Vital Six Physical Therapy | Kansas City
Kansas City’s Top-Rated Physical Therapy

Movement Is Your
Sixth Vital Sign

Physical therapy for people done chasing symptoms and ready for real solutions — so you can look, move, and feel your best.

Recognition
Top 3 Physical Therapists in Kansas City — 4 Years Running
2023
Three Best Rated
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2024
Three Best Rated
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2025
Three Best Rated
★★★★★
2026
Three Best Rated
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Patient exercising at Vital Six Patient rehab at Vital Six Dry needling treatment
Why Your Pain Keeps Coming Back

Most treatments focus on where it hurts — not why it started

Stretching what is tight and strengthening what is weak only goes so far. Until someone looks at the root pattern beneath your symptoms, the cycle keeps repeating.

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Root Cause Focus

We identify how your body organizes motion and pinpoint the exact pattern driving your symptoms.

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Movement Foundation

We rebuild the foundation beneath your pain so you stay strong and pain-free long-term.

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Fellowship-Trained Doctors

Post-doctoral fellowship from Washington University St. Louis — the #1 PT school in the US.

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What to Expect

Your first session, step by step

No surprises. No cookie-cutter protocols. Just an honest plan built around you.

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We Get to Know You
Your history, lifestyle, and stressors — every plan starts with your story.
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We Watch You Move
We observe your movement patterns and whether they are helping or holding you back.
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We Build a Theory
We combine your history with movement analysis to pinpoint what is driving your limitations.
We Execute the Plan
We implement, test, reassess, and refine — whether you are in pain or pushing to perform.
About

Meet the Team

Fellowship-trained clinicians who genuinely care about getting you back to the life you love.

Dr. William Gearhart
Dr. William Gearhart PT, DPT, CSCS
Founder & Fellowship-Trained Doctor
Washington University St. Louis Fellow. William built Vital Six on the belief that movement is medicine — and every patient deserves a plan as unique as they are.
Julia Andriotis
Julia Andriotis PTA
Physical Therapy Assistant & Running Rehab Specialist
Julia specializes in helping runners of all levels return to the road stronger — combining gait analysis, load management, and targeted rehab.
Cierra Harris
Cierra Harris
Client Coordinator
Cierra is the first friendly face you’ll meet at Vital Six. She keeps everything running smoothly so your experience from first call to last session is seamless.
Treatments We Offer

Comprehensive Solutions

Whether you need a single treatment or a full plan of care, we have you covered.

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Dry Needling
A precise technique that releases muscle tension and helps restore natural movement patterns.
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Cupping
A therapeutic application that eases tight muscles and enhances blood flow to promote healing.
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Sports Massage
Recover faster, move better, and perform at your best with targeted sports massage therapy.
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Active Release Technique
Breaks up tight tissue, restores mobility, and helps you move without pain or restriction.
Radial Shockwave
Evidence-based acoustic wave therapy for chronic tendinopathies, plantar fasciitis, and more.
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Blood Flow Restriction
A proven method to boost strength, speed healing, and enhance performance with minimal load.
Our Mission

Make Movement the Sixth Vital Sign

Today’s medical model recognizes five vital signs. At Vital Six, we believe there is a sixth — how well you move.

If we can restore your ability to move well, we can help you live a life free from pain and injury.

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Testimonials

Reviews from real clients

170+ five-star reviews from people just like you.

Real Patient Story

Hear it straight from
one of our patients

Nothing speaks louder than a real patient sharing their story. Watch how Vital Six helped them get back to doing what they love — pain-free.

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Ready to stop chasing pain and start moving freely?