About Renew Strength & Wellness
We built Renew around the kind of care we always wished we'd gotten: one-on-one, unrushed, and focused on the root cause, so you can get back to the life you love, on your terms.
Meet Your Physical Therapist in St. Augustine
I've always been an adventurer. From exploring the bike trails near my house as a kid, to rock climbing trips with my daughter, and scuba diving for giant megalodon shark teeth, I love to get out into nature, push myself, and maybe discover something amazing.
All that comes with a price, and I've had my fair share of injuries. Knees, back, hamstrings, ankles, fingers, shoulders, neck, the whole nine yards. Like, if it were an Olympic sport, I'd be on a Wheaties box right now.
The worst came when I was 44 years old. It started with a little tingle in my right leg that turned into numbness and then weakness. The scariest time was when I was trying to get into my boat and I nearly fell because my right ankle gave out on me. I couldn't shake the fear that I'd have to give up diving and climbing with my daughter.
I'm a Doctor of Physical Therapy, so I tried doing physical therapy on myself. When that didn't work, I tried seeing the best physical therapists I knew in my town. That didn't work either, and I kept getting worse.
Everything changed when I discovered whole-body physical therapy: treating the entire body instead of just the part that hurts. I educated myself on how to put it into practice, and I became my first patient. Within a week I started noticing a difference. Today I'm still running, still lifting weights, still diving for giant shark teeth, and still going on outdoor climbing adventures with my daughter.
You can overcome this. You can get better. You can run, hike, lift, surf, or whatever you love to do again. And we are going to stand by you every step of the way.
Your Patient Coach
When I was in college, I loved adventures. Epic mountain bike rides, ultimate frisbee, a 28-day backpacking trip in the mountains of North Carolina. I uprooted my whole life to move to Hawaii, where I met my future husband.
After Matt and I moved to St. Augustine, life started to sneak in. Having kids, working and running the household. Next thing I knew, I barely recognized myself. Life had become all dishes, laundry, work and chores. I'd lost my spark and didn't even know when it happened.
Then I discovered a program that taught me to use my 25 years of nursing experience to coach people through health and wellness challenges. There I learned the key principle: you have to take care of yourself before you can take care of other people. A little yoga here, a little meditation there, asking for help at home. I started laughing again and planning adventures again.
So while you're working with Matt on getting your joints and muscles back in shape, I'll be there to help with your mindset: accountability, sharing wins, and helping you through whatever comes up. Between the three of us, we'll get you where you're meant to be: strong, confident, and ready for adventure.
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Why We Started Renew
We started Renew to bring whole-body physical therapy to people who love the outdoors, yoga, exercise with friends, sports, travel, or whatever makes tomorrow something to look forward to. Our mission is to keep you strong and durable for the hikes, the family camping trips, the yoga classes with friends and the vacations.
One-on-One Physical Therapy
Every client gets Matt's undivided attention, every single visit. No techs. No group sessions. Just focused, expert care. See how the Renew Approach works.
No flow charts. We assess, adjust, and problem-solve in real time, and you can feel it happening in your body as we go.
We measure before and after so you see the progress for yourself. That's how you know we're going somewhere and fully engaged in your recovery.
After every session you'll feel like you did something, even from movements that looked simple. Most people are surprised how much they feel it.
Our app answers your questions and shows you exactly how every exercise should be done, so you're confident you're doing the right things at home.
“It has been a wonderful experience working with Matt and Sandy! Matt is always very patient with me. He listens to any concerns I might have and is always moving forward with my program.”
Judy L.
“Matt did a fantastic job assessing my ankle and hip issues. He has phenomenal attention to detail and really took time with me. When I left I was given “homework” which has helped my pain and mobility as well as increased performance with my surfing, climbing and volleyball. I would highly recommend Matt.”
Joe W.
“They really take the time to figure out what is wrong, not just refer you to a list associated with your general injury and send you off!”
Sean K.
We're right on US-1 South in St. Augustine, easy to find with easy parking. Come on by and let's get you moving again.
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