Innovative PT & Wellness

Overview

Innovative PT & Wellness is a specialized physical therapy and wellness clinic in Green Bay, Wisconsin, focused on patient-centered care through advanced functional manual therapy (FMT) and holistic approaches. Led by Dr. Trista Larson, DPT, CFMT, who earned her certification with honors in 2020 and received APTA Wisconsin PT of the Year awards in 2020 and 2022 (Honorable Mention), the clinic emphasizes relieving chronic pain, improving movement, and enhancing overall wellness.

• Facility type: Private-pay outpatient clinic offering one-on-one treatments in a professional, supportive environment.
• Overall atmosphere and experience: Personalized, holistic care treating the body as a interconnected system. Patients receive thorough assessments, manual therapy, nervous system retraining, and customized home programs. The approach prioritizes underlying causes of pain rather than symptoms, fostering active patient participation for long-term results and potential achievement of full physical potential.

Features & Amenities

• One-on-one sessions with a highly skilled Certified Functional Manual Therapist (CFMT) – one of only ~20 in Wisconsin.
• Holistic, systems-based assessment using specialized palpation to identify pain sources anywhere in the body.
• Comprehensive care including manual therapy, body mechanics training, prescriptive exercises, nutritional education, lifestyle management, and pain science education.
• Private pay model avoiding insurance limitations for flexible, unlimited treatments.
• Supportive clinic environment with provided shorts/tank tops for sessions; loose clothing recommended.
• Additional wellness focus hinted via site links (e.g., salt therapy, ionic foot detox), though primary emphasis on PT.
• Home programs for ongoing maintenance, athletic performance, and prevention.

Services

The clinic offers Functional Manual Therapy® (FMT), a three-pillar approach (manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, progressive exercises) developed by the Institute of Physical Art. Services address a wide range of conditions:

• Pain management: Back/neck pain, headaches/migraines, sciatica, nerve pain, chronic pain, CRPS, rib pain/costochondritis.
• Orthopedic issues: Shoulder/elbow/hand/hip/knee/ankle/foot conditions, scoliosis, adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder), tennis/golfer’s elbow, patellofemoral pain, arthritis, FAI, shin splints, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, carpal tunnel.
• Pelvic/abdominal: Abdominal pain, pelvic floor dysfunction (external only), constipation, infertility (related to pelvic issues), diastasis recti, coccydynia.
• Neurological/post-viral: Post-concussion syndrome, post-COVID syndrome (including loss of taste/smell via vagus nerve treatment), stroke, neurological conditions, vagus nerve/airway dysfunctions, thoracic outlet syndrome.
• Other: TMJ dysfunction, post-operative rehab, cancer rehab, athletic performance/prevention, difficulty walking.

Initial evaluations (~60 minutes) include history, exam, goal-setting, and treatment. Follow-ups: 45-60 minutes.

Pricing

• Private pay clinic – does not accept insurance (out-of-network for commercial plans; no Medicare/Medicaid/Tricare).
• Patients may submit receipts for potential reimbursement if out-of-network coverage exists (no guarantees).
• Accepted payments: Cash, check, credit cards, FSA/HSA cards.
• Often lower out-of-pocket costs than insured clinics due to high deductibles/copays elsewhere.
• No specific session pricing listed; contact for details.

Location & Hours

• Address: 1496 Bellevue Street, Suite 202, Green Bay, WI 54311 (Note: Privacy policy mentions prior location at 715 Superior Road).
• Phone: 920-737-5204
• Fax: 920-770-4149
• Email: trista@innovativeptandwellness.com
• Operating hours: Not specified in content; appointments bookable online.
• Booking: Online appointment form or direct contact.

Notes

• What makes it special: Dr. Trista Larson’s expertise – Mayo Clinic DPT (2009), over 1,000 CE hours, CFMT honors. Rare holistic FMT approach treats root causes system-wide, beyond symptom-focused care.
• Direct access in Wisconsin – no referral needed.
• Patient testimonials highlight rapid improvements in chronic pain, mobility, anxiety via vagus nerve work.
• Mission: Empower patients via innovative, multi-faceted care for true potential.
• Blog resources on topics like aging/active life, injury taping, pregnancy physio, swimmer treatments.
• Awards/memberships: APTA Wisconsin accolades; APA member since 2008.
• No internal pelvic treatments; focus on external/non-invasive methods.