Chiropractor in Longboat Key, FL
Trusted off-island auto-injury and chiropractic care for Longboat Key residents — across the causeway and down US-41 to our Sarasota office.
Chiropractor serving Longboat Key, FL
Trusted chiropractic care for Longboat Key
About 30 minutes (15 miles) from our Sarasota office
From the bayfront paths at Joan M. Durante Park to the beaches at the north end near Whitney Beach, Longboat Key is a peaceful, upscale island — connected to Sarasota by a single road and a pair of drawbridges. Our office is about 15 miles away, across the causeway and down US-41.
Because the island has no hospital of its own and all traffic funnels onto Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key residents come to us for whiplash, neck pain, and back pain after a crash, plus the disc and joint issues that come with an active island lifestyle. Dr. Hornberger begins with a thorough exam and a clear, honest plan.
From gentle chiropractic adjustments to non-surgical spinal decompression and complete auto-accident care, Longboat Key residents have access to our full range of care just across the water. We’d be glad to help you recover.
Proudly serving: Bay Isles, Longbeach Village, Country Club Shores, Queens Harbour, Sabal Cove, Bay Isles Harbor, Emerald Pointe, Weston Pointe.
Local, trusted care
Why Longboat Key chooses Sarasota Auto Injury Clinic
Longboat Key is a quiet, affluent barrier island where nearly every trip runs along Gulf of Mexico Drive, the single two-lane road that threads the whole 10-mile island. With two drawbridges bookending the key — New Pass to the south and Longboat Pass to the north — traffic stops and starts often for boat openings, and fender-benders tend to cluster along that one corridor and its signalized intersections. On an island with one of the oldest populations in the state, even a low-speed crash can mean whiplash and slow soft-tissue recovery.
There's no hospital or major medical facility on Longboat Key, so residents already cross the causeway to Sarasota for care — which makes our office a natural destination. Dr. Hornberger examines the root cause, explains the findings in plain English, and builds a specific, drug-free recovery plan, while the team handles your PIP and insurance paperwork. Whether you live in Bay Isles, Country Club Shores, or Longbeach Village at the north end, the route down through St. Armands and along US-41 brings you right to us.
What we help with
Common reasons Longboat Key patients come in
Whiplash after a crash
A stop-and-go collision on Gulf of Mexico Drive can cause whiplash that surfaces days later. We treat it and document it for your claim.
Learn more →Neck pain and stiffness
Common after a collision and from everyday posture — gentle cervical care helps restore comfortable motion.
Learn more →Lower and mid-back pain
Impact and daily life both stress the back. We look for the underlying cause, not just the symptom.
Learn more →Herniated and bulging discs
Spinal decompression offers a gentle, non-invasive option for disc-related pain before surgery is a conversation.
Learn more →Sciatica and radiating leg pain
Non-surgical, drug-free care for the sharp or burning leg pain that can follow a disc injury.
Learn more →Headaches and migraines
When neck injury or tension is driving your headaches, targeted chiropractic care often brings lasting relief.
Learn more →Getting here
Directions from Longboat Key to our Sarasota office
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Head south on Gulf of Mexico Drive (SR-789), the island's single main road, toward the south end of Longboat Key.
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Cross the New Pass Bridge onto Lido Key and continue through St. Armands Circle.
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Take the John Ringling Causeway east across Sarasota Bay to US-41 / Tamiami Trail in downtown Sarasota.
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Turn south on US-41 and continue about 5 miles to Bee Ridge Road.
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Turn east (left) on Bee Ridge Road, then south (right) on Swift Road to our office at 4001 Swift Rd, Suite 1.
Drive times are approximate. We're near Joan M. Durante Park, Quick Point Nature Preserve, Whitney Beach, The Longboat Key Club, the New Pass Bridge, St. Armands Circle. Free parking is available right outside the door.
Comprehensive care
Everything Longboat Key patients can get at our clinic
A short drive from Longboat Key gives you full access to every condition we treat and every service we offer.
Most requested by Longboat Key patients
Conditions we treat
Services we offer
Chiropractic & Techniques
Decompression & Physiotherapy
Soft-Tissue & Manual
Specialty Care
Meet the doctor
Dr. Michael Hornberger, DC
Doctor of Chiropractic
Board-certified and focused on accident recovery, Dr. Hornberger builds a clear plan around your injuries and gets you moving again — while his team manages the PIP and insurance paperwork behind the scenes.
Dr. Michael Hornberger, DC reviews the information on this page for accuracy.
Longboat Key chiropractic FAQs
How far is your office from Longboat Key?+
About 15 miles, or roughly 30 minutes. You drive south along Gulf of Mexico Drive, cross to Lido and St. Armands, take the Ringling Causeway to US-41, and head south to Bee Ridge Road.
Do you treat auto-accident patients from Longboat Key?+
Yes — auto-injury care is our focus. Since there's no hospital on the island, many residents come to us. We document crash injuries like whiplash and handle the PIP and insurance paperwork.
How soon after a crash should I come in?+
As soon as you can. Florida's PIP coverage generally requires care within 14 days, and whiplash often surfaces days later, so early evaluation is important.
Do I need a referral to be seen?+
No. Florida is a direct-access state, so you can book with us directly. If your plan requires a referral, our front desk will help you handle it.
Do you accept insurance and PIP from Longboat Key patients?+
Yes. We accept most PIP and insurance plans. Share your coverage when you reach out and we'll verify your benefits before your first visit.
Where do I park at your Sarasota office?+
There's free, ground-level parking right in front of the building on Swift Road — an easy in-and-out after the drive in from the island.
New Patients Welcome
Don't wait to get checked out
Even minor crashes can cause injuries that surface days later. Get evaluated today — same-day appointments available.
Most PIP & insurance accepted · Serving Sarasota & surrounding areas