Welcome to The Shop

Feel Better. Move Better. Perform Better.

At The Shop, we help athletes, active individuals and those recovering from injury take control of their recovery, performance, and overall well-being. Whether you’re navigating pain, looking to return to peak form, or aiming to optimize your performance and recovery, our expert-guided care is built around your unique goals.

Led by a sports residency-trained physical therapist with experience in professional and collegiate athletics, we blend elite-level expertise with state-of-the-art recovery tools and evidence-informed decision making to best care for you. From injury rehabilitation to performance optimization, we focus on unlocking your body’s own potential to heal, adapt, and excel - so you can get back to doing what you love at a high level.

Your goals are our mission. Let’s get to work.

Located in Nashville, Tennessee.

Now offering free discovery visits and calls.

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Meet Tyler Ward PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS

Tyler Ward, a native of Southern Indiana, possesses a lifelong dedication to athletic performance and rehabilitation. His unique perspective is shaped by firsthand experience with the challenges athletes face, particularly when overcoming injuries. As a former Division I pitcher at Indiana State University, Tyler's collegiate career was marked by significant achievements, including being named a Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American as well as playing a pivotal role in leading his team to a top 25 national ranking in 2019.

After his impactful baseball career, Tyler seamlessly transitioned his passion into a new pursuit: a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. During his rigorous doctoral program, he remained involved in athletics as a Graduate Assistant Coach at Indiana State University. Upon completing his doctorate, Tyler seized an exceptional opportunity to further his expertise as a Sports Physical Therapy Resident at Houston Methodist, where he trained under the mentorship of Matt Holland.

Following the successful completion of his Sports Specialty program, Tyler joined the professional baseball world as a Minor League Physical Therapist for the New York Mets during the 2024 season. This role provided him with invaluable experience in a high-level sports medicine environment focused on maximizing on-field performance and injury prevention.

Now, Tyler is establishing himself as a leading Sports Physical Therapist in Nashville and aims to assist athletes alike in overcoming potential setbacks and unlocking their full potential.

Services

Physical Therapy

Performance

Throwing

Testimonials

"Tyler helped with my rehabilitation last year for my torn TFCC! With his help I got to finish the last couple weeks of the season! He was very helpful with everything and easy to talk too. Got very close in the rehab process and would recommend everyone goes to tyler! He is great to be around and makes the rehab process fun and not terrible like everyone thinks rehab is. Thanks to tyler I am back fully healthy and playing this season and feel back to 100%"

Jett Williams, New York Mets
“Tyler led my rehabilitation from MPFL surgery my first season of college soccer. After tearing the ligament mid-season, and I had a goal to strengthen my knee enough to finish out the season before undergoing surgery and starting full rehab. Tyler helped me reach that goal- he got my knee strong enough to be back on the field in just 3 weeks so I could finish the season with my team. After surgery, Tyler not only guided me through the physical recovery process, but he supported me mentally as well. From the very beginning, he believed in me and my ability to return to play. His encouragement helped me regain the confidence and strength I needed to step back on the field without fear, and as a stronger player than before. I am so grateful for every aspect of his support throughout my recovery!"

Carsyn Martz, Rice Women’s Soccer
"I met Tyler during my first Spring Training in professional baseball because of a torn hamstring. Going through rehab for an extended period of time can be difficult, but Tyler was there for me the whole time. Building a plan for me from that point forward that would spring me into the best season of my career yet. I came out better than before and that’s what it’s all about. Dude knows his stuff!"

Justin Lawson, New York Mets
"As a D1 student-athlete going through a long and difficult ACL rehab, I couldn’t have asked for a better PT than Tyler. From day one, he created a supportive and challenging environment that helped me stay focused, even on the days when I felt overwhelmed. The rehab for my injury was a long one—10–12 months—and he was there every step of the way: answering all my questions, making sure I didn’t compare my progress to others, and reminding me that recovery isn’t one-size-fits-all. He truly understood what I was going through and always pushed me to be better, both mentally and physically. Tyler’s ability to balance empathy with high expectations made a huge difference in both my confidence and my outcome."

Mariana Elizondo, Rice Women’s Soccer
"After going a whole year with undiagnosed TOS, Tyler was the person who listened to me when I knew something wasn’t right, and he correctly diagnosed me on the first day I ever worked with him. Tyler is attentive, diligent, and he thinks outside of the box when things aren’t working. He takes the time to explain not only the injury but also the methodology behind each exercise and how it will help. He really cares about his athletes and never makes them feel rushed. Tyler brings a great attitude that makes doing PT actually enjoyable"

Alli Zipoli, Rice Women’s Tennis