Physical therapist responsible for saving the careers of many

Client list studded with star athletes, celebrities

Jerseys and photos of famous athletes, each with an autograph and a thank-you message, adorn the walls of Scott Pensivy’s physical therapy office.

In his more than 30 years in the industry, Pensivy and his staff have treated star athletes such as Steph Curry, Shaquille O’neal, Tiger Woods and Muhammad Ali, and celebrity entertainers such as Mariah Carey, Elton John and Olivia Newton-john.

“People ask me what it’s like treating these high-profile clients, and I always say they’re just like everybody else,” Pensivy said. “They’re all really good people.”

Fyzical Therapy and Balance Centers, which was founded in 2012 with two clinics, has more than 300 clinics in 40 states and is considered the fastest-growing outpatient physical therapy company in the country, he said. Pensivy is CEO of the five locations in Southern Nevada after joining the company in 2015.

His location on South Jones Boulevard was formerly run by renowned physical therapist Keith Kleven, who worked on many star athletes but was mostly known for his work with Tiger Woods. Kleven was a mentor to Pensivy, and when Kleven fell ill, Pensivy jumped at the opportunity to help.

“The opportunity to take over for a good friend is an honor,” Pensivy said. “His wife reached out to me about a year and a half ago and, at first, I tried to help in other ways — by sending staff over — but they needed me to come in.”

Pensivy retained some of Kleven’s staff to keep continuity, and he has added to the quality equipment at the facility. One of the most innovative devices can be heard echoing throughout the building.

The gun-shaped instrument is called the Miracle Wave. Pensivy describes it as a non-invasive acoustic treatment that sends sound waves to jump-start a healing effect within the body.

Pensivy learned of the machine being used in Germany, and a year and a half ago, got it approved for use in the U.S. When the machine was purchased, it cost upward of $200,000. Pensivy now has