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Expert physical therapy in Columbia, SC

Beyond the Symptoms.

Into the Solution.

Top Rated Physical Therapists in Columbia, SC

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At Ascent Total Performance, we take a smarter, deeper approach to physical therapy. We’re not just here to treat pain — we’re here to uncover and address the root cause behind it. Our care is built for active individuals and high performers who want lasting solutions, not temporary relief.

Every session is one-on-one with a Doctor of Physical Therapy who’s committed to delivering expert-level treatment. We combine advanced manual therapy with progressive strength training, dry needling, blood flow restriction, and customized movement coaching — all designed to help achieve higher levels of health and performance.

You won’t find cookie-cutter plans or passive modalities here. What you will find is a team that listens, challenges, and empowers you every step of the way.

Whether you’re recovering from injury, chasing a new performance goal, or just tired of getting generic care — we’re the place people in Columbia, SC turn to when they’re ready to truly get better.

live pain free.

Physical Therapy & Performance Services

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Google five-star review from Sina Thorne: “Hands down the BEST place for physical therapy in Columbia… Ascent is the answer to your physical therapy needs.”
Five-star reviews. Denise Strickland: “The one-on-one attention here makes all the difference.” Amy Sander Montanez: “I always recommend Ascent…” Lee Porter: “Ascent is hands-down the best PT experience I have ever had.”
Google five-star review from Margaret Hill: “You will not find a more professional, knowledgeable, ethical or caring group of therapists than the ones at Ascent!… The best thing is, they help you heal!”
Five-star review from Phil Grubbs: “My orthopedic surgeon, has determined that my progress at Ascent has been so good that he no longer views surgical repair of my rotator cuff as being needed. It can’t get much better than that.”
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    Dr. Jim Floyd

    FOUNDER/CEO

    PT, DPT, CSCS, CSPS, Cert DN, FMSC, TPI Lvl 2 Medical

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    Dr. CASEY POWERS

    CLINIC DIRECTOR - MILLWOOD

    PT, DPT

  • A woman with brown hair stands in a gym, smiling, wearing a navy blue polo shirt with the logo 'ASCENT' and light gray pants.

    Dr. Katey Soenksen

    CLINIC DIRECTOR - SPEARS CREEK

    PT, DPT, OCS

  • A woman with brown hair stands in a gym, smiling, wearing a navy blue polo shirt with the logo 'ASCENT' and light gray pants.

    DR. MANYA SALYER

    CLINIC DIRECTOR - MILLWOOD

    PT, DPT

Average Care Creates Average Results.

The truth? Most clinics settle for short appointments, generic treatments, and outdated thinking.

That’s Not Us.

Ascent was built for people who refuse to live limited by pain or subpar care. We bring advanced training, cutting-edge techniques, and a relentless commitment to helping you move beyond injury and into peak performance.

When you work with us, you get more than relief, you get a team that pushes the limits of what healthcare should be.

Personalized Care, the ATP Way

At Ascent Total Performance, we treat the individual, not just the injury. Your goals, your history, and how you move, it all matters. That’s why every plan is built from the ground up by our Doctors of Physical Therapy and performance experts.

Whether you’re grinding through recovery or chasing your next personal best, you’ll get one-on-one care that’s tailored, intentional, and relentlessly focused on getting you back to living loud and moving at your highest level.

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