Wrightsville Beach Physical Therapy

Wrightsville Beach Physical Therapy, WBPT, is especially and uniquely designed to help older adults who want to continue to live independently in their own home. We also offer home assessments to help guide you in making important home modification decisions or provide simple suggestions on easy ways to decrease your risk for falls and maximize your safety around your home. We provide the ultimate in individualized, very personal treatment in the privacy, safety, comfort and convenience of your own home or other location of your choice. 100% of your treatment sessions will be provided one on one, with your therapist Dr Jeff Weisler. The private, individualized nature of your treatment sessions can provide reassurance during the current period of Covid-19 concerns.

Who We Help:

Older Adults

• who want to continue to live independently in their own home
• who are afraid of falling
• who are recovering from or trying to avoid an injury or surgery
• who are experiencing back discomfort or other aches and pains
• who want the confidence to be more active by improving their balance, strength and mobility
• who are looking for specific solutions to maximize their safety and independence in and around their home
• who want to be able to return to the fun activities they enjoy- playing golf, biking, dining out with friends or even walking the dog

Adults with Aging Parents or Loved Ones

• who worry about how much longer mom or dad can safely remain living independently in their own home
• who worry about their parents becoming more sedentary or falling and breaking a hip
• who are looking to increase their own strength and skills to safely assist a loved one with mobility issues
• who are concerned because they notice mom or dad becoming less interested in participating in activities or getting out to visit with friends
• who wish to see their parents have overall improved health, less pain and increased confidence to maximize their quality of life

Owner’s Bio/Meet your Therapist Page

Dr. Jeff Weisler is a native of North Carolina. He is originally from Raleigh, but from an early age Jeff has enjoyed life on the South End of Wrightsville Beach. His hobbies include surfing, paddle boarding, hiking, and boating to neighboring islands and sandbars with his family and friends, plus his dog and first mate Shelly.

Dr. Weisler graduated from UNCW with a BA in Psychology and later received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Elon University.

Immediately after graduation, Dr. Weisler worked in Raleigh in an outpatient land and aquatic PT clinic to gain additional expertise and became certified by ATRI (Aquatic Therapy and Rehabilitation Industry). Returning to Wilmington, Dr. Weisler enjoyed working with his patients at two different short term rehabilitation facilities.

During this time it became apparent how much Dr. Weisler genuinely loved working with older adults-valuing their life lessons and experience and enjoying their sense of humor. He noticed just how many seniors reported feeling increasingly unsteady on their feet and experiencing greater difficulty getting around; they acknowledged gradually becoming very sedentary which obviously led to significant functional decline. Many reported suffering falls and fracturing bones, but Dr. Weisler was most deeply impacted by several patients recounting falls where they had remained on the floor for a couple days before being discovered and transported to the hospital; some even required surgery before being discharged to a skilled nursing facility. Dr. Weisler knew that many of these instances could have been avoided had these individuals received physical therapy and special preventative care and education in their homes sooner. Therefore, seeking to address these needs Dr. Weisler founded Wrightsville Beach Physical Therapy in 2017 and was pleased to be able to bring to the Wilmington area the 100% personalized physical therapy experience that our concierge style practice provides.

WBPT provides in home PT services to the following locations: Wilmington, Leland, Ogden, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, Monkey Junction, Figure 8, Landfall and Wilmington side of Brunswick County