Physical therapy across Polk County — Lake Wales, Haines City & Winter Haven
One-on-one, evidence-based care from a licensed physical therapist — start to finish. Three convenient locations, so care stays close to home.
Trusted physical therapy across Polk County since 2013
Core Rehabilitation is an independent, veteran-owned physical therapy group with clinics in Lake Wales, Haines City, and Winter Haven, Florida.
Since 2013, our licensed physical therapists have helped more than 8,000 patients across Polk County move better, recover from injury and surgery, and get back to the things they love — one patient at a time. Whether you're managing back or neck pain, rebuilding after an operation, recovering from a sports injury, or working on balance and mobility, you'll get a thorough hands-on evaluation and a treatment plan built around your goals. Care stays personal: you work directly with the same physical therapist, not a rotating cast of aides.
Starting care is simple
Three steps from your first call to a plan that's built around you.
Step 1
Request an appointment
Book online or call the clinic nearest you. In Florida, you may not need a physician’s referral to begin.
Step 2
Meet your therapist
A one-on-one evaluation of how you move, so we understand what’s driving the problem.
Step 3
Follow your plan
A personalized program you work through with the same therapist, at your pace.
Physical therapy services at every location
The same full range of care at all three clinics, one patient at a time.
Orthopedic & manual therapy
Hands-on care for joint, muscle, and mobility problems.
Balance & fall-prevention therapy
Vestibular and stability work to help you move with confidence.
Sports & activity injury rehab
A structured plan to help restore strength and function after surgery.
Neck & shoulder care
A particular focus of our founder’s clinical practice.
Care that stays personal
You work directly with a licensed physical therapist who knows your history and your goals — not a rotating cast of aides. Our approach is conservative and evidence-based, designed to help you move and feel better and make steady, lasting progress. Individual results vary; your therapist tailors your plan after evaluating you.
One-on-one sessions with a licensed physical therapist
Evidence-based, hands-on treatment
Three convenient Polk County locations
Meet Joe Koloc, PT, MSPT, MBA
A lifetime Lake Wales resident and U.S. Army veteran, Joe founded Core Rehabilitation in 2013 after 18 years across hospitals, the VA, and outpatient clinics. He earned his physical therapy degree from the University of Central Florida and his MBA from Webber International University.
With more than 25 years of clinical experience and a focus on neck and shoulder care, Joe is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and serves on the Physical Therapist Assistant Clinical Review Committee at Keiser University’s Lakeland campus.
What patients say
Rated 4.9–5.0 stars across 200+ Google reviews at our three locations.
" Core Rehabilitation in Lake Wales-city is a superior Rehab facility. Knowleadgable and caring staff. They are genuinely concerned that your physical health improves. Dave is an exceptional physical therapist. I appreciate how he has helped me progress. I highly recommend Dave and staff. "
Sandra Stokes - Lake Wales
" Core Rehabilitation has been very thorough and has challenged my abilities to progress on my path of recovery. I would highly recommend treatment at this facility. "
Tina Lange - Haines City
" Joe (owner) is great! I’ve never had a PT as good and as knowledgeable as he is. His staff are polite and very helpful. I would definitely recommend Core Rehabilitation to everyone I know. "
Christine Citrolo - Winter Haven