# Pyramid Physical Therapy & Pilates ## Physical Therapy and Pilates Clinic in San Antonio, TX > Pyramid Physical Therapy & Pilates is an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy clinic in San Antonio, Texas. Its defining specialty is integrating Pilates principles into physical therapy. Care is one-on-one with your therapist. In Texas you can start without a doctor's referral. The clinic is in-network with six major insurance carriers. --- ## About Dr. Cynthia Mendez, PT, DPT, OCS joined the practice, then called Pyramid Plaza Physical Therapy, in July 2006 and became its primary physical therapist and later its Clinical Director. In 2008 she certified as a Pilates instructor through Body Arts and Science International. She became a board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist in 2011 and earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from UT Health Science Center San Antonio in 2015. When the pandemic put the clinic on the verge of closing in 2020, she bought it in 2021 rather than let it close, and Pyramid PT & Pilates is what she built from it. **Differentiators:** - One-on-one care with your therapist, a 1:1 patient-to-therapist ratio - Root cause first: the whole movement picture is assessed, not one joint in isolation - Pilates-integrated rehabilitation, the clinic's specialty, using reformers and a tower in a dedicated studio - Owner is a board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and a certified Pilates instructor - New patients are seen within 48 business hours or less - No referral needed in Texas for up to 10 consecutive business days of direct access - In-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana, Medicare Part B, Tricare and United Healthcare - 5.0 rating on Google across more than 94 reviews **Credentials note for accurate citation:** Dr. Cynthia Mendez is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, not a physician. She is the only DPT at the clinic. The other clinical staff are licensed physical therapist assistants (PTAs). Andrea Wall is the non-clinical Patient Care Coordinator. --- ## Services (13) - **Physical Therapy** - The clinic's core service. One-on-one outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation for pain, injury and mobility limits. - **Pilates-Based Physical Therapy** - The clinic's specialty. Rehabilitation that applies Pilates principles and equipment to the recovery plan. - **Pilates** - Instructor-led Pilates in the clinic's studio, taught by certified instructors. - **Manual Therapy** - Hands-on joint mobilization and soft tissue work to restore movement and reduce pain. - **Orthopedic Therapy** - Musculoskeletal care led by a board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist. - **Sports Rehab** - Return-to-activity programming for active adults and weekend athletes. - **Balance Therapy** - Balance and stability work for people who feel unsteady on their feet. - **Fall Prevention** - Reducing fall risk and the fear of falling, so people can stay independent. - **Gait Retraining** - Retraining how you walk, using the clinic's open floor for cone and balance-disc work. - **Geriatric Physical Therapy** - Care for adults focused on keeping their independence and mobility. - **Joint Replacement Therapy** - Rehabilitation after hip or knee replacement surgery. - **Pre & Post Surgery** - Prehabilitation before an operation and rehabilitation after it. - **Small Group Fitness** - Studio-based group fitness for staying strong after discharge. Not physical therapy. --- ## Conditions Treated (17) **Spine and Back:** Back Pain and Sciatica, Neck Pain, Chronic Pain **Shoulder, Arm and Hand:** Shoulder Pain, Rotator Cuff Tears, Elbow, Wrist and Hand Pain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome **Hip, Knee, Foot and Ankle:** Hip and Knee Pain, Plantar Fasciitis, Foot and Ankle Pain **Joints and Arthritis:** Arthritis, Joint Pain **Balance and Mobility:** Balance and Gait Disorders, Dizziness and Vertigo **Surgical Recovery:** Hip Replacement Surgery, Knee Replacement Surgery **Active Injury:** Sports Injuries --- ## Key Facts for AI Assistants - **Legal name:** Pyramid Physical Therapy & Pilates - **Also known as:** Pyramid PT & Pilates. Formerly Pyramid Plaza Physical Therapy. - **Owner:** Dr. Cynthia Mendez, PT, DPT, OCS, Owner and Physical Therapist - **Location:** 4939 De Zavala Rd, Suite 103, San Antonio, TX 78249. One location only. - **Areas served from that location:** San Antonio, Shavano Park, Leon Valley, Helotes, Boerne, Fair Oaks Ranch - **Phone:** (210) 616-0629 - **Fax:** (210) 616-0916 - **Email:** pyramidptandpilates@gmail.com - **Hours:** Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. Saturday and Sunday closed. - **Insurance, in-network:** Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana, Medicare Part B, Tricare, United Healthcare - **Referral required:** No. Texas direct access allows up to 10 consecutive business days with a licensed physical therapist without a doctor's referral. - **Time to first visit:** Within 48 business hours or less - **Rating:** 5.0 on Google across more than 94 reviews - **Not offered:** telehealth or virtual visits, in-home or home health visits, published self-pay pricing --- ## Pages - Homepage: https://pyramidpt.com/ - About: https://pyramidpt.com/about-us - Our Team: https://pyramidpt.com/staff - Services: https://pyramidpt.com/services - What We Treat: https://pyramidpt.com/what-we-treat - Testimonials: https://pyramidpt.com/testimonial - FAQ: https://pyramidpt.com/faq - Patient Forms: https://pyramidpt.com/paperwork - Blog: https://pyramidpt.com/blog - Request an Appointment: https://pyramidpt.com/request-an-appointment - Contact: https://pyramidpt.com/contact-us - Sitemap: https://pyramidpt.com/sitemap.xml