I was referred to PT for pelvic floor therapy, after childbirth. It was so easy to schedule appointments that worked for my schedule. I had never been to PT before so I wasn't sure what to expect. Naomi was great at making me feel comfortable, educating me and motivating me to try new things. I was even able to include my husband and baby on a session. Atlantic Physical Therapy has helped me cruise through postpartum and improved my pain drastically. I was surprised each week at the progress I was making and how far I had come. I would definitely recommend Atlantic Physical Therapy for expectant and postpartum mothers. read more

I was referred for PT while pregnant with my third child for some pregnancy related discomfort. I worked with Naomi from about 28 weeks up until delivery and not only was my discomfort relieved but I have never felt more prepared for labor. It ended up being my best childbirth experience and easiest recovery. I continued to see Naomi once postpartum to help rebuild my core and manage diastasis recti/back discomfort. I am so grateful for her expertise, ability to make me feel comfortable, and sense of humor. Because of Naomi, I was able to enjoy the rest of my pregnancy with minimal discomfort, feel prepared for childbirth, and feel strong again postpartum. I will be forever grateful! The entire staff is welcoming and friendly. I cant say enough good things about Atlantic PT! read more

Great physical therapy, particularly for pelvic floor support. I came to Atlantic Physical Therapy after trying another rehab, and the treatment I received here was remarkably better! Michelle is phenomenal. I felt heard, valued and validated. I was supported through challenges and my progress was closely monitored. Making appointments was very easy. After just a few sessions, I felt noticeable improvement. Highly recommend! read more

The second time I went there I was not impressed. I was there for a year and nothing changed. I didn't feel like they were focused enough on the patient and tailoring the program to what fit their needs or changing the exercises. It seemed like they were to busy being a day care center. I then decided to go to a different PT spot and what do you know after 4 visits and my shoulder was back to 100%. One positive thing is that the end of all of it JulieAnne started stretching my arm and that worked out for the only plus. read more

Really great experience, they helped me strengthen my back and get back to being active in the way I want.

I had an amazing experience at Atlantic Physical Therapy! Christina is awesome. It's a really supportive environment.

When I tore my ACL, of course I used Yelp as one of my resources to find a physical therapist. I needed PT both pre and post-surgery and initially I was going to try to do it with Novacare at the same location as the Rothman doctor I was seeing in their complex by the stadiums in South Philly . However, they said it would take over a week before I could even get an appointment for an evaluation and time was ticking for me to get my knee in better shape prior to surgery. Atlantic was more flexible and was able to get me in the next day for an eval and my first session. Also, they were much more conveniently located right off of East Passyunk Ave. I had some trouble getting pre-approved for PT through my insurance. Luckily, the receptionist Erica went to bat for me and stayed on my insurance company until I was approved. She's always been great to work with; helpful with making appointments and flexible in how and when I pay my co-pays. (Since you're going so often, PT co-pays add up!) The office is basically brand new; only about 2 years old. It's nice, well lit and modern inside. It's important for a PT office to be nice because you end up spending a lot of time there. From the beginning I worked with Michelle as well as with one of her students, Jackie. They are both attentive and professional; focused on your goals and guiding you through structured exercises to reach them. What I didn't expect about PT is how social it can be at times. Ultimately you end up spending up to an hour with the therapist multiple days a week. And sometimes you end up running into the same people who are also receiving therapy over and over. You end up becoming friendly with some people and it actually makes for a really nice atmosphere. But, in the end, I think this happens because Michelle is such a nice person. At the same time she is focused on your goals she is also calm, pleasant and easy to approach and ask questions. When Michelle was away for vacation, another therapist Dave filled in and he was equally professional. He was really good at getting your techniques down perfectly to maximize the benefit you got for your exercises. Overall, highly recommended. read more

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Dr. Michelle Friedman is fabulous. I came with urinary frequency and issues of pain with intercourse. After a short treatment period - maybe two months - the urinary frequency has significantly improved (a decade-long complaint that even urologists were not able to help me with) and I am able to have pain-free intercourse. Most importantly, Dr. Michelle took every concern I had seriously. I felt cared for, respected, taken seriously, and heard, all with a wonderful warmth and sense of humor. It was always fun to go there and I will miss the biweekly visits! I am truly grateful to have discovered this practice - the rest of the team (including receptionist Erica and PT intern Sonia - we'll miss you!) was wonderful as well, and the facility is beautiful and very comfortable. Thank you, Dr. Michelle and Atlantic Physical Therapy! read more

Dr. Michelle Friedman and her staff provided exceptional care, guidance, and education in helping me recover from lower back and neck pain. I previously went to a multi-office (chain) PT practice in center city that actually worsened my pain due to their inability to correctly assess my condition and give proper treatment. Fortunately, I found Atlantic and made tremendous progress in 5 short weeks. In quick order, I realized the significant difference between a well run, individually owned PT practice and a chain. Michelle's attention to detail, genuine concern, and having a detailed treatment plan was instrumental in my recovery. And don't let the location turn you off, there's plenty of free street parking if your driving and only a couple of blocks from the Broad Street subway line and bus routes. It's a lovely neighborhood and there's tons of awesome South Philly bakeries and hoagie shops - and just a block from great a great Mexican restaurant. read more

Liz and Michelle are great! I was recovering from an ankle fracture and sprain and Liz helped me get back to running and exercising. She even helped me improve my running technique to be better than it was before my injury. They have flexible scheduling and Ericka takes care of all your insurance questions. Highly recommend for any type of PT needs! read more

Liz and Michelle are great therapists and Erica at the front desk took care of all the scheduling and insurance paperwork! I worked with Liz for 8 weeks to recover from a hamstring injury and I'm almost back to normal now. Liz was very patient with me and showed me how to do strengthening and stretching exercises properly. I started feeling better after the first session and continued to improve every week. I also took my 87-year old father in just now for an evaluation and he worked with Michelle and greatly enjoyed the session. Michelle worked with him to the best of his abilities without pushing him too hard or causing him discomfort. Both Liz and Michelle are very easy to talk to and fun to work with - I highly recommend Atlantic Physical Therapy! read more

Everything about my experience here has been excellent. In much less time than originally anticipated, Dr. Michelle has been instrumental in helping me get back to feeling like my old self after a number of pesky injuries. Her combination of strength training and yoga has been critical to my recovery, and her professionalism and responsiveness is unmatched. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her services to anyone in need of an awesome PT! read more

I had a very good experience at APT. I was in a car accident in November and had neck and upper back pain. I was in PT for about 3.5 months, sometimes going as many as three times a week. I worked with both Michelle and Liz, and felt that I received a lot of support from them. They also were very personable; I actually looked forward to going to PT to chat with them. I feel 100% myself again and am able to do everything I was able to before the accident. Something that really impressed me about Michelle and Liz is that they didn't just want to give me exercises to help me feel better and get strength and flexibility back, but also gave me exercises that tied directly into my everyday activities. read more

So here's the thing. I injured my hip 2 years ago, and it's limited my level of activity ever since. Running, Mountain Biking, playing football were all part of my usual repertoire, but since my injury, I wasn't able to do those activities without pain and without a fear in the back of my mind that I would worsen my injury. Docta Michelle changed everything. In just 3 weeks, Michelle has helped me strengthen my hip and increased my range of motion and I feel fantastic! I dusted off my bike the other day and took a ride down to Main St. Manayunk and then UP LEVERINGTON AVE. without any pain. Anyone who knows how steep those Manayunk hills are will understand how big of a deal that is. With the help of Docta Michelle and friends I'm getting back to my old level of activity. Life is good. "Stronger than yesterday, Docta Michelle made the pain go away, Now my psoas pain ain't killing me no more, I'm stronger!" read more

I was in an accident in July and released from the rehab hospital in October. I wanted to find a therapist that was close by so I could eventually walk there because I can't drive. Atlantic picked me up with Lyft, and I was able to ride up the staircase to the therapy room. It's bright, clean and pleasant, and administrator GeorgeAnn is very nice. Michele and her PTs worked well with me to improve my condition quickly. My doctor was surprised at how much progress I made in one month, and it looks like I have avoided ACL and PCL surgery. Next month if my progress continues, he'll see if I can avoid getting meniscus surgery too. He said that the small places with personal service are the best, and now I can see why. RESULTS! read more

Michelle and Liz are great, they really helped me rehab my ankle when an old injury started acting up. They give each patient a lot of individual attention, which you don't often get at larger physical therapy offices. I would highly recommend them for anyone trying to rehab after an injury. read more

If you want one on one therapy with therapists who really want you to succeed then come here!! I know some other therapy places write a program and allow you to be independent once you're familiar with the exercises and will periodically check on you but not here. I wish I could have stayed longer but I it wasn't necessary read more

I've been seeing Liz for a while for pelvic issues after having my son. She was patient, always asked how I felt and modified our stretching and exercises to tackle the issues that flared up as I recovered. I can happily report that I am back in alignment and I can do many workouts that I wasn't able to do without pain after my baby. I am able to workout harder now and push myself while modifying when necessary. If you are having PT issues you will not regret seeing her! read more

APT was an excellent place to receive physical therapy. Julieann worked with me to develop a stretching and exercise regime that worked for me and helped me get back to running within a couple of months. The studio was clean and well-maintained. read more

I can't say enough GREAT things about my experience working with Dr. Michelle Friedman at APT. I was experience tremendous pain in my lower back that was exacerbated whenever I walked. This pain made my active lifestyle very difficult and got in the way of playing with my daughter. Within several sessions with Dr. Michelle I could start to feel a real difference in my body. She help me to understand where my pain was coming from and taught me how to address the issues that were causing said pain. After several months of regular visits and putting in the hard work, I am happy to share that my core has never been stronger, my pain is gone and I am back to my normal exercise routine! The staff at APT is not only a pleasure to be around, they are extremely professional, responsive, caring and fun! I honestly looked forward to every appointment! read more

Michelle is very knowledgeable, and takes a very compassionate approach to helping you improve your health. She tailors her approach to your specific condition and explains in detail how each exercise or treatment can help improve your health. I give her the highest recommendation and would refer all my friends and family to her knowing they would be in good hands. She's a dedicated true professional and a credit to her trade. I also want to compliment her office staff. Erica is very knowledgeable , friendly , very helpful and very efficient. All told if anyone needs physical therapy this is definitely the place to go. With sincere Thanks , Jimmy Marino read more

I can't say enough about the incredible care i have received at APT. I am recovering from a complicated and painful Achilles tendon full rupture. For 4 months I have seen Liz two times a week and she has demonstrated how truly talented she is. I am a very nervous patient and I am used to a really active lifestyle so 5 mos on crutches was not ideal. Liz has been a true partner in my recovery and I have to say I am sure i would not have been half as healthy or active without her amazing help. The office is clean, neat and comfortable. I had terrible care before at a much larger Penn partnered PT office and would say that finding Atlantic made all the difference in my recovery. -Laurie read more

Sympathetic and professional enough, staff overall friendly and caring, but handling eligibility issues and doctor-to-doctor issues often seemed awkward. Basically, not to worry to much to go seeing in all works for you. read more

I just had to write an updated review because I had another great experience with Dr. Michelle. I participated in a yoga class led by Dr. Michelle last night. As someone who has practiced yoga for years, this was one of the best classes I've had. Thank you, Dr. Michelle! read more

Liz and Michelle were amazing physical therapists. They concentrated on my specific injury and worked a program unique to me. I feel physically healed from my injury and I really enjoyed going to the sessions. Thanks again APT! read more

The team at Atlantic PT were remarkable. Michele and Elizabeth were very attentive to my shoulder issue. I've had PT in the past via the biggest names in Philly. Atlantic PT is right up there with them. Their facility has the latest and greatest devices and equipment to help with simple or more complex related PT issues. I was impressed with the time and attention that I was given when I had questions. They take time to personalize therapy that's necessary to get you back in action. I highly recommend Atlantic Physical Therapy. read more

APT has the friendliest, most attentive staff. They also have the brains to back up their work. I've seen them use the latest research to assist patients and have gone above and beyond to help each of their patients succeed. People within the community flock here because they know this is where they will get the best care. read more

Dr. Friedman helped restore mobility in my neck and totally eliminate pain caused by a muscle spasm in my back. She tailored my treatment specifically for my injury and restored me to full function in no time. Thanks Michelle!! read more

I have never been to PT before but my experience with Liz Hannegan has been terrific.

I had been to the other Atlantic location last summer (which was great(, but chose the South Philly location when I needed some booster sessions for my back because of their convenient location. Michelle and her attentive staff have been amazing. They make me feel comfortable, and it feels like they are truly listening to me when I describe what is going on with my pain. I always look forward to going to PT, and I will be sad when I no longer need to go! When I do stop, I will have a lot of good exercises to continue at home to make sure the pain stays away. The office is clean and attractive. The music is never too loud, and they even play the Phillies game when it is on! If you are looking for a comfortable and trustworthy staff to take care of your physical therapy needs, look no further! read more

Michelle was amazing! She did wonders for my knee pain in only a few short weeks. I'm also so glad I decided to address my post-childbirth pelvic floor issues wth her! I felt completely at ease with Michelle and have had great results. Definitely would recommend her for post-baby issues and anything other aches and pains! read more

Best PT!!! Great location, staff and service :)

I came to Dr. Michelle for a neck sprain after a car accident and chronic plantar fascitiis in my foot. My first impression of the office was great. Its clean and modern. Street parking was easy to find. The administrative staff was friendly and helpful figuring out all of my insurance coverage. But best of all, was Dr. Michelle. She did a full exam the first day and began treatment. I would say I felt at least 50% better after I left that day. In a few sessions, my pain was gone! I couldn't believe it because I've been struggling with the foot problem for a while now. I would recommend Atlantic Physical Therapy to anyone with pain. Skilled physical therapists like her are hard to find. read more

Injury: Torn left ACL and meniscus I went to several other places prior to finally finding Atlantic Physical Therapy and wow, I am so grateful. I didn't want a therapist who churned out patients but someone who I could make a connection with and make going to PT the highlight of my day. I also wanted to return to playing sports (hockey, softball, etc.) at a highly competitive level and Michelle greatly helped me get back to where I was before the injury. She is extremely knowledgeable, patient and yet pushed me to get better every day. I highly recommend APT. It is close to the Broad Street line (Tasker Stop) and plenty of bus routes as well. Her hours are flexible which greatly helped as well. When I first starting going, I was two months out from surgery with most movement restrictions from the doctor and was somewhat depressed from the ordeal. Michelle and her staff brightened my day every time I went. I truly cannot say enough about my wonderful experience at APT! If you want to return to your life before your injury, YOU MUST GO TO MICHELLE AND APT!! read more

Because of my many Orthopedic problems and surgeries in the past, I've been to many therapy places over the last 17 years. I usually just stopped going because I found no improvements. I recently had a knee replacement and as a result of falling a few weeks later, I had to have a right shoulder rotator cuff repair, which had major tearing. Because of location, I decided to go to Atlantic Physical Therapy. The progress with my knee was incredible. Range of motion increased wonderfully. Now I go for my knee, which is almost 100%, along with my shoulder. The shoulder has progressed beyond expectation. I just returned from a follow up visit with my shoulder surgeon who was amazed at the progress and has written a new prescription for advanced strengthening for my shoulder. The staff at APT are great and caring therapist. They know each patient immediately as they come in. This is the first place I've ever been to that I would recommend to anyone needing therapy. read more

The best physical therapist and therapy in south philadelphia. Michelle is wonderful! I came in there barely able to walk and in terrible shape and I was so worried I would not be able to walk again. Michelle said she would have me walking in 2 weeks she wasn't kidding. I'm 2 weeks in the pain is almost gone the numbness and the stiffness is gone amazing. I highly recommend Atlantic Physical Therapy to everyone!!!!! Oh not to mention the staff is wonderful as well! Not to mention she has all the latest equipment! So if u want to get better and feel better then make a call! Love this place. read more

Atlantic is a excellent place for all your physical therapy needs . The staff is friendly and professional .I enjoy my time there .Thank you and keep up the good work everyone !! read more