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4.9Avg. Star Rating
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12Conditions Covered
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8 Reviews

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Marcus T. - patient at Mend Physical Therapy
2:14
ACL Reconstruction
MT

Marcus T.

9 months · Nov 2025

Nine months ago I couldn't walk to my car. Last week I ran a 5K. Sarah tracked every degree of bend, every single session. When I plateaued at week six she changed the protocol without me even asking — she'd already seen it coming.
Fully Recovered
Back to running
Treated by Dr. Sarah Okonkwo
Diane K. - patient at Mend Physical Therapy
1:47
Chronic Sciatica
DK

Diane K.

4 months · Jan 2026

I'd seen two other PTs. Both gave me the same sheet of exercises. James actually put his hands on the problem — found a hip rotation issue neither of the others caught. I slept through the night for the first time in two years at week five.
Fully Recovered
Sleeping through the night
Treated by James Reinholt, DPT
TW

Tom W.

6 months · Dec 2025

Frozen Shoulder
My surgeon said 'you should see someone' and I spent two weeks reading reviews. Mend came up again and again. What sold me was the specificity — they told me exactly what week six would feel like before I'd even started.
Fully Recovered
Full shoulder mobility restored
Treated by Dr. Sarah Okonkwo
Priya N. - patient at Mend Physical Therapy
3:02
Post-Surgical Knee
PN

Priya N.

2 months · Feb 2026

I'm a data person. They gave me a progress dashboard — actual measurements, not just 'you're doing great.' At week six I could see exactly how far I'd come and what was left. That kind of transparency is rare.
Week 6 Progress
On track for full recovery
Treated by James Reinholt, DPT
RA

Robert A.

3 months · Oct 2025

Lower Back Pain
Eight years of desk work had wrecked my lower back. I came in expecting to be handed a heat pack and told to stretch. Instead they filmed my posture, analyzed my gait, and built a program around how I actually sit and move. Back to lifting my grandkids.
Fully Recovered
Lifting grandchildren again
Treated by Dr. Sarah Okonkwo
Elena M. - patient at Mend Physical Therapy
0:58
Rotator Cuff Tear
EM

Elena M.

3 months · Jan 2026

The insurance process was the thing I was most worried about. They handled the pre-authorization before my first appointment — I didn't make a single call. Four stars because parking is genuinely terrible, but the therapy itself is five.
Week 8 Progress
Returning to tennis
Treated by James Reinholt, DPT
JO

James O.

2 months · Sep 2025

Cervical Neck Pain
My GP said 'you should see someone' and I put it off for four months because I didn't know what to expect. First visit at Mend: they explained every single thing they were doing and why. I wish I'd come sooner.
Fully Recovered
No pain, back to cycling
Treated by Dr. Sarah Okonkwo
Fatima H. - patient at Mend Physical Therapy
1:22
Hip Replacement Recovery
FH

Fatima H.

1 months · Feb 2026

I'm two weeks post-op and already walking without a cane. I was told to expect four weeks. James set aggressive but realistic targets and checked my pain level before and after every single exercise. I feel like I'm ahead of schedule.
Week 2 Progress
Ahead of recovery schedule
Treated by James Reinholt, DPT

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Transparent Process

What actually happens when you walk in.

Minute by minute. No surprises. This is what your first visit looks like at Mend.

First Visit — 60 Minutes

0:00 – 5 min

Intake & paperwork

One page. We've seen the 8-page forms elsewhere — ours asks what matters: pain location, severity, what makes it worse, what you're trying to get back to.

5 – 20 min

Movement assessment

Your therapist watches you walk, sit, and reach. They're looking for the compensations your body has quietly built around the pain — patterns you don't notice anymore.

20 – 40 min

Hands-on evaluation

Palpation of the affected area and surrounding structures. Your therapist will explain exactly what they're feeling and why it matters. Nothing happens without your understanding.

40 – 50 min

Your honest prognosis

Not "let's see how it goes." A realistic timeline, what weeks two, six, and twelve should look like, and what would make us revise the plan. Written down, given to you.

50 – 60 min

First treatment

Most patients receive some treatment in the first session. You leave with one or two specific exercises — not a printout, but a demonstration you've practiced.

How Progress is Measured

Week 2

Pain levels measured against baseline. If you're not 20–30% improved, the protocol changes. Not at week six. At week two.

Week 6

Functional reassessment — the movements that matter to your life, not just clinical ranges. Can you carry groceries? Lift your kid? Sit through a meeting?

Week 12

Discharge criteria review. We don't graduate you on a calendar. We graduate you when you can demonstrate the movement that brought you here.

What the treatment room contains

  • Manual therapy table (private, not open gym)
  • Theragun, TENS, ultrasound — used when indicated
  • Movement camera for gait and posture analysis
  • No mirrors. No intimidating equipment.
Who You'll Actually See

Two therapists. No rotating staff.

You see the same person every session. They know your history. They were there last week.

Dr. Sarah Okonkwo, physical therapist at Mend, smiling in clinical setting

Dr. Sarah Okonkwo

PT, DPT, OCS

4.9
924 reviews
I want patients to understand the "why" behind every exercise. Compliance goes up 40% when people know what they're building.

Specializes in

ACL ReconstructionRotator CuffHip ReplacementLower Back
11 years experienceMon, Wed, Fri · 8am–5pm
James Reinholt, physical therapist at Mend, in consultation with patient

James Reinholt

DPT, CSCS

4.9
923 reviews
Chronic pain patients have usually been told their problem is structural. Half the time it's movement patterns. That distinction changes everything.

Specializes in

Chronic SciaticaFrozen ShoulderPost-Surgical KneeCervical Neck
8 years experienceTue, Thu, Sat · 7am–4pm

You'll always see the same therapist. We don't rotate staff or hand off mid-treatment. If your regular therapist is unavailable, your appointment moves — not your care plan.

Insurance & Logistics

The question you were about to ask.

We handle pre-authorization. You don't make a single call. Here's what we accept.

Accepted Insurance Plans

Blue Cross Blue Shield

PPO & HMO

Pre-auth handled by our team

Aetna

All plans

Direct billing available

Cigna

PPO only

HMO requires referral

UnitedHealthcare

PPO & Choice Plus

Pre-auth handled by our team

Humana

Most plans

Call to verify your specific plan

Medicare

Part B

Standard PT benefit applies

Medicaid (TN)

TennCare

Prior authorization required

Tricare

Prime & Select

Referral from PCM required

Don't see your plan? Call us — we verify on the spot.

Common Questions

In Tennessee, you can see a physical therapist without a physician referral for the first 30 days of treatment. After that, a referral is required for most insurance plans. If you're post-surgical, you likely already have one.

Our self-pay rate is $115 per session. We'll quote you an exact total before your first appointment based on your condition and typical treatment duration. No surprises.

We'll verify your benefits before your first appointment and tell you your exact co-pay. Most PT co-pays run $20–$50 per session. We collect at time of service.

We can provide a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement. Many PPO plans reimburse 60–80% of our rates. We'll help you understand what you're owed.

Location

840 Church St, Nashville, TN

Hours

Mon–Sat · 7am–6pm

Parking

Street + garage 1 block

Phone

(615) 555-0192

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Same therapist, every session
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Your First Visit: What to Expect

A plain-English PDF — what to bring, what to wear, what questions to ask, and what the first session should feel like. Written by our therapists, not marketing.

What's inside

  • 5-minute intake form preview
  • Questions your therapist will ask (and why)
  • What "hands-on assessment" actually means
  • Red flags to mention if you have them
  • How to measure your own progress

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