At Robert Pauline Physical Therapy our mission is to provide individualized, hands-on care designed to promote the health and happiness of individuals and families by empowering our patients with the medicine of movement, the power of knowledge, and the transformative gift of self awareness.
Our Mission
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Our fervent dedication stems from the transformative power of physical therapy.
Physical therapy isn't just about treating injuries; it's about reclaiming your life, your freedom, and your joy.
Whether you're recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, or striving for peak performance, our personalized approach empowers you to overcome obstacles and embrace a life of progressional wellness and possibility. Let us be your hands on partners on this journey to holistic wellness, guiding you every step of the way towards a thriving future.
PEDIATRIC CARE
Partnering with local professionals in pediatric medicine and lactation, our pediatric program helps infants and their parents with a variety of early developmental and orthopedic issues including; torticollis, plagiocephaly (flat head), delays in motor development, congenital and birth deformities of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, and other congenital malformations involving the musculoskeletal system. Sleep, feeding, digestion, positioning, play, and proper neurological development call all be impacted by these orthopedic conditions.
Jennifer has over fifteen years of experience working with infants and all of our therapists have children of their own (including multiples) and understand the concerns parents have about the healthy development of their little ones. It is a joy to work with parents and little ones.
Toddlers and children
Our staff enjoy working with children with a variety of orthopedic and developmental concerns. While we are not exclusively a pediatric practice, each of our therapists are comfortable and qualified to work with your little ones. It is a joy to have them in the office with us. Call to speak with one of our therapists if you have specific questions about pediatric conditions we treat. We do not do custom splinting or casting.
Frequently Asked Questions
We accept nearly all PPO insurances and Medicare for physical therapy services. We do not have any HMO contracts. Please call our friendly office staff if you are unsure about your heath insurance coverage. Our wonderful staff will do all they can to help you understand your health insurance benefits and level of coverage for physical therapy services. Most of our patients will be referred by their primary care doctor. Many of our patients will contact us directly.
Most insurances allow you to begin care with your physical therapist without a physician’s referral. If you are on Medicare you can begin care with us ASAP and obtain a referral from your primary care doctor within 30 days.
We accept cash pay patients. An examination is $200 and follow up visits are $100 each. We do accept Med Pay from most auto insurances. We will work with lien payments and certain law offices on a case by case basis.
Blood Flow Restriction Training
Some of our Physical Therapists are trained in Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFRT) to increase strength, muscle mass, and improve cardiovascular health. BFRT is an innovative therapy that has
been proven to prevent atrophy after injury or surgery. Age related loss of muscle mass (sarcopenia) has been reversed utilizing BRF. Treatments consist of low resistance training to targeted muscles while applying intermittent restricted blood flow using a pneumatic tourniquet.
Blood Flow Restriction Training is a widely studied and a relatively low risk procedure used in rehab and human performance settings to maximize strength and quickly recover function. Traditionally strength gains were achieved by working with heavy weights (70% of max and above). BFR allows similar gains in strength and muscle mass while working with low resistance and light weights traditionally used in a rehab setting (20-40% of max). This allows an untrained or injured individual to experience many of the benefits of heavy exercise while only using light weights.
Cupping and Laser Therapy
We have invested in a class 4 therapeutic laser from Summus Medical Lasers and our staff is trained in skilled application of myofascial decompression therapy (aka cupping) to treat acute and chronic conditions.
MINDFUL WELLNESS
Tai Chi
Tai Chi
Tai Chi is the poetry of motion, a graceful dance of balance and harmony that nurtures the body, calms the mind, and uplifts the spirit.
Chronic Pain Resources
ABOUT US
Dr. Robert Pauline, DPT, OCS and wife Katie Pauline
I am a home grown Central Valley guy and my wife was raised here too. I am a so blessed to have been married to my sweetheart, Katie, for 22 years now. We have been blessed with 5 wonderful children.
I graduated from Clovis High School in 1997 and completed my Masters Degree in Physical Therapy in 2007 at CSU Fresno. After practicing for 7 years I decided to go back to school to get my doctorate degree. I completed an additional 18 months of rigorous training to complete my doctorate degree with an emphasis in orthopedics. Katie and I decided to open our own practice in August of 2014. She is an incredible behind the scenes support to the practice. I couldn’t do it without her. I love what I do and enjoy going to work every day.
I am motivated and strengthened every day by my loving family and my faith.
MEET OUR THERAPISTS
Dr. Kyle Baxter, DPT
Joined 2016
Ms. Jennifer Henriksen PT, OCS.
Joined 2018
Dr. Chelsea Kitrell, DPT
Joined 2021
Mr. Michael Green PTA, CMT
Joined 2022
Mr. Alex Pacheco, PTA
Joined 2023
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THANK YOU
Please receive our heartfelt thanks for the trust you have shown us by allowing us to be a part of your healthcare.
Thank you to the many doctors and providers who send your patients to see us.
Thank you to the amazing patients who recommend friends and family to see us.
Thank you to the incredible physical therapists in the acute rehab and home health community who recommend their patients to see us.
Thank you to the incredible instructors and fellow students at CSU Fresno and EIM for the education and training. To Community Hospital and Barrows PT for taking me on as an intern so many years ago. Thank you to George Drysdale for mentoring me and for the opportunities for growth. To Jason McOmber for always inspiring me to go one step further.
Thank you to Mike Walker, Jon Parker, Dean Witt, Jordan Farley, Larry Cleveland, Ryan McNeil, Marty Page for inspiring me and believing in me. Thank you to the entire Peachwood Ward of the North Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints for teaching me how to be a leader and showing me all things can be done with divine help and the right team.
A PERSONAL NOTE
My deepest gratitude to the amazing staff at RPPT, past and present, who have helped build our practice. To Ryan and Nick who were there on day one, I will always be grateful.
Thank you to my loving parents, supportive grandparents, and amazing brothers and incredible sister who have only shown me love and kindness. To Uncle Bob for helping plants the seeds of compassion. Our hearts are one.
Thank you to my sweetheart Katie and my beautiful children for the sacrifices you’ve made to help me realize a dream I didn’t even know I had. You are my greatest work, my enduring joy, and my bright hope.
Thank you to my Heavenly Father and my Savior Jesus Christ, for their grace, healing, and enabling power that sustains me day to day. I am yours, always.