Recover with confidence.
Perform your best.
Live life fully.

We help athletes and people with back pain live pain free and perform at their peak.

CARE AREA 01
Spine & back
CARE AREA 02
Mobility & balance
CARE AREA 03
Strength therapy
FORMAT
In-person & virtual
PADDLE IMUA & 'OHANA FESTIVAL · UPCOMING EVENT

Paddle strong. Know how your body moves.

PROUD TO SUPPORT CAMP IMUA

A downwind race and 'ohana festival celebrating Maui's ocean community.

Paddle Imua is an annual downwind race from Maliko Gulch to Kanaha Beach Park, benefiting Camp Imua — a recreational camp for children with special needs in Maui County. Paddlers of every craft take to the water: SUP, OC1, OC2, OC6, prone, surf ski, foil, wing, kite, windsurf, and sail.

Island PT is on the beach for the 'Ohana Festival at Kanaha, offering paddle-readiness & recovery screens — so whether you race Maliko or paddle for the love of it, you move well, recover faster, and stay on the water longer.

Shoulder & rotator-cuff mobility for paddlers
Core & rotational stability screen
Left/right symmetry & stroke mechanics
Personalized recovery plan & recommendations
Paddle Imua downwind race and 'Ohana Festival on Maui's North Shore
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Where
North Shore, Maui — Maliko Gulch to Kanaha Beach Park
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When
Sunday, July 12, 2026 — 'Ohana Festival to follow at Kanaha
01 / OUR APPROACH

Care that listens. Treatment that lasts.

Pain should never decide how you live.

Whether you are recovering from surgery, managing chronic back pain, or simply wanting to move more comfortably — we build a treatment plan tailored to your body, your history, and your goals.

Every session is one-to-one with your therapist. No rushed appointments. No generic protocols. Just attentive care designed to help you feel better and stay better.

Persistent lower back discomfort
Stiffness, reduced mobility, or balance concerns
Recovery after surgery or injury
Treatments that never seem to last
A patient receiving attentive one-to-one physical therapy in a calm clinical setting
ONE-TO-ONE CARE · MAUI
02 / SPECIALTIES

Three focused areas of expert care.

Every specialty is built around one principle: attentive, hands-on treatment that delivers lasting results.
01 · CLINICAL

Spine & Back Care

Evidence-based treatment for chronic back pain, disc issues, and postural concerns. We help you move with confidence again.

Chronic pain Disc issues Posture Mobility
02 · MOBILITY

Mobility & Balance

Structured rehabilitation to restore your range of motion, improve stability, and reduce the risk of falls.

Post-surgery Fall prevention Gait training Joint care
03 · STRENGTH

Strength-Based Therapy

We believe that movement is medicine. Gentle, progressive strengthening to keep your body capable and independent.

Active care Gradual progress Long-term wellness
03 / YOUR JOURNEY

A clear path from recovery to lasting wellness.

PHASE 01 · EVALUATE

Evaluate & Relieve

We begin with a thorough evaluation and a focused treatment plan (typically eight visits) to address the root cause of your discomfort.

DURATION6 to 8 weeks
FORMATOne-to-one, in person
PHASE 02 · REBUILD

Rebuild & Strengthen

At your own pace, we guide you through gentle movement that rebuilds confidence in your body — no gym required, no intimidation, just steady progress.

FOCUSGradual progress
OUTCOMELasting resilience
PHASE 03 · MAINTAIN

Maintain & Thrive

Continue with our monthly wellness membership — personal guidance built on your clinical foundation, so you stay active and independent year-round.

CADENCEMonthly visits
MODELWellness membership
04 / ABOUT

Locally rooted. Clinically trusted.

Teddy Zabel, Doctor of Physical Therapy, founder of Island PT
Aloha.

Back on Maui — and ready to help you move better.

I am Teddy, founder of Island PT. After years of clinical practice and advanced training, my family and I have returned to Maui to serve the community that raised us.

We are accepting new patients for in-person care on the island, and we continue to offer virtual consultations worldwide. Whatever your age or history, we are honored to support your recovery.

10+
YEARS OF CLINICAL PRACTICE
DPT
DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
500+
PATIENTS CARED FOR
LIMITED APPOINTMENTS — MAY

Ready to move comfortably again?

Let us understand what you are dealing with, build a plan that fits, and help you return to the activities you love. A limited number of consultations remain this month.