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The Future of
Physical Therapy
Dive Into the NeoVerse at NeoLife Physical Therapy and Wellness
story by Cherie Ward photos by Fred Salinas and courtesy of NeoLife
The days of passive healthcare are over, thanks to a new Mississippi law allowing physical therapists to evaluate and treat patients without referrals from other doctors. “We’re empowering people every day,” said Dr. Robby Ellis, founder and doctor of physical
therapy at NeoLife Physical Therapy and Wellness. “We’re helping them have some authority over their
bodies, and we’re educating them along the way,” he added. “Our main mission is to take time with each patient, share our knowledge, and educate them about caring for themselves. We’re setting the gold standard for things here on the Gulf Coast.”
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care allows for a higher success rate since patients aren’t left dealing with pain while waiting to see their general physician to obtain referrals. Rather, anyone from professional sports players to sweet grandmothers can seek help at once when their condition starts impeding their quality of life, and as a result, prevent nasty habits from forming that might lead to long-term overuse or further injury.
Dr. Ellis noted that NeoLife also offers ultrasound imaging. “People can come right in, and we can do ultrasound imaging the same day, within hours,” he said.
And with locations in D’Iberville, Gulfport, Bay St. Louis, and their newest in Ocean Springs, direct access to one of
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