Just moved from the area and this review is long overdue. Had an injured bicep from weight lifting…read moreand elbow pain from work (mouse clicking!). Dealt with both for years and was only able to go to the gym for 4-8 weeks before pain would stop me. Finally, following other recommendations I made an appointment w/ Bull City and while the diagnosis of the elbow conflicted with what a doctor had previously told me I decided to just go with it and trust them. Turns out they had a much better understanding than previous medical professionals I'd seen. Through treatment and the exercises they gave me to do, which were different than doctors recommendations in the past, I actually saw steady improvement. There were setbacks here and there as I pushed myself in the gym but their physical therapists guided me on "good pain" vs "bad pain" and we adjusted as we went. Now through weeks of sessions with the team at Bull City PT I'm on month 10 of lifting and have put on 20+ pounds of mostly muscle. I didn't think this was possible without surgery. Highly recommend anyone in pain or being held back by an injury at least get a consultation - could change everything.

Colten is an excellent, personable PT with extensive knowledge of musculoskeletal disorders. He is…read moreattentive to changes in symptoms and makes changes to your plan of care accordingly. His manual therapy skills are exceptional, to include dry needling. I'm picky about my PTs, and he ranks right up there. Love having the ability to schedule evening visits.

ONE STAR -- WOULD GIVE ZERO IF I COULD Avoid EMERGORTHO at…read moreall costs -- especially if you're truly in pain or need compassion. I was referred to EmergoOrtho by a fill-in PCP due to a herniated disc compressing nerve roots. I already had an MRI before the appointment but was never told I needed to bring the images. When I arrived, they said they could access them. I paid a $50 copay, only to be told I needed another X-ray. The doctor came in for barely two minutes, said a steroid shot would be faster than a pack, then immediately left. I was told it needed to be scheduled and would take about a week. Meanwhile, I was told to just take Tramadol and do PT. No one followed up. I had to call them. Eventually, they set the appointment for August 5 -- nearly two weeks after my first visit. I took time off work, and had my wife do the same to drive me. But on August 4 at 3:30 PM, I got a call from Ruby saying they needed the MRI images. I asked why, since they claimed to have them last time and even did a new X-ray. She said she'd check. 20 minutes later, she called back and said they couldn't get the images from radiology and would have to cancel my appointment. Cancel -- after all that pain, waiting, time off, and insurance approval. I asked why the appointment was canceled when it was scheduled for the next day and I had done everything on my end. She was completely indifferent. I personally called the radiology provider and got through right away. They sent the images and I also drove to pick up a CD copy just in case. I called EmergoOrtho back immediately asking not to cancel my appointment. I was told Ruby was the only one who could help me. The woman said she'd have Ruby call me back that day. It's now 8:30 PM and still no call. Let me be clear -- I am a disabled veteran, in constant pain, with numb, burning fingers, unable to sleep or function properly. I served this country, and this is the level of care and compassion I get? You all should be ashamed. You clearly do not care about patients -- only copays and procedures. You dragged me through weeks of appointments, calls, and chaos, only to leave me in pain and cancel without cause. This will be the last orthopedic group I ever deal with. I wouldn't send my worst enemy here. You failed me. You failed your duty. Close the doors.

Dr Musante is a horrible man. Very cold hearted person. I came to him with leg pain. His plan was…read moreto give me a discectomy, a back laminectomy and a neck laminectomy. Now I have permanent neck and back pain which I never had before The operations. He did not help at all and only have me new pain I never had before. The said part is he things he helped me??? Only after all the operations did he say I would have been in a wheelchair if I did not have them. Not true he is only trying to save is skin with such lies. He never mentioned this before all the operations. He should have is medical license revoked. Tony Kania. Cell 714-470-2000.

I was so glad that my physiatrist Dr Tawney referred me to Paul McAndrew for Feldenkrais therapy at…read moreWellness Station several years ago. I have now been seeing Paul for my back and hip pains for many years. I appreciate his thoughtful analysis of my situation and his personalized formulation of exercises to alleviate my pains. He has helped me understand the science behind Feldenkrais and the interplay of my skeleton, nerves, and muscles. Part of the therapy is developing a kinesthetic sense/body awareness so that you can compare movements on one side of your body versus the other side. Paul is expert in directing your attention and asking the right questions. As Paul is also a licensed physical therapist, my appointments are partially covered by Medicare and my secondary health insurance. My sessions at the moment are via video telemedicine and they have been an excellent resource for care in my home. Paul's experienced eye catches movement disfunction. Recently he asked me to direct my computer's camera to an area where I could walk. He watched. And I returned to converse with him via my computer screen. He said, "I'm going to show you an exaggerated version of how I saw you walk." He proceeded to walk with a distinctly hunched over old-person's walk, and then he said, "I could see you beginning to walk like this, so let me show you exercises you can do to counteract this tendency you are developing." I don't want to move with pain, or walk like an old person. I rely on Paul to make this possible.

A wonderfully healing space in the heart of Durham. I have experienced Lorraine's Aerial Yoga…read moreclasses and she expertly blends Feldenkrais movement methodology with the support of aerial wills. At the end of class we cocoon ourselves in the aerial fabric with optional aromatherapy. An experience not to be missed!

I've received physical therapy treatment from Sam Ray for the past 2 years now and she is…read moreabsolutely the best! I've been through multiple PTs and chiropractors over the years, and nobody could find the right solution and treatment for me except for Sam. She is detailed, explains things thoroughly and comprehensively, and has remarkable talents/knowledge in the PT field. She is also super friendly and easy to talk to. I've seen massive improvement in my back, shoulders and posture from seeing Sam over the years and I highly recommend her! Everyone else at ActivEdge is also super friendly and makes you feel comfortable when you're here.

I've had one personal training session with Rutland, and it was great!…read more The gym has good equipment. Rutland did a great job of considering my goals and nudging me out of my comfort zone (I left sweatier and more out-of-breath than I usually am after a typical workout), all without pushing things into risk-of-injury territory. My first training appointment gave me a lot I can apply to working out alone, and I look forward to my next session!

After suffering with lower back pain for months, I finally requested physical therapy. What A…read moredifference. I cannot express my gratefulness effectively in words. You are wonderful. Thank you, thank you , thank you.

I have vestibular dysfunction and was referred for therapy to a different group in Raleigh that…read morecouldn't get me in for over a month. I started looking around for options and found this group. I thought I had a good chance of being in the right hands because one of their therapists seemed to have a great deal of experience in this area. I was actually booked with someone else, and boy did I ever get lucky! Mattie Overton was absolutely the BEST! I can't thank her enough for how thorough she was in her evaluation, how supportive she was, her knowledge of my issues etc. She helped me so much, it really turned me around! This is a fantastic group of caring people and I will happily refer people here.

Absolutely life changing. I have been in physio most of my life and never had such a skilled team…read more Jean is absolutely brillant and Molly is fabulous. I cannot recommend enough. I think everyone could benefit from this and especially people with EDS or connective tissue laxity After decades of self help, meditation and every modality you can think of I learned that my posture was what was holding my nervous system stuck in old patterns. ​​​

I really like APT both for their physical therapists and their pilates classes! This is a great…read moreplace to come if you've had little success with other therapy, as they take an overall look at postural restoration. I recently tried Beth's pilates class a few weeks ago, and felt safe, yet challenging. As for PT, Molly is an awesome physical therapist, and knows a lot about spine health. I've heard numerous success stories and highly recommend them!

I'm seeing Phil Witt for PT following a back injury. Dr Witt is very personable and proficient. His…read morerelaxed manner gives me comfort and confidence in the treatment he prescribed. I am looking forward to getting back to normal with Dr Witts help. Everyone in the clinic seemed to have great rapport with their clients.

This is a great place to train. The coach here makes sure to understand what your specific goals…read moreare and will make sure your training reflects that. I personally joined the weightlifting club so I can't speak for the sports performance training, but as a total novice to weightlifting I was taken through each of the two lifts and drilled on form relentlessly and afterwards was taken through a true weightlifting workout. The center has 3 platforms now with 3 sets of squat stands so working in with people was never a problem. I would definitely recommend anyone, serious or casual athlete, to come and train here.

From the owner: USAW Level 1 coach with 25 years of strength and conditioning experience. CSCS for more than 10…read moreyears and PES and CES from the NASM.

These guys are incredible. Absolutely hidden gems in our area. I'm a long distance hiker and HAD…read moresignificant ankle instability and have been through a year long focused Physical Therapy with Joelle. I graduated (with honors, haha just kidding) into strength and stabilization work with Ryan. Joelle has absolutely changed my alignment and also my confidence. Helping me rewire some brain-ankle connections through meaningful exercises and practices. Ryan has been one of the most important trainers I have ever had. He's gotten me strong and stable. His system works and there's a bit of mad scientist and a bit of genius behind it. Both of these men have huge hearts. They care about what they do and they care about their clients. If Ryan can handle my bs twice a week for over a year, he can handle anything. Don't think about it, just go and let them help you reach your goals, exceed your goals, and become a healthier version of yourself (while having fun and never feeling anything but successful.)

From the owner: One-on-one physical therapy for neck pain, back pain, trigger point dry needling, TMJ dysfunction,…read morehypermobility disorders, functional exercise, sports injuries and stress reduction. Fitness classes cover general fitness as well as specific individual fitness goals. Personal training sessions will guide clients through their individual training plans based on specific fitness goals.

I HAVE DOUND ME A NEW WAXICIAN!! McKenzie W. Did such a great job, as painless as it gets. She was…read moreengaging with me w a warm aura, very kind.. and made me feel comfortable. I have scheduled my next appointment in advance! If you're looking for a new wax lady, she's it! The Retreat overall is such a beautiful place w kind souls and very relaxing. Durham has a gem.

Their brand is smugness and condescension. More like "the abuse" and not "the retreat." I'm sorry…read moreto say they have lost my business forever and I can never recommend in the future. The attitude of the person I dealt with makes me never want to go again. My family has paid for a half dozen services and yet there is no thought to a long term relationship. Transactional thinking that will cost them. They are actually just around the corner from me and I would have considered making this a more regular stop, but one interaction has cost them a lifetime of business.