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You deserve a different experience than what the medical system is currently providing. You've made a choice to prioritize your health and we've made a choice to ensure your success. Rushed appointments are replaced with detailed assessments, skilled treatments, and uninterrupted 1-on-1 sessions. Together, we’ll build a plan to reduce your pain and to come alongside you in your long-term health... Read More

You deserve a different experience than what the medical system is currently providing. You've made a choice to prioritize your health and we've made a choice to ensure your success. Rushed appointments are replaced with detailed assessments, skilled treatments, and uninterrupted 1-on-1 sessions. Together, we’ll build a plan to reduce your pain and to come alongside you in your long-term health journey.

Running Evaluation

We perform a detailed slow-motion treadmill gait analysis to maximize performance and decrease injury risk. We then complement these form changes with precision programming to ensure you show up to the starting line of your next event injury-free and ready to perform!

TMJ / Jaw Evaluation

We specialize in bringing relief to those suffering from chronic TMJ pain, neck pain, and the frequent headaches that often come with it. Let's regain your freedom of movement without surgeries, injections, or wasting time with ineffective treatments.

Current Client

We eliminate pain and maximize performance for active individuals. We replace generic physical therapy advice with comprehensive assessment and treatment plans that enable our clinicians to create a specific road map for your active and accelerated recovery. Stop "waiting it out" and start making progress back to the activities you love today.

Current Client - Restore & Perform

Restore and Perform is our solution to help keep your past injury where it belongs: in the past. Your Restore & Perform program is your personal outlet each month and is intended to keep you maintaining past progress, preventing future issues, or improving overall recovery. Our clinicians may perform manual therapy, movement assessments, or updated exercise prescriptions based on your specific ... Read More

Restore and Perform is our solution to help keep your past injury where it belongs: in the past. Your Restore & Perform program is your personal outlet each month and is intended to keep you maintaining past progress, preventing future issues, or improving overall recovery. Our clinicians may perform manual therapy, movement assessments, or updated exercise prescriptions based on your specific needs!

Dr. Joe Straws PT, DPT

Dr. Joe Straws PT, DPT - Physical Therapist

Joe is a locally grown clinician who is relentless in his pursuit of expert level care and hospitable service.

He is clinically trained by the Institute of Clinical Excellence where he has received extensive training and mentorship in Orthopedics, Dry Needling, and the Management of Fitness and Endurance Athletes.

Joe specializes in working with active adults, low back and neck pain, Crossfit athletes, and extremity issues.

He received his Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Psychology at Northwest Missouri State University and his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Rockhurst University right here in Kansas City.

Joe was born and raised, right here in Kansas City. Joe loves all things Kansas City sports. Outside of the clinic, you’ll find Joe working on his fitness or coaching others on how to do the same, reading a new book, or enjoying a local coffee shop with his wife Payton.

Dr. Joe Straws PT, DPT - Physical Therapist Joe is a locally grown clinician who is relentless i... Read More

Dr. Matthew Sullivan PT, DPT

Dr. Matthew Sullivan is a physical therapist and CrossFit Level 1 trainer located in Prairie Village, KS. He completed his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Regis University in Denver, Colorado where he received the clinical excellence award upon graduation. He completed both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Kinesiology with a special focus on training adaptations from Kansas State University. After completing his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Regis University, he completed Evidence In Motion’s Orthopedic Residency Program and continued mentoring other residents around the country develop through the same program.

Matthew is an expert clinician, problem solver and highly sought after physical therapist recognized as a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedics and has extensive training in Clinical Management of the Fitness Athlete, Orthopedics, Dry Needling, Blood Flow Restriction and CrossFit. His background brings a seamless approach of both hands-on manual therapy techniques including manipulation and dry needling along with exercise programming to helping you decrease pain quickly or properly manage injuries to maximize your goals and overall health. He has a passion for treating spinal pain and orthopedics for weightlifters and runners empowering patients with long-term solutions to their health and wellness problems.

Outside of the clinic, you can find Matthew at a local CrossFit box or gym facility working on improving his fitness and weightlifting, running around the streets or trails, spending time with his wife Dallas and their son Gentry, walking their standard poodle or exploring their new home in Kansas City.

Dr. Matthew Sullivan is a physical therapist and CrossFit Level 1 trainer located in Prairie Vill... Read More

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Located at: 9415 Nall Ave, Suite 103, Prairie Village
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Need Help? (913) 213-3259 info@OnwardKansasCity.com