I went through therapy here for both of my knee replacement surgeries. I won't lie it is a lot of…read morepain sweat and tears. But I wouldn't want to do it anyplace other than SSM Physical Therapy in Des Peres. It's at a great location, right next to and in the same building as my surgeons office. The staff are knowledgeable of course but they are all funny, like I said therapy is hard and they take my mind off of the work. My sessions go by fast and my results are fantastic. Before my first surgery I felt like I was 99 years old and 5 months after I was hiking 7 and 8 miles at Yellowstone park. I can't believe I'd ever have come this far so fast. I had Mike Schmidt as my PT and I can not say enough good things about him. He was honest about everything I needed to do and he got me to my goals. Everyone who works there are fantastic from the front desk to the other therapists. They made my insurance company and my work requested paperwork go easy for me. I honestly couldn't have asked for anything to have gone any better.

From the owner: Experience the power of physical therapy with SSM Health Physical Therapy. Our physical therapy…read moreteam will design an individualized plan of care that aligns with your specific goals in mind. Through clinical experience, ongoing education and clear communication with our patients, our physical therapists will give you the tools necessary to successfully heal from aches, pains or injuries and get back to what you love. We are proud to serve your community and are committed to providing an exceptional experience that promotes healing in a safe, compassionate environment.

Jacki did an absolutely fantastic job rehabbing my shoulder after rotator cuff surgery. I can play…read morewith my grandkids, play golf and participate in other activities pain free. The entire staff is friendly and supportive. A great place to go for PT.

Great place! Professional and friendly staff...and super clean! The parking is perfect for people…read morewith an injury that effects mobility...all PTs are well trained and very caring!

Deb is a great physical therapist. This is my 3rd go around here for various aches and pains. I…read morealways feel better when I leave. She is very caring and takes time with each of her patients. She gives good advice on what to do when you go home via exercise, etc. Great location next to a popular French bakery! Would highly recommend Des Peres Physical Therapy.

Kristen has helped with with tight muscles from running, she's given me great exercises to do at…read morehome and I'm back on the road again!!

These people have kept me going for 20 years very hands-on care! They make my life better.read more

I'm 69 years old and have gone to several physical therapists in the past - hips, knees, back. I…read morehave NEVER experienced this type of PT before. Josh and his team are amazing. Their analysis and education is beyond anything I've had in the past. I can only say if you need PT, they are a game changer and you should check them out! And the frontline staff is awesome as well - very patient friendly environment.

Scott and Robbie,…read more First, I want to say congratulations celebrating your success at SMTC for 23 years, how exciting! I'm a big fan and sincerely hope your doors always remain open and your success continues for years to come. Being a client,, I can highly recommend SMTC for the best P.T. care! Your experience at SMTC will offer a truly personalized program and I promise you will get healthier and stronger every week. The SMTC team/office provides topnotch quality care and results. Try it, you won't be disappointed! Best always, Anne

From the owner: Locally owned, community minded for over 24 years!…read more Sports Medicine & Training Center specializes in sports-related and general orthopedic physical therapy as well as a variety of fitness & training programs, including endurance coaching and sports training. Our skilled physical therapists and staff provide a professional, friendly, and caring facility for treatment. Our Crestwood location is a one stop shop for your health, wellness and fitness needs: We have a full group exercise class schedule, 1 on 1 personal trainers including senior fitness specialists, exercise physiologists, team training, dance and performing arts medicine, a comprehensive wellness program with local nutrition partners, GLP-1 support, and custom orthotic fittings. Let us help you on your health and wellness journey!

Awesome physical therapy practice for athletes. They do a great job at not using the same…read morecookie-cutter plans for their patients. They also really get you to work during your session - less talking, more working - in a good way! Check out Squat University on YouTube/IG/TikTok to see examples of what they do and super helpful content.

These guys have been amazing with my 10 year old son. Always friendly and engaging during therapy…read moresessions. They have done a great job getting him feeling better and becoming friends in the process. Highly recommended!

I underwent a major rotator cuff surgery in late November, 2025. To be honest, based on…read moreeverything I heard about the surgery and the rehab which followed, I started the process with serious concern. I can say, without any reservation whatsoever, my PT at SSM Health Physical Therapy in Downtown Kirkwood has made the entire process nothing short of a COMPLETE SUCCESS. Kim Henze, my Physical Therapist, just might be the very best medical professional I have ever worked with. Folks, I turn 70 later this year, so this is definitely not my first rodeo! What makes Kim Henze so special? Lots of reasons! Here are just a few: 1) Kim knows her stuff! Extremely sharp! She never failed to impress me about her knowledge and expertise in the physical therapy field. Whenever I expressed a concern , she knew exactly how to address the issue, and carefully explained the recommended process to resolve the issue. 2) Trust me, this is a good thing....Kim is a perfectionist. She understands physical therapy requires a real commitment from the patient. It is not easy. Kim made it clear that when doing the various therapy exercises, keeping the correct "form" is critical. I love that. I don't want to waste my time doing things incorrectly. That doesn't happen with Kim Henze. She works very hard to make sure we, as patients, understand the importance of doing exercises correctly. I never felt pressured or criticized. Rather, I honestly felt Kim cared about my recovery. That isn't always the case when working with a professional in any field....yes, even in health care. Her consistency amazed me. At every single appointment, I felt Kim was 100% dedicated to my progress and full recovery. 3) Kim set very clear expectations. I felt her exceptional communication was key for me to achieving consistent progress and results. Again, the mood was never uncomfortable or degrading. To the contrary......Kim's approach to my therapy got me excited to succeed. I found Kim Henze to be extremely knowledgeable, committed and enthusiastic during every session. Last, but not least....she is one heckuva nice person. I'm not sure I could ever say physical therapy was fun, especially coming off rotator cuff surgery. Nonetheless, Kim always seemed to find a way to make the entire process a positive experience. I'm proud of the work we have done, and understand there is more work for me to do. I was truly blessed to cross paths with Kim Henze at SSM Health Physical Therapy in Downtown Kirkwood. If a need ever arises in the future, I have only one Physical Therapist I would want to join me on that journey....Kim Henze, PT. -Bob B. / Kirkwood

Attentive, supportive, and healthily challenging physical therapy care from a staff of friendly…read moreprofessionals. This was my first experience with physical therapy, and this location of SSM Health is one which I greatly appreciate.

I don't know where to start because there's so much good to say. The summary: Use this chiropractor…read moreif you want a practice that looks at the whole picture and personalizes treatment plans, who approaches treatment with a long term focus instead of a one-and-done approach that will force you to keep coming back for relief. He provides soft tissue work in addition to adjustments, and clearly bases his practice in science. No snake oil sales pitches here. They also have a fully equipped gym attached to the office where you can do physical therapy exercises. I'm seriously recommending him to everyone I know. AND his payment plans make treatment extremely accessible even without insurance. I came in for a tune up after losing 120 pounds and wanted someone who works well with active bodies as well as injured bodies that are the typical chiropractic clientele. I was delighted by how thorough a history they took and immediate felt like the care I was getting was personalized to me. I wasn't just a body part on a medical chart, they took the time to learn my name. The next session I was actually having some neck and low back pain. They added those areas to the day's plan and I felt immediate relief with those adjustments. In addition they helped identify the root of some life long hip pain (hyper mobility) and in addition to adjustments he gave me exercises to stabilize the joint. I have also had persistant tail bone pain that I was pessimistic about improving, and they proved me wrong. In 4 sessions my mobility has improved, and persistent pain is gone.

Outstanding, thorough care with a thoughtful approach. Dr. O'Guinn was focused on my specific needs…read moreand not just racking up visits. His tailored approach helped me recover for an important trip. More importantly, he educated me on exercises I could do to maintain my spinal health. A very well run office with friendly staff and excellent results.

I was admitted - and told I would have an MRI in the morning. After asking 7-8 different people…read moreand being told everything - from the scanner is down, (MRI technician) "oh I am sorry you are having to stay an extra day, but let me call you back in a minute" (CALL BACK NEVER HAPPENED) - one nurse even told me we do ER patient's first (WELL I WAS AN ER PATIENT) I finally got the scan at 1 a.m. - had to stay in the hospital an extra day. HOW does one call themselves a full service hospital and not have a functional scanner?

This is an absolute waist of time. I was told to go to imaging center for X-rays. When you walk in…read morethe kiosk says check in here, so I did. 35 minutes later after seeing people that came in after me be taken, I went to the front desk and they said, "well if you are here for an x-ray, you need to sign in here", as she pointed to a pad on the desk with zero signatures.