Saw them a few months ago for rotator cuff injury. I told them i would only go if insurance (Blue Shield) covered it, they checked three weeks ahead of my appointment and assured me it was covered. After three or four visits, i saw it wasn't being paid. I told them i was going to stop cause i can't afford it if not covered. They again told me it was definitely covered and to keep coming and not worry about it. It wasn't. Now i am stuck with 7 weeks of unpaid bills, and they insist i signed a document saying i would pay (after they assured me it was totally covered). There are plenty of good PT offices in Portland, why go with one with a business model that relies on deception and harassment. Don't believe a word they say to you. BTW-my therapist Lindsay was fine. read more

I have been going to Bridgetown PT since it started. It is my one and only "go to" place for PT. The Physical Therapists there are exceptional. They have made my life so much better and always know EXACTLY what to prescribe for my ailments. Josh has been my main PT and he has great exercises for all my injuries. I highly recommend them. Best in the City by Willamette Week 3 years in a row. What else can you say?! The BEST!!! read more

I suffered a pretty nasty work injury in October of 2017. Because of it I missed concerts, birthday get togethers, road trips, and even the ability to function when it came to the usual activities of daily living. Something as simple as picking a pen up from the floor, dressing myself, or reaching into an overhead cabinet caused massive amounts of pain. It took me months to fight to get my claim approved and once it did I called Bridgetown. I was seen and treated by Dr. Grant Headley. He and their team were there with me from day one at their studio creating an encouraging and supportive atmosphere that focused on healing. It was hard work but it has paid off and now I'm physically able to do things I haven't been able to do in ages: like hiking and other methods of exercise. From my first phone call speaking to Ashley at the front desk to Dr. Headley and even the other DPTs who would nod as they began to recognize me, I knew I found a good match for my rehabilitation who didn't just see me as a dollar sign. It's hard to describe the gratitude I feel now as I prepare to go on my run. Your genuine concern for my progress, your encouragement, and the work you did both from my one-on-one sessions and the behind the scenes crew kept me motivated even when I wanted to give up. Thank you so much, y'all. read more

I just wrapped up a series of physical therapy treatments at Bridgetown Physical Therapy and it was a great experience. The place is clean and easy to get to with convenient validated parking and the staff is friendly and professional. My therapist was Michelle Botsford. She was thorough and effective and quickly found the root cause of my problem and explained it to me in great detail. I first went to a different PT company in Portland for the same problem and the results were disappointing. If I ever need physical therapy again I'll be going to Bridgetown PT and I recommend you do too. read more

I worked with Josh for around 2 months to regain functional movement in my right shoulder after a biking accident. My biggest takeaway is that I wish I had come in sooner! I went from barely being able to get dressed in the morning to getting back in the gym and lifting weights, something I had missed sorely while living with my arm in a sling. The people are really great, and I enjoyed chatting with Josh as we worked our way through the sessions. This facility is committed to continued learning, so you know that you're always being helped with the most modern, well-researched methods. Thanks again, guys! read more

Can't recommend Bridgetown enough. I walked in on a whim when I noticed a PT clinic in the building where I work - had started distance running a couple months prior and had to stop due to debilitating calf and knee pain that prevented me from running at all. Grant H did a careful consultation and came up with a plan that involved myofascial release, lengthening of my core, and improving ankle and hip flexibility. In 2 months the pain was gone and I am able to run again. Wow! I'm a 29 year old with a background in wrestling, martial arts, football, and rugby. Never had to worry about yoga, foam rolling, hip flexibility etc because I suppose I was young enough that it never caused me problems. Now, I've discovered that it makes the difference between being able to run and not, which for me is worth about 25 lbs of body fat along with my ability to focus at work. I am now a lifelong foam roller/LAX ball convert thanks to Grant. Grant was also easy to work with, engaging, and thoughtful. He always brought great ideas to the table and left me with exercises I can do to continue treatment on my own. His staff Ashley, Morgan and Brianna were also wonderful, fun to interact with and worked with me on payment timing as I transitioned between insurance carriers. I genuinely enjoyed every session at Bridgetown, from the moment I walked in the door to the moment I left. 10/10 would recommend to anybody with a nagging physical issue. I will likely be returning to Grant for personal training when things settle a bit at work, and if I end up injured again I will absolutely be giving him a call. Great work guys and thank you!! read more

I've seen Josh for about 5 or so years through various injuries over the years. He has always been very friendly, professional, and caring. I've also had experience with several other PTs working with Josh: Grant, Ali, and Darla have all been a pleasure to work with. Each brings a unique perspective to the symptoms you may be experiencing and their underlying cause. Each PT session has increased my confidence in them, their treatment of my injuries, and my overall health. Josh, Grant, and Darla also teach very affordable workout classes including Yoga, Pilates, and Josh's "Training Like the Pros" read more

Anna Wetzel is a fantastic physical therapist. I spent two years barely being able to exercise after two car accidents, and now I'm on my way back to a regular routine. I am so grateful for her skills and guidance! I've seen other physical therapists before but this has been a better and more effective experience, by far. Anna is really kind and patient about explaining injuries, it's kind of like a mini science lesson. read more

I've been going to Bridgetown PT for ten years - through a broken foot and torn tendons; through rotator cuff repair; through significant labral tears, and now through a hip replacement revision that put me in surgery twice in one day. I knew when I walked in to Bridgetown NW today that I would be so relieved because every single visit, and there have been a lot over ten years, I get immediate relief, help and as many questions answered as I can throw at my PT, Darla Phillips. She gives me so much help when I'm there, but also makes me a partner in the recovery. I get better faster when she tells me what to do, and I do it. I have a shoulder with full range of motion, an ankle and foot I know how to tend to if it swells up, so before I even had my follow up surgeon's appt, Bridgetown was the first place I called. It always will be. read more

I want to give them 20 stars. I had a foot injury a whole ago and my former doctor at the PSU clinic recommended this place. I've had my fare share of physical therapy and I have to say, I hated it. But my opinion changed with these guys. My PT Darla was amazing, she worked on my foot and within 3 months I was walking normal again. I had a spinal injury recently and for sure going to need rehab, even though I don't live super close to them anymore, I will go here. read more

Awesome work. The entire staff is outstanding. The facilities are very good they have a variety of equipment to help you in your rehabilitation. My therapist, Mark, is very helpful and knowledgeable. Its probably due to his degrees in heath. In one weeks time I've gone from little mobility to almost full recovery. It's a process that requires my hard work too but, they are very helpful in the process. read more

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Josh Kernen is one of the best Physical Therapist I have worked with and I have worked with a few after having multiple arm surgeries. The facility is clean organized the staff are all friendly and kind. Josh went above and beyond compared to all my other PT's I have worked with. I would highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for an honest and caring team to help through any injury recovery. read more

I wish I could give Bridgetown and Josh and his crew 10 stars. Since I broke my shoulder in January 2012, I have been seeing Josh for physical therapy. In a sea of overly busy, seemingly uncaring health care professionals, Josh is a shining star example of what health care could be. He is not only excellent at what he does; he is compassionate, personable, and ethical all while being professional. And I don't want to forget Josh's team. He is backed up by an extraordinary group of support staff and front desk folks that are consummately professional and personable. They always remember my name and appear to work miracles with scheduling. Move over George Clooney - You've been bumped out of 1st place for me. Josh is the winner! read more

I love Bridgetown. I've been working with Josh since breaking my foot nearly a year ago. Josh is helping me strengthen my foot all while helping me get those kicked-your-butt, hurts-so-good workouts in that I've been missing since not being able to run. I've had a great experience with everyone I've met, worked with or interacted with at Bridgetown and I love their new facility. I've really only worked with Josh but he knows his stuff and and most importantly (for me at least) he is an athlete and knows how to work with athletes who are injured and chomping at the bit to get back out there. read more

This is an amazing healing place. Receptionist is helpful and conscientious. Appointment times are convenient. The space is open and full of light. Grant, PT, DPT, has far exceeded my expectations in terms of personalizing my exercises, fluidly adjusting the plan of care based on my progress or level of discomfort that day, and doing exercises along with me so I feel less self-conscious. I just cannot say enough good things about my very positive experience here during a stressful time in my life following an injury. read more

I have been going back to this place for a couple of times. The staff is wonderful and professional. My trainer Allie is the best. She fixed me up really good for my low back and shoulder. She's at times given me a hard time for not doing the exercise but it was all in good nature and I have nothing but an utmost respect for her. I highly recommend this place. read more

Grant worked with me for about 2 months after my knee surgery, and he was great. Always supportive and easy going.

After a month and a half working with Anna the back pain that plagued me through the summer went away and in the month and a half since our sessions ended it has stayed away and my condition has continued to improve. Anna worked with me to locate the sources of the pain I was experiencing, work through the biggest issues in our sessions, and develop an intuitive stretching and strengthening program that I have been able to incorporate into my daily routine with very positive results. I walked away from my sessions at Bridgetown with a much better understanding of my body, and of the best habits to maintain my own health. read more

My PT, Ali Theen, was great! I work at a computer full-time, and I developed tennis elbows. After many sessions--I don't recall exactly how many--my elbows are in good working order now. Ali was great--knowledgeable, professional, and a great attitude. I can tell she really enjoys what she does. The actual building is lovely--vintage space with great big windows and lots of light. Office staff was always friendly. read more

I was very happy with my experience (over a period of three months) at Bridgetown PT, specifically with Mark Hatfield. I went to Bridgetown due to a knee injury, and had barely started working with Mark on that issue when I fell and sprained my ankle. Despite the severity of the sprain, with Mark's therapy and knowledge, I was soon back on my ankle and able to work once again on the bad knee. Mark is patient, extremely knowledgeable, and professional. He knew just how far to push me each time. And when I had made sufficient progress, he "graduated" me, with the caveat that I could check back in with him if needed. Should any injuries occur in the future, I will not hesitate to return to the great care I received at Bridgetown. read more

I've worked with Josh on two occasions - once for a broken wrist and once for bicep tendinitis. Both experiences have been positive and I've taken from them better ways to care for and strengthen my body in order to prevent injury. I feel as though the care I received was clearly communicated and that my thoughts/ideas were heard and considered. Josh is professional yet compassionate and I never felt my care was rushed or hurried. I highly recommend this business to anyone seeking physical therapy or looking to increase athletic performance. read more

Josh's "Training Like the Pros" is unequivocally the best group exercise class in which I have ever participated. I was particularly impressed with how he made it relevant for athletes of varying ability. Josh is both an elite trainer and a scientist, striking a balance between the intensity of Crossfit, but with an emphasis on technique that will ensure you won't become one of his physical therapy patients. Speaking of being a physical therapy patient, as a lifelong athlete, I have spent a lot of time in a lot of physical therapy clinics. I can tell you unequivocally that Josh and Mark are the best. They smartly employ active therapies that get to the heart of the problem, as opposed to passive therapies that mostly mask the symptoms. Plus you get to work with them the whole time, instead of being passed around to a bunch of different people. As a training client or as a patient, you will definitely get attention and the results you want! read more

Going to Bridgetown Physical Therapy is like going to Cheers, where everybody knows your name. After only a couple sessions, all the secretarial staff recognized me and knew my routine. Josh was my trainer, and I felt like I was going to work out with a friend every week. I was impressed with both the professionalism and personal care provided by every staff member I encountered. Even more importantly, I was able to recover in time for my race! The motivation and skill provided by Josh and his team helped me heal and perform at a competitive level. I have recommended Bridgetown to both my friends and family for their Physical Therapy needs, and would definitely go back if I needed care again. read more

Facts: knowledgeable, professional, encouraging, friendly, efficient, consistent, listen to the client and are responsive Fluff: My experience with Bridgetown Physical Therapy has been so rewarding that, with my need for physical therapy coming to an end, I will be continuing with Josh Kernen in a personal training capacity. What a relief to work with someone who meets you where you are and recognizes to what method you will best respond, while holding you accountable. This was particularly important to me being 60+, coming in after a major car accident and having had the experience at gyms of being either patronized or pushed like I am 20. The staff has always been friendly and efficient and is flexible in working with your schedule. The space and equipment are clean, well maintained and conveniently located. Very happy that I was referred to Josh by my doctor. read more

It definitely doesn't get any better! I wish I could give them 10 stars. I have seen many physiotherapists in my life, and none of them have been able to solve for my back problems. At a certain point I accepted the back pain as part of my life. Until my sports doctor recommended this physiotherapist center, and I met PT Luke Hartmann. He is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and very patient. His treatment not only helped me to recover from the back pain, but he also helped me to build a training program that I can easily implement in my daily life, and which helps me to stay strong and without pain, independent of the sports I want to play. I am very grateful for their support. I am now 7 months pregnant, and even the pregnancy didn't bring my back pain back! Stop searching... this is your place to go to! read more

I have been seeing Ali for various activity related ailments for a few years. Ali is always able to fix what hurts, allowing me to get back to the activities that I enjoy. Great work Ali! read more

Their physical therapy and training staff are great! The receptionist and billing department are incredibly unprofessional.

Allison Theen, PT, DPT, was exceptionally effective providing rehab therapy after my total knee joint replacement. I've experienced rehab after other joint replacements but Allison is vastly superior to any other rehab I have had. I can't recommend her highly enough. read more

While my initial visit(s) was less than spectacular, I have had a change of heart regarding the quality of service that is available at this studio. Although I did not receive treatment from Josh (the owner) I am left feeling that he truly cares about the service that is delivered and that he is committed to offering a better experience than I myself had with one of his therapists. He contacted me promptly when he was made aware that I was unhappy with my treatment and I feel confidant that he will be taking steps to insure other clients will not have the same experience that prompted my previously unflattering review. read more

Great service! Great staff! I worked with Mark for 8 PT sessions over 4 weeks. He did a very good assessment of my knee injury and started methodically stretching and exercising muscles that lead to my quick recovery. Mark is very knowledgeable, diligent in his methods, and very caring in the process. Excellent work in a very caring environment. read more

I asked Bridgetown PT for help with an injury that was over ten years old. Mark gave me a variety of exercises and stretches and kept re-evaluating what was working for me. I appreciate his persistence, his patience and his commitment to helping me have better mobility, better flexibility, less pain and more enjoyment of the outdoor activities I love. Mark understood what my goals were and helped me find a path forward so that I can keep doing strength exercises, keep stretching, and keep improving after my last appointment. Mark is committed to seeing you get better and he's happy when you eventually stop needing appointments because you've reached your goals. read more

I cannot recommend this place/their staff enough! I believe their success is due to a combination of knowledge and sincerity. A few years ago, I had an upper back pain that I just could not get to go away--I tried other PTs, varying my workout, but nothing helped. I went to Josh (based on his credentials listed online) and he developed a strength training workout for me that not only helped eliminate my back pain, but also added variety to my regular workout. Now, a few years later, I've used Bridgetown for everything: their workout class, personal training, and more treatment sessions to deal with some knee pain. Every time I go, all the stresses that normally come with medical problems are alleviated. Each employee, from the PTs to each person working at the front desk are kind, sincere, and helpful. If you're not typically into exercise, and find gym atmospheres intimidating, Bridgetown does a fantastic job of providing an inclusive, safe atmosphere. If you love exercise, but want to avoid injury, they provide a place where you can gain knowledge and improve on your workout without hurting yourself. And, their location is easily accessible to many offices since it's downtown, so that's also a bonus. read more