Lawing Physical Therapy & Sports Performance, LLC

Lawing Physical Therapy & Sports Performance, LLC is a physical therapist in Kansas City, Missouri, serving athletes and active individuals in the Northland area. The practice specializes in orthopedic rehabilitation, sports performance, and injury prevention, with services built around one-on-one sessions and personalized plans that address movement limitations and recovery goals. The practice operates as a private-pay clinic and does not accept insurance, though invoices and treatment codes are provided so clients can seek out-of-network reimbursement from their own providers. HSA and FSA payments are also accepted. Missouri's limited direct-access rules are accommodated: clients can be seen for an initial evaluation without a physician referral, with referrals required for ongoing treatment from primary care physicians, urgent care practitioners, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, chiropractors, or dentists. The practice holds a rating of 5.00 based on 66 reviews. The practice is led by Ben Lawing, PT, DPT, C-PS, a doctor of physical therapy and certified performance specialist who founded the clinic to better serve athletes and active individuals. Ben holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise and Movement Science and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Missouri State University, where he played roller hockey for the Missouri State Bears. His clinical work focuses on orthopedic conditions, performance-based therapy, and movement assessment, with a commitment to incorporating the latest research and techniques. The practice works with partners including Pilates Co-Op KC and MVP Fitness, and offers a free 20-minute Discovery Visit for prospective clients. The clinic is located on Northwest Vivion Road, near East Creek and Briarcliff West, with Arrowhead Trafficway roughly a third of a mile south. The practice is known locally for its consistent high ratings and steady record of repeat and referred clients. With Ben Lawing's training and the clinic's one-on-one model, Lawing Physical Therapy & Sports Performance gives Kansas City-area athletes a focused path back to the field and back to the activities they love.