The Movement Experts
Tampa Bay’s Premier Performance Physical Therapy Clinic
Forward Physio is the antithesis of traditional physical therapy. We’re a cash-based practice that delivers 100% one-on-one care with your Doctor of Physical Therapy – no assistants, no overlapping appointments, and absolutely no cookie-cutter treatment plans. We treat athletes and active individuals who refuse to accept limitations.
Our Approach
We start by getting clear on what’s holding your performance back — your story, your training demands, and the moments where things don’t feel quite right. From there, we guide you through a structured, three-step process that rebuilds your foundation, develops strength you can trust, and gets you back to lifting, running, and training with confidence instead of hesitation. This isn’t about returning to “baseline.” It’s about helping you unlock capacity you haven’t tapped into yet. And because we’re part of Tampa’s fitness scene — from run clubs to CrossFit gyms — we understand the lifestyle you train for.
Our Vision, Values & Mission
Our vision is a world where performance and longevity coexist — and movement is the medicine that makes it possible.
2025 Mission: Treat 1,440 people, mentor 3 aspiring or current physical therapists, and create a community that shares our values.
Your Movement Experts
Dr. Nicholas Tanner, PT, DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy & Co-Founder
Dr. Nick Tanner works with athletes who love strength, from bodybuilders and powerlifters to Olympic lifters and hybrid athletes who blend lifting with running or conditioning. His deep understanding of biomechanics and barbell movement helps athletes clean up the subtle limitations that hold their performance back. Nick is a competitive bodybuilder himself, fresh off his first show and already preparing for the next. That experience shapes the way he coaches, programs, and treats: with an eye for precision, discipline, and long-term progress. Whether you’re chasing a PR, dialing in your technique, or rebuilding after a setback, Dr. Nick brings a performance-first approach that helps you come back stronger, more confident, and ready for the next challenge.
Dr. Danny Xu, PT, DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy & Co-Founder
Dr. Danny Xu works with hybrid athletes who love to lift, run, and push their limits both in and out of the gym. He understands the demands of balancing strength training, conditioning, and a full life — because he trains the same way. Dr. Danny is preparing to compete in a Hyrox event this coming year, and his own hybrid approach shapes the way he treats and programs for his athletes. His expertise in movement assessment, dry needling, and targeted exercise prescription helps active adults stay strong, resilient, and progressing toward their goals. Whether you’re building toward your next race, dialing in your lifting performance, or trying to do both, Dr. Danny brings a thoughtful, performance-driven approach to every session.
“Dr. Danny was great! He was always very understanding and attentive to any issues I had. He taught me a lot over the past couple weeks and I will continue to use that information in my daily life. I definitely recommend him for any of your PT needs.”
The Forward Physio Difference
We promise to treat you like an athlete, not a patient. Every session is designed to move you forward, not just manage symptoms.
Our commitment goes beyond traditional PT. We provide comprehensive movement assessments, hands-on manual therapy, dry needling when appropriate, and customized exercise programs that evolve with your progress. No cookie-cutter plans, no passive modalities, no wasted time. Just results-driven care that gets you back to doing what you love – stronger and more resilient than before.
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