Full 60-minute sessions
One-on-one for the entire hour. No aides, no splitting time between patients.
Find the root cause.Then forge your path to recovery.
Private, one-on-one physical therapy with Dr. Joseph Sperlak, PT, DPT, CSCS. Full 60-minute sessions at your home or gym, with the same provider every appointment.
- DPT
- CSCS
- Twin Cities Metro, MN
I. Approach
Treatment built around you, not a clinic schedule.
Every plan starts by identifying the root cause of your pain and dysfunction. From there, you get a specialized rehabilitation protocol designed to support sustainable lifestyle changes.
Same provider, every visit
You work with Dr. Sperlak from the first assessment to your final session.
Root cause, then protocol
A thorough assessment drives a rehabilitation plan specific to your body and goals.
Conservative care first
The goal is to help you avoid unnecessary injections and surgeries.
Care comes to you
Home visitsAt your gym or on-fieldServing the Twin Cities Metro Area
II. Services & conditions
What I treat
Sports injuries
Sprains, strains, tendon pain and overuse injuries, with a return-to-sport plan for training and competition.
Post-surgical rehab
Structured recovery after joint, ligament and spine procedures, progressing from early mobility to full strength.
Back & neck pain
Assessment of posture, movement and load to address the source of spinal pain, not only the symptoms.
Chronic pain
Gradual, measurable plans for long-standing pain that hasn't resolved with rest, medication or prior treatment.
Performing arts & dancers
Care for the range, control and repetitive demands of dance and performance, built around rehearsal schedules.
Work injuries
Rehab for lifting, repetitive-motion and job-related injuries, focused on a safe return to full duty.
III. About
Dr. Joseph Sperlak
PT, DPT, CSCS · Founder
Joseph is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist. He trains and competes himself, so he understands what it takes to get back to the work you care about.
- Doctor of Physical Therapy
- DPT
- Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
- CSCS
- Collegiate strength & conditioning coach
- Coaching
- Self-trained Ironman & Strongman athlete
- Athlete
- Hyrox competitor
- Athlete
IV. Getting started & pricing
Three steps to a plan
Forge is a cash-based, out-of-network practice. Pricing is simple and shared up front.
Step 1
Free phone consult
$0 15 min
Talk through what's going on and whether Forge is the right fit.
Step 2
In-person initial consultation
$49.99
A hands-on assessment at your home or gym to identify the root cause of your pain.
Step 3
Your protocol
60 min sessions
A specialized rehabilitation plan with one-on-one sessions, always with the same provider.
V. Patient stories
In their words
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Latest resources
Notes from the training floor
Pain science
Rest and pain relief can quiet a flare-up, but recurring back pain usually has a load or movement pattern behind it.
By Dr. Joseph Sperlak, PT, DPT, CSCSRead article
A phased approach to returning to heavy lifting after ACL or meniscus repair, and the milestones that matter more than the calendar.
By Dr. Joseph Sperlak, PT, DPT, CSCSRead article
Running volume plus sled pushes and wall balls is a lot of repeated load. Here is how to structure training so your body keeps up.
By Dr. Joseph Sperlak, PT, DPT, CSCSRead article
VI. Questions
Common questions
Don't see yours? Ask during your free phone consult.
Do I need a doctor's referral?
Minnesota allows direct access to physical therapy, so you can typically start without a referral. We'll confirm what applies to you during the phone consult.
Do you take insurance?
Forge is a cash-based, out-of-network practice. You pay at the time of service. If your plan offers out-of-network benefits, you can request documentation to submit for possible reimbursement.
What does the $49.99 initial consultation include?
An in-person assessment at your home or gym to identify the root cause of your pain or dysfunction, followed by a recommended rehabilitation plan.
Where do sessions take place?
At your home, your gym, or on-field, anywhere in the Twin Cities Metro Area. There is no clinic to travel to.
How long is each session?
Every session is a full 60 minutes, one-on-one with Dr. Sperlak.
How many visits will I need?
It depends on your condition and goals. You'll get a clear plan after your initial consultation, designed for lasting results rather than an open-ended schedule.
VII. Contact
Book a free 15-minute phone consult.
Leave your details and Joseph will call you back to talk through your goals and next steps.