Meet Dr. Vince Catteruccia
A registered kinesiotherapist who looks at what’s driving the pain — not only at the sore spot. In person in Appleton, or online from anywhere.
Dr. Vince Catteruccia works with people whose body pain hasn’t gone away — back pain, neck pain, headaches, shoulder pain, knee pain, and pain that keeps coming back after treatment. If other care was aimed at the place that hurts, and the problem is still there, you’re in the right place.
He is a Registered Kinesiotherapist and an Active Release Techniques (ART) certified provider. He is not a physical therapist, and he is not a chiropractor. He looks upstream — at how you move, how you sit and stand through a workday, and what in the chain is driving the pain you feel — then builds a plan around you, not around a generic protocol.
How Dr. Vince works — and what’s different
Most care chases the sore spot. Dr. Vince looks earlier in the chain. Then he builds a plan around you, not around a generic protocol.
In the clinic, that means hands-on manual therapy plus corrective exercise. Online, it means the same kind of careful look at how you move, and a coaching plan you can follow from anywhere. Either way, the plan is personalized, and you learn what to do at home, so you are not starting over every time the pain returns.
This is not physical therapy. The goal is not a clever diagnosis label. It is a clearer picture of why the problem is still there, and a practical way to work on it. He helps people find the source of their pain and move better, often without medication or surgery.
For more than 20 years he has worked where the body meets the job: industrial occupational health and safety floors, his in-person clinic, and online coaching. The aim is the same in each setting: get people out of pain and keep them moving, at work and at home.
Credentials and training
Dr. Vince Catteruccia, PhD, RKT, ART, CSMH, LNMT, FAAPM, NASM-PES
He is a Registered Kinesiotherapist (RKT) and an Active Release Techniques (ART) certified provider. He is also a licensed neuromuscular therapist.
His academic training includes a Ph.D. in Behavior, a Master of Science in Kinesiotherapy (University of Toledo), a Master of Science in Human Performance, and a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences (California University of Pennsylvania).
Two clear paths
Pain & Injury Solutions — in person, in Appleton
If you can come into the clinic, this is the path. Pain & Injury Solutions is Dr. Vince’s in-person practice in Appleton. It’s hands-on care for people who are in pain, recovering from injury, or tired of starting over after treatment that didn’t last.
You’ll be seen at the clinic, not on a video call. The work combines manual therapy, a careful look at how you move, and a plan you can keep using at home.
Clinic: 506 E Longview Dr, Appleton, WI 54911
Call or text: 920-888-1968
Book an in-person evaluationAlready a client? Book in-person coaching or treatment
Elite 25 — online coaching, from anywhere
If you want coaching you can do from anywhere, that’s Elite 25. It’s Dr. Vince’s online practice for busy professionals — and anyone who needs a clear plan they can follow without coming into the Appleton clinic.
You work together in 30- to 45-minute virtual sessions on the things that keep you stuck, so you can stay consistent when life gets busy. This is not the in-person clinic. Hands-on care in Appleton is Pain & Injury Solutions. Elite 25 is virtual.
Book a free consultAlready coaching? Book your Zoom coaching call
Or text Jennifer at 920-888-1968
Why some people choose to pay out of pocket
People come to Pain & Injury Solutions and pay out of pocket because of the results. The work here has a certain shape, and it’s worth being clear about what you can expect.
Longer appointment times. Visits run 30 to 45 minutes, so there’s time to assess, treat, and talk through what you should do at home.
Truly hands-on, one-on-one attention. You work directly with Dr. Vince. The visit is yours.
No rushed visits. There’s room to look carefully at what’s driving the pain, not only at the sore spot.
A plan built around you. The treatment plan is built around your body and your life, rather than around a billing code.
Freedom to focus entirely on results. The work can follow what you need, and stay aimed at the outcome you’re after.
That’s why people choose this: the results, and the care that makes those results possible. If you have a question about how payment works, call or text 920-888-1968. HSA cards are welcome.
My mission: Understand. Overcome. Pursue.
Pain shouldn’t get the final say in your life. Every person I work with, in the clinic or online, goes through the same three steps. This is the heart of The Living Pain Free Method, and the idea behind my book Damned by the Diagnosis: if you understand and overcome your pain, you can pursue the life you desire.
Understand:
find the real reason it hurts.
The sore spot is where you feel it. It’s rarely where it starts. We look at how you move, how you sit and stand, how you work and how you train, and trace the pain back up the chain to what’s actually driving it. Once you understand the why, the pain stops being a mystery, and you stop guessing.
Overcome:
do the work that changes it.
Understanding is step one. Then we go after the cause with hands-on manual therapy and corrective exercise in Appleton, or a guided coaching plan through Elite 25 online. It’s a plan built for your body and your life, and you leave knowing exactly what to do at home. The goal is to fix the problem, not just quiet it down for a week.
Pursue:
get your life back, and keep it.
This is the whole point. That might mean the hunt, the trail, the golf course, your grandkids, or a full day of work without paying for it that night. Pursue means you own the tools to stay there, so you’re not starting over every time the pain flares up. Independence, not endless appointments.
Understand it. Overcome it. Then go live your life.
Books, YouTube, and the newsletter
His book Damned by the Diagnosis: A Different Way of Thinking About Pain has a foreword by Dr. Stuart McGill.
Other books include Adaptive Ergonometry, Mobility for Life, Straighten Up, Spin Less, MicroDosed Workouts, The Golf Swing Perfection Method, and River Legs Forever. You can also find Damned by the Diagnosis on the shop page of this site, or on Amazon.
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“Vince has helped hundreds of our now mutual clients – Vince’s approach is like Renaissance sculpture – literally – you can see the body respond to his work in 1080p color graphics.”
— Dan Minnich
Practical notes on pain, injury prevention, and moving well, plus news on the books, in-person care at Pain & Injury Solutions in Appleton, Elite 25 online coaching, and the Lift a Friend Fund.
Frequently asked questions
Are you a physical therapist?
No. Dr. Vince is a registered kinesiotherapist (RKT) and an Active Release Techniques (ART) certified provider. He is not a physical therapist, and he is not a chiropractor. If you’re looking for physical therapy, this is a different kind of care.
What’s the difference between Pain & Injury Solutions and Elite 25?
Pain & Injury Solutions is in-person, hands-on care at the Appleton clinic. Elite 25 is online coaching you can do from anywhere. Same practitioner, two different ways to work together. If you’re local and want hands-on treatment, start with the clinic. If you need a plan you can follow from home or on the road, start with Elite 25.
Do I need a referral?
We welcome referrals from physicians, physical therapists, and other healthcare providers. If you’ve been referred to us, mention it when you book and we’ll make sure your provider gets a summary of your visit.
Do you take insurance?
HSA cards are welcome. We don’t accept other insurance. If you have a question about how payment works, call or text 920-888-1968 and we’ll walk you through it.
How long is a session?
The in-person evaluation at Pain & Injury Solutions is a paid visit and runs 30 to 45 minutes. Elite 25 free consult calls also run 30 to 45 minutes.