Skip the Referral

Skip the Referral

Skip the Referral. Start Feeling Better.

Texas allows direct access to physical therapy. Tell us where it hurts, and our licensed therapists will look for the root cause of your pain, not just the symptoms.

  • Direct access: start physical therapy without a doctor’s referral
  • Personalized therapy aimed at the root cause of your pain
  • Led by licensed Doctors of Physical Therapy
  • Five clinics: Bellaire, Stafford, Sugar Land, Katy, and Missouri City
  • 500+ positive Google reviews

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No doctor’s referral needed to get started. Have a question about your coverage? Call your nearest clinic.

Trusted by Thousands of Patients

500+

Positive Google reviews

20,000+

Total patient visits

100+

Combined years of experience

Find a Sterling Clinic Near You

Choose the clinic that is closest to you and call to book. You do not need a doctor’s referral to get started.

Bellaire

5101 Bellaire Blvd Suite 265
Bellaire, TX 77401

(346) 552-9118

Stafford

12603 Southwest Freeway Suite 602
Stafford, TX 77477

(832) 478-6206

Sugar Land

1449 Hwy 6, Suite 260
Sugar Land, TX 77478

(281) 918-4955

Katy

23114 Cinco Ranch Blvd
Katy, TX 77494

(281) 969-4592

Missouri City

9101 Sienna Crossing Dr #100
Missouri City, TX 77459

(281) 783-8542

You Should Not Have to Wait to Feel Better

Pain slows you down. It gets in the way of work, sleep, and the things you love, and waiting on a doctor’s referral only adds more days of it.

You can skip that step. Texas allows direct access, so you can come straight to us. At Sterling Physical Therapy and Wellness, our licensed therapists work on the root cause of your pain and impairment, not just the symptoms, with personalized therapy built around your goals.

Do not wait for the pain to get worse. We have helped thousands take control of their health, and we are ready to help you start moving better.

Common Questions

Do I need a doctor’s referral to start physical therapy?

In Texas, you can start physical therapy through direct access without a doctor’s referral. Call us or request an appointment and we will walk you through what to expect.

Will my insurance cover physical therapy?

Coverage depends on your plan, and some plans have their own rules. Call your nearest clinic with your questions.

Which Sterling clinics can I visit?

We have clinics in Bellaire, Stafford, Sugar Land, Katy, and Missouri City. The address and phone number for each one are listed on this page.

What does Sterling treat?

We offer physical therapy, aquatic therapy, and chiropractic care, with relief for shoulder, back, knee, and ankle and foot pain, and more.

We Treat What Is Holding You Back

From shoulder and back pain to knee, ankle, and foot pain, we focus on the root cause so your relief can last. Ask us about other conditions when you call.

Shoulder Pain Relief

Back Pain Relief

Knee Pain Relief

Ankle & Foot Pain Relief

3 Steps to Feeling Better

1

Request an Appointment

Fill out the form or call the clinic nearest you. No doctor’s referral is needed to get started.

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2

Meet Your Therapist

A licensed physical therapist listens, evaluates, and looks for the root cause of your pain.

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3

Get Back to Your Life

Follow a personalized plan built around your goals, with support every step of the way.

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