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Peak Performance Physical Therapy | physical-therapy

Physical Therapy Practice Grows Direct Access Patients 340%

Portland, OROutpatient PT clinic (6 therapists)7 months engagement
SEO & ContentWeb DesignLocal SEOLead Generation

Challenge

Peak Performance Physical Therapy relied almost entirely on physician referrals, which were declining as health systems developed in-house PT departments. Oregon's direct access laws meant patients could see PTs without referrals, but most consumers didn't know this—they still thought they needed a doctor's prescription. Their website mentioned direct access in small print, but no one was searching for it. Peak Performance was invisible to the growing population of health-conscious consumers who would choose PT first if they knew they could.

Solution

We launched a direct access education and marketing campaign: Educational Content Hub: Created comprehensive content explaining direct access, its benefits, and conditions that respond well to early PT intervention. Targeted searches like "can I see physical therapist without referral" and condition-specific searches. Condition-Based Marketing: Built campaigns around specific conditions (back pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, post-surgery rehab) where consumers search symptoms rather than solutions. Local SEO Domination: Optimized for "physical therapist Portland" and condition-specific local searches. Built neighborhood-specific landing pages. Insurance Clarity: Created transparent information about insurance coverage for direct access visits, removing a major barrier to booking. Employer Wellness Partnerships: Developed content and outreach for corporate wellness programs where direct access PT could reduce healthcare costs. Referral Retention: While building direct access, also strengthened physician referral relationships with better communication and outcomes reporting.

Results

+340%

Direct Access Patients/Month

1566

+149%

Total New Patients/Month

45112

+600%

Website Organic Traffic

1,200/month8,400/month

-62%

Cost Per New Patient

$85$32

+35%

Patient Lifetime Value

$680$920

We knew direct access was the future, but patients didn't know they could come straight to us. PxlPeak's educational content reached people searching for pain relief and showed them PT was an option—no doctor visit required. Direct access patients are now 60% of our new patients, and they're often more committed to their care.

Dr. Ryan Anderson, DPT

Owner, Peak Performance Physical Therapy

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