Meet Your PT
Brian Richards, PT, DPT, is the founder of Peak Longevity PT and a specialist in neuromuscular performance training for active older adults.
Brian completed his Geriatric Physical Therapy Residency at the Louis Stokes VA Medical Center – one of the most rigorous clinical training pathways available in geriatric care. But his passion has always extended beyond traditional rehabilitation. He built Peak Longevity PT around a simple belief: that adults 55+ are capable of far more than most programs ask of them.
Every session is built around the science of how the aging neuromuscular system actually works – and what it takes to keep it fast, strong, and reactive for decades to come. Brian lives in the Broadview Heights area and serves clients throughout Northeast Ohio
Specialized Training for the Aging Body
Built specifically for adults who refuse to accept decline as inevitable
Specialized Provider
Every session is led by a Doctor of Physical Therapy Brian Richards. He completed a Geriatric Physical Therapy Residency at the Louis Stokes VA Medical Center and has further specialized in neuromuscular performance training.
Professional-Grade Training
Advanced strength, balance, and reactive training equipment is brought directly to your home – allowing true progressive overload, dynamic balance, and agility training to stimulate max neuromuscular potential.
Designed for Real Change
Training does not stop when insurance says so. We understand that high level physical performance requires an extended time horizon of highly specialized training.
Peak Longevity is not Traditional PT
Peak Longevity is designed for individuals who want more than a class, basic exercise or short term rehab
This is specialized training to maximize performance for the older adult.
This training will develop not only your strength, but also your speed, reaction time, power and agility which will best prepare your body for the decades to come.
All delivered one-on-one, in your home
Traditional PT is short term and reactive. Peak Longevity is exactly the opposite.
How It Works
We Train for the Demands of Real Life
1. Initial Performance Testing: performed on the first visit. I will measure your strength, balance, movement, gait, agility and reaction time to determine training techniques.
2. Neuromuscular Performance Training (SPARK): provided at all follow up visits. Training to match current performance with weekly progressions to stimulate the body for growth.
3. Performance Tracking: performed on bi-monthly basis to track progress and additional areas to address
4. Home Exercise Programming: If safe, an individual neuromuscular program will be provided to you to complete between sessions to maximize effects of training.
Private Session Rates
Neuromuscular Performance Training Program
SPARK (Speed, Power, Agility, Reaction, Kinetics)
Specialized neuromuscular performance training to maximize physical potential for the older adult.
60-minute individual sessions delivered in your home or training studio, with all equipment provided.
What’s Included:
Initial Evaluation
Progress Reports (quarterly)
Home Exercise Programming
SPARK Training Sessions
Direct Access to your personal Physical Therapist
$135
**Hometown Discount: $20/session reduction if you reside in Brecksville or Broadview Heights
Supplemental PT:
60-minute private sessions delivered in your home to supplement your Home Health or Outpatient Therapy or services you are receiving.
For those who want more therapy but current provider not available due to insurance or scheduling limitations.
Reimbursement:
Many clients use their long-term care insurance for partial or full reimbursement. Coverage varies by policy, but we provide all necessary documentation and can guide you through the process. FSA/HSA accepted.
Serving Northeast Ohio
Peak Longevity PT provides in-home strength, balance, power, agility and speed training for adults 55+ throughout Northeast Ohio
Primary areas served include: Broadview Heights, Brecksville, North Royalton, Independence, Rocky River, Westlake, Cleveland, Strongsville, Parma, Richfield, Cleveland, Hudson
We also serve surrounding communities. If you’re unsure if you’re in range, feel free to reach out.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this Physical Therapy or Personal Training?
- This is a Doctor of Physical Therapy providing performance-based training going beyond rehab and recovery.
Training emphasizes performance and prevention, not just recovery from injury.
- This is a Doctor of Physical Therapy providing performance-based training going beyond rehab and recovery.
- Do you accept medical insurance?
- We are a private-pay service and do not bill traditional insurance. However, many clients are able to use long-term care insurance for partial or full reimbursement.
We provide all necessary documentation and can help you through the process. HSA/FSA is also accepted.
- We are a private-pay service and do not bill traditional insurance. However, many clients are able to use long-term care insurance for partial or full reimbursement.
- Do I need to have an injury or diagnosis?
- No. Many clients start without a specific injury. Programs are designed to address balance deficits, strength loss, and fall risk before they become major issues.
- Who is this for?
- This service is for proactive adults 55+ who want to maximize their strength, balance, speed, power, and agility levels to combat age-related functional decline.
- How is this different from traditional Physical Therapy?
- Traditional PT often focuses on short-term recovery within insurance limitations.
My model is drastically longer to promote lasting physiologic changes. Unfortunately insurance will not cover this model.
- Traditional PT often focuses on short-term recovery within insurance limitations.
- How often should I be seen?
- I see most clients twice a week for optimal progress however frequency is adjusted based on individual preference and availability.
Have Questions? Let’s Talk
Not ready to call? Send a quick message and Brian will personally follow up – usually within one business day.
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