SD Sports Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy • San Diego, CA • Since 2023
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About
SD Sports Physical Therapy (SDSPT) is a San Diego-based private practice offering physical, occupational, and speech therapy with a focus on sports-related injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance. Key details: - Services: Sports physical therapy, injury prevention, rehabilitation for sports injuries, sports massage, and exercise recovery. - Locations: 2 offices in San Diego, CA (HQ at 13220 Evening Creek Dr S #108, 92128; additional at 8290 Vickers St, San Diego 92111). - Team: Small practice with 6 employees; owner Derek Rustich oversees operations. - Founded: 2023; servicing individuals of all ages. - Contact: 619-510-5000; email contact@sdspt.com; Instagram @sdsportsphysicaltherapy. - Website: sdspt.com - Highlights: Emphasizes personalized care to reduce visits and promote quick, safe recovery. Active in sports rehabilitation and recovery services.
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
Not published.
The page indicates SDSPT is out-of-network with insurance and can provide superbill; accepts HSA/FSA payments.
Cash, Credit Card, HSA/FSA cards, Superbill (for insurance reimbursement), HSA, FSA, Insurance
Languages Spoken
Not published.
Pricing
Current Offers
Initial Evaluation (One Hour with a Doctor of Physical Therapy) - $175
FAQs
No Doctor Referral Needed?
Yes; no doctor referral needed; we accept HSA & FSA cards.
Insurance policy approach?
Out-of-network to provide higher quality, one-on-one care; superbill available for insurance reimbursement.
Social Media
Photos
Photos published by SD Sports Physical Therapy showing the physical therapy practice in San Diego, CA.
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: very positive
- Yelp via Roadtrippers: 5-star rated (5 reviews on Yelp as of September 2023)
Patients praise
- Knowledgeable and passionate staff (specifically Dr. Derek Rustich)
- Effective, hands-on treatment for pain recovery
- Helpful extended hours and transparent, up-front pricing
- Convenient online scheduling
- Personalized, goal-oriented care plans
Common complaints
- No specific complaints or negative experiences were identified in available sources.
"Dr. Derek Rustich is awesome. Very knowledgeable and passionate about his work. I went to SD Sports Physical Therapy with excruciating back pain and muscle spasms. He was able to figure out..."
- Liz G. via Yelp"I had a great 3 visits to SD sports physical therapy! I wanted to pre-hab my hamstring, and found the extended hours and up-front pricing to be very helpful. The online scheduling was great, too!"
- Lauren K. via Yelp"Dr D knows his stuff! Top quality care, they really take the time to explain everything. Awesome work, always available to answer any questions or concerns."
- Jawéd M. via YelpSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Spine & Sport Physical Therapy Named Official Physical - Nov 25, 2025
- PRN Acquires Spine & Sport, Opens Three New Clinics - San Diego Business Journal - Aug 11, 2025
- Sharp HealthCare’s Sports Medicine Clinic in San Diego | Sharp HealthCare - Feb 4, 2026
- Lanza Attisha, PT - Physical Therapist in San Diego, CA - May 14, 2026
- Andrew Wright - Physical Therapist in Escondido, CA - May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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