At Proactive Kinetics, movement is life — and we’re here to help you make the most of it.
Movement is more than just exercise — it’s the foundation of living, working, and performing at our best. At Proactive Kinetics, we take a progressive, movement-based approach to physical therapy that prioritizes long-term health, resilience, and peak performance. Instead of simply treating symptoms, we focus on addressing the root causes of pain, imbalance, and dysfunction to help you move with confidence and strength.
Located in Murfreesboro, TN, Proactive Kinetics offers a personalized, client-first experience designed to keep you active, pain-free, and performing at your best. Whether you’re an athlete striving for peak performance, an expecting mother seeking safe movement strategies, or someone navigating everyday aches and mobility concerns, our team is dedicated to helping you achieve your goals. Through expert guidance, hands-on care, and tailored movement strategies, we empower individuals to reclaim control over their bodies and enjoy the activities they love.
What sets us apart is our commitment to individualized care. Rather than relying on insurance-driven models prioritizing quick fixes and limited treatment plans, we take a holistic, one-on-one approach to ensure each session is customized to your body’s unique needs and goals. Whether recovering from an injury, managing chronic pain, or enhancing your athletic performance, our expert team provides comprehensive rehabilitation, injury prevention, and performance-based training to help you move better, feel stronger, and stay injury-free for the long run.
Everyday Athlete Program: Preparing Your Body for the Daily Grind
Many people associate the word “athlete” with competitive sports, but the reality is that everyone is an athlete in their own way. Whether you’re lifting your kids, carrying groceries, climbing stairs, working on your feet all day, or even just maintaining an active lifestyle, your body is constantly moving, adapting, and overcoming physical demands. At Proactive Kinetics, we recognize that movement is essential for long-term health and injury prevention, which is why we created the Everyday Athlete Program — a comprehensive approach to optimizing movement, improving strength, and preventing injuries for people of all activity levels.
Our Everyday Athlete Program is built on the idea that functional strength and mobility are crucial not just for elite performers but for anyone looking to move pain-free and stay strong through life's daily challenges. Whether you're a parent lifting your child, a professional with a physically demanding job, or someone committed to fitness and longevity, this program is designed to enhance movement efficiency, build resilience, and prevent common injuries before they happen.
Through a combination of individualized assessments, hands-on therapy, and customized movement plans, Dr. Sam works with you to:
- Identify and correct movement inefficiencies that could lead to pain or dysfunction.
- Improve joint stability and muscle coordination to enhance strength and endurance.
- Address muscle imbalances and mobility limitations to prevent injuries before they occur.
- Develop practical movement strategies that translate to real-life activities, from lifting and bending to reaching and carrying.
At Proactive Kinetics, we believe that everyone deserves to move with confidence and strength—no matter their age or fitness level. The Everyday Athlete Program isn’t just about rehabilitation or sports training—it’s about equipping you with the tools, knowledge, and physical capacity to thrive in your daily life, reduce pain, and stay active for years to come.
If you’re ready to take control of your movement and build a stronger, more resilient body, we’re here to help you every step of the way.
What Makes an Everyday Athlete?
Many people experience nagging joint pain, stiffness, or recurring injuries from repetitive motions, poor movement mechanics, or muscular imbalances. Over time, these small issues can lead to chronic discomfort, limited mobility, and even more serious injuries. Our program focuses on:
- Identifying and correcting movement dysfunctions that contribute to pain and injury.
- Developing functional strength and mobility to support everyday activities.
- Creating personalized rehab and training plans to ensure long-term success.
The Key to Staying Active and Injury-Free
One of the most common mistakes people make is waiting until pain becomes unbearable before seeking treatment. The Everyday Athlete Program helps individuals take a proactive approach to movement health, allowing them to:
- Increase flexibility and joint mobility to improve movement efficiency.
- Strengthen weak areas of the body to prevent overuse injuries.
- Optimize posture and core stability for better balance and body control.
Whether you are a weekend warrior, a busy professional, or someone just trying to stay active without pain, our movement-based rehab and strength program can help you move better and feel stronger for life.
Core & Pelvic Health: Strengthening Your Foundation
Your core and pelvic floor are the foundation for nearly every movement your body makes. Whether you’re walking, lifting, running, or even breathing, these deep stabilizing muscles play a critical role in supporting posture, maintaining balance, and preventing injury. However, when the core and pelvic floor become weakened, imbalanced, or dysfunctional, it can lead to a range of issues, including chronic pain, incontinence, instability, and decreased mobility.
At Proactive Kinetics, our Core & Pelvic Health Program is designed to restore function, improve strength, and enhance overall movement quality for individuals experiencing pelvic floor dysfunction, postural imbalances, and core weakness. By taking a comprehensive, movement-based approach, we help our clients regain control, confidence, and strength in their daily lives—whether they are recovering from pregnancy, managing chronic pain, or looking to improve athletic performance.
Why Pelvic Health Matters for Everyone
Pelvic floor dysfunction is often associated with postpartum recovery, but the truth is that everyone—athletes, older adults, active individuals, and even office workers—can be affected. A weak or overly tight pelvic floor can contribute to:
- Chronic lower back, hip, and pelvic pain
- Poor core stability and posture
- Incontinence and bladder control issues
- Reduced athletic performance and endurance
- Limited mobility and flexibility
The pelvic floor is not an isolated system. It coordinates with the diaphragm, deep core muscles, and lower back to provide stability, strength, and balance. When one part of this system is out of sync, it can lead to compensations, discomfort, and dysfunction throughout the body.
Our Approach: Restoring Strength & Function
Our Core & Pelvic Health Program at Proactive Kinetics is personalized and hands-on, ensuring each individual gets the support and strategies they need for optimal recovery and performance. We focus on:
- Functional Core Training – Strengthening deep core muscles to enhance stability, posture, and movement efficiency.
- Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation – Addressing dysfunction with targeted activation, relaxation, and strengthening techniques.
- Breathwork & Diaphragmatic Control – Teaching proper breathing mechanics to improve core function, reduce tension, and support recovery.
- Postural & Movement Retraining – Helping clients move with confidence and alignment, reducing strain on the lower back and hips.
By addressing the root causes of dysfunction rather than just treating symptoms, we help our clients build a strong, resilient core that supports them in everything from daily activities to high-performance athletics.
Whether recovering from childbirth, struggling with chronic pain, or looking to enhance core strength and stability, the Core & Pelvic Health Program at Proactive Kinetics is here to help you regain control of your body and move confidently.
Common symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction include:
- Lower back pain and hip instability.
- Urinary leakage or urgency issues.
- Pain or discomfort during daily activities, exercise, or intimacy.
A Functional Approach to Pelvic Health
Our Core & Pelvic Health Program focuses on:
- Improving pelvic floor strength and coordination through targeted exercises.
- Addressing breathing mechanics and posture to support core function.
- Utilizing manual therapy and movement retraining to relieve pain and restore normal function.
This evidence-based, hands-on approach ensures that clients don’t just manage symptoms but actually resolve the root cause of dysfunction for lasting improvements. Whether recovering from childbirth, managing an old injury, or looking to optimize strength and stability, our pelvic health specialists are here to help.
The Advantages of Self-Pay Physical Therapy: Investing in Your Long-Term Health
Many people assume that insurance-based physical therapy is the best and most cost-effective option. However, the reality is that insurance-driven care often limits your recovery, forcing therapists to work within strict session limits, outdated treatment protocols, and excessive paperwork requirements.
At Proactive Kinetics, we offer a self-pay model to provide higher quality, one-on-one care without restrictions. This means that every session is 100% tailored to your needs, goals, and movement challenges rather than being dictated by an insurance company.
Why Choose Self-Pay Physical Therapy?
1. One-on-One, Personalized Treatment
Most insurance-based clinics require therapists to see multiple clients at the same time, meaning you may only receive 10–15 minutes of actual hands-on care per session. This rushed approach often results in slower progress, more sessions, and generic treatment plans.
At Proactive Kinetics, every appointment is:
- A 50-minute one-on-one treatment with a highly trained therapist.
- Hands-on, movement-focused, and completely customized to your needs.
- Designed to achieve results faster with fewer overall sessions.
By removing insurance-imposed time constraints, we ensure that you get the highest level of care possible, leading to better outcomes in a shorter amount of time.
2. No Insurance Delays or Referral Requirements
Many people wait weeks or even months for insurance approvals, physician referrals, or pre-authorizations before they can even begin physical therapy. These delays can worsen symptoms, prolong pain, and increase the risk of further injury.
With self-pay physical therapy, you can:
- Start treatment immediately—no referrals, approvals, or insurance authorizations required.
- Address pain and movement issues early before they become more serious.
- Get the treatment you need when you need it, without unnecessary wait times.
By cutting out the insurance middleman, we empower you to take control of your health and recovery timeline.
3. Advanced Treatment Options Without Restrictions
Insurance companies often limit the types of treatment they will cover, meaning that highly effective techniques like dry needling, manual therapy, and extended mobility work may not be approved. This forces therapists to rely on basic, insurance-approved exercises rather than what is actually best for the client.
At Proactive Kinetics, we utilize:
- Manual therapy and hands-on techniques for faster recovery.
- Dry needling, movement screening, and performance training to optimize function.
- Pelvic floor therapy, postpartum recovery, and strength-based rehab to meet unique client needs.
Because insurance restrictions do not bind us, we can provide the best and most effective treatments for each individual — ensuring faster results and long-term success.
4. Fewer Visits, Better Outcomes
While insurance-based therapy might seem less expensive upfront, it often requires more visits and longer treatment timelines due to inefficient, one-size-fits-all care. Due to limited hands-on treatment and slow progress, clients frequently attend unnecessary appointments for months.
With self-pay therapy, you receive:
- Comprehensive treatment in fewer sessions, saving time and money in the long run.
- Faster recovery means you can return to your activities sooner.
- A higher level of care ensures long-lasting results.
Rather than wasting money on frequent, ineffective visits, self-pay therapy provides a more efficient, results-driven experience that prioritizes your progress over profit.
5. A Long-Term Investment in Your Health
Many clients assume that self-pay therapy is too expensive. However, when compared to the cost of chronic pain, lost productivity, unnecessary imaging, and potential surgeries, it is often the more affordable and smarter choice.
By investing in quality, results-driven physical therapy now, you can:
- Avoid long-term medical costs associated with unresolved injuries.
- Stay active, mobile, and pain-free for years to come.
- Build strength, resilience, and confidence in your movement.
At Proactive Kinetics, we believe that your health is worth the investment—and self-pay physical therapy gives you the best possible return.
Getting Started: Your Path to Better Movement
At Proactive Kinetics, we make it easy to begin your journey to stronger, pain-free movement. Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain, recovering from an injury, or looking to optimize your athletic performance, we’re here to help you achieve real, lasting results.
Step 1: Book Your Initial Consultation
Your first session includes a comprehensive evaluation where we:
- Assess your movement patterns, strength, and flexibility.
- Identify the root cause of pain or dysfunction.
- Develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your goals.
This initial consultation sets the foundation for your recovery and performance plan, ensuring that every session is fully customized to your needs.
Step 2: Begin Your Personalized Treatment Plan
Based on your evaluation, we create a targeted rehab and performance strategy that includes:
- Hands-on treatment, movement retraining, and strength-building exercises.
- Advanced techniques like dry needling and pelvic floor therapy (if applicable).
- A progression plan that ensures long-term success, not just short-term relief.
Our approach is dynamic, adaptable, and designed to achieve faster results rather than following a cookie-cutter insurance-based model.
Step 3: Stay Strong, Mobile, and Injury-Free
Physical therapy shouldn’t just be about pain relief—it should help you move better and feel stronger for life. As you progress through treatment, we:
- Adjust and refine your plan based on your progress.
- Introduce sport-specific or activity-based exercises to optimize performance.
- Provide strategies for long-term movement health, so you stay active without pain.
For those looking for continued guidance beyond rehab, we offer performance-based training and movement optimization programs to help maintain strength and function for years to come.
Take Control of Your Health Today
At Proactive Kinetics, we believe in a smarter, movement-first approach to physical therapy — one that focuses on getting you back to the activities you love, pain-free and stronger than ever.
Our self-pay, one-on-one model ensures you receive the best care possible without insurance restrictions. Whether recovering from an injury, dealing with chronic pain, or looking to improve your athletic performance, our expert team is here to help you move, feel, and perform at your best.
Now is the time to take control of your health and movement. Book your initial consultation today and start your journey toward pain-free, high-performance living.
