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Kona & South Kona · Hawaii licensed PT
Physical therapy and wellness, right at home.
Two decades of outpatient physical therapy, now in your living room or on a video call. Home exercise plans, the gear I actually trust, and an app to keep you moving between visits.
Unhurried one-on-one visits
Kona & South Kona
Se habla español
“My favorite part of this work is helping people get back to the things they love.”
Annet Sumi, PT · 20+ years
Getting help is simple
No referral maze, no waiting room, no rushing. Just you, me and a plan that works.
1. Tell me what's going on
Send a quick message. We'll talk about your goals and whether I'm the right fit, with no pressure.
2. I come to you
A full hour in your own home. I see how you really move on your stairs, in your kitchen and in your bathroom.
3. We keep you moving
You get a simple plan you can actually follow, and I'm a message away when questions come up.
About me
Hi there!
I'm Annet, a physical therapist with two decades of outpatient experience, specializing in orthopedic and sports rehab, post-surgical recovery, manual therapy and balance and fall prevention. I hold a Master of Physical Therapy from the University of Florida and I'm licensed in Hawaii, Colorado and Florida.
I live on the Big Island and love being outdoors. My favorite part of this work is helping people get back to the things they enjoy, whether that's a beach walk, the stairs at home or getting up from a chair with confidence.
I also created the S.O.M.E Fitness app and The S.O.M.E. Method journal so the habits we build together keep going between visits.
2-minute check
Is in-home physical therapy right for you?
Answer 12 quick yes-or-no questions to see whether a one-on-one, cash-based PT visit at home (or by video) makes sense for you right now.
First, a safety question
Do you have chest pain, sudden weakness or numbness, a new severe headache, trouble breathing, loss of bladder or bowel control, or a recent injury you can't put weight on?
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This check is for general information only. It isn't a diagnosis or medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.
Physical therapy in your home
I come to you anywhere in the Kona and South Kona districts, and north of the Kona airport by arrangement. Watching how you move in your own home, on your own stairs and in your own bathroom tells me more than a clinic visit can.
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Featured · about 90 minutes
Fall Risk Assessment
A complete look at what could cause a fall: your strength, your balance, how you walk and the home you live in. You and your family get a written plan you can actually follow.
Request a fall risk assessment- Standardized tests from the CDC's STEADI program: Timed Up and Go, 30-Second Chair Stand and the 4-Stage Balance Test
- A room-by-room walk-through for trip hazards, lighting, stairs and bathroom safety
- Equipment advice: grab bars, shower chair, walker or cane fitting, and whether a ramp is needed
- A written summary with exercises and next steps
Common reasons people call me
Not sure if I can help? Just ask.
Virtual check-ins
Between home visits, or when travel isn't practical, we can meet by private video to review your exercises and progress your plan. Video visits are for clients who are in Hawaii at the time of the session.
Book a video visitFree fall-prevention resources
Printable guides from the CDC. Start with the self-check. If you score 4 or more, that's a good reason to book a fall risk assessment.
Exercise library
Here are some basic exercises for your low back, balance and core. No equipment needed. Stop if anything causes sharp or worsening pain.
Want a routine built for you? Book a visit
My everyday exercise sheet
Videos and step-by-step instructions you can follow on your phone. Free to use.
Gear I recommend
These are the tools I'd hand a client. You don't need all of them. Ask me which one fits your goals.
Between visits
S.O.M.E Fitness: Sleep, Oxygen, Move, Eat
Daily check-ins on the four basics, plus The S.O.M.E. Method journal, a 4-week fill-in companion you can write in.
Book a visit
Tell me a little about what's going on and I'll reply within one business day.
Email me directly
annetrod@gmail.comNew client?
Please complete the consent and waiver form before your first visit.
Open the consent form