At Breaking Through Intensive Therapy we provide physical therapy and neurofeedback to clients of all ages to help them reach their functional goals and live life to the fullest. Our Middleburg Heights physical therapy clinic got its start specializing in intensive physical therapy for individuals with neurologic deficits, which is why "Intensive Therapy" is in the name, but as we have evolved, so have our services. Our physical therapists became the only in Ohio certified in The One80 System to treat the root cause of pain, function and performance. By employing this method we have become a physical therapy clinic most effective at using physical therapy for orthopedic injuries, sports rehab, sports performance and chronic and acute pain. We also provide neurofeedback sessions and equipment for those struggling with anxiety, ADHD, depression and a variety of mental health challenges. As a NeurOptimalŽ Neurofeedback Trainer, and the only NeurOptimalŽ Neurofeedback representative in Ohio, Jennifer Palcic can discuss renting and purchasing of the neurofeedback systems for companies, sports teams or for in-home use.
Breaking Through - Private Practice Physical Therapy Clinic
Why choose Breaking Through? As a private practice physical therapy clinic our business depends on our patient satisfaction. We use more effective, hands-on physical therapy methods with each patient, for each visit, because it works!
Breaking Through is owned by physical therapists, Josh and Jennifer Palcic. Did you know that the vast majority of physical therapy clinics in our Cleveland area are owned by the hospital systems or physician groups. What does that mean? It means:
- Being a private practice, independently owned, physical therapy clinic, we make decisions based on what's best for our patients. Instead of getting paid to quickly process as many patients as possible we get paid to get our patients either pain-free or at optimal performance in the most effective method. We get more patients from patient recommendations, not other physicians.
- At every physical therapy session YOU are our main concern. Because we do things OUR way, your physical therapist works one-on-one providing hands-on treatment to assess your situation for every appointment. Our patients get one-on-one time with the physical therapists.
- Your treatment is customized to your needs, your body, your goals, your abilities and your progress. Treatment is not a "rush job" with a PT working on several patients at once, prescribing cookie-cutter treatments like ice, rest, stretch, etc. Your treatment is personalized. Whether you are working with our physical therapist for enhanced sports performance, sports rehab or acute and/or chronic pain, you will get individual specialized treatments.
- You will receive better results in fewer PT sessions for less money. Many patients have tried the large hospital system, physician-referred, physical therapy programs and found them to be ineffective, impersonal and cost more in the long-run. Although the physician-referred physical therapy may be part of your health plan, patients with high deductible health plans find themselves paying up to 2x more than they would for a more effective, personalized treatment at our private practice physical therapy clinic.
- We are trained in the One80 SystemÂŽ, and are the only providers in Ohio; We provide brain training through NeurOptimalÂŽ Neurofeedback; We also are partnered with WheelHouse Performance Lab to give our clients access to Personal Training.
SET UP YOUR ASSESSMENT
To arrange an assessment for neurofeedback, sports injury rehab, sports performance or neurodevelopmental therapy, contact us.
Private Practice Physical Therapy Clinic - How Far Are We From You?
Although we have only one location, our private practice physical therapy clinic is conveniently located in Middleburg Heights, less than 1 mile from 71, and under 15 miles from several communities including:
- Berea, OH
- Brook Park, OH
- Parma Heights, OH
- Strongsville, OH
- Parma, OH
- North Royalton, OH
- Brooklyn, OH
- Fairview Park, OH
- North Olmsted, OH
- Broadview Heights, OH
- Seven Hills, OH
- Rocky River, OH
- Lakewood, OH
- Westlake, OH
- Brunswick, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- North Ridgeville, OH
- Columbia Station, OH
- Olmsted Falls, OH
- Middleburg Heights, OH
WHAT THEY SAY...
What do our patients say about Breaking Through?
EXCELLENT Based on 150 reviews Posted on Google amy Love these guys! Josh is excellent at what he does and this technique has helped me considerably. I really like the fact that they have videos for all of the prescribed exercises that they send to you after the appointment . Highly recommend, especially if traditional physical therapy has failed you.Posted on Google Bobby Burk I rented a Neuroptimal device from Jennifer and the crew at Breaking Through Intensive Therapy and had a great experience! From rental all the way through the set up and running of the neurofeedback program the process was seamless. I highly recommend renting the unit or doing in-person neurofeedback sessions from Breaking Through!Posted on Google Brandon Muck Breaking Through broke through on my first visit! From their welcoming staff to their full body assessments and therapies, they did not disappoint. I no longer have sharp pain in my shoulder and have a plan in place for continued improvement with stretching I can do from home. Highly recommend!Posted on Google Kris J The name says it all! I truly have broke through my pain with the help I received from Josh and Jen. I came to them with ankle pain and was having trouble walking. The exercises given to me had me feeling better after a few days and fully recovered in just a few weeks! I couldnât believe how fast it worked! Thanks Josh and Jen!Posted on Google joe shaw I came to Josh with severe, debilitating sciatic nerve pain due to an injury I sustained while lifting weights. After one session I had some immediate relief of pain, and improved more and more with each session going forward. After several sessions now Iâm back to lifting weights with full range of motion and living day to day life with no pain. Canât recommend this practice enough. Serious game changer.Posted on Google A M Fitness was a HUGE part of my life, until a frozen shoulder' brought everything to a screeching halt. Between the excruciating pain and the traditional physical therapy that just wasn't working, I felt stuck. The standard medical approach to this condition simply didn't cut it for me. I suspected the issues I was having were not isolated to just my shoulder....so out of frustration, and trusting the holistic side of me, I searched for an alternative to the hospital system based "sick care" and looked for wellness care - Thatâs when I found Breaking Through Intensive Therapy. Their whole-body approach truly works! They uncovered some core issues affecting my mobility that were not just in my shoulder - I do not say this lightly, they literally, gave me my life back. Doctor's take note! They gave me the encouragement, motiviation, and the ability to be active again.Posted on Google Spencer Offredo I stumbled upon Breaking Through IT looking for something different than just the traditional PT route suggested by my pcp at UH for my nagging shoulder pain from years of power lifting that has progressively gotten worse especially these last few years keeping me totally out of the gym. Many times I have seen shoulder specialistâs who just recommend doing cortisone injections for flare ups or spending $ and getting an MRI done to either have surgery or just to be recommended to the cookie cutter physical therapy approach and nothing has really been a long term solution for my impingement / rotator cuff pain. So far, I feel like Josh has really taken the time to evaluate my body and movement to diagnose what is the root cause of my pain and using a science based approach to provide me with a specific plan to get me back into the gym and doing my favorite activities with the end goal of being pain free. I am already making progress within my first few weeks and I feel that Josh and Jennifer truly care and are looking to help me recover from this chronic pain!Posted on Google Jessica After more than 10 years of searching for real answers to ongoing back and hip issues from a previous and traumatic spinal injury, I can honestly say that finding Josh and Jennifer has been life-changing. I was referred to them by a trusted friend after spending over a decade relying on weekly chiropractic care and other âband-aidâ treatments that provided only temporary reliefâand often left me feeling worse while draining my bank account. I was so desperate for relief and hope but specialists I saw along the way told me that surgery was inevitable, with spinal fusion as the likely outcome. As someone who rides horses and lives an active lifestyle, that option felt incredibly limiting and discouraging. From my very first visit, Josh and Jennifer approached my situation differently. They are not only highly knowledgeable, but also incredibly kind, empathetic, and attentive. They truly listen, take the time to understand the full picture, and communicate clearly every step of the way. I never felt rushed or dismissedâonly supported and genuinely cared for. What sets them apart even further is their commitment to lasting results. They focus on addressing the root cause rather than masking symptoms, and it shows. For the first time in over a decade, I have real hope again. I am now back to doing the things I loveâpain-freeâwithout relying on constant temporary fixes. I also deeply appreciate how easy they make it to stay on track between sessions. After each visit, they send detailed email summaries along with customized exercises and helpful videos demonstrating proper form. It removes any guesswork and makes continuing progress at home simple and effective. I am beyond grateful for their care, expertise, and encouragement. If you are feeling stuck, discouraged, or out of options, I cannot recommend Josh and Jennifer enough. They have truly given me my quality of life back.Posted on Google Prentice T This is life changing therapy. The entire staff is amazing and focused on providing the best care.Posted on Google Samantha Stawicki Kodra I have been dealing with some unusual pain for over a year and a half, and most doctors did not have any suggestions for me other than traditional physical therapy, which did not help. Eventually I was recommended to go to Breaking Through and I am so glad. I have noticed so much improvement compared to day 1 when I came in for my first evaluation. It's amazing how much this therapy has helped me.