• 60 minute individual sessions to get you back on the road to recovery.

OUR SERVICES

At Foundation Manual PT, you’ll treat patients the way you always hoped you could: 60-minute, one-on-one sessions with no other patient or technician interruptions. Our business is primarily past clients and their referrals, and we need someone who can continuously grow within the clinic.

What we offer:

• Salaried position with an unlimited bonus structure

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage

• 401K, telehealth, and continuing education reimbursement

• Professional development and growth opportunities

If you’re a true patient advocate who’s ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Send resumes to sherryjohnson@foundationmanualpt.com

MEET YOUR TEAM

At Foundation Manual Physical Therapy & Performance, our dedicated therapists are here to help you reach your full potential through personalized, high-quality care.

We listen closely and tailor each therapy session to your unique needs. We educate you on the root causes of your condition. We meet you where you are physically, and guide you toward recovery.

Our mission is to help you live with more joy. Hope starts here.
More about us

ACL reconstruction

akinesia

arthritis

bicep tendonitis

bradykinesia

bursitis

carpal tunnel syndrome

cervical fusion

degenerative disc disease

De Quervain’s tenosynovitis

discectomy

epicondylitis (golfers elbow, frozen shoulder/adhesive capsulitis)

fracture repair (ORIF)

headaches

herniated discs

hypokinesia

joint replacements

labral tears

laminectomy

lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)

limited range of motion

lumbar fusion

meniscus repair

osteoporosis

Parkinson’s Disease

patella tendon

pelvic floor dysfunction

periacetabular osteotomy (PAO)

quad tendon repair

repetitive strain injuries

rotator cuff tears

scoliosis sacroiliac joint dysfunction

shoulder bursitis

shoulder dislocations/instability

shoulder impingements

spinal stenosis

sports injuries

tendon tears

vertigo

ACL reconstruction akinesia arthritis bicep tendonitis bradykinesia bursitis carpal tunnel syndrome cervical fusion degenerative disc disease De Quervain’s tenosynovitis discectomy epicondylitis (golfers elbow, frozen shoulder/adhesive capsulitis) fracture repair (ORIF) headaches herniated discs hypokinesia joint replacements labral tears laminectomy lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) limited range of motion lumbar fusion meniscus repair osteoporosis Parkinson’s Disease patella tendon pelvic floor dysfunction periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) quad tendon repair repetitive strain injuries rotator cuff tears scoliosis sacroiliac joint dysfunction shoulder bursitis shoulder dislocations/instability shoulder impingements spinal stenosis sports injuries tendon tears vertigo

WHAT IS HOLDING YOU BACK?

Elbow, Wrist and Hand Pain

Does it hurt to bend or straighten elbow, Does it hurt to lift, pull or carry? Is it painful to put weight through the arm? Does it bother you when typing? Is it painful to grip or extend the fingers?

Foot and Ankle Pain

Is it on the inside or outside of the ankle? Do you feel it at the heel? Big toe pain? Does you ankle feel unstable or sprained? Are symptoms worse in the morning or after a nights rest?

Hip and Knee Pain

Does it bother you with standing, walking, sitting or laying? Is squatting an issue? Does it come on with weightbearing? Is it in the front or back of the knee? Does it tighten up with sitting?

Neck and Back Pain

Is there pain radiating down the arms (cervical radiculopathy or radiculitis)? Do you have pain in your leg (sciatica)? How about loss of strength in the legs (lumbar radiculopathy)?

Post Surgical

Many issues can arise after surgery—pain, stiffness, weakness, or loss of function. Our expert team is here to support your recovery and help you regain strength, mobility, and confidence.

Shoulder Pain

Does reaching overhead or behind your back bother you? Do you get pain laying on that side? Is there pain with pushing or lifting? Do you lack shoulder range of motion?

Community Events Calendar

February 26

YMCA Royal Oak
1016 W Eleven Mile Rd, Royal Oak MI 48073
12:00PM - 1:30PM

April 17

Wessin Indoor Tennis Club
121 Branch St, Pontiac MI 48341
10:00AM - 12:00PM

May 16

Bloomfield Township Senior Services
4315 Andover Rd, Bloomfield Township MI 48302
11:00AM - 12:00PM

June 5

YMCA Birmingham
400 E Lincoln St, Birmingham, MI 48009
10:00AM - 12:00PM

July 9

Hunter Community Center
509 Fisher Ct. Clawson, MI 48017
11:30AM - 1:30PM

October 3

Leo Mahany/Harold Meininger Senior Community Center
3500 Marais Ave, Royal Oak MI 48073
11:00AM - 2:00PM

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Monica L

September 2023

Over the past eight years, I have had surgeries on my ankle, hip, neck, and shoulder and Doug has treated me pre and post surgery through all of them. Sounds like I am a mess, but thanks to Doug I made a full recovery to my active and independent lifestyle after each one! He is not a “cookbook” therapist. He listens carefully to me each session and develops our plan based on my progress. He answers my questions in a a way that is understandable. He challenges me at an appropriate level to reduce pain and improve my performance. Even though some of the recoveries were long, he kept me motivated and positive in my expectations for improvement. I have the utmost respect for his knowledge and expertise.


My 87 year old husband sees both Sara and Doug. He has a bad back and he just shot par on 9 of the 18 holes. He plays golf 4 days a week and physical therapy with them helps maintain his activity level and his low handicap!

Marilyn B

July 2024

I was referred to Foundation Manual Physical Therapy by a friend. I was not having success with prior physical therapists. I began going to Sara for back pain in 2023. She did stretch and massage to aid in pain management. She explained the necessary exercises I needed to do and introduced dry needling which helped tremendously. What struck me different from other therapists is that she carefully observed me when doing my exercises to make sure I was doing them correctly. There was never distraction on her part. Sara is caring and genuinely a very nice person. I have recommended Foundation Manual Physical Therapy to friends and physicians. I recently had to return to Sara for another injury I encountered. I was much improved after two weeks of therapy.I was referred to Foundation Manual Physical Therapy by a friend. I was not having success with prior physical therapists. I began going to Sara for back pain in 2023. She did stretch and massage to aid in pain management. She explained the necessary exercises I needed to do and introduced dry needling which helped tremendously. What struck me different from other therapists is that she carefully observed me when doing my exercises to make sure I was doing them correctly. There was never distraction on her part. Sara is caring and genuinely a very nice person. I have recommended Foundation Manual Physical Therapy to friends and physicians. I recently had to return to Sara for another injury I encountered. I was much improved after two weeks of therapy.

Suzanne B

July 2025

It took me a few years to find Dr Brian because I was searching for someone who had extensive knowledge of manual physical therapy - not chiropracty. He listens carefully to determine the underlying cause of the pain or problem, physically manipulates the affected body parts and teaches you how to do exercises or stretches on your own to retain increased mobility and reduced pain. He uses state-of-the-art techniques and processes. I really appreciated he didn’t just rotate me from equipment to equipment as other PT places have done. He is extremely attentive, and I felt valued and appreciated as a client. Although I’ve only worked with Dr Brian, I’ve heard all team members are great!

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Location

120 Catalpa Dr
Royal Oak, MI 48067

Hours
Monday - Friday
7:00AM – 6:00PM

Call or Text
(248) 929-9601

Fax
(586) 588-7019

Contact Us.

Please email with any inquiries and feedback. Our goal is to respond within 24 hours. We look forward to working with you.