Boston Spine and Performance
Boston Spine and Performance is a performance chiropractic and physical therapy clinic at 715 Boylston St, Suite 120 in Boston's Back Bay. Founded in 2020, the clinic says it was the first in Boston to blend chiropractic therapy, physical therapy and strength training into comprehensive 45-minute sessions, and its approach is to relieve pain quickly, solve the root cause, then progressively rebuild capacity so patients are more resilient than before the injury. Care combines chiropractic adjustments, manual and soft tissue therapy, dry needling, blood flow restriction training, Normatec compression recovery and individualized training programs, and the team treats disc injuries and sciatica, low back and neck pain, cervicogenic headaches, shoulder impingement and rotator cuff pain, hip impingement, runner's knee, IT band syndrome, plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinopathy. The practice is cash-based and does not bill insurance directly, and prospective patients can start with a free discovery call.
Services
Chiropractic care
Performance-based chiropractic sessions that go beyond adjustments to treat the root cause and restore function.
Sports chiropractic
Chiropractic care for runners, CrossFit athletes, powerlifters and active individuals, combined with return-to-sport programming.
Soft tissue therapy
Manual and instrument-assisted soft tissue therapy to reduce pain and improve movement quality.
Physical therapy
Evidence-based rehabilitation combining strength training, mobility and corrective exercise.
Dry needling
Trigger point therapy with dry needling to relieve pain and restore movement.
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Why choose us?
Location & hours
715 Boylston St Ste 120, Boston, MA 02116, USA
FAQs
Do you accept insurance?
Boston Spine and Performance is a cash-based practice, which means it does not bill insurance directly. The clinic says this model allows more time with you and more individualized care than an insurance-driven setting allows, and it recommends contacting your insurance provider about potential out-of-network reimbursement.
What makes Boston Spine and Performance different from a standard physical therapy or chiropractic clinic?
Many PT and chiropractic clinics treat you for 20 to 30 minutes, rotate you between practitioners and focus on symptom management. Here, every session is 45 minutes, one-on-one, and built around your specific goals, integrating dry needling, manual therapy, chiropractic care and strength-based rehab into a single personalized plan.
What should I expect at my first appointment?
Your first visit is a comprehensive evaluation rather than a rushed intake. The team reviews your history, assesses your movement patterns, identifies the root cause of your pain or limitation and walks you through a clear care plan built around your goals.
Do you offer a free consultation?
Yes. You can schedule a free discovery call or free phone consult to talk through your injury, goals and lifestyle, and the team will map out a recovery plan before you commit to an appointment.
What conditions do you treat?
The clinic treats spine and neck pain including low back pain, sciatica, mid back pain and cervicogenic headaches, upper and lower extremity injuries including shoulder impingement, rotator cuff pain, hip impingement, runner's knee, IT band syndrome, plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinopathy, plus performance and recovery goals such as return to sport, injury prevention and prehab.
Who will I see for treatment?
Care is provided by Dr. Sara Gagne, DC, founder and performance chiropractor, who holds certificates in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy from the McKenzie Institute USA, Integrative Dry Needling and Blood Flow Restriction Training, and Dr. Derek Demmans, DC, who holds certificates in Human Sports Performance and Integrated Dry Needling.
Where are you located and how do I get there?
The clinic is at 715 Boylston St, Suite 120, Boston, MA 02116, in the heart of Back Bay and minutes from Copley Square, the Prudential Center and Newbury Street. It is reachable via the Green Line at Copley or Hynes, and street parking and nearby garages are available.
Is the building wheelchair accessible?
No. The clinic notes on its site that unfortunately the building is not handicap accessible.