Physical Therapy serving Winston-Salem, NC

Stop Getting Stuck at 80%

Winston-Salem athletes deserve rehab that doesn't stop when the pain fades. At Elite Movement in the Innovation Quarter, we take you through every phase of recovery — including the return-to-performance phase most clinics skip entirely.

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Find Elite Movement in Winston-Salem

We're located at 225 E 5th St in the Innovation Quarter — convenient to athletes throughout Winston-Salem.

What We Offer

Full Performance Care in Winston-Salem

PT, personal training, and nutrition coaching — all under one roof.

Physical Therapy

Performance-driven sports physical therapy for athletes and active adults in Winston-Salem. One-on-one care with a DPT — built to take you all the way through return to sport, not just out of pain.

Personal Training

Assessment-first personal training in Winston-Salem for athletes and active adults who are serious about results. Your program is built from real force plate and dynamometer data — not recycled from someone else's plan.

Nutrition Coaching

Performance nutrition coaching in Winston-Salem integrated with physical therapy and personal training. Daily coach access, weekly check-ins, and a plan that adjusts with your actual progress — not a static handout you figure out alone.

What Winston-Salem Athletes Are Saying

Real results from runners, lifters, and competitors who refused to settle.

Coach Stefan and I met when I expressed interest in powerlifting. I was really nervous at our consultation but he immediately made me feel comfortable by listening to, and valuing, what I had to say. He led me to gold (!) in my age/weight class at two powerlifting competitions. He's a great coach and mentor, and an even better cheerleader. :)
Amelia Poovey
I’ve worked with personal trainers across three states and two countries, and Stefan is easily the best trainer I’ve encountered. He takes my goals, whatever they may be, and turns them into achievable milestones. Stefan never fails to make workouts interesting, challenging, useful, and rewarding. He is an expert at programming and nutrition, and always trying to come up with new ways to help me in achieving goals I set for myself. Trust me when I say that this guy is elite. Added benefit: he’s hilarious.
tim gitzen
Great spot for personal training. The staff is very knowledgeable. Christina is great.
Matt Carey

FAQs

Common questions from Winston-Salem athletes before booking their first visit at Elite Movement.

Do I need a doctor's referral to start physical therapy in Winston-Salem?

No. North Carolina allows direct access to physical therapy, meaning you can schedule your free phone consult and evaluation without seeing a physician first. If your insurance plan requires a referral for out-of-network reimbursement, we can help you work through that after your first visit.

What makes Elite Movement different from other PT options in Winston-Salem?

Every session is one-on-one with David Craft, PT, DPT — no aides, no rotating staff, no 20-minute timer. We use objective testing including force plate and VALD assessments to guide your program and confirm you're ready to return to sport. There's no guessing and no stopping at pain relief when there's more work to do.

Will I have to stop training while I'm in PT?

Usually not. For most injuries, smart training is part of the recovery process. We'll adjust loads, intensity, or movement selection as needed, but the goal is to keep you active and progressing throughout your program — not waiting on the sidelines until you feel better.

Why should I pay out of pocket when insurance might cover PT elsewhere?

Because what you get here is fundamentally different. Every visit is one-on-one with a Doctor of Physical Therapy focused entirely on your sport and your goals — not insurance codes. We provide superbills for patients who want to seek out-of-network reimbursement, and most find they need fewer total visits because the root cause is actually addressed from the start.

How do I get started at Elite Movement in Winston-Salem?

Book a free phone consult on our website. David Craft, PT, DPT will connect with you to understand your goals, review your injury history, and confirm Elite Movement is the right fit before your first appointment.

Still Have Questions?

Still Have Questions?

Ready to Train Without Limits?

If you're an athlete or active adult in Winston-Salem who's tired of managing symptoms and ready to fix the problem for good, let's talk. Book a free phone consult and find out what performance-first care looks like.