ABOUT US
What Makes The Center Unique?
The Sports Injury and Physical Therapy team are on a mission to help you to recover faster. Our more than 25 years of clinical experience, warm and nurturing environment, and state-of-the-art equipment make our clinic special.
Carmine builds a relationship with each patient to provide them with the one-on-one support they need.
The center’s comprehensive physical therapy and rehabilitation programs include personalized services designed to assist people of all ages, from adolescents to the elderly, as well as many professional athletes (PGA Tour, Major League Baseball, NFL, Olympic swimmers, professional wrestlers).
Schedule your appointment by calling (727) 575 7117 and let us welcome you into our family.
MEET CARMINE!
Carmine has an impressive career in sports rehabilitation spanning over 25 years of hands-on experience, extensive training, and education.
Since founding Sports Injury and Physical Therapy in 1994, Carmine’s worked with more than 10,000 patients including some of Tampa Bay’s premiere athletes helping them back to an active, healthy and productive lifestyle.
“At the center, the patient and therapist become a committed partnership dedicated to healing,” says Carmine. “I’m here hands-on every day, encouraging my patients and therapists as they move down the road to recovery. Seeing the dedication, comraderie, and the patient’s enthusiastic progress towards wellness is the best part of my job.”
Meet Haley
As a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) and soon-to-be licensed massage therapist and personal trainer Haley is passionate about healthcare and helping others getting back to their active healthy lifestyle. For almost a decade Haley has worked in hospital and outpatient settings with surgeries, injuries, or chronic medical conditions. As someone who has personal experience with car accidents and concussions, she understands what the body can go through. She is deeply inspired by therapeutic modalities that provide the most natural and effective ways to heal the body.
As a life-long learner Haley aspires to continue her education in Neurofeedback and Electroencephalography to assist with driver recovery, concussion mitigation, and peak performance.
OUR MISSION
“Provide dedicated, quality care and positive reinforcement for all patients.”
Testimonials
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Carmine is a wizard! The real deal with years of experience. I came in with a laminectomy.,a back surgery and waited a bit longer than I should have. He quickly knew my issue and proposed a treatment plan, facilitated by him and his very able associates.The atmosphere is calm and friendly and help is always available. Carmine is affable and deeply cares for his patients. I was very fortunate to have found him. I feel a hundred times better in a relatively short time. Run to him,( but take it easy), 🙂 He’s the best!
Kenneth Helman
March 10, 2023Absolutely the most professional, knowledgeable yet friendly medical related office I’ve ever been to. Carmine takes you where you are starting, is always honest in your progress and in what you can expect to realistically achieve. This is in a very supportive and encouraging way and I totally appreciated his realism. I can’t imagine a rehab practice being more successful. Carmine’s style treats each person and the case totally individually rather than here’s what’s being rehabilitated so do this…he takes all factors into consideration. Ditto to each person in his practice-knowledgeable warm and helpful. Many thanks!
Barbara Weyman
April 4, 2022Carmine J. Chioccariello is bar none the best PT, period! I have seen him work with my husband’s complete shoulder replacement as well as with my meniscus repair. My mother now need PT and I would not consider taking her anywhere except to Carmine. Beyond his amazing knowledge and experience, he is thoughtful and considerate. I love the compassion that he shows everyone, no matter how old or how extensive the rehabilitation. His staff is also awesome, totally a reflection of Carmine’s management and mission. You are not going to get a “cookie-cutter” experience here. Carmine is 100% hands on which means you get his extensive knowledge and a much faster recovery time.
Sophia Iler
February 12, 2022 -
Carmine and the team are amazing! You really get attentive, specialized and effective treatment. I came here after a car accident which left me with multiple injuries from head to toe and felt hopeless and scared in my recovery but carmine really helped me believe that I can get better and with going consistently I now do. Def would recommend carmine for your physical therapy needs!
Kristeena Khair
February 18, 2022Carmine, Haley, and Asia are the BEST! They have created a schedule of exercises to improve my core strength and support my back. Through my personalized program, I am building my strength and flexibility, thus relieving my back pain. I appreciate the individual attention and the friendly encouragement I am given. They have exceptional knowledge of the body, how to relieve pain, and what to do to help strengthen and encourage muscular healing, with a side of always being positive and helpful. I would recommend this place to my family and friends any day! The office is easy to get to and has plenty of parking space. The office environment is spotless, and the sports memorabilia on the walls add a nice personal touch to the decor. Did I mention that laughter is the best medicine? Well, you’ll find some of that there too!
Ibelise Atanacio
December 19, 2022Carmine and his whole team are all outstanding! I highly recommend!! I went in for physical therapy as a conservative approach to treat long-term tendinitis in my elbow and subsequent shoulder pain from overcompensating. I had been dealing with this pain for over 2 years and had tried cortisone shots as well as following an exercise routine on my own, none of which helped. However, working with Carmine over the last 6 weeks has helped me dramatically! I have no pain in my elbow or shoulder, have been able to gain strength again, and I’m finally aware of the actions I was performing that were flaring up my pain. In addition to all of this, the environment is warm and friendly and fun! I felt like I became part of their work family, and I’m actually going to miss seeing them all!
Kelly Kipnis
April 18, 2022
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