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Ignite Your Recovery
Who We Are
At Ignite Performance Physical Therapy, we believe recovery is just the starting point — true success is returning stronger, moving better, and performing at your peak. Located near Dripping Springs and Southwest Austin, we specialize in one-on-one, 60-minute physical therapy and sports performance sessions designed for athletes, active adults, and anyone striving for more.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple:
Help athletes and active individuals recover from injury, prevent setbacks, and unlock their highest level of performance — without the limitations of insurance-based care.
We combine hands-on physical therapy, advanced techniques like Dry Needling and Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training, VALD Force Plate technology, and customized performance programs to deliver results that last.
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Founder of Ignite Performance Physical Therapy
Dr. J.D. Whittemore brings over 15 years of outpatient experience to every patient he serves. As a Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS), he has dedicated his career to helping athletes recover from injury, prevent setbacks, and perform at their best.
Beyond his clinical expertise, Dr. Whittemore is also a continuing education (CEU) instructor and sports residency mentor. For more than a decade, he has taught physical therapists across the United States in advanced topics such as:
Comprehensive Sports Physical Therapy
Concussion Management
The Overhead & Throwing Athlete
As a residency instructor, Dr. Whittemore has mentored the next generation of sports physical therapists, guiding them toward becoming board-certified sports specialists. This passion for education translates directly to his patients — ensuring every client at Ignite receives the most up-to-date, evidence-based, and performance-driven care available.
Why I Started Ignite Performance Physical Therapy
After more than a decade working in traditional outpatient clinics and directing large practices, I saw a frustrating trend: athletes and active adults weren’t getting the time or personalized care they truly needed, wanted, and deserved. Sessions were rushed, patients were juggled between multiple clients, and insurance often dictated what treatment could or couldn’t be provided.
I knew there was a better way.
I founded Ignite Performance Physical Therapy to create a space where:
Every session is one-on-one, 60 minutes, and tailored to you.
Athletes get access to cutting-edge treatments like dry needling, BFR, and VALD force plate testing.
Recovery isn’t the end goal — long-term performance and prevention are.
At Ignite, my mission is to give athletes and active adults the wholistic, evidence-based care they deserve — so they can not only get back in the game but stay in it for life.
What Makes Ignite Performance Physical Therapy Different
More Than Rehab — A Path to Peak Performance
At most physical therapy clinics, the goal is simply to get you out of pain. At Ignite Performance Physical Therapy, recovery is only the beginning. Our mission is to help athletes and active adults not just heal, but move better, perform stronger, and stay in the game for life.
One-on-One, 60-Minute Sessions
You’ll never be rushed, and you’ll never share your time with another patient. Every visit is a full 60 minutes of focused, one-on-one care with Dr. J.D. Whittemore, PT, DPT, SCS. This means better results, more education, and care that adapts as you progress.
Athlete-Centered Approach
With 14 years of outpatient experience and a decade teaching physical therapists across the U.S., Dr. Whittemore brings a unique perspective to athlete care. From concussions to throwing mechanics to return-to-sport training and testing, you get access to specialist-level expertise every session.
Cash-Based Freedom
We are a cash-based physical therapy clinic in Dripping Springs, which means no insurance limitations and no cookie-cutter treatments. Instead, we focus on what’s best for you, not what your insurance will approve. Many clients also use HSA/FSA funds or out-of-network benefits for reimbursement.
Cutting-Edge Tools & Techniques
Ignite offers advanced treatment options you won’t find at most clinics, including:
Trigger-Point Dry Needling – for pain relief and mobility restoration
Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training – for faster recovery and smarter strength gains
VALD Force Plate Testing – objective, data-driven performance assessment
Concussion Care Programs – safe, structured return-to-play and return-to-life
Holistic Care for the Whole Athlete
We don’t just treat the injury — we treat the whole person. Every program blends hands-on therapy, exercise prescription, education, and long-term performance strategies to ensure you recover stronger and stay resilient.
The Ignite Difference
More time. Better results.
Recovery that leads to peak performance.
Specialist-level expertise in sports, performance, and injury prevention.
Care built around your goals, your sport, your lifestyle.
👉 Book Your Free Phone Consutation and experience the difference for yourself.
FAQs
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We work with athletes and active adults who want to recover, prevent injury, and perform at their best. That includes:
Competitive athletes (youth, college, and professional)
Runners, CrossFit, triathletes, and endurance athletes
Active adults and weekend warriors
Post-surgical patients looking for high-level rehab
Individuals with concussions or chronic injuries
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Your first visit is a comprehensive evaluation. We’ll:
Review your history, your sport, and your goals.
A thorough and comprehensive evaluation to get to the root of your performance.
Create a personalized plan to get you back to performing at your best.
Start hands-on treatment and exercise during the same session.
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Every session is 60 minutes, one-on-one with a Doctor of Physical Therapy. You get our full attention — no assistants, no techs.
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Ignite Performance Physical Therapy is located at:
14141 US-290, Building 700, Austin, TX 78737
Convenient to Dripping Springs, Bee Cave, Lakeway, and Southwest Austin. -
Our Free-Consultation Session is a 15-minute phone call where we talk through your goals, challenges, and whether Ignite is the right fit for you. No pressure — just clarity.
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We are a cash-based physical therapy clinic, which means we don’t bill insurance directly. Instead, we focus on one-on-one, 60-minute sessions with a licensed physical therapist — no rushed visits, no restrictions from insurance.
Many clients use their out-of-network benefits to get reimbursed.
We can provide a superbill (receipt with treatment codes) you submit to your insurance company.
👉 This model gives you more time, more attention, and faster results.
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Absolutely. Many athletes come to us for Sports Performance Training, Injury Prevention, or Movement Assessments, to stay ahead of injuries and gain an edge in competition.
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Yes. Our Concussion Care Program provides a safe, structured, and evidence-based approach to help athletes recover and return to school, work, and sport.