Angie is the best! My friend recommended her to me since she's well regarded in the acro community…read more I don't personally do acro but she has been phenomenal and I would recommend her for anyone that needs physical therapy. I had chronic hip pain for years and I finally went to PT for it because it had gotten to the point where it was affecting my sleep and day-to-day functioning. The Orthopedic Specialist just diagnosed it as SI joint pain (which really is a symptom of other problems not a cause) after charging a hundreds of dollars and told me to get PT. In the future I would probably skip the specialist visit and just go straight to PT for nonsurgical issues. Now, Acro PT is out of pocket and doesn't accept most insurance so that does make it more expensive than most other PT practices that do accept insurance if you have it, but it's worth it for Angie's expertise. I tried a traditional local PT practice and they just assigned me a PT exercise plan without having much hands on time at all. Angie does manual therapy (hands-on massage), deep dry needling, and really understands how the body works. After only 4 sessions I have noticed remarkable improvement in my hip pain and have hope that I can eventually become pain free with continued adherence to my PT exercises. Thank you Angie!

Angie is awesome! She takes her time to get to know her patients and really does great work. Such…read morea lovely individual.

Dr Mannering is great! Super knowledgeable, very personable. The MDT method has allowed me to…read morerecover from three separate serious injuries without surgery. Highly recommend!

Dr. Mannering fixed my problem in just a couple of sessions. I have had cervical issues for several…read moreyears due to computer usage and have seen several PTs which for the most part left me in even more severe pain after treatment. When I saw Dr. Mannering, the problem had become even worse and I had tingling down my arm and part of my thumb had gone numb. Two sessions later, the worst of the symptoms were gone and the remaining slowly got better as the weeks went by. The McKenzie method she practices really works and she is very knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with.

Every once in a while, you meet someone who completely changes your understanding of what is…read morepossible. Lisa Klein is one of those people. Five stars genuinely doesn't feel like enough for Lisa. I came to Klein Integrative Physical Therapy hoping Lisa could help me feel like myself again. Instead, she has somehow left me feeling better than I did before I ever needed her. I had been to my PCP, spine surgeons, a neurologist, and gone through blood tests, X-rays, MRIs, and more. Everything kept coming back reassuring, and I was repeatedly told I was fine and probably just stressed--but I knew something still felt off. Lisa actually listened, understood what I was feeling, and within 15 minutes of stepping into her office, she had already begun successfully treating what I was feeling. Lisa is unlike any physical therapist I've encountered. She doesn't simply focus on where something hurts and work from there. She looks at the body as an interconnected system, listens incredibly carefully, asks questions you wouldn't even think were relevant, and has an almost uncanny ability to put pieces together that others miss. Symptoms can sometimes be incredibly difficult to put into words, but Lisa has this almost insane ability to understand exactly what you're trying to describe--as if she can somehow get inside your head and body--and then know what to do with that information. It's honestly remarkable. What impressed me most is how individualized her approach is. Nothing feels routine or predetermined. Every session feels like Lisa is genuinely studying what your body is telling her, understanding how everything connects, and adapting what she does accordingly. There is an extraordinary amount of knowledge, thought, curiosity, and care behind her work. And the results have been remarkable. She not only helped with what originally brought me through the door, but began addressing aches, limitations, and other issues I had lived with for so long that I had simply accepted them as part of getting older and being human. Even my headaches are gone! That may be the most remarkable thing about Lisa: she doesn't just help you get back to your old normal. She shows you that your old normal might not have been as good as it could be. And somehow, for all of her knowledge and talent, the thing that stands out just as much is how much she cares. Lisa listens. She takes you seriously. She makes you feel heard. You never feel like the next patient on the schedule; you feel like she is genuinely invested in helping you get better. And it certainly doesn't hurt that she is hilarious, witty, and genuinely fun to talk to. The appointments fly by, and any apprehension or nervousness seems to disappear right along with them. Lastly, I would be remiss not to mention Sharell, who is absolutely phenomenal. She has been incredibly helpful, responsive, and accommodating in coordinating my appointments and somehow always makes the scheduling side of things feel effortless. She is warm, friendly, and an absolute pleasure to work with. Lisa may be the reason I walked through the door, but Sharell is a huge part of what makes the entire experience at Klein IPT so exceptional. I walked in hoping to get back to where I started. I'm walking away better than where I started--and with an entirely different understanding of what great physical therapy can be. Lisa Klein is truly one of a kind. If you're considering seeing her, stop considering it and make the appointment. You'll understand why five stars don't feel like enough.

My wife and I have been seeing Lisa for PT for several years. My spouse has scoliosis which…read morebrought her to see Lisa's special technique. I was, to be honest, skeptical, but because of severe lumbar stenosis among other muscular/nerve pain thought "it wouldn't hurt" to try to get some relief using her approach. Lisa is so smart, so caring, and so focused on pinpointing the treatment that you can hardly guess why it's working to lessen and many times, eliminate, the pain. The best example we can give is during Covid shutdown we both stopped seeing her and didn't know how bad and how painful we were feeling until we decided to go back after a year, and, lo and behold, after only a few sessions realized what we had missed and how much better we were feeling. Everyone at KIPT is so sweet - particularly Sharell at the front desk who greets everyone with a smile. I associate myself with all the previous reviewers who calls Lisa a miracle worker. If you want major manipulation and/or significant machines for your PT - this is NOT the place to go - but if you want results and your pain to, at the very least, subside, experience the hands of integrative therapy.

After seeing many physical therapists, chiropractors, etc. for my chronic neck issues (which…read moreincluded two herniated discs), I found Jenny April. I instantly liked her movement approach to healing. She takes the time to understand your specific situation and what is going on with your body. She very quickly identified solutions and exercises I could work on and retrain my body to better support my neck. Jenny April figured out exactly how my body would "cheat" and made me so much more aware of my habits so when I do my exercises, I know what to look out for. Jenny April is awesome at thinking holistically your treatment as well. I've tried some of her other suggestions, such as acupuncture and cupping, which have been great additions to my routine. Not only is she incredibly knowledgeable, she is super fun to be around! Highly recommend!

I've been suffering from ITBS for over 4 years now, and the hardest part was finding an orthopedist…read moreand pt combination that I could trust. Elizabeth (Liz) at Smart PT helped me where no others could. She taught me a combination of stretches that really did the trick. Liz is great at identifying sports related injuries and coming up with a combination of core strengthening exercises and stretches to get the job done. In my experience, you need to find the PT/Ortho combination that works for your particular requirement. The others that I went to weren't familiar with ITBS and they kept suggesting things that I could just Feel weren't getting the job done. When I came here, she looked at my stance and without me saying a word, she immediately identified where and how I was hurting. I instantly knew I was going to get the results I wanted, so long as I worked at it. Smart PT is also a very relaxed environment with convenient hours. There's a parking garage around the corner, plenty of street parking if you arrive early enough, and its Very metro accessible. I was recommended here by two co-workers and I'd Highly recommend them to any others. As for my ortho - that's a separate review. Look for Dr. Evans at Georgetown University Medical Center (separate review).

I went to SMART PT after suffering from my IT Band tendonitis for about 8 months. After working…read morewith Elizabeth (Liz) for two months received the okay from my othropedic to start running again. She can mulit-task with the best of them, and has about 2-3 patients at various tasks and steps of their appointments at any given time, but it works well. What was welcomed was that she also has a lot of strength for massage and isn't worried about using it. I only wish I wasn't recommended so late and that I had received a comprehensive plan for after I finished PT, so that's why I'd give this place 4.5 stars.

Michelle and Joanne are the best of the best. I've been seeing Michelle for over two years and have…read morereferred more than a handful of friends to her and Joanne. Michelle is a brilliant detective and excels at finding the root of problems rather than just treating symptoms. I do a lot of powerlifting, Olympic weightlifting, and running, and she's helped me with both acute injuries as well as overall recovery and maintenance. Michelle has guided me through back injuries, a torn ACL (avoided surgery thanks to her!), tendinitis, bursitis, a concussion, and everything in between. Not only is Michelle a top notch physical therapist, but she's also incredibly thoughtful in how she approaches her practice. She has a very holistic approach to what she does and her knowledge of food allergies, supplements, and the effect of stress on the body have also been quite helpful for me. Who knew a physical therapist could help fix what your GI doctor gave up on? I happen to also be a public health grad student and personal trainer, and she is always magnificently patient when I pepper her with questions and bounce research ideas off her in my sessions. Everyone needs a Michelle in their health arsenal.

I came to Hummingbird seeking a responsive approach to my condition. I communicated with Michelle…read morebeforehand about what to expect, and booking was super easy on the website. Michelle approaches things with listening and communication, and the thorough initial consult included a first session. Wow! I had myofascial release therapy (there is a lot of information about this on her website, and she also explains it very well in person). I could feel the 'release' and found the sessions greatly helpful both in the moment and over time. Michelle's approach is quite unique in the DC landscape for recuperation or self-care. Great, progressive practice as others attested! TIP--the online booking shows appointments each week, with flexibility according to your schedule and needs.

I didn't read the other reviews, I'm beyond grateful to this place. Everyone from Jessica the owner…read moreto Lauren my physical therapist were encouraging and empathetic from the first day I fearfully called about how disheartened I became after a hysterectomy. My back ached chronically, my bladder pinched on urination, I didn't have full movement in my core, and once I fearfully tried intimacy, it had gone so terribly wrong I was diagnosed with anxiety from the fear of juggling everything. Jessica pointed me to Lauren, it was a lot of pelvic work and at first I didn't think she could help me. It took months of work but my quality of life improved so much. 100% recommend this place & Lauren!

I had been to ThriveAgain Physical Therapy and Wellness years ago. I'm so glad to go there again…read more Dr. Nava Szwergold is knowledgeable, attentive, sensitive, creative and professional. I very much appreciate her approach to solve unique situations and her understanding of trauma. I'm so glad to be in her care!

I went to the Anderson Clinic Physical Therapy office in Shirlington for shoulder pain and was…read moreexpertly treated by Lindsay Smart. Her treatment began with an interview that ranged from questions regarding the location, nature, and possible causes of the pain to a review of my daily habits and routine. She then asked me to move my arms in various ways and directions and to report when and where I felt pain. There followed a demonstration, using a physical model of the shoulder, of how the shoulder skeleton and muscles work, pointing out where the problem most probably originated and how it would most likely affect the muscles and nerves in my arms. Subsequently and over the course of several weeks with two appointments per week, she introduced a series of exercises and adjustments to my routine (with how-to print-outs of each) that have made a significant difference in how I feel and can move. I was particularly impressed by the fact that, although she has a long roster of patients, at every appointment she remembered the particulars of my specific condition, which resulted in a very personalized (not a one-size-fits-all) regimen. As an 80-year-old, my regular schedule of lap swimming is critical to my mobility, stability, and general physical (and mental!) well-being, and Lindsay has helped me optimize all those. She is an outstanding physical therapist!

Maggie, my PT in Solutions Shirlington, is top notch. Her passion is vestibule therapy and lucky…read moreme to to have found this niche. She's delightful to work with, is patient and sensitive to my needs. She encourages me without pushing. The staff is equally professional, enthusiastic, helpful. If I could give them 10 stars I would!