KinetiQ Spine & Sport PT offers a rare model of physical therapy: one-on-one, unhurried sessions with a clinical specialist who identifies the true source of your pain — and gives you the tools to resolve it for good.
The right diagnosis.
The right plan.
From session one.
After two years of back pain and multiple rounds of traditional PT, I had my first real answer in one session. Meghan identified exactly what was wrong and gave me exercises that had me feeling better within a week. I wish I'd found this approach years ago.
The difference between this and insurance-based PT is extraordinary. I've never had a clinician spend 60 minutes entirely focused on me. Meghan is meticulous, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in your recovery. Worth every dollar.
I was skeptical about cash-based PT at first. But after calculating what I'd spent on co-pays over six months at a traditional clinic with minimal results, KinetiQ was actually more affordable — and I'm actually better now.
KinetiQ is built on the McKenzie Method — a globally recognized, research-backed system for assessing and treating spine and musculoskeletal pain. And on a care model — cash-based, one-on-one — that gives it the room to actually work.
The McKenzie Method — formally known as Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) — is an evidence-based clinical system developed by New Zealand physiotherapist Robin McKenzie in the 1950s and now practiced by certified clinicians worldwide.
Unlike conventional PT, which often applies the same protocol to everyone with a similar diagnosis, MDT begins with a rigorous mechanical assessment to classify the nature and source of your pain. This classification drives every treatment decision — no guessing, no generic programs, no one-size-fits-all exercise sheets.
"Most people with back pain have never been given a real mechanical diagnosis. They've been given a label — and sent to generic exercises."Meghan Montano, MSPT, OCS, Cert. MDT — Founder
MDT begins with a comprehensive mechanical assessment — a systematic movement-based evaluation that identifies exactly what structure is generating your pain and why. You leave your first session understanding what's actually wrong, often for the first time.
MDT assigns your pain to one of three mechanical syndromes — Derangement, Dysfunction, or Postural — each with a distinct treatment approach. This classification is what separates MDT from generic PT: treatment is targeted, not generic.
Most spinal pain has a "directional preference" — a specific movement direction that rapidly reduces symptoms and promotes tissue healing. Once identified, this becomes your most powerful tool. We'll teach you how to use it independently.
The explicit goal of MDT is patient independence. You'll leave each session with a clear home program and the knowledge to apply it. Most patients can manage future flare-ups on their own — without returning to the clinic.
Because MDT addresses root causes, most patients complete care in 4–8 visits — significantly fewer than conventional PT. Better outcomes, in less time, with the skills to stay well.
MDT is backed by decades of peer-reviewed research and recognized internationally by leading spine health organizations as a gold-standard approach to mechanical pain assessment.
MDT assigns your pain to a specific mechanical syndrome, enabling precise treatment rather than trial-and-error. The right treatment for the right problem — every time.
MDT's structured assessment identifies the small subset of patients who need medical referral, ensuring you receive the right care at the right level — not just PT when something else is needed.
Patients who complete MDT care consistently report higher confidence managing future episodes independently — reducing long-term reliance on any care provider.
Insurance-based PT is built for volume, not outcomes. At KinetiQ, your recovery isn't governed by a billing cycle.
Every service is delivered one-on-one by Meghan. No aides, no shared sessions, no hidden fees. You know what you're paying before you arrive.
A comprehensive mechanical assessment using the McKenzie Method. We build a complete picture of your condition, develop a working mechanical diagnosis, and design your individualized treatment plan. You'll leave with answers.
One-on-one sessions that build progressively on your individualized plan — advancing exercises, refining technique, applying manual therapy as indicated, and tracking your response. Every minute is yours.
A focused virtual visit for exercise review, program modification, or clinical guidance when in-person attendance isn't possible. Available to established patients following an in-person initial evaluation.
Packages are designed around the typical MDT care arc. Purchase upfront and save — sessions never expire.
Evaluation + 2 follow-up sessions. Ideal for acute presentations that resolve quickly with MDT guidance.
Evaluation + 5 follow-ups. Covers the full MDT care arc for most spine and orthopedic conditions.
Evaluation + 8 follow-ups. For complex, chronic, or post-surgical cases requiring extended rehabilitation.
KinetiQ is an out-of-network provider. A detailed superbill is provided upon request after each session, which you may submit to your PPO insurance carrier for potential partial reimbursement. Call your insurer to ask about your out-of-network physical therapy benefits before your first visit.
Physical therapy is an eligible expense under most Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts. HSA and FSA cards are accepted at time of service alongside all major credit cards and cash. Using pre-tax dollars effectively reduces your out-of-pocket cost.
A single flat rate per visit. No surprise bills. No confusing EOBs. No waiting months to find out what you owe. Payment is due at time of service — you know your cost before you arrive, every time.
I've spent more than 17 years doing what most physical therapists never get enough time to do: actually figure out what's wrong.
I founded KinetiQ because the insurance-based model kept getting in the way of that. Rushed evaluations, limited one-on-one time, and systems built around volume rather than outcomes made it impossible to practice the way my patients deserved. I wanted the time and space to do a real, thorough mechanical assessment — and to give every patient the individual attention that kind of care requires.
As a board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and certified McKenzie Method clinician, I bring a diagnostic precision to every session that goes well beyond the standard PT experience. I work best with patients who want to be active participants in their own recovery — people who want real answers, not just exercises, and who are motivated to take ownership of their health long after they leave the clinic.
If you've been through physical therapy before and left with more questions than answers, my approach will feel different from the first session.
"I started KinetiQ because I believe every patient deserves to know why they're in pain — and to have the tools to resolve it themselves."
Master of Science in Physical Therapy
ABPTS Board Certification — the highest clinical credential in orthopedic physical therapy
Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy certification — a rigorous post-graduate credentialing program
Clinical leadership, internship direction, and specialist-level practice across spine and sport
Treatment without a clear mechanical diagnosis is guesswork. Every patient I see receives a thorough assessment before any treatment is applied — because the right treatment for the wrong problem doesn't work.
I work best with people who are motivated and want to understand their condition. PT shouldn't create dependency — it should build the skills and knowledge to keep you well independently.
A thorough evaluation takes time. Watching how your body responds to repeated movements — in real time, in a single session — is how MDT works. I won't rush it. Sixty minutes is the floor, not the ceiling.
My goal is to get you better and independent as quickly as possible — not to keep you coming back. If MDT resolves your problem in 4 visits, that's a success, not a short course of care.
"I work best with patients who want to understand their condition and take ownership of their recovery."
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