Vital Six Physical Therapy & Performance - Kansas City

Working with Jason was nothing short of HIGH level. As a Division 1 basketball player I’ve worked with dozens of trainers over the years and from the first consultation to the final session, he was more focused than any I’ve come across. His retention of details about what I was feeling and how my body was responding to the sessions was incredible. I came to Jason after a pretty serious ankle surgery with no confidence in my process of recovery at the time. After the first few treatments I could tell I was going to be fine. What I like about the Vital Six approach is that it’s personal and efficient. Jason is attentive and focused on you, and the hour-long session is extremely productive. Most PTs are working with 3-4 clients at a time and you have to wait and improvise while others are being tended to. Often times you’ll be left waiting around. With Jason, you can expect an hour of deliberate focus on getting healthy and strong. Not only did I get strong but I got stronger than before the injury too. By the time I was done working with him I was moving better on the court than I had in two years. His sessions are no walk in the park either. When I came to vitals six I was ready to work. And I would leave in a full on sweat. Jason’s treatment and recovery methods were also very refreshing. He finds new workouts, new drills and keeps you chasing improvement with each rep. They all made sense. For me I was training for basketball and the movements we’d work on translated. One thing I loved was the challenge and the unfamiliarity of some exercises and movements he would guide me through. There was always something new and he made sure to explain why we were doing it. On top of that he was fantastic with dry needling, e-stim, scraping and manual tissue work. As a college athlete I thought I had seen all kinds of treatment, but Jason adds his own sauce to it in a way that gave me confidence I was doing something different and therefore ahead of the game. His colleague Emily, was incredible at scraping as well. In addition to all the skills and professionalism, Vital Six was always leveling up. New turf, new equipment, and a new look and feel were all there and it showed Jason truly is invested in his business of improving his clients health. He’s also a cool guy who I quickly became friends with throughout our time together. I can’t thank him enough. Without his help I wouldn’t have been ready in time for my season and been able to perform how I did. Jason could easily be working with nba players and other pro athletes. He seriously is HIGH level. Anyone considering going to him, don’t think twice. Your body will thank you.

I started seeing Dr. Gearhart at Vital Six when an old back injury flared up. I've seen a lot of doctors and PTs over the years and I really appreciated a few things about his approach -- he really listened to what I was telling him (seems obvious, but is not always the case with practitioners) and tailored my treatment plan to my goals based on where I was each time I saw him. I'd certainly recommend working with him and his team, I know I'll be back!

Jason at Vital Six Physical Therapy and Performance is a game-changer! As a UMKC basketball player struggling with persistent hip pain, I needed someone who understood the demands of my sport and could get me back on the court quickly. From the first session, Jason’s expertise was evident. He took the time to assess my injury thoroughly, explained the treatment plan in a way that made sense, and was always focused on my goals. Not only did Jason help alleviate my hip pain, but he also provided exercises and techniques that improved my overall performance. His approach is a perfect blend of professionalism and personalized care. Thanks to Jason, I’m back to playing at my best, feeling stronger and more confident than ever. If you’re an athlete dealing with any kind of pain or injury, I highly recommend Jason at Vital Six. He’s the best in the business!

Vital Six Physical Therapy & Performance is truly a “Five Star” operation. Jason and Emily are outstanding Doctors of Physical Therapy! Jason completed my assessment and set up my treatment plan. He and Emily implemented my treatment program expertly. Each took great care of my needs and sincerely took interest in how I was managing. At discharge I had developed the necessary skills to continue the program on my own. My outcomes demonstrated significant improvement in strength, endurance and confidence. Jason created his physical therapy business focusing on excellence, safety and individual patient satisfaction! Should I need PT in the future I most certainly will seek out their care!

Julia is simply the best. She is professional, kind, knowledgable, and so good at her job; you can tell it’s her true passion! I came in to see her frantic; I had an injury 4 weeks prior to the NYC marathon. Between Julia’s calming demeanor and her rehabbing- she got me not only to race day pain free (!!!) but also hitting my goal. I could not have ran that marathon without her and I will forever be so grateful.

Jason is highly skilled physical therapist who truly listened to my concerns and created a personalized treatment plan that got me back to doing the activities I love, pain-free. His expertise took me from having debilitating pain from a herniated disc to getting my life back and being able to workout on my own. He was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and supportive throughout my entire recovery process, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone needing physical therapy. The Kansas City area is incredibly lucky to have Vital Six!

Jason is professional, personal, and practical in his PT approach. It’s been great getting to know him and work with him to address an ongoing shoulder issue, while progressing through our plan. I would recommend Vital Six to anyone in the KC area looking for a physical therapist!!

Jason is very attentive when listening to my symptoms/concerns. He takes this information and formulates a sound plan for our sessions and homework. He gives clear instructions and cues so that I am successful with my home exercises. Scheduling is easy and he's always punctual. 10/10 recommend.

Had the best experience here working with Julia! I was blown away by how much she was able to help improve my running form in one 45-min session. Highly recommend no matter what level of runner you are!

This was my third time coming to Jason; this time for knee strengthening and hopefully to avoid knee replacement in the future. After 12 visits, I feel stronger and more confident when using my knees, bending, and I am back to my rowing machine workouts daily. What I appreciate about Jason is that he tailored my therapy so that it was hard enough to get better, but not so hard I didn’t want to do it. Being a very non-athletic person, I very much appreciated that. He gave me 100% of his attention at each session and spent time after our visits on my workout plans.