Tired of still being in pain after trying everything?

Injuries take you away from the best parts of life: family, community, and staying active.

And despite resting, massage, NSAIDS, and exercises…

– your pain is not going away.

That’s where ASCEND PHYSICAL THERAPY can help.

Tired of still being in pain after trying everything?

Your doctor told you to stop working out.

You’ve tried resting, massage, medicine, and rehab exercises.

And despite doing everything right – your pain is not going away.

Now, your doctor wants you to get an MRI and consider surgery.

And that’s where ASCEND PHYSICAL THERAPY can help.

We treat pain with iron

See real results form week to week with customized exercises and hands-on modalities – designed for long-term results.

Dr. Jacob Tomlinson assisting a patient during a squat exercise for knee pain therapy at Ascend Physical Therapy

We schedule 1-on-1 Sessions

Every session, you will train and recover with a Doctor of Physical Therapy for a full 60-minutes. You will never be double booked.

We don’t do cookie cutter rehab

Starting with your Initial Evaluation, you will have a clear root-cause of your pain, a diagnosis, and a roadmap for recovery.

Ascend Physical Therapy clinician assisting a patient during a personalized session in Hendersonville, TN.

We treat pain with barbells

See real results from week to week with customized exercises and hands-on modalities – designed for long-term results.

Woman lifting a barbell at Ascend Physical Therapy in Hendersonville, representing performance therapy in action.

We schedule 1-on-1 sessions

Every session, you will train and recover with a Doctor of Physical Therapy for a full 60-minutes. You will never be double booked.

We don’t do cookie-cutter rehab

Starting with your Initial Evaluation, you will have a clear root-cause of your pain, a diagnosis, and a roadmap for recovery.

Ascend Physical Therapy clinician assisting a patient during a personalized session in Hendersonville, TN.

We know how frustrating it is when life doesn’t slow down – even when you’re in pain.

400+

satisfied customers

Hundreds of Sumner County residents have had successful outcomes by following an individualized plan, progress tracking, and expert coaching that translates directly to every day performance.

We know how frustrating it is when life doesn’t slow down – even when you’re in pain.

400+

PEOPLE HELPED

Hundreds of Sumner County residents have had successful outcomes by following an individualized plan, progress tracking, and expert coaching that translates directly to every day performance.

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Jeff Richard
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Recommend Ascend for any Physical therapy needs.
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Noah Kimball
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Ascend Physical Therapy is hands down one of the best experiences I’ve had in healthcare. Jacob runs a boutique-style practice where you get true one-on-one attention, and it shows in the quality of care. He takes the time to understand what’s actually going on, explains the process, and builds a plan that’s focused on real results, not just quick fixes. You can tell Jacob genuinely cares about the people he works with and the outcomes they achieve. If you’re looking for a physical therapist who is knowledgeable, professional, and truly invested in your recovery, Ascend Physical Therapy is the place to go. Highly recommend.
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Austin W
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Can’t thank Jacob and the Ascend team enough. In a short period of time, he had pain that had been severely bothering me for weeks nearly gone in just a few sessions. He’s a professional in every sense of the word, and is a no brainer for any PT needs!
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Excellent service.. great results!! Can’t ask for better result after a secession.
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Dr Tomlinson is very focused on each client. There is no one size fits all. Because he is independent he is able to give each one a highly individualized plan which is far more effective. I would highly recommend Dr Tomlinson.
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I had a consultation with Dr. Tomlinson for my shoulder and knee and left with a lot of great information that I can use between appointments, and it has been so helpful. I like that he explains everything in a way I understand. If you are looking for a PT, look no further.
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Dr. Jacob , is excellent at helping you recover from pain and injury. He creates a personalized program that really works💪, Do your homework the right way. I highly recommend Dr. J
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I cannot recommend Jacob enough! He is an outstanding physical therapist in Hendersonville! I especially appreciated his communication as he discussed the different approaches to knee pain.
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My husband and I just had dry needling and cupping done with Dr. Jacob. It was a first for both of us and the results after dry needling were instant. Dr. Jacob did a phenomenal job listening and then explaining/showing us daily exercises to do at home to strengthen our muscles and nerves. Great atmosphere, great communication and just all around good people! Go check him out.
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How it Works

Get back to doing what you love

ASCEND PHYSICAL THERAPY helps you move with confidence, giving you the strength for your active lifestyle. We guide you through your recovery, starting with a personalized assessment, building a custom plan, and guiding you with customized exercises for your specific needs so you can get back to doing what you love – pain free.

How it Works

Get back to doing what you love

OUR PROCESS

A Clear Path From Pain to Progress

No guessing. No confusing plans. Just a simple 3-step process built around understanding what’s going on, treating the root cause, and helping you get back to the life you want.

Initial assessment at Ascend Physical Therapy
Step 01

Book an Initial Assessment

This is where your journey begins and you finally understand what’s going on.

We find the real cause, start treatment, and give you a clear plan so you know what to do and how long it will take to feel better.

Returning to an active lifestyle pain free
Step 03

Live Pain Free

This is the moment you’ve been working toward — getting back to what you love.

You’ll move without pain, stay active, and feel confident pushing your body again.


At ASCEND PHYSICAL THERAPY, we know that you want to push yourself at work, home and in the gym without being held back by pain. In order to do that, you need to move with confidence and strength.
The problem is you believe if you push it, you will break again, which makes you feel fragile and old.
We believe everyone can overcome their pain with the right coach and training. We understand how scary it can be to try to push it after an injury, which is why we customize every exercise to only move you closer to your goals.

Here’s how we do it:

1. Book an Initial Assessment.

2. Work the Plan.

3. Live Pain Free.

So, click the button below to Book your Initial Assessment and start your recovery journey. And, in the meantime, check out our blogs that are packed with healthy habits for actives adults – so you can stop feeling fragile and old, and instead push it – pain free.

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WE PROVIDE DRY NEEDLING, CUPPING, BODY TEMPERING, AND PERFORMANCE PHYSICAL THERAPY TO HELP YOU LIVE THE ACTIVE PAIN-FREE LIFESTYLE YOU WANT.

If you’re looking for the best quality care and the highest rated performance physical therapy clinic to help get you back to the sports & activities you love pain free, we have the perfect opportunity for you. With only 5 Star Google Reviews, we are the best physical therapy clinic around for athletes and active individuals.

We provide dry needling, fitness, and performance physical therapy to help you live the active pain free lifestyle you are looking for.

Our physical therapists are proud to create individualized and personal physical therapy treatment plans that are unique to each individual. They also provide extensive education about how to improve one’s health and prevent future injuries.

WE PROVIDE DRY NEEDLING, CUPPING, BODY TEMPERING, AND PERFORMANCE PHYSICAL THERAPY TO HELP YOU LIVE THE ACTIVE PAIN-FREE LIFESTYLE YOU WANT.

If you’re looking for the best quality care and the highest rated performance physical therapy clinic to help get you back to the sports & activities you love pain free, we have the perfect opportunity for you. With only 5 Star Google Reviews, we are the best physical therapy clinic around for athletes and active individuals.

We provide dry needling, fitness, and performance physical therapy to help you live the active pain free lifestyle you are looking for.

Our physical therapists are proud to create individualized and personal physical therapy treatment plans that are unique to each individual. They also provide extensive education about how to improve one’s health and prevent future injuries.

MOVE WITH FREEDOM. GET BACK TO THE ACTIVITIES YOU LOVE AGAIN.

You don’t have to settle for mediocre healthcare providers who tell you to “Just Rest” or “Just Don’t Do It Anymore.” You don’t need to settle for a traditional old clinic with carpeted floors, ice & ultrasound machines, and only light yellow therabands and pink 2lb dumbbells.

The modern day healthcare solution for individuals who want to live an active lifestyle looks and feels different. We understand athletes because we WERE and ARE athletes ourselves.

Our state of the art equipment, program, and environment is curated to help prepare athletes to get back out onto the field stronger and more confident than ever before.

MOVE WITH FREEDOM. GET BACK TO THE ACTIVITIES YOU LOVE AGAIN.

You don’t have to settle for mediocre healthcare providers who tell you to “Just Rest” or “Just Don’t Do It Anymore.” You don’t need to settle for a traditional old clinic with carpeted floors, ice & ultrasound machines, and only light yellow therabands and pink 2lb dumbbells.

The modern day healthcare solution for individuals who want to live an active lifestyle looks and feels different. We understand athletes because we WERE and ARE athletes ourselves.

Our state of the art equipment, program, and environment is curated to help prepare athletes to get back out onto the field stronger and more confident than ever before.