for those looking to avoid surgery or taking medication for their problems. For me, the most rewarding part of being a physical therapist is seeing the quality of life improve in a patient. When a patient can move better, with less pain, and return to those things that are most important to them, we are successful! Physical therapists are an important member of the medical community and work closely with other medical providers. Often, patients are referred to physical therapy by their doctor or health care specialist. However, in many instances, patients can see a physical therapist directly, without a physician referral.
Most health insurance plans have a physical therapy benefit. If you have insurance, sometimes a physician referral is required to see a physical therapist, and sometimes it is not. Check your plan for specifics or contact the therapy clinic of your choice for details. We are fortunate to have several good therapists in our community. Keep in mind that regardless of whether your physician
refers you, or you come to a physical therapy clinic directly, you always have a choice of where to receive physical therapy care. For more information on physical therapy, or to set up an appointment at Fit Physical Therapy, go to www.fit-pt.com or call our St. George office: (435) 652-4455. Fit Physical Therapy also has locations in Overton and Mesquite, NV.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE | Darren Marchant PT, MSPT, OCS CEO, Founder of Fit Physical Therapy EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science | Southern Utah University, 1995 MSPT Physical Therapy | Des Moines University, 2000 Board Certified Orthopedic Physical Therapist, 2006 SPECIALTIES
General Orthopedic, Golf /Sports Performance & Rehab. ABOUT DR. DARREN MARCHANT
Darren is the founder and CEO of Fit Physical Therapy. He attended Southern Utah University where he played baseball and earned BA in Psychology. He attended Des Moines University where he earned a Masters Degree In Physical Therapy. Darren loves both treating as a physical therapist and being a practice owner. He enjoys helping patients improve from pain and injury as well as training and mentoring other physical therapists. Darren specializes in orthopedic physical therapy and earned his board certification as an Orthopedic Specialist. He is a Level 2 Golf Fitness Instructor with the Titleist Performance Institute. He believes in being a life long learner and has extensive training in orthopedic and manual physical therapy, golf performance and balance and vertigo rehabilitation. Dar Darren is also a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and serves on the Board of Advisors for the Dixie State Physical Therapist Assistant Program. He also serves as a Clinical Instructor for several Physical Therapy Schools. Darren enjoys being active. He counts fishing, snow skiing and scuba diving as some of his favorite pastimes. He and his wife Klea have three girls and a boy and they enjoy traveling and spending time together.
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