopedic and sports physical therapy; directly competes with Parabolic on payer-mix and athlete-focused programming.
• TEST Football Academy: NFL Combine prep academy where Parabolic's Clinic Director Michael Borst previously served as Medical Director; directly comparable NFL draft preparation model with overlapping coach and prospect pipeline.
• Training Haus: Performance and physical therapy facility in the Midwest offering integrated sports PT and athletic training for elite and youth athletes; comparable integrated model and athlete-targeting strategy.
• SPEAR Physical Therapy: NYC-based outpatient PT practice combining manual therapy with performance training, with a similar integrated clinical + performance positioning to Parabolic and overlapping professional/youth athlete segments.

Broad incumbents

• EXOS: National performance training and corporate wellness operator (where Jon Torine previously held a Performance Director role) with overlapping NFL/ex-pro-athlete coaching talent; competes in performance training rather than clinical PT.
• ATI Physical Therapy: National outpatient PT chain with broad orthopedic and sports medicine services across the US; a broader incumbent with overlapping clinical offerings but without Parabolic's elite athlete / NFL Draft Prep specialization.
• Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) Rehabilitation: Premier sports medicine hospital system with a rehab network serving professional and Olympic athletes; a much larger institution but operating in the same sports orthopedic rehabilitation category and competing for elite athletes.

Regional players

• Foothills Sports Medicine Physical Therapy: Arizona-based outpatient PT network with sports medicine and orthopedic rehab focus; similar multi-modality clinical offerings but operating in a different geography.

Emerging players

• Hinge Health: Digital MSK platform providing employer-sponsored virtual PT for back, joint, and post-surgical conditions; an emerging digital competitor for Parabolic's general-population patient segment, though lacking in-person clinical and athletic performance training.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/goparabolic
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCCWt4sizR9-aqrMDI0qt4Og
• Facebookfacebook.com/GoParabolic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/parabolic-performance-&-rehab
• Instagraminstagram.com/goparabolic

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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