About Us

At Coastal Therapists we provide clients with personalized care and exercise programs to achieve their fullest functional potential.  We have clinics conveniently located in Galveston and near Mainland Medical Center in Texas City.

Timeliness is valued.  We strive to offer an initial appointment with our office within 24 hours of the patient's or physician's referral to our office.  Interdisciplinary communication is important to us as we fax or mail initial evaluation reports and progress reports to referring practitioners.  We respect our patients' time and do our best to treat our patients at their scheduled time.

Coastal Therapists staff listens to their patients.  Patients are given a complete evaluation that involves an in-depth look at the cause and location of the injury and the pain.

An essential part of Coastal's success is the belief that the whole patient must be treated, not just the symptoms.  Therefore, patients are able to achieve their fullest physical and functional potential.   Coastal Therapists is registered by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners and is a certified Medicare Rehabilitation Facility.

Services/Programs

Coastal Therapists offers comprehensive multi-disciplinary therapy services.  Patients receive a unique treatment program from a superbly qualified staff.  Below is a description of what each type of service offers.

Physical Therapy

Physical therapists are experts in the examination and treatment of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular problems as well as movement and function.  Physical therapy treatment includes the use of therapeutic exercise, gait training, pain relieving techniques, balance and coordination training, postural restraining, joint mobility techniques, soft tissue mobilization, patient education, mobility training and the use of supplemental modalities.  The goals of physical therapy include improved strength and mobility, decreased pain, prevention of injuries and return to functional activities.  Physical therapy attempts to maximize patient's safety and independence with all aspects of life.  Our physical therapists are licensed professionals by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, with a master's degree and ongoing continuing education.  Our physical therapy assistants are licensed professionals by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, with a associate's degree and ongoing continuing education who work under the direct supervision of a physical therapist.

Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapists are licensed professionals who help people regain, develop and build skills that are necessary for independent functioning.  They provide specialized treatment programs including the use of adaptive equipment training, strengthening programs, balance and coordination activities, edema management techniques, joint mobility management techniques including splinting and positioning, and cognitive retraining.  Occupational therapists address psychological, social and environmental factors that limit independent functioning.  Our occupational therapists are licensed professionals with a minimum of a Bachelor's degree.

Speech Therapy

Speech and Language Pathologists, also known as Speech Therapists, are professionals who evaluate and treat language and speech disorders as well as swallowing problems with receptive language skills, expressive language skills, oral motor skills, reading and writing difficulties, fluency problems, voice and articulation problems, cognitive problems and other voice difficulties.  Speech therapists also treat dysphagia, which is the inability to swallow correctly.  Treatments for swallowing problems may consist of exercises, positioning recommendations, swallowing strategies and specific food/drink textures that are easier and safer to swallow.  Speech and language pathologists are licensed therapist with a master's degree.

Aquatic Therapy

Coastal Therapy offers aquatic therapy for many conditions including:
Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Myofascial Pain/Chronic Fatigue, Traumatic Brain Injury, Cerebrovascular Accident, Cardiopulmonary Deconditioning, Spinal Cord Injuries, Joint Replacements, Orthopedic Injuries, Amputation, Neuromuscular Disease and Chronic Pain.

Insurances

Workers Compensation
Private Insurance
Medicare

Referral Procedure

To make a referral FAX your prescription to 409-935-3844 in Texas City or 409-621-5183 to the Galveston Clinic.  For more information, please contact one of the offices below.

Hours of Operation & Locations

Coastal Therapists is open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
We have two clinics located at: