Quality Performance Rehabilitation

Welcome to Quality Performance Rehabilitation!

Quality Performance Rehabilitation, Inc is a privately owned outpatient physical therapy company located in Saint Lucie County, Florida. Quality Performance Rehabilitation was established in 2001 and is owned and operated by licensed physical therapists. It is the mission of Quality Performance Rehabilitation to become a dominant provider of physical therapy services on the Treasure Coast of Florida. Treatment will always be driven by positive patient outcomes with a high focus on patient satisfaction.    

What is Physical Therapy?

Physical therapists are healthcare professionals who maintain, restore, and improve movement, activity, and health enabling an individual to have optimal functioning and quality of life, while ensuring patient safety and applying evidence to provide efficient and effective care.¹Physical therapists are educated and licensed to evaluate and treat individuals of all ages who experience a wide variety of conditions such as low back pain, neck pain, upper/lower extremity disorders, sports injuries, TMJ dysfunction, post-surgical treatment, carpal tunnel syndrome, osteoarthritis, and stroke, Parkinson’s, and cancer rehab. Physical therapists focus on restoring impairments and improving function in order to restore quality of life.

1. "Today's Physical Therapist: A Comprehensive Rewview of a 21st-Century Health Care Profession". Prepared by the American Physical Therapy Association. January 2011. Available at: www.moveforwardpt.com.

The staff at Quality Performance Rehabilitation, Inc are qualified to evaluate and treat a wide variety of orthopedic and neurological conditions including, but not limited to:

• Musculoskeletal Disorders – Pain Syndromes, Sport Injuries, TMJ Dysfunction, Motor Vehicle Accident, Low Back/Neck Pain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Neurological Disorders – Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis
• Balance/Vestibular Disorders – Falls, Dizziness, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo(BPPV)
• Post Surgical Conditions – Upper and Lower Extremity Surgery, Spinal Fusions, Joint Replacements
• Electro-Therapeutic Pin-Point Stimulation - Neuromechanical Therapy

Addtional Services Include:

Work Conditioning Program - We offer a level two physical reconditioning program for workers compensation patients who require physical fitness training in a supervised setting in order to safely return to work. The program is 2-4 hours per visit with 2-3 visits per week and encompasses stretching, strengthening, cardiovascular conditioning, and specific occupational task training.  

Gym Program - Quality Performance Rehabilitation offers a supervised gym program for patients who have reached their physical therapy goals but who would like to continue working towards their physical fitness goals in a supervised and safe setting.

Prima Vista Office - Northwest PSL Clinic

441 NW Prima Vista Blvd 

Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983

Contact: Robin Coburn

Phone: (772) 873-8980

Fax: (772) 873-8981

Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Email: qualpvc@comcast.net

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Goldtree Office - Southeast PSL Clinic

1400 SE Goldtree Drive

Ste. 101

Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952

Contact: Nichole Deater

Phone: (772) 398-7678

Fax: (772) 398-7657

Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Email: qualper@comcast.net

Map: 

Fort Pierce Office

405 S 7th Street

Fort Pierce, FL 34950

Contact: Doreen George

Phone: (772) 460-2520

Fax: (772) 460-2521

Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Email: qualfp@comcast.net

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Thomas Fischer, PT, Owner - Thomas Fischer graduated in 1986 with an Associate of Science degree in Physical Therapy Assisting  from Broward Community College and earned his Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy in 1989 from Florida International University. Mr. Fischer has practiced in both the outpatient and acute care settings since August 1986. In 2001 Mr. Fischer opened Quality Performance Rehabilitation, Inc with his business partner Patrick Neveux, PT, MSPT. Mr. Fischer is an entrepreneur at heart and began his career in private practice because of the increased autonomy and ability to provide high quality, outcome-based patient care. He is highly skilled in the evaluation and treatment of general orthopedic and neurological conditions, occupational physical therapy, and has obtained additional training in the evaluation and treatment of balance and vestibular disorders. Mr. Fischer is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the Florida Physical Therapy Association. Mr. Fischer has served in various positions within the Florida Physical Therapy Association including Southeast District Chair from 1995-1997, and East Central District Regional Director from 2004-2008. Mr. Fischer served as a delegate to the American Physical Therapy Association House of Delegates from 1993-2000. He has been involved with the Special Olympics since 2004 and currently serves as the Florida Coordinator of FunFitness for Special Olympics. Mr. Fischer earned the Rick Shutes Committee Service Award from the Florida Physical Therapy Association for his hard work and dedication to Special Olympics. Tom enjoys sports, exercising, and spending time with his wife and three sons.

Patrick Neveux, PT, MSPT, Owner – Patrick Neveux graduated in 1982 with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education Training from East Tennessee State University. In 1986 he earned his Associate of Science degree in Physical Therapy Assisting from Broward Community College. In 1993 Mr. Neavux graduated from Barry University with a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration and continued on to earn a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy in 1994. Mr. Neavux has practiced in the outpatient and home health settings since 1986. In 1999 Mr. Neveux opened Quality Performance Physical Therapy which transitioned to Quality Performance Rehabilitation, Inc in 2001 when he partnered with Mr. Thomas Fischer, PT. His enthusiasm for treating a wide variety of conditions sparked Mr. Neveux’s interest in private practice as he felt he would have more opportunities to partner with the community and could provide physical therapy services to a wider patient population. He is highly skilled in the evaluation and treatment of general orthopedic and neurological conditions, sport-specific injuries and has obtained additional training in balance and vestibular disorders and ETPS Neuromechanical Therapy. Mr. Neveux is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the Florida Physical Therapy Association. His areas of interest include orthopedics, and professional athletic sports health. Mr. Neveux has served as the President for the St. James Orthodox Council, and as a board member for Sarah’s Kitchen. Patrick enjoys tennis, fishing, boating, and helping others. 

Rochelle Mead, PT, MSPT, MDT- Rochelle Mead graduated with a Masters in Physical Therapy degree from Texas Women’s University in 1999 and earned her McKenzie Certified Practitioner certificate - certified in Mechanical Diagnostics and Therapy (MDT) - in 2011. Mrs. Mead has practiced as a Physical Therapist in outpatient orthopedics since 1999 and is highly skilled in the evaluation and management of general orthopedic and neurological conditions. She has obtained additional training in the evaluation of balance and vestibular disorders, manual therapy, and TMJ dysfunction. Mrs. Mead is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, the Florida Physical Therapy Association, and the McKenzie Institute International. Her areas of interest include spinal dysfunction and manual therapy. Shellee enjoys camping, Disney and spending time with her family. 

Michelle Bowen, PT, DPT – Dr. Michelle Bowen graduated in 2011 with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Florida. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Physiology from the University of Florida in 2008. During physical therapy school Michelle worked as a rehab aide at Kinetix Physical Therapy, a private outpatient clinic, in Gainesville, FL and served as the Treasurer for the University of Florida Student Physical Therapy Association. Dr. Bowen is a member of the Florida Physical Therapy Association, and helped to organize the Florida Physical Therapy Association Student Conclave in 2011. She is also a member of the American Physical Therapy Association. Her areas of interest include outpatient orthopedics and sports-related injuries. Michelle enjoys spending time with her friends and family, exercising, and going to the beach. 

Claudia Zarrate, Rehab Aide – Mrs. Zarrate graduated in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy degree from Colegio Mayor de Nuestra Senora del Rosario in Bogota, Columbia. Mrs. Zarrate practiced as a licensed Physical Therapist in Columbia for 12 years before moving to Florida. Mrs. Zarrate earned her Advanced Technical Certificate in Manual Techniques in 2006, and has been working as a rehab aide in both the outpatient, and long term care settings since 2007. She is fluent in English and Spanish and has training in various areas including Alzheimer’s disease, resident rights, ergonomics, prosthetics/orthotics, mandibular dysfunction, and low back pain. Mrs. Zarrate is a member of the Columbian Association of Physical Therapy. Claudia enjoys yoga, culinary arts, and dancing. 

Robin Coburn – Mrs. Coburn graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture from Mercer College and worked as a florist for several years, after which she followed in her parents footsteps and became a clockmaker. Mrs. Coburn and her husband owned and operated a retail store that sold music, movies and books. After her two children were grown, Mrs. Coburn worked at a Woman’s Shelter as an advocate for domestic and sexual assault victims. Upon moving to Florida Mrs. Coburn joined the team at Quality Performance Rehabilitation, Inc and currently serves as the billing secretary for our Prima Vista location. Mrs. Coburn volunteers weekly for the Port Saint Lucie City Police Community Patrol. Robin enjoys riding bikes, swimming and spending time with her husband, son, daughter, son-in-law, and grandson.

Nichole Deater – Ms. Deater graduated from MedVance Institute in 2011 with a certification in Medical Coding and Billing. Ms. Deater worked for DEATER MECHANICAL as a receptionist prior to joining Quality Performance Rehabilitation, Inc in 2011 and currently serves as the billing secretary for our Goldtree location. Nicole enjoys spending time with her 2 sons, shopping, interior design and party planning. 

Doreen George – Mrs. George graduated in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies from Keiser College. Mrs. George worked in the administrative field for the Federal Government - Department of the Army - while her husband was serving in the United States Army. Mrs. George has worked in various law firms while raising her children. In 2011, Mrs. George joined the team at Quality Performance Rehabilitation, Inc and currently serves as the billing secretary for our Fort Pierce location. Doreen enjoys spending time with her family, shopping and decorating.

Quality Performance Rehabilitation accepts the following insurance plans:

• Access Medical Evaluation
• Aetna Work Comp
• Align (BeechStreet Network) POS
• Align Networks (Work Comp) 
• American Pioneer
• AmeriHealth NJ
• Aperture
• Beechstreet/Focus
• Blue Cross/Blue Shield (HMO, PPO, PPC, Network Blue, PPS) 
• Community Health Solutions
• CCN/First Health
• Champus/Tricare (PGBA)
• Cigna (Medicare Only for Open Access Plan)
• Corvel (Care IQ)
• Coventry 
• EMI (Work Comp)
• Empire
• Evolutions
• First Health
• Florida HealthSource
• Humana (PPO, POS, EPO)
• Managed Physical Network (UHC/New York)
• Medicare
• Medicare Railroad
• Medicare BCBS
• Med Optios(Work Comp)
• MedRisk (Work Comp)
• Multiplan
• Network Synergy Inc (Work Comp) 
• OptaComp (Work Comp)
• OptumHealth Care Solutions
• Ortho Net
• PHCS
• Prime Health Services
• Protegrity
• Providian (Work Comp)
• Tech Health (Work Comp)
• Total Medical Solutions
• Tricare
• United Healthcare (Medicare, Secure Horizons)
• Universal Smart Comp
• Vocational Rehabilitation
• Washington National Health
• Web-TPA

Each physical therapist employed at Quality Performance Rehabilitation are active members of the American Physical Therapy and Florida Physical Therapy Associations.

Quality Performance Rehabilitation, Inc is dedicated to helping foster growth within the physical therapy profession through mentoring physical therapy and physical therapy assistant students. The staff at Quality Performance Rehabilitation has served as clinical instructors for students for the last 10 years. If you are interested in doing a clinical rotation at any of our locations, please call Mr. Tom Fischer at 772-873-8980.

Special Olympics

• Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Nova Southeastern University hosted “A Day for Children” which provided families the opportunity to obtain health care information from a wide variety of healthcare practitioners. During this event, physical therapists and physical therapy/Physical therapy assistant students screened 25 athletes for strength, range of motion and cardiovascular endurance. Each athlete was provided information to help improve their physical fitness.

• Orlando, FL 11/4/11 - 11/5/11
  • The 2011 Special Olympics Fall Games were held at the Disney Wide World of Sports and the Boardwalk Bowl in Orlando, FL. Aside from the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of sports such as gymnastics, weight lifting, and bowling, athletes had the opportunity to attend various health screenings through the Healthy Athletes initiative. Mr. Thomas Fischer, PT currently serves as the Florida coordinator for FunFitness – the physical therapy component of Healthy Athletes. This year, both Tom and Michelle helped to screen over 250 athletes! At the end of each screening, athletes received education regarding stretching, strengthening and cardiovascular activities to help improve their overall function and sports performance.

Informational Websites

American Physical Therapy Association - www.moveforwardpt.com

Florida Physical Therapy Association - www.fpta.org

Licensure Verification

Florida Department of Health

Patient Testimonials

"I have been coming to Quality Performance Rehabilitation, Inc. for a little over a month and can feel and see a difference in my abilities through the directed therapy that I received. Many fellow therapy goers seem like family. We look forward to welcoming the next person through the door. Therapy is very important but a positive attitude is always at Quality Performance Rehabilitation, Inc., and that makes you keep your smile and want to share it. I recommend this facility!" ~ Judy

"It is with great pleasure that I tell you about my experience being a patient at Quality Performance Rehab. During the past few years both my husband and I have been patients at Quality Performance Rehab. We have both been treated with excellent treatments and with a lot of loving care. I have had other rehab care, but their treatments have been outstanding. I highly recommend using their facility for rehab care." ~ Mary

"Thank you so much for the help with my neck and back pain. I found the staff at Quality Performance Rehabilitation to be very knowledgeable, caring and efficient. Your therapy made a vast difference in my way of life. Thank you all again for the wonderful service you offer this community!" ~ Harry