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The Apex Physical Therapy Difference
Comprehensive Physical Therapy Service in Cumming, GA
At APEX Physical Therapy, our goal is to help you live pain-free and reach your fullest potential, without the risks of surgery or medication. We’re here to support your recovery and improve your quality of life with safe, effective care.
Our mission is simple: to help you reclaim the life you deserve.
What makes APEX Physical Therapy different?
APEX Physical Therapy is transforming care in Cumming, GA, with a modern, patient-first approach:
- Customized, one-on-one treatment sessions
- Comprehensive biomechanical assessments
- The latest physical therapy equipment and technology
Our flexible model allows us to focus solely on your healing, without restrictions from insurance rules.
As an out-of-network provider, we are not tied to any health insurance companies. This gives us the freedom to design the most effective physical therapy treatment plan for you, without limitations set by insurance providers. Learn more about our approach to personalized care here.
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Our Commitment To You
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QUICKER HEALING TIMES
We design treatment plans for faster results, so you can get back to enjoying life sooner.
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PATIENT SATISFACTION
Your satisfaction is our top priority. We measure our success by the results and happiness of our clients.
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IMPROVED EXPERIENCE
We want you to see physical therapy as a trusted and effective solution for your health and recovery.
The Apex PT Cumming Guarantee:
- You’ll receive a full session of one-on-one care with a highly skilled, licensed physical therapist.
- We take a comprehensive approach, focusing on your whole body and using manual therapy techniques for optimal recovery.
- Your treatment time will never include lying on heat or ice packs—it’s your time, and we make the most of it.
- You’ll be supervised the entire session and never left to do exercises alone.
- You’ll never be handed off to techs or assistants; your physical therapist works with you exclusively.
- Your care is always based on your needs, not insurance limitations.
- You’ll have the full attention of a nationally accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy, dedicated to helping you return to the life you deserve—free from pain and limitations.
Individualized Physical Therapy Treatment Plans in Cumming, GA
The first step to helping you is understanding your unique condition. At APEX Physical Therapy, we don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach or rely on preset routines to drive your progress.
We do the exact opposite.
We create individualized treatment plans after a thorough evaluation of your body. As you progress, we adjust your plan as needed to ensure you achieve the best possible results.
Don't miss out on opportunities in your life.
Start making the most out of it today.
Our cash-based physical therapy model allows us to provide truly personalized treatment plans tailored to your individual needs. Learn more about how this approach benefits you below.
Why Cash-Based Physical Therapy?
APEX Physical Therapy promotes Cash-Based Physical Therapy vs. insurance-based therapy.
Treatment Issues
With Insurance-based therapy, Physical Therapy Clinics are forced to structure their care around strict rules and regulations that have no consideration for the patient's overall wellbeing. Instead of creating treatment plans that are specific to a patient's condition, clinics can only accommodate patients through generic and rigid treatment regimens. Patients are forced to attend 2-3 appointments in a week without one on one specialized care. They are also often attended to only by Physical Therapy Assistants vs. getting care from an actual Doctor of Physical Therapy. Methods, equipment, and tools used for treatment also often fall on the cheaper side to cut costs and save on operational expenses.
Financial Issues
It's also likely that you're not getting any financial help from your insurance itself. Insurance providers will impose copays or deductibles which lead to you spending more money for your therapy sessions for a physical therapy clinic that is in your insurance network. You could end up spending up to $200+ per session on a treatment plan that's not doing anything for you, while your insurance really doesn't have the intent to reimburse you with the full amount of your treatment, and you end up shouldering majority of the fees.
Benefits of Cash-Based Physical Therapy
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SAVE TIME AND MONEY
Paying for out-of-network, cash-based physical therapy is often cheaper than what you're spending for insurance copays or deductible requirements.
You also spend less because one-on-one care with a cash-based therapy clinic requires fewer sessions than in-network PT clinics, saving you a lot of time in the process.
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GET ACCESS TO ONE-ON-ONE CARE WITH A DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
With a cash-based therapy clinic like APEX Physical Therapy, you get one-on-one care with the Doctor of Physical Therapy, and not merely exercise sessions with a physical therapy assistant.
You also get access to up-to-date physical therapy tools and equipment.
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GAIN ACCESS TO LIFE'S OPPORTUNITIES
Start getting your life back. Insurance-based physical therapy is often watered down in its approach, which often treats the current pain but not the root cause. Ultimately, this results in not getting fully healed.
You're spending more time in treatments with very little focus on your comprehensive healing. With APEX, you get individualized care and real results fast, so your opportunities in life are never lost.
Become Pain-Free Without Medications or Surgery!
We diagnose orthopedic injuries with a thorough biomechanical assessment to identify and treat the root cause. This personalized approach allows us to create a custom treatment plan that delivers faster, lasting results.
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Meet Dr. Nathan
Meet Dr. Nathan Teter! He is the practicing Physical Therapist and owner of Apex Physical Therapy. Dr. Nathan’s credentials include a bachelor’s degree from the University of West Georgia and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine.
While studying at the University of West Georgia, Dr. Nathan played college football for the Wolves and unfortunately suffered a traumatic knee injury during his senior season. After getting the chance to work with skilled manual therapists during his rehabilitation, his passion for physical therapy was ignited.
Today, Dr. Nathan’s passion for physical therapy has led him to open his own practice in his hometown of Cumming, GA.
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Meet Dr. Hayden
Hayden is a graduate of the University of North Georgia’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program. He earned his undergraduate degree in Health Science from Stetson University, where he was a three-time Pioneer Football League Academic All-American and a member of the university’s football team.
After his playing career, Hayden became a championship-level strength and conditioning coach. He served as the head strength and conditioning coach for Stetson’s women’s tennis and rowing teams, as well as an assistant coach for the football and baseball programs. He played a key role in the women’s tennis team’s 2022 ASUN Championship run, providing coaching and performance support throughout the season.
Hayden’s journey into physical therapy began after undergoing and recovering from eight knee reconstruction surgeries—an experience that shaped both his career path and his passion for helping others return to the activities they love.
He also has a background in powerlifting and holds multiple state records. Outside the clinic, Hayden enjoys trail running, long-distance running, and playing pickleball. He believes that everyone is an athlete—just at different points on the spectrum—and deserves to be treated with the same level of care, performance mindset, and respect.
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