I worked with Dan the hand/wrist specialist for my over-use pain from excessive computer usage at work. He was extremely knowledgeable, personable, and practical. Importantly, he was also accommodating and flexible when I had messed up a time for my appointment and came 6 hours later. He could have advised me to reschedule and pay for my missed appointment, but he kindly agreed to work me in, meaning he left his work day much later than expected. Shout out to the office manager/scheduler staff as well, who was always friendly and efficient. Strongly recommend this group, particularly given their very convenient location downtown just above the Farragut North metro station read more

I regret coming here. I trusted Chris because of his years of experience but this was the worst experience I've ever had with a pt. Similar to another poster, I spent around 15 minutes with Chris per session and even less when he was late (often 10-15 min after my appt time) getting me from the waiting room. He'd juggle 3 patients at once (nobody else at the clinic did this) and even when he didn't have this many patients I was alone while he was on the other side of the clinic or he just disappeared completely. When I brought up concerns about pain (not muscle pain or soreness), he'd just brush off my concerns and rush through my questions. Older reviews mentioned how friendly the pts are but this was not my experience. Chris was nice at first but then was checked out. Most of the time he was either glued to his computer looking at restaurant menus or chatting with his friends who came to see him. The final straw was hearing him make completely inappropriate comments. read more

No one is happy to go to physical therapy- it means something is wrong, and work has to be actively done to recover. With that said, my begrudging attendance at physical therapy is not so bad here because I know my PT is focused on helping my physical issues improve. I have worked with Kira while attending sessions, and she is always guiding me to do the best exercises for my post-surgeries' ailments and weaknesses. It's always the little exercises done the right way that make a world of difference. As time has passed, she has only encouraged me to push a little harder every time. I also appreciate that the focus here depends on the patient/client needs and interests. Some PT's simply don't have the ability to do this. Here, they watch you carefully and cautiously and record everything possible. They make you so Home exercises and emphasize the importance. They change weekly and daily sessions' exercises and therapy as needed, and they know, because they are asking the questions to be asked as related to your lifestyle needs and goals. They make sure you are being truthful because they'll watch you in the exercises and check your strength themselves, as well as testing and pushing your muscles and movement themselves. I am so happy to have gone to PhysioDC, but happier that I don't need to go anymore! read more

Flexible scheduling. Friendly competent therapists. Great location. And results with my recovery. Thumbs up.

I would love to continue treatment at Physio DC, but as I am currently unable to drive and my walking is very limited in distance, prohibiting me from utilizing the metro service, I am sadly unable to return. I am hoping that once I am walking better and am able to take metro that I will be able to resume PT at physio DC. Dan was really friendly and helpful while describing what exercises we would be doing and the purpose of each exercise. It seems they really do take the time to get to know their patients and encourage them to do their exercises at home to bring everyone back to their normal levels of activity. The space is super clean, modern, and upstairs from metro. If you work downtown, especially on K street, this is an amazing place for PT! read more

When I found out in December of 2016, that I needed shoulder surgery, I knew exactly who I was going to call to be in charge of my post-surgery physical therapy--Chris Cousins at Physio DC! I had worked with him back in 2013 for about six months during which time he not only helped me heal neck-related nerve pain but he established a level of trust and rapport with me that I had not experienced with other practitioners in the health field. I began PT a week after shoulder surgery in January of 2017 and as anybody who has had shoulder surgery can attest to, it was going to be a long journey to recovery. Chris's vast knowledge and experience immediately assured me that he would progress me through the stages of recovering and strengthening my shoulder at an appropriate and calculated pace to minimize any setbacks and re-injury. And that is exactly what happened. Over the course of the last year, we went from meeting twice a week and focusing on passive range of motion, to focusing on active range of motion, to focusing on strengthening exercises. We then transitioned to meeting once a week as I began to transition to working out more and eventually dropped to every other week until I felt ready to be on my own. Chris expertly helped me navigate the ups and downs that come with recovering from surgery including adjusting any exercises to better suite my needs, helping me figure out how to begin working out with my shoulder again and planning my PT around extended travel and a job that requires me to be active. I fully recovered my shoulder and completed my PT as of January 2018. As a result of our work together, I feel that I am able to train smarter than ever before and have the tools to keep my shoulder strong and healthy long term. It is worth noting that I have been a strength and conditioning coach for 10 years and despite my background, knowledge and ability to navigate some of these aspects of recovery on my own, it was invaluable having Chris as a resource. read more

Kira's electric dry needling has resolved my IT band / leg muscle issues and allowed me to avoid surgery. It's life changing. And for only $50 out of pocket for a session that lasts me relief for months. So worth it. It's not a painful treatment, in case you're nervous - only weird feeling. And it's completely different than a massage or acupuncture - so if those haven't worked for you, try this. It's very difficult to find an expert in electric dry needling (as opposed to plain dry needling), but the electric stimulation provides incredible relief and resets the muscles. If you've had muscle pain for years and nothing else has worked to relieve it, please please please see Kira Davis for electric dry needling and give it a shot!! She's the best! read more

I have the misfortune of being a recreational adult athlete who is more or less chronically injured. The good news is that I found Chris Cousins at PhysioDC in 2013. He has repeatedly demonstrated the ability to identify and treat the root causes of my various injuries. And, perhaps more importantly, Chris deserves a lot of credit for preventing me from going insane. His kindness, quirky sense of humor, and ability to make me feel good about myself while healing from a demoralizing injury has done wonders for my general well-being. I actually tried a different PT office because it was closer to my house, offered longer hours, and didn't charge extra for dry needling when I suffered a debilitating lower back injury in January 2017. After 8 months without any progress, I returned to PhysioDC. Chris swiftly identified a key problem that was causing my pain, and I'm excited to say that my back has been pain free more often than not since then! read more

I had a great experience with Physio DC. My therapist, Chris Cousins, began treating me for a back problem and then helped identify another problem that had not been diagnosed. Once it was confirmed, he went to work on that. I "graduated" from physical therapy earlier this wee, pain free for the first time in months (helped of course by a series of injections, but still . . . .). I have a good home program and would happily return should I need to (but hope I don't have to). read more

I went to Dan Baumstark because of posterior tibial tendonitis, which I had been unable to get rid of, and he was terrific. I found him due to the great reviews on Yelp and thought I would add mine to the chorus. Dan showed me the exercises I needed and taught me how to do them on my own. After the injury no longer bothered me, which was much faster than I ever imagined, he said that I no longer needed any more sessions. He encouraged me to continue the exercises on my own and to slowly add in weight training for its general health benefits. I've been to other PTs, and few are this outstanding. I will definitely return to Dan for any future PT needs, and have recommended him to others. read more

I came to PhysioDC after a poor experience at another DC PT place. I explained my situation and how frustrated I felt due to lack of progress and healing with my previous physical therapist. I was with Ashley every session, she made me feel like a priority and seemed to be truly invested in my recovery. She gave me all new stretches, work outs and solutions to help aid my injury. She was extremely knowledgable and always was able to explain the WHY of whatever she was having me do. She also was a great listener, something hard to come by in a big city! Additionally, she worked around my work schedule in order to meet with me consistently two days a week. The front desk and administrative aspect was easy to deal with and was very clear what my insurance covered v. my out of pocket expenses. I was very pleased with my experience at PhysioDC. I would highly recommend this if you want one on one attention and results! read more

I see Ashley Speights and she is amazing amazing amazing. I strained my achilles and then kept running on it (not smart, I now know) and after months of pain and trying out a different PT that didn't seem to be helping, I started going to PhysioDC a couple of weeks ago. After only 3 sessions so far with Ashley, I already see a huge difference. Today, for the first time, she was able to do some work on the achilles without me feeling any pain, which is a huge revelation and gamechanger. I know we're on track to getting it fully recovered soon, and it's the first time I've felt that way. I've only seen Ashley but all the other therapists there seem really good too (you see a lot of other patients during your visit and they all seem to be doing some great work). I can't recommend this place highly enough, and am so glad that I found it. read more

I have been going to Ashley Speights on and off for about a year now. I followed her to PhysioDC from her prior job -- she's that great! I have chronic lower back problems, and Ashley has been amazing at helping me get my back into shape and helping me prevent injuries. I was discharged from her care in January, and when I had a random flare-up in June, Ashley had me fixed and back to my normal life in only a few visits. I can't recommend Ashley highly enough. read more

After interviewing several PT shops I settled on PhysioDC. I've had a few surgeries before so I know what to expect. This shop did not meet my expectations. I visited Dan twice a week for a few months after work. 90% of the time Dan had either 2 or more other patients, or was handling administrative issues (e.g., planning a expansion of shop space, vacuuming) while I was rehabbing. Also, when my insurance only allowed for a set number of visits (fewer than needed), the PT staff had no desire to work with my insurance to extend my visits. Furthermore, either the staff has photographic memory or no care to track progress because they never took notes during my workouts. The good, the staff is responsive. I had emailed the staff several times and received a response. Also, despite being out of network it was co-pay was affordable. The location off of Farragut makes the shop accessible. I would recommend this shop if you had a worker's comp minor sprain or something else related. I would not recommend this shop if you are looking for a devoted and analytical rehab routine. read more

Kira took care of me for 9 months after my ruptured Achilles surgery. This was my first time with physical therapy in my life and I don't have any reference point but I was very happy with Kira's help and instructions. The staff is all friendly and I enjoyed going there for my therapy. The location is convenient and they open from early in the morning until evening to accommodate various schedule. read more

I worked with Ashley at PhysioDC for PT and needling. She is friendly, patient, and takes the time to answer all of your questions. I went to a different PT office previously, and I wish I had gone to Ashley from the start. She helped to correct my form (for PT exercises I'd been doing for months!) and really provides individualized services. Other PT offices can get very crowded, and as a result, you're mostly working with a tech. I've never worked with a tech at Physio. I highly recommend! read more

I have been going to Physio DC twice a week for a month as I rehab a shoulder injury. Three things standout about this practice: 1) Dan and Chris are both terrific. They are professional and also fun to be around. As a result, PT is pleasant even though it's hard work. 2) The place is well run. They see you when you arrive. They deal with insurance/billing in a simple and straight-forward manner. 3) They have a lot of experience and expertise. Chris is my physical therapist. As I mentioned, I have a shoulder injury and he knows a huge amount about them. Whenever I have a question he has a patient, thorough, and thoughtful answer. He is comfortable speaking about injuries in plain English or medically-specific terminology. I am not an expert on PT but he seems to be thorough. He is also fun. Given that we spend a lot of time together this is important too. read more

Physio DC is by far one of my favorite places in the district. I've spent almost a year using Dan to get over a cervical disk herniation and re-injury, and I really appreciate both his professionalism and the vibe of the clinic. Everyone is super friendly; Phil is hilarious, and I honestly look forward to spending an hour or so with them every week. They take most insurance, and for the co-pay you get personalized treatment, a great continuity of care, Dan's wit, and a red fancy radio that plays mostly NPR. I'm not a Yelper, and this is my only review, but their care of me was reason enough to sign up and comment. Thanks guys for all you do. read more

I've been going to PhysioDC for about 2 years for neck and back 'issues' and was referred to them by my old PCP. I was nervous about the experience but the whole process from the commute to treatment was just amazing. First off, the office is about a 10 foot walk from the Farragut North metro station. Secondly, the staff are all very friendly, from their admin, Dyson, to the other PT's. Dan is quite the character, hilarious and professional and has magic hands. Within a few weeks, my trapezius muscles were looser than they have been in 10+ years. He was happy to answer questions, offer advice about posture, and even give me homework. He's curious to know how treatment is going and if you are having a particularly bad day in one area, he works that area to alleviate tension/pain. I can't stress how much I enjoy going and how much better my neck feels. read more

Ashley O'Neill is THE Doctor you need! I came to Physio after Neck (Spinal) Surgery. Ashley started a perfectly designed program for me to repair, strengthen, and fully recover. Not only is she amazing in her field but she also brings a sunny spirit to her work. She clearly loves helping and encouraging you. I worked with her twice a week for a month. The Front Office is very friendly and highly proficient. The whole atmosphere in PhysioDC is professional, organized, and cheerful. read more

I'm thankful to the previous Yelp reviews, which influenced my decision to select PhysioDC for my physical therapy (PT) needs. I'm paying it forward by leaving a review of my own. I fractured my left humerus and dislocated my elbow November 2015, as a result of a fall at my workplace in Maryland. After I had my fixator removed in January 2016, in addition to an inability to bend my elbow above my waist, I had some trauma to my wrist and hand. Specifically, I could not turn my wrist upwards or bend my fingers. So, my orthopedic physician prescribed PT 2-3 times per week for me. I started going in early February (or maybe late January) and I first met with Dan, the owner of PhysioDC, who performed an assessment and immediately got to work. Dan and several of the other PhysioDC physical therapists (Chris, Ashley, Dana, & Kira), separately, worked to get my hand, wrist, and elbow more functional. While the process was excruciatingly painful, it paid off for my wrist, which is now fully facing upward, and my fingers, which now have much more bend to them. There are some things beyond human ability, but I have zero complaints with the progress made with my left arm and hand. And, I have enjoyed the different, yet effective, styles; the hilarious staff; and the high degree of quality and professionalism. My road to recovery still continues, but I am more optimistic and incredibly happy with the outcome to date. I highly encourage you to select PhysioDC. Ugh...what's with Yelp's "PokéStop Nearby" question regarding this establishment? I wish, "Who cares" was an option. read more

I cannot recommend PhysioDC enough. I started seeing Dan after sustaining an injury to my wrist that required 2 surgeries and left me with a permanent impairment. Dan took me from learning to hold a fork to where I am now, where I can do almost everything I could do before the injury. Dan is incredible with his wrist/hand knowledge. He spent a lot of time doing stretches that helped increase my motion substantially. The exercises he gave me to do at home helped a lot as well. Dan also was great in helping keep my morale up during a time when I could have easily given up. As many others have said, the atmosphere is great. Dan is awesome and hilarious and somehow can turn going to PT into a fun experience, while remaining extremely professional. Chris is really nice and funny as well and like Giorgia H said, there was a strange feeling of sadness when I left, knowing I wouldn't get to spend time in the practice each week. Another thing I appreciated is the fact that Dan is always here to answer questions, even after I stopped coming to the practice. I would definitely recommend anyone to come here! read more

I have been going to PhysioDC for the past couple of months to regain my range of motion after fracturing an elbow earlier this summer. I cannot recommend Dan and his team enough! I feel comfortable and confident with Dan and our time together is filled with laughter and fun exercises (like using Wii Basketball as a way to get me moving, and distract from the discomfort). In addition to Dan's expertise and excellent "bedside" manner, PhysioDC is one of the few places in town that takes almost all types of insurance so all I pay is a copay which allows me to come more often and make more progress. All in all - This is one of the best physical therapy places in DC that's affordable, accessible, and a lot of fun. It will be bittersweet when I have to say goodbye! read more

Outstanding place for physical therapy! I worked with Christina as my Physical therapist for four months after breaking my leg, and I could not have asked for a better experience. The exercises were designed and progressed in a way that helped me regain my strength, form, and range of motion, and I genuinely looked forward to going to PT each time. All of the staff and PTs were so helpful and friendly, Christina especially. PhysioDC has also done a great job adapting to COVID, and I always felt very safe going in-person. Highly recommend if you ever need physical therapy. read more

I am a PhysioDC fan. I lacerated my flexor tendon on the back of my left hand during a freak kitchen accident, and Dan helped me regain almost full use of the injured finger in a very short amount of time.The prescribed exercises were fun and outside of the box. Further, Dan and his team are talented, friendly, smart, funny, and accommodating. I never encountered any sort of problem getting an appointment at a time that fit my schedule. I don't think I could received any higher level of care. Like other yelpers have mentioned below, concluding my physical therapy at PhysioDC was bittersweet, since it became one of my weekly highlights. read more

Great location right in Farragut square with really friendly staff. Space is a bit cramped at times depending on time of day but that's to be expected for downtown real estate. I had Greer for several months as a PT and she's great, but all of the staff seem awesome! read more

I have been working out with Phillip since January 2011 and have seen incredible results. He is friendly, pays attention to you, has been in the industry for years and knows his stuff, and is constantly learning new things. Having high blood pressure, Phillip made me realize the importance of monitoring my blood pressure while we work out. Working with my doctor, Phillip monitors my BP to ensure it's in a normal range when we work out. That's not to say I don't have challenging workouts. I certainly do as evidenced by my 8% reduction in body fat since starting in January. We've set realistic goals for my ideal body fat, and I fully expect to reach my goal by my birthday in August. If you are looking for total body health where you go to your doctor regularly, eat right, and are motivated, and want to get physically fit, you are definitely ready for Phillip's work out. read more

I had never had to do Physical Therapy before - and my best friend who was seeing Dan and raving about him and the practice, told me to give them a call when I was in need. Chris was my PT and was (is) incredible. First of all, he is super fun and hilarious. Which is really important to me, especially considering the reason you are there in the first place is not very awesome. I am breezy by nature and feel most comfortable in that kind of atmosphere. But with that, he is also extremely professional, knowledgable and supportive. In turn, this made me enjoy the work I was doing, even in the most challenging of times - because I knew Chris was there with me on my team. The results were amazing and was proud of the progress I had made. How I had started to where I ended was such an incredible leap. And, as silly as it sounds, a small part of me was bummed when I no longer had to come in, I felt like I was saying bye to a good friend. I highlyyyyy recommend this practice! read more

I've been using PhysioDC for about a year now, and they're fantastic. I started seeing Ashley to deal with some overuse injuries related to competitive weightlifting. We were able to resolve everything pretty quickly, and I continue to see her about once a month for dry needling whenever something is chronically tight or bothersome. She's the real deal - I've had dry needling from several other PTs, and her work is miles above them. Whatever issues I'm having are resolved within 1-2 sessions, and she's able to needle areas that others shy away from (e.g. hand and forearm). I've recommended friends to Ashley and other PTs here and they've all had very positive experiences. If you're looking for really solid people and great care, go to PhysioDC. You won't be disappointed. read more

I just saw the comment by Dan: seriously? You remember over a year later that your voicemail went down for two days, which is when you claim that I called. It's obviously an excuse or a lie to make you look good on yelp. Funny thing is that my number never changed and you have never called. Be a professional, you made a mistake and you blew a patient off. Take ownership of you actions. read more

Dan Baumstark is a great PT that has helped me on two separate occasions to get my osteoarthritic knees strengthened in the last couple of years. I appreciate the homework I get (along with the great videos available online to make sure I'm doing them correctly) to keep my knees in the best shape possible as I've been putting off knee replacement surgery for years now. The location at Farragut Square is perfect as I live up in Adams Morgan. I would highly recommend PhysioDC! read more

Dan has been in contact with me regarding my initial Yelp review and is clearly concerned about patient feedback, so I had added two extra stars for attentiveness. I wish I could rate PhysioDC higher given how nice the therapists are, but was not satisfied with my recovery. I went to PhysioDC from March-July for a post-op meniscus tear. Although the therapists work with patients one-on-one, I did not feel as though my recovery program was tailored to my knee and specific recovery, or lack thereof. Because of this, my recovery was inconsistent, and plagued by starts and stops. One week, we'd be aggressive. Then my knee would swell and hurt. Then, we'd be conservative until the swelling would go down, when we'd be aggressive again. Dan has sent me my patient notes. I appreciate how responsive he has been -- and the full refund for my treatment -- however, I still believe it's important to share my patient experience. I am confident PhysioDC has learned from my treatment -- especially in light of this and the original Yelp review -- and will provide more-tailored treatment in the future. read more

I hesitated to write this review, if only because I don't want it to become hard to get an appointment if I need to go back! Dan is a fabulous physical therapist. Most importantly, I significantly and noticeably improved, on a weekly basis, during my time with him. That improvement was basically the only thing making my enforced inactivity during an otherwise challenging time in my life remotely bearable. I also really really appreciated that he took the time to explain, in detail, what we were doing, why, and how it related to what my ultimate outcome might be. It was amazing: I would say, "I noticed that when I do X, Y results. Why is that?" Then he would explain the connection and, often, tell me something like, "Don't do that (say, an arm-circle), just for one week; then you will be better," and like magic, I was. Ok. not magic -- just Dan's awesomeness. No question was too silly or minute for him, and he took seriously my hopes to return to full athletic activity, deep amateur though I am. Also -- and this has been invaluable -- Dan has been great about answering questions and making suggestions via email since I've stopped seeing him. It is just incredibly helpful to have someone I can run by quick questions that don't require a doctor. I cannot recommend PhysioDC strongly enough. read more

I am very satisfied with my experience at Physio DC. I selected Physio DC because of their philosophy: each PT works one-on-one with their clients, which means you get a lot time and attention. I also chose it because of its location, evening and weekend hours, and nice facilities. The highlight of my experience at Physio DC was working with Dan. I have some very complex medical issues, and previously worked with another PT facility that was unwilling to meet my needs. From the first session at Physio DC, I knew that Dan would help me. He is warm, attentive, encouraging, and extremely smart. One thing in particular that I appreciated about him is that I frequently ask a lot of questions. Dan always encouraged my questions and gave me thoughtful, helpful answers. read more

It is difficult to park. I had two sessions where I drove around for more than 30 minutes. Yet, I was still charged a cancellation fee. Unless you catch metro and depending on the day, you may experience this issue. read more

I finally made an appointment here b/c the reviews are so great. But I have to say I have been turned off several times now by the poor table manners of the guy who answers the phones. He's not only been very rude to me over the telephone, but I've also heard over the telephone how he speaks to people who walk in. Posting in case PhysioDC cares to do something about their customer service: a shame for people to turn away b/c their first contact is so poor (especially since the therapists seem to be such top notch). read more

Unfortunately, this is not a positive review of my physical therapist. That being said, I cannot speak for PhysioDC as a whole since I only worked with one therapist. There may be others who are great. Also, i've done PT before so I know what a good physical therapist can do for an injury. I was assigned to work with Chris for a quadricep injury. On my first session, he brought up some inappropriate topics such as religion (some of his comments were borderline anti-semitic). That aside, from his bio, it seemed like he was very experienced and had good reviews. So I decided to defer to his expertise and not take anything he said personally. Another red flag during our initial consult was when Chris mentioned that he could treat my problem (quadricep injury) or address the real underlying reason that I got the injury in the first place. That seemed to make sense but I was puzzled why he did not also want to treat the injury that I sought treatment for. I mean, why else was I going to PT? Anyway, I put my hesitations aside and decided to give therapy a try. Week to week, Chris did not seem to recall what exercises he had assigned me. There was no consistency in treatment. One time, he focused on the wrong leg (I injured my left leg, and he started working on the right leg). I attempted to do my assigned exercises at home. The problem was that the exercises actually caused me more pain to do them than to not. I expected some pain, but not the level of pain that I experienced. I only saw Chris for three sessions after that. Each time we met, he seemed to be more interested in other patients and quickly brushed aside my concerns that certain exercises were exacerbating my injury. I got the impression that he felt I was just a complainer and didn't take my concerns seriously. He also was not interested in my progress and did not want to schedule additional appointments, which I thought was odd. At our last session, he told me to do very strenuous exercises which, I never did even when I was in tip top shape. And surprise surprise, those exercises inflamed my injury and set my healing progress back weeks! I emailed Chris and his response was again that the inflammation would "settle down" and that I should rest. He never followed up with me after that. In the end, I wasted over a month going to PT with Chris and my injury got worse, not better. Complete waste of time, resources, and patience. I am still recovering and have since started working with a different physical therapist (at a different facility) who actually listens to my concerns and seems to care whether I walk again or not. read more

Knowledgeable, friendly, great place to get physical therapy. The guys are personable, encouraging, and really know their stuff. Highly recommended. read more

The whole experience here is really good. The front office staff member was very helpful, responsive, and accommodating. The facility is really nice, and has a lot of equipment. I was in for an early onset sports injury I wanted to prevent from getting worse. They gave me a lot of very specific information about what was causing it, and gave me home exercises to work on. Definitely runner-friendly (except the thing where they recommended days off, lol, but other than that I took their advice and have remained injury free). I have had other good physical therapy experiences in the past, but this really stands out as excellent. read more

Back to Chris at PhysioDC for severe pain related to lower back issues. Again received highly effective advice and support. Have recommended this practice to friends since I discovered them and all have reported great results. Thank you for maintaining your high standards and wonderful attitude towards working with people. You guys are the best! read more