Move Better.
Swing Farther.
Live Pain-Free.
At Peak Swing Physical Therapy, Dr. Tonia Thornton, DPT helps active individuals in Sarasota recover from sports injuries and reach their peak performance — one-on-one, every session.
Specialized Services
From jaw to ankles — expert physical therapy tailored to your sport and your body.
Golf
Swing farther. Hurt less.
Our golf physical therapy program combines expert movement assessment with video swing and launch monitor analysis to identify and correct physical limitations affecting your game.
Learn more →Tennis
Move better on the court.
Our tennis physical therapy program is designed to prevent injuries, recover from previous injuries, and enhance performance by targeting the specific movement patterns and body mechanics of the sport.
Learn more →Pickleball
Stay in the game longer.
Our pickleball physical therapy program focuses on injury recovery, prevention, and performance enhancement — targeting the movement patterns and demands unique to pickleball.
Learn more →TMJ / Jaw Pain
Find relief from jaw pain.
Our TMJ physical therapy program focuses on relieving jaw pain, improving mobility, and restoring proper function — helping you eat, speak, and live comfortably pain-free.
Learn more →Dry Needling
Release. Restore. Recover.
Dry needling targets tight muscles and trigger points to reduce pain, improve mobility, and accelerate healing — using fine, sterile needles to stimulate affected muscles.
Learn more →Performance Training
Build strength. Perform at your best.
Our performance and strength training program focuses on building overall strength, endurance, and functional fitness to enhance both daily activities and athletic performance.
Learn more →Why Choose Peak Swing PT
We bring a different approach to physical therapy — built around you, your sport, and your goals.
One-on-One Care
Every session is 60 minutes of dedicated, undivided attention with Dr. Thornton — no aides, no double-booking.
Sports-Specialized
TPI and ITPA certified. Dr. Thornton understands the specific demands of golf, tennis, and pickleball at a biomechanical level.
Root-Cause Focused
We don't treat symptoms — we identify the mechanical root cause and build a plan that keeps you pain-free long term.
Dr. Tonia Thornton, DPT
Board-certified in the state of Florida with over ten years of experience, Dr. Thornton is passionate about helping athletes recover stronger and move better. She holds certifications from the Titleist Performance Institute and the International Tennis Performance Association.
Beyond sport mechanics, she brings deep expertise in treating complex jaw pain and TMJ dysfunction — helping patients find lasting relief and restore function in everyday life.
Learn More About Dr. ThorntonWhat Our Patients Say
“After just a few sessions my golf swing felt completely different. Dr. Thornton found the root cause of my hip pain that two other PTs missed.”
Michael R.
Golfer, age 58
“I was ready to give up pickleball because of my shoulder. Tonia not only got me back on the court — she made me play better than before.”
Susan L.
Pickleball player, age 63
“I suffered from jaw pain for years. Dr. Thornton was the first to connect it to my posture. After treatment I finally feel like myself again.”
Karen D.
TMJ patient, age 45
Ready to move better and perform at your best?
Book a 60-minute one-on-one evaluation with Dr. Tonia Thornton, DPT.