PAIN FREE Movement

For over 15 years, I have operated on the front lines of the healthcare system as a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Throughout my journey, I have seen thousands of patients struggle through the same cycle: they experience a physical injury, they go through outpatient physical therapy, and then—just as they are gaining momentum—they are discharged to "self-manage" with a generic home exercise program.

My life’s work has been fueled by a growing passion to address the "missing link" in this process. I realized that to truly fix a dysfunctional movement pattern, we must look beyond the joint itself. My journey has taught me that muscle imbalances are rarely just physical; they are the outward manifestation of how we navigate the world in our body, mind, and soul.

 

A Clinical Detective with a Holistic Lens

 

With a background as a DPT, a Certified Personal Trainer, and a Health Coach, I have spent over a decade developing a "clinical detective" approach to wellness. I don't just see a "bad back" or a "weak ankle." I see a foundational domain that is being influenced by a person’s entire life story.

My passion is identifying the root cause of your physical limitations, including:

• Chronic Pain & Compensation Chains: Understanding how a surgery from 20 years ago (like gastric bypass or a hip replacement) is creating current malnutrition or postural imbalances.

• The Stress-Pain Feedback Loop: Identifying how work stress, domestic anxiety, and poor thought processes trigger the nervous system and immune system, leading to conditions like fibromyalgia and chronic muscle tension.

• Spiritual Alignment: Addressing the spiritual ailments that manifest as physical heaviness, ensuring your body is a grounded vessel for your soul.

 

Why I Created PT on a Budget

 

I believe that every person deserves access to integrative physical therapy and functional movement coaching without being limited by a "broken" medical system.

"PT on a Budget" is the culmination of my 15-year career—a total body wellness encyclopedia and a 1:1 coaching sanctuary designed to help you stop "spending" your energy on pain and start "budgeting" for vitality. Whether you are dealing with sarcopenia, post-surgical recovery, or the systemic aches of a life out of balance, I am here to help you navigate the forest, not just the trees.

Your healing isn't a DIY project. It’s a partnership. Let’s align your body, clear your mind, and restore your soul.

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Thanks for reading and I look forward to working with you,

Dr. Andrew Griffith PT, DPT Founder of PT on a Budget

 

Clinical Expertise

• Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) * 15+ Years of Clinical Experience in outpatient orthopedics, post-surgical rehabilitation, and chronic pain management.

• Specializations: Manual therapy, functional movement assessment, and compensation chain analysis.

Holistic & Performance Certifications

• Certified Personal Trainer (CPT): Focusing on corrective exercise and strength longevity.

• Integrative Health Coach: Specializing in the bio-psycho-social-spiritual model of wellness.

• Functional Movement Specialist: Expert in identifying and correcting dysfunctional movement patterns.

 

Core Philosophy

"I believe the body is the foundational domain of our existence. My goal is to align the physical, mental, and spiritual budgets of my clients to achieve outcomes that traditional healthcare often misses."