Health first physical therapy locations

Deborah C. Escalante

Stronger on the other side

Our outpatient rehabilitation services can help ease or eliminate your pain, mobility and strength issues with therapies and activities tailored to your needs and goals.

Physical therapy

Our skilled and compassionate physical therapists are ready to help you succeed. They will work with you and your physician to improve:

  • Pain
  • Strength
  • Range of motion
  • Functional mobility
  • Gait

Occupational therapy

Our experienced occupational therapists understand your need to regain your independence when it comes to being able to take care of your own daily needs. Your OT will work with you on all aspects of daily life including:

  • Dressing
  • Grooming
  • Feeding yourself
  • Coordination
  • Fine motor skills
  • Handwriting
  • Sensory integration
  • Custom splints

Speech therapy

When you need help expressing yourself, your specialized speech therapist will be a caring, expert guide to finding and using your voice. 

  • Speaking
  • Receptive and expressive language
  • Vocal quality
  • Cognition

Our speech therapists can also help improve or eliminate any problems with eating or swallowing.

 

Wellness in motion

Whether you are recovering from an injury, managing a chronic illness or getting back on your feet after surgery, we can help. Our therapists will work diligently to help you regain the motion and strength you need to do what makes you happy. 

Ask your doctor for a referral if you are dealing with any of the following issues:

  • Pain or injuries to the back, neck, shoulders, hips, knees, ankles, hands, wrists or elbows
  • Spinal stenosis or sciatica
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Traumatic brain injury
  • Neurological conditions, including stroke and Parkinson’s disease
  • Balance and gait abnormalities
  • Fall prevention
  • Vestibular disorders
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Specialized services and programs

Sometimes you need specialized services from uniquely qualified therapists. We have the programs you need delivered by highly trained and credentialed therapists.

  • Aquatic therapy
  • Pediatric therapy
  • Sports medicine
    • Speed and agility programs
    • Injury management
  • Employer services
    • Ergonomics
    • Job site analysis
    • Functional capacity assessment
    • Work conditioning
    • Return to work program
  • Cardiac physical therapy
  • Pelvic floor dysfunction
    • Incontinence program
  • Oncology rehab and lymphedema therapy
  • Cognitive therapy
  • Voice restoration
  • Dysphagia
    • Modified barium swallow
  • Self-pay fitness program
  • SMART EquiTest for vestibular issues

 

Our locations

To schedule your therapy session, please call 321.434.6100. Referrals may be faxed to 321.434.9125.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

Melbourne
Phone: 321.434.5231

Merritt Island
Phone: 321.434.5820

Palm Bay
Phone: 321.722.5950

Viera
Phone: 321.434.9122

We look forward to seeing you soon.

Ready to schedule a consult? Call us at 321.434.6100.

Physician referrals may be faxed to 321.434.9125.

All locations are open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Early, late and same-day appointments available.

 

Locations.

Melbourne Clinic
A service of Holmes Regional Medical Center
611 Sheridan Rd.
Melbourne, FL 32901
Phone: 321.434.5231

Merritt Island Clinic
220 S Courtenay Parkway, Suite B
Merritt Island, FL
Phone: 321.434.5820

Palm Bay Clinic
A service of Palm Bay Hospital
5200 Babcock St. NE
Palm Bay, FL 32905
Phone: 321.722.5950

Viera Clinic
A Service of Viera Hospital
8705 N. Wickham Rd.
Melbourne, FL 32940
Phone: 321.434.9122

 

Nurse Advice Line

Nurse Advice Line - 800-283-3221The Nurse Advice Line provides Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) members free medical information and advice, in both English and Spanish, 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Call 800-283-3221 to:

  • Talk to a nurse who will answer medical questions, give care advice, and help you decide if you should see a provider right away.
  • Get help with medical conditions such as diabetes or asthma.
  • Get advice on the type of doctor that may be right for your medical condition.
  • The Nurse Advice Line can’t help with clinic appointments or medication refills. Call your health care provider’s office if you need help with these.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can use the Nurse Advice Line?

Any Health First Colorado member can call the Nurse Advice Line for help.

Should I call the Nurse Advice Line if I need help deciding if I have an urgent medical situation?

Yes. They can help decide if you should be seen right away. However, if you know you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.

Should I use the Nurse Advice Line if I have a question about my condition or medications?

Yes. The line is staffed by nurses who can answer your health questions.

Can I change my appointments and refill my medication through this service?

No. Call your health care provider’s office for an appointment or to refill your medications.

Will I get a live person when I call?

Yes. When you call the Nurse Advice Line you will always reach a live person who is ready to answer your medical questions. Calls are answered in the order they are received. You will never be asked to leave a voicemail.

When I call, do I need to provide any information?

Yes. You will be asked for a telephone number where you can be reached in the event that the call is disconnected. The nurses will also ask for your zip code, which will help nurses identify your area and available resources. If you have your Health First Colorado ID number with you, please provide it to the nurse when you call.

I don’t live in Denver. Can they still help me?

Yes. The nurses know about hospitals all over Colorado, as well as other resources you might need. They can answer your questions or help direct you to a hospital in your area.

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When can I call?

You can call 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The call is always free!

Who do I call?

Nurse Advice Line at 800-283-3221.

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