Best Physical Therapy on Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head physical therapy clinics include Horizon Rehabilitation, Novant Health Rehabilitation, Hilton Head Physical Therapy, Rising Tide and CORA, with hours, referrals and Sea Pines locations.
For physical therapy on Hilton Head Island, call Horizon Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine (no referral needed to start, by the hospital), Novant Health Rehabilitation (open weekdays from 7 a.m.), Hilton Head Physical Therapy or Rising Tide (one-on-one care). In Sea Pines, CORA Physical Therapy is 0.2 miles from Sea Pines.
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Hilton Head Facts for Physical Therapy
- Who lives here
- About 39% of the island town’s residents are 65 or older (as of 2024).
- No referral to start
- Horizon Rehabilitation says on its site that patients can come without a physician’s referral, and Hilton Head Physical Therapy describes itself as direct access.
- Sea Pines
- CORA Physical Therapy’s Sea Pines clinic is 0.2 mi from Sea Pines and Hilton Head Physical Therapy is 0.6 mi; Hilton Head PT also has a members-only office at Sea Pines Country Club.
- Near the hospital
- Horizon is 0.3 mi, Novant Health Rehabilitation 0.9 mi and Rising Tide 1.2 mi from Hilton Head Hospital.
- Open weekdays
- Novant Health Rehabilitation at Sea Turtle Marketplace is open Monday to Thursday 7 to 7 and Friday 7 to 5. CORA on William Hilton Parkway opens at 8 and stays until 6 on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- Second office
- Rising Tide has a second clinic in Bluffton on Fording Island Road.
Physical Therapy on Hilton Head Island
How we chose these: physical therapy clinics on the island with a long record of patient reviews and facts the clinic publishes about itself: services, hours, referrals and locations. Clinics with a handful of reviews and nothing published are left out. Each card lists what you can check; the stars open a summary of what patients say.
8 Hospital Center Blvd Ste 250, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Phone: (843) 671-7342
One of the island’s most-reviewed rehab practices, with physical, occupational and speech therapy under one roof.
Why it’s listed: The practice says patients can start without a physician’s referral. Its services include pelvic health, balance and neurological therapy, hand therapy, sports medicine and concussion care. Reviewers name their therapists and describe physical therapy for sciatica and speech therapy after brain surgery.
- Where:
- Hospital Center Blvd, 0.3 mi from Hilton Head Hospital; 5.4 mi from Sea Pines and 5.7 mi from Coligny
- Referral:
- No physician’s referral needed to start
- Services:
- Physical, occupational and speech therapy; pelvic health; balance and neuro; hand therapy; sports medicine; concussion care
430 William Hilton Pkwy Ste 105, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Phone: (843) 682-7301
The clinic many islanders still call PT Solutions, now part of Novant Health, in the Sea Turtle Marketplace shopping center.
Why it’s listed: Open weekdays from 7 a.m., with evening hours Monday to Thursday. Reviewers name their therapists and describe rehab after knee surgery, pelvic floor therapy before a surgery and a personalized plan for low back pain.
- Where:
- Sea Turtle Marketplace on William Hilton Pkwy, 0.9 mi from Hilton Head Hospital; 5.4 mi from Sea Pines and 5.6 mi from Coligny
- Hours:
- Mon–Thu 7–7; Fri 7–5; closed weekends
- Reviewers say:
- Knee-surgery rehab, pelvic floor and low back care
1012 William Hilton Pkwy Ste 7, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Phone: (843) 715-4060
A locally owned, independent practice on the south end, with a members-only office at Sea Pines Country Club.
Why it’s listed: The practice describes itself as direct access and says it was voted Best Physical Therapy in the Lowcountry’s Best awards 2022 to 2024. Patients recovering from joint replacement describe one-on-one sessions.
- Where:
- William Hilton Pkwy, 0.6 mi from Sea Pines and 1.1 mi from Coligny; 5.1 mi from Hilton Head Hospital
- Referral:
- Direct access
- Sea Pines:
- A second office at Sea Pines Country Club (30 Governors Rd) is for club members only
45 Pembroke Dr #150, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Phone: (843) 305-5666
A one-on-one practice near the hospital with a second clinic in Bluffton.
Why it’s listed: The practice says every visit is one-to-one with a state-licensed clinician and lists dry needling, vestibular therapy, LSVT BIG and SoftWave. Reviewers name Dr. Sean Neuman again and again and describe an hour spent on one problem.
- Where:
- Pembroke Dr, 1.2 mi from Hilton Head Hospital; 4.4 mi from Sea Pines and 4.8 mi from Coligny
- Second office:
- 1530 Fording Island Rd #111, Bluffton
- Services:
- Dry needling, vestibular therapy, LSVT BIG, SoftWave
890 William Hilton Pkwy Suite 108-C, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Phone: (843) 705-2572
A regional chain’s mid-island clinic, with a golf performance program and a total joint program.
Why it’s listed: The clinic lists dry needling, balance, pelvic health, work and auto injury rehab and golf performance. Reviewers describe a friendly staff that gives each patient time; one review found the sessions inconsistent and the billing paperwork confusing.
- Where:
- William Hilton Pkwy, 1.8 mi from Sea Pines and 1.9 mi from Coligny; 4.0 mi from Hilton Head Hospital
- Hours:
- Mon, Wed, Fri 8–5; Tue and Thu 8–6
- Services:
- Dry needling, golf performance, balance, pelvic health, total joint program, work and auto injury rehab
2 Greenwood Dr Ste C, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Phone: (843) 342-5282
The Sea Pines clinic on Greenwood Drive, with daytime hours.
Why it’s listed: The clinic lists 9 to 5 hours. A small set of reviewers describe a front desk that built a schedule around a vacation, strengthening exercises for a stubborn Achilles and a caring staff.
- Where:
- Greenwood Dr, 0.2 mi from Sea Pines and 1.2 mi from Coligny; 5.5 mi from Hilton Head Hospital
- Hours:
- 9–5
- Visitors:
- Reviewers describe a schedule worked out around a vacation
Do You Need a Referral for Physical Therapy on Hilton Head?
Horizon Rehabilitation says on its site that patients have access to physical therapy without a physician’s referral, and Hilton Head Physical Therapy describes itself as direct access. Ask any clinic on this page the same question when you call.
Insurance plans set their own rules, and Medicare, Tricare and workers’ compensation can ask for a referral or a plan of care, so ask whether the clinic takes your plan and what it needs from you before the first visit. For Medicare questions, see Medicare on Hilton Head Island.
Physical Therapy in Sea Pines
For physical therapy in Sea Pines, CORA Physical Therapy’s clinic on Greenwood Drive is 0.2 miles from Sea Pines and lists 9 to 5 hours. Hilton Head Physical Therapy on William Hilton Parkway is 0.6 miles away, and it keeps a separate office at Sea Pines Country Club that is for club members only.
Kelley Chiropractic and the other south end offices are listed on our chiropractors on Hilton Head Island page. Staying on the island for a week? One CORA reviewer says the Sea Pines front desk built a schedule that left time for the vacation, so ask for short visits when you call.
Physical Therapy Open Early or Late on Hilton Head
Novant Health Rehabilitation at Sea Turtle Marketplace opens at 7 a.m. and stays open until 7 p.m. Monday to Thursday. CORA on William Hilton Parkway opens at 8 and runs until 6 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. None of the six clinics lists weekend hours on its site.
Physical Therapy Near Hilton Head Hospital
Horizon is 0.3 miles, Novant Health Rehabilitation 0.9 miles and Rising Tide 1.2 miles from Hilton Head Hospital, so most people recovering from knee, hip or shoulder surgery here are a short drive from a clinic. For the surgeons, orthopedic offices and imaging, see doctors on Hilton Head Island.
Rising Tide and CORA both list dry needling, Horizon lists hand therapy and concussion care, and CORA lists a total joint program. A therapy practice is not a substitute for a doctor after a fall or with new numbness or weakness; for same-day care, see the hospitals and urgent care page.
Physical Therapy Across the Bridge in Bluffton
Rising Tide has a second clinic on Fording Island Road in Bluffton, and Horizon serves patients from both towns. For other Bluffton clinics, including ones near Sun City, see physical therapy in Bluffton, SC.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the best physical therapist on Hilton Head Island?
Horizon Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine, Novant Health Rehabilitation at Sea Turtle Marketplace, Hilton Head Physical Therapy and Rising Tide Physical Therapy & Wellness are the best-reviewed physical therapy clinics on Hilton Head Island. CORA Physical Therapy has clinics mid-island and in Sea Pines.
Do I need a referral for physical therapy in South Carolina?
Horizon Rehabilitation says patients can start without a physician’s referral, and Hilton Head Physical Therapy describes itself as direct access. Insurance plans set their own rules, so ask the clinic what your plan needs.
Is there physical therapy in Sea Pines?
Yes. CORA Physical Therapy has a clinic at 2 Greenwood Drive, 0.2 miles from Sea Pines, with 9 to 5 hours. Hilton Head Physical Therapy is 0.6 miles away and has a members-only office at Sea Pines Country Club.
Which physical therapy clinics on Hilton Head are open late?
Novant Health Rehabilitation is open until 7 p.m. Monday to Thursday, and CORA on William Hilton Parkway is open until 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Is there physical therapy near Hilton Head Hospital?
Horizon Rehabilitation is 0.3 miles from the hospital, Novant Health Rehabilitation 0.9 miles and Rising Tide 1.2 miles.
Where can I get dry needling on Hilton Head Island?
Rising Tide Physical Therapy & Wellness and CORA Physical Therapy both list dry needling on their sites. Horizon lists dry needling too.
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