Encore Performance Therapy
About Encore Performance Therapy
Founded by Dr. Bernard Xu, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Encore Performance Therapy provides one-on-one physical therapy in Richardson, Texas. Specializing in orthopedic injuries, sports rehabilitation, dry needling, and performance-focused care, Dr. Xu helps patients recover from pain, improve movement, and return to the activities they enjoy.
Every treatment plan is tailored to the individual, with a focus on lasting results, injury prevention, and helping patients build confidence in their bodies again.
Step 1: Assess
We uncover the root of the problem. You’ll receive a one-on-one evaluation to understand what’s holding you back. From there, we create a plan tailored to your goals—whether that’s relieving pain, improving performance, or staying active while healing.
Step 2: Adapt
We rebuild how you move. Through individualized sessions, we refine movement patterns and habits to restore strength, control, and confidence.
Step 3: Achieve
You move better—for the long run. We help you return to daily life and training with a stronger, more resilient body, plus the tools to maintain progress long after therapy ends.
Now Offering: Virtual Weight Loss Exercise Programming
A PT-informed movement and exercise coaching program — built to protect your results, preserve your strength, and make the weight you lose stay off.
Losing weight through a medical program is the first step. Keeping it off — and feeling strong while you do it — requires the right exercise programming alongside it. Encore Performance Therapy now offers virtual weight loss coaching designed specifically for people in active medical weight loss programs.
Built for Medical Weight Loss Patients
Designed specifically for people on GLP-1 medications or physician-supervised programs. Programming that works with your medication protocol, not against it.
Protect Lean Muscle, Lose Fat
Without structured exercise, up to 40% of medically supervised weight loss can come from muscle. Our programming targets fat loss while preserving the strength that keeps your metabolism working long-term.
100% Virtual,
Flexible Scheduling
No gym required. No commute. Sessions and check-ins happen on your schedule, from anywhere.
Personalized Care. Proven Results.
One-on-One Care
Work directly with your physical therapist every session for personalized treatment, meaningful progress, and better outcomes.
Dry Needling
Relieve pain, improve mobility, and accelerate recovery with evidence-based dry needling tailored to your specific needs.
Cash-Pay Physical Therapy
No insurance restrictions. No surprise bills. Just high-quality care, transparent pricing, and treatment focused on your goals.
Trusted by Our Community
“As I always strive to stay physically active, I find myself needing physical therapy from time to time. I worked with Bernard for several weeks to alleviate my shoulder pain and restore me back to getting back to physical activity. He was amazing. He kept me progressing quickly with the right amount of care, encouragement, and listening to my complaints and hopes for recovery. Thank you, Bernard, for allowing me to get back to hiking and other active pursuits. I would highly recommend Bernard to anyone who is looking for a therapist that really cares, listens to your expectations, and crafts your care to bring you back to activity.”
- Melissa M.
“I have been working with Bernard for physical therapy due to sciatica, and my pain has improved tremendously in a short period of time. Bernard is knowledgeable, supportive, and truly cares about his patients' progress. I can't recommend him highly enough.”
- Sabrina R.
“I went to Bernard after a knee surgery. A mid fifties woman that was anxious to get back to sports of tennis & golf. He helped me progress at a great rate where I was challenged and did functional skills for balance and strength. He listens, is talented & kind. Don’t hesitate to use him!”
- Nicole L.
“Bernard is a master at his craft. He's been helping me rehab old injuries as well as train for some upcoming competitions. He knows when to push and when to scale back the session for the most optimal outcome. His recovery knowledge of dry needling, massaging has also been a cheat code in my development. Combine that with his kind demeanor and the way he explains each exercise with clarity, he's the full package. I'm looking forward to seeing how far I'll develop with his guidance!”
- Alex N.
For serious inquiries, please fill out the inquiry form on the Contact page.