Dr. Kaplan brings over 12 years of experience helping people of all ages move better, feel stronger, and stay active in the lives they love. A board-certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist (GCS), he has extensive expertise in working with older adults and complex medical conditions, but his clinical passion extends well beyond any single age group.

Dr. Kaplan enjoys treating everyone from active teens and weekend warriors to endurance athletes and older adults who want to remain independent and confident in their movement. He believes the principles of great physical therapy are universal: thoughtful assessment, individualized programming, and progressive strength and movement tailored to the person in front of him.

He is certified in Dry Needling, Manual Therapy, and the Modern Management of the Older Adult through the Institute of Clinical Excellence. He integrates these approaches to help patients recover from injury, prevent future setbacks, and perform at a higher level. Whether that’s returning to sport, training for a race, or simply keeping up with daily life.

Dr. Kaplan was inspired to become a physical therapist after recovering from a high school football injury. He later played club soccer at UCF and continues to live an active lifestyle through running including completing a marathon multiple half-marathons, Ragnar races, and a 50K! He also enjoys strength training in his garage gym, and friendly competition on Peloton.

He lives in Winter Springs with his wife, Julia, their three children, Ari, Ollie, and Ellie, and their Goldendoodle, Lucy. Outside the clinic, you’ll find him playing baseball or soccer with his kids, cheering from the sidelines, or sneaking in a workout whenever he can.