End Chronic Back & Hip Pain Naturally
No Medications. No Injections. No Surgery.
Get to the root cause of your pain and finally take back your life. Our holistic, hands-on treatment helps you move better, feel stronger, and stop letting pain dictate your day.
Who This Is For:
You’ve been told you’re “bone on bone,” have a bulged disc, or that surgery is your only option.
You’re still in pain after surgery, your doctor says to “wait a year,” and now you’re being told nothing is wrong based on your MRI.
You’ve been told your pain is just a normal part of getting older.
You’ve been bounced around between back and hip specialists, where the back doctor says it’s coming from your hip and the hip doctor says it’s coming from your back.
You’ve tried traditional PT, chiropractors, acupuncture, massage, medications, injections, and other treatments that never provided lasting relief.
Request an Appointment with our Chronic Pain Specialist
Take the first step toward lasting confidence.
Our Proven 4 Phase Recovery Program
The Body Recalibration Method
Step 1
Our journey starts with Fascial Recalibration via Myofascial Release, focusing on correcting fascial distortions caused by years of compensating for pain. This crucial initial step includes unraveling the fascia, the connective tissue encasing muscles and organs, to reduce discomfort and pinpoint actual muscle stiffness. You’ll notice prompt relief and enhanced flexibility, laying the groundwork for more in-depth treatment. While Stage 1 provides immediate benefits and can markedly reduce pain, progressing to subsequent stages is advised for sustained enhancement.
Step 2
Stage 2 is centered on detailed Muscle Recalibration using Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) to tackle specific muscle tightness and rectify identified imbalances, such as pelvic rotation and trunk tilt. This thorough approach entails the release of approximately 200 muscles over a period of 8-10 weeks, aiming to enhance your body’s capability for essential activities (like walking, standing, sitting, and sleeping), lessen the reliance on pain medication, and regain the joy of engaging in favorite activities such as golf, tennis, travel, beach visits, gym workouts, or playing with grandchildren. This phase is essential for individuals dedicated to comprehensively addressing their chronic pain and securing enduring relief to improve their quality of life.
Step 3
After achieving pain relief and body symmetry, we introduce home exercises tailored to maintain the flexibility and neutral alignment achieved through our Body Recalibration Method. These exercises are designed to preserve symmetry, rather than to increase flexibility, to ensure your body remains balanced and to deactivate your pain alarm system. Exercises are introduced at the 3rd stage to prevent the common experience of increased pain caused by exercises, often encountered in Traditional PT. This stage is crucial for maintaining the benefits of treatment and avoiding setbacks in your recovery journey.
Step 4
The final stage is designed to smoothly reintegrate you into your favorite activities, ensuring you can participate without the fear of pain. It focuses on identifying and addressing any lingering biomechanical issues, which are often at the heart of your problem. This phase includes fine-tuning your treatment to match how your body reacts to heightened activity levels, pinpointing and resolving any remaining issues. The goal is to guarantee a complete return to functionality and enhance your enjoyment of life. This holistic strategy aims not only to alleviate pain but also to promote a lasting active lifestyle, improved health, and enhanced mobility.
Meet The Chronic Pain Specialist
Your Partner in Wellness
Joann Pung, PT
Dr. Joann Pung, founder of Manual Physical Therapy & Concierge Services in Sarasota, FL, has dedicated over 35 years to helping people overcome chronic pain and regain control of their lives — naturally.
Her extensive experience and passion for truly understanding the body led her to create the Body Recalibration Method™, a one-of-a-kind approach that treats pain at its root rather than masking symptoms. This hands-on, holistic technique has helped countless patients move freely again without relying on medications, injections, or surgery.
Since opening her clinic in 2016, Dr. Pung’s commitment to personalized care has attracted patients from across Florida and even across the country — from Denver and Seattle to California and Virginia. She personally trains every therapist on her team to ensure the same level of precision, compassion, and long-term results for every patient who walks through the door.
At Manual Physical Therapy, treatment isn’t about quick fixes — it’s about retraining the body, restoring balance, and rebuilding confidence in movement.
Outside the clinic, Joann enjoys spending time with her husband Joel (who helps run the front desk), their two daughters, exploring new ideas, and finding humor in life’s everyday moments.
Reclaim Your Life & Start Feeling Like Yourself Again
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know this will actually work for me?
We only accept patients whose problems match what the Body Recalibration Method is designed to treat. If your body has become lopsided from years of compensation, this is exactly what we address. Most patients experience 50–75% improvement by the end of the program.
How long will it take to see results?
Most people notice improvement after every session. The full program is typically about 2½ months, depending on how long you’ve been in pain and how many areas are involved.
How long will the results last?
Results are long-lasting because your body has been recalibrated to function more normally and symmetrically. You’ll receive a short 10–15 minute morning routine to maintain your progress. Monthly maintenance is optional.
How long will each treatment session last?
Each session is 60 minutes, completely hands-on and one-on-one. We work directly on your body the entire time to move you toward your goals.
Do you take insurance?
We wish insurance covered this type of care, but our holistic approach treats the entire body at once and doesn’t fit insurance guidelines. Because of that, insurance does not cover our treatment, and we do not accept insurance.
1958 Prospect St, Sarasota, FL 34239
