Wellness Institute

What Wellness Institute does

Wellness Institute is a privately held outpatient physical therapy and wellness practice founded in May 2014 by Dr. Craig Weyer, operating three clinic locations across the coastal South Carolina and Georgia Lowcountry — an 8,000-square-foot flagship in Okatie, SC (headquarters), a Hilton Head Island, SC satellite, and a Savannah, GA clinic opened under Clinic Director Lauren Lee. The company delivers evidence-based physical therapy for orthopedic conditions, joint replacements, sports injuries, vestibular disorders, and post-surgical rehabilitation, alongside a diversified specialty and wellness portfolio that includes dry needling, cupping, LSVT BIG Parkinson's treatment, TMJ therapy, MLS laser therapy, 3-in-1 infrared sauna, therapeutic massage, and personal training. Sports-specific rehabilitation programs for golf, tennis, and triathlon are supported by dedicated facilities — an indoor half tennis court with a Herculan certified surface, an indoor golf driving bay with video biomechanical analysis, and side-by-side video comparison technology accessible on mobile devices.

The clinical team is anchored by fellowship-trained manual therapists (FAAOMPT, Osteopractic, COMT certifications) — credentials held by less than 2% of practicing physical therapists — differentiating the practice on clinical expertise rather than scale. Go-to-market is sales-led and community-driven: patient acquisition flows through free injury screenings, community seminars (e.g., Sun City Hilton Head), health fair participation, event sponsorships (Palmetto Heart Walk, pediatric cancer 5Ks), an active educational blog, and local referral networks. Distribution is exclusively direct through in-clinic appointments scheduled via phone (843-547-4058) or the ClinicSense online booking platform; no reseller or partner distribution channels are used.

Revenue is generated through two streams: insurance-billed physical therapy services processed under Compass Rehabilitation (covering most major insurance plans with verified deductibles, copays, and coinsurance) and cash-based wellness services (massage, personal training, infrared sauna, laser therapy) priced on a per-session unit basis. Physical therapy operates under South Carolina's direct-access rule allowing treatment without physician referral for 30 days. The company maintains HIPAA-compliant patient intake processes, has no disclosed external funding, no parent company, no patents, and operates as an independent regional practice serving active adults, athletes, and orthopedic patients in the Bluffton-Hilton Head-Savannah corridor.

Name

Wellness Institute

Legal name

Wellness Institute

Website

https://wellnessinstitutesc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wellness Institute is a privately held outpatient physical therapy and wellness practice operating three clinics across the South Carolina–Georgia Lowcountry, delivering fellowship-trained manual therapy, sports rehabilitation, and specialty modalities to active adults, athletes, and orthopedic patients in Bluffton, Hilton Head, and Savannah.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Physical Therapy Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Home Health Physical Therapy & Mobile PT (HSADAIAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Neurologic Rehabilitation (Stroke, TBI, Parkinson’s, MS) (HSADAIAC), Medical/Therapeutic Massage (Rehab/Pain Management) (HSALAEAO)

Keywords

• Physical therapy services
• Orthopedic rehabilitation
• Sports injury therapy
• Manual therapy clinic
• Wellness programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Okatie

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

Revenue model

1. Insurance-Billed Physical Therapy: Physical therapy services billed through Compass Rehabilitation, covered by most insurance companies. The company verifies patient benefits including deductible, out-of-pocket, copay, and coinsurance.
2. Cash-Based Payment Options: Out-of-pocket payment options available for patients preferring not to use insurance benefits or for services not covered by insurance plans.
3. Personal Training and Wellness Services: Hourly personal training sessions and wellness programs including one-on-one training, group training (capped at 15 people), and recovery services.
4. Massage Therapy Services: Therapeutic massage services offered in 30-minute, 1-hour, and 1.5-hour sessions. Gift certificates also available.
5. Laser Therapy: MLS Laser Therapy offered at Okatie location for pain relief and inflammation reduction.
6. Infrared Sauna Sessions: Infrared therapy sessions available for detoxification, pain relief, and wellness benefits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Wellness Institute provides evidence-based physical therapy and rehabilitation services for orthopedic conditions, pain management, joint replacements, sports injuries, vestibular disorders, and movement disorders across three clinic locations. Its offerings combine manual therapy, joint mobilization, dry needling, cupping, and postural training with specialized programs such as MLS Laser Therapy, LSVT BIG for Parkinson's, vestibular rehabilitation, and TMJ treatment. The practice is complemented by wellness services including personal training, therapeutic massage, and infrared sauna therapy.

Product overview

Wellness Institute is a physical therapy and wellness center offering a unified suite of rehabilitation and fitness services across three locations (Okatie, Hilton Head, and Savannah). The core offering is evidence-based physical therapy for orthopedic conditions, sports injuries, and vestibular disorders. This is complemented by specialized therapy services including dry needling, cupping, TMJ treatment, LSVT BIG Parkinson's treatment, and MLS Laser Therapy. The wellness portfolio includes infrared sauna therapy, massage therapy, and personal training. Sports-specific programs cover golf, tennis, and triathlon rehabilitation with video analysis capabilities. All services are delivered by fellowship-trained physical therapists and specialists.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Physical Therapy Services Evidence-based physical therapy and rehabilitation for orthopedic conditions, pain management, joint replacements, sports injuries, and vestibular disorders, including manual therapy, joint mobilization, stretching, postural training, cupping, and dry needling. Delivered to adult patients across the Bluffton, Hilton Head, and Savannah communities.
• Sports Performance Programs Comprehensive sports-specific rehabilitation and performance programs covering golf (with indoor driving bay and video analysis), tennis (indoor half court with Herculan-certified surface and ball feeding machine), and triathlon (including Ironman-distance training) for athletes wanting to return to sport and optimize biomechanics.
• Infrared Sauna Therapy

Quantifiable outcome

• Less than 2% of practicing therapists hold fellowship-level qualifications similar to Wellness Institute staff
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Greater Bluffton Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 February 2018Wellness Institute partnered with the Greater Bluffton Chamber of Commerce to host a Coffee Networking Event on February 6, 2018. The event included coffee, breakfast, and a facility tour. This partnership supports community business networking and local brand awareness.
• Covert AireminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2018Partnership with Covert Aire to raise funds for American Heart Association's Palmetto Heart Walk. Sold T-shirts to support the charitable cause and community health initiatives.
• Sun City Hilton Head Community AssociationminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2018Community association organized free educational presentations for residents on topics such as posture, pain management, and holistic treatments. Dr. Craig Weyer delivered presentations including 'Posture: A Real Pain in the Neck' and holistic pain management lectures.
• USA Sevens RugbyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Dr. Craig Weyer served as physiotherapist for USA Sevens Rugby developmental teams (Panthers, USA Rugby South) at international tournaments including the largest international rugby event in North America. Also provides ongoing therapy for the team as team physical therapist.
• Compass RehabilitationcoreOthersWellness Institute's Physical Therapy services are billed under Compass Rehabilitation, an insurance billing relationship for rehabilitation services covered by insurance providers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) Rehabilitation: HSS operates a nationally recognized orthopedic specialty hospital with affiliated rehabilitation programs focused on sports and orthopedic PT. Adjacent peer to Wellness Institute in its premium orthopedic and sports rehabilitation positioning, though HSS operates at academic-medical-center scale.
• Therapy Partners Solutions: Therapy Partners Solutions provides billing, back-office, and operational support to physical therapy practices, including Compass Rehabilitation — Wellness Institute's insurance billing partner. Relevant ecosystem peer as the operating partner that processes Wellness Institute's insurance reimbursement.

Regional players

• Beaufort Memorial / Coastal Healthcare System PT Programs: Beaufort Memorial and other regional health systems in coastal SC/GA operate hospital-based outpatient rehabilitation programs in the same geography as Wellness Institute. Regional peer competing for the same patient base and physician referrals in the Lowcountry and Savannah markets.

Direct peers

• Pivot Physical Therapy: Pivot Physical Therapy is a multi-state outpatient PT chain offering orthopedic, sports, and industrial rehabilitation, plus specialty services including vestibular therapy. Closely comparable to Wellness Institute in multi-site outpatient PT delivery and emphasis on specialty clinical services.
• Upstream Rehabilitation: Upstream Rehabilitation operates a large network of outpatient PT clinics (including Results Physiotherapy and Drayer PT) offering orthopedic, manual, and sports therapy across multiple states. Directly comparable to Wellness Institute as a multi-brand outpatient PT operator with strong manual therapy credentials.
• FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers: FYZICAL is a PT franchise network specializing in vestibular rehabilitation, balance therapy, orthopedic PT, and neurological rehabilitation. Directly comparable to Wellness Institute in its specialty focus on vestibular rehab, neurologic PT (LSVT BIG/Parkinson's), and orthopedic manual therapy delivered through credentialed clinicians.
• CORA Physical Therapy: CORA Physical Therapy is a multi-state outpatient rehabilitation operator offering orthopedic PT, sports rehab, manual therapy, and specialty programs including vestibular and neurologic services. Closely comparable to Wellness Institute in service mix and specialty positioning, with a similar focus on evidence-based, therapist-led care across regional markets.

Broad incumbents

• Select Physical Therapy: Select Physical Therapy (part of Select Medical) operates a national network of outpatient rehabilitation clinics offering orthopedic PT, sports medicine, hand therapy, and industrial rehab. Directly comparable as a multi-state outpatient PT chain, though with broader service portfolio and larger insurance network footprint than Wellness Institute.
• ATI Physical Therapy: ATI Physical Therapy is the largest US outpatient PT chain with hundreds of clinics offering orthopedic, sports, and post-surgical rehabilitation, plus workers' compensation services. Comparable to Wellness Institute as a multi-location outpatient PT provider, though ATI operates at much greater scale and serves broader patient populations.
• Athletico Physical Therapy: Athletico Physical Therapy is a multi-state outpatient PT chain emphasizing orthopedic and sports injury rehabilitation, occupational therapy, and specialized programs for athletes. Comparable to Wellness Institute in sports-focused PT positioning, but operates at significantly larger scale across more geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/wellnessinstitutesc/?ref=br_tf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wellness-institute-compass-rehabilitation

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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