Papa Chiropractic - Port St. Lucie
Papa Chiropractic and Physical Therapy runs its Port St. Lucie office at 10377 S U.S. Highway 1, Suite 101, reachable on (772) 337-1300. The practice was founded by Dr. Michael Papa in 1988, and the site says that since founding it he and his dedicated staff have treated the local community with what it calls his unique gentle chiropractic techniques, aimed at enhancing patients' health and function without medication. Dr. Papa graduated from the National Chiropractic College in Chicago, Illinois, attended St. John's University in New York City and Wagner College, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Doctorate in Chiropractic. The site states that he is licensed with the Florida, New York, and Illinois Boards of Chiropractics, and that he holds memberships in the Florida Chiropractic Association and the Florida Chiropractic Society. The practice has three Florida offices, in Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, and Port St. Lucie, and the homepage carries a badge reading voted Best Chiropractor by The Palm Beach Post. Describing the Port St. Lucie office, the practice says it believes everyone deserves to live a life free from pain and full of vitality, and that its team provides personalized care addressing each patient's unique needs, whether that is an auto accident injury, chronic pain, or simply a wish to improve overall health. It describes its approach as focused on evidence based treatments and holistic wellness. Services listed for the Port St. Lucie location include chiropractic care, physical therapy, massage therapy, sciatica solutions, spinal adjustments and decompression, auto accident injury treatment, nutrition and lifestyle advice, hormone replacement therapy, corrective exercises, stretching, and sports injury treatment. The practice says chiropractic adjustments work to restore proper alignment in the spine, reducing nerve interference and improving overall function, and that care can benefit conditions such as sciatica, herniated discs, and posture related discomfort. Its physical therapy programs help patients regain strength, flexibility, and mobility following injuries or surgeries, and it says its chiropractors treat conditions such as whiplash, sprains, and soft tissue injuries using targeted techniques and therapeutic exercises. Beyond back pain, the site says treatment extends to neck pain and other musculoskeletal discomfort, covering injuries sustained at work, at home, on the road, or on the court, as well as recurring pain from conditions including arthritis and degenerative disc disease. For injuries the stated goal is a recovery as close to full as possible, and for chronic conditions the focus is managing symptoms and slowing progression. Other offerings across the practice include gait scans and orthotics, sports rehabilitation, health and wellness workshops, nutrition and lifestyle guidance, premium health vitamins, spinal health and wellness care, and personal injury care. On billing, the practice says it participates in some insurance programs and accepts some health insurance plans including Medicare, along with auto accident, workers compensation, and personal injury cases that have resulted in back pain, neck pain, headaches, or related conditions. It says staff will verify your benefits and explain them at no charge before you start a care plan, and that flexible payment programs can be arranged for patients with little or no chiropractic insurance coverage. New patients can read through the practice's three phase framework of relief care, corrective care, and wellness care, complete online forms ahead of a visit, and book through the scheduling page or by calling the Port St. Lucie office directly.
Services
Chiropractic care
Chiropractic adjustments the practice describes as gentle and effective, used to restore proper alignment in the spine, reduce nerve interference, and improve overall function.
Spinal adjustments
Hands-on spinal adjusting delivered as part of a customized treatment plan built around each patient's specific concerns.
Spinal decompression
Decompression care listed by the practice alongside spinal adjustments for disc related conditions.
Physical therapy
Targeted treatments to enhance mobility, reduce pain, and support recovery. The team helps patients regain strength, flexibility, and mobility following injuries or surgeries.
Massage therapy
Massage therapy listed among the services offered at the Port St. Lucie office.
Why choose us?
Location & hours
10377 S U.S. Hwy 1 #101, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952, USA
FAQs
Where is the Port St. Lucie office and how do I reach it?
The Port St. Lucie location is at 10377 S U.S. Highway 1, Suite 101, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952. The practice lists (772) 337-1300 as the number for this office. Papa Chiropractic and Physical Therapy also has offices in Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens, each with its own phone number.
What are the Port St. Lucie office hours?
Google lists the office as open Monday 8:00am to 7:00pm, Tuesday 2:00pm to 7:00pm, Wednesday 8:00am to 7:00pm, Thursday 8:00am to 12:00pm, and Friday 8:00am to 7:00pm, and closed Saturday and Sunday. The site's own schedule for this location shows a midday break, listing 8:00am to 12:00pm and 2:00pm to 7:00pm on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Call (772) 337-1300 to confirm a time.
What services are offered at the Port St. Lucie location?
The practice lists chiropractic care, physical therapy, massage therapy, sciatica solutions, spinal adjustments and decompression, auto accident injury treatment, nutrition and lifestyle advice, hormone replacement therapy, corrective exercises, stretching, and sports injury treatment. Across the practice it also offers gait scans and orthotics, sports rehabilitation, health and wellness workshops, premium health vitamins, and personal injury care.
Who is the chiropractor behind Papa Chiropractic?
Dr. Michael Papa founded the practice in 1988. The site says he graduated from the National Chiropractic College in Chicago, attended St. John's University in New York City and Wagner College, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Doctorate in Chiropractic. It states he is licensed with the Florida, New York, and Illinois Boards of Chiropractics and holds memberships in the Florida Chiropractic Association and the Florida Chiropractic Society.
Do you take insurance?
The practice says it participates in some insurance programs and accepts some health insurance plans, including Medicare. It also accepts auto accident, workers compensation, and personal injury cases that have resulted in back pain, neck pain, headaches, or other related pain conditions. Because coverage for chiropractic care varies widely, it asks that you call to check your specific plan, and says staff will verify your benefits and explain them to you at no charge.
What if I do not have chiropractic insurance coverage?
The practice says that for patients who have little or no chiropractic insurance coverage, it can work with you to arrange a flexible payment program that fits your budget. It notes that many patients choose to pay directly for their visits, and says it can also create a customized family chiropractic plan.
What conditions does the practice treat?
The site says treatment extends beyond back pain to neck pain and other musculoskeletal discomfort, covering injuries sustained at work, at home, on the road, or on the court. It also lists recurring pain from conditions including arthritis and degenerative disc disease, and names whiplash, sprains, soft tissue injuries, sciatica, herniated discs, headaches and migraines, knee pain, shoulder pain, and scoliosis among the problems it addresses.
What happens as care progresses?
The practice sets out a three phase framework on its site: Phase 1 relief care, Phase 2 corrective care, and Phase 3 wellness care. It says it develops customized treatment plans because each patient has unique needs, and that regular adjustments help maintain spinal health, improve nervous system function, and support better posture. Online forms are available to complete ahead of a first visit.