Water PT Specialists

This is a long overdue testimonial about my experience with Water PT Specialists over two years ago. I had lunch with a good friend from college today who is using water PT now and it reminded me of it all in reflecting how far I’ve come since getting PT with this company.
I had overuse injuries in 2011 which left me in a lot of pain in my legs and two bulging discs in my lower spine. For an entire year, I saw every specialist you can think of ranging from sports medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, endocrinology, rheumatology… you name it, I saw them. Every kind of diagnostic procedure you can think of, I did it. I was in constant pain in both knees and shins for a year and a half. I went from working out six days a week to not at all and finding it so painful to simply walk from my bedroom down the stairs to the kitchen. It was so bad and I was so depressed. Several of my doctors told me I might not ever be able to do high-​impact exercise again.
My rheumatologist referred me to water PT when I refused to go back to regular PT (because it did nothing for me). I worked with Matthew and his most wonderful colleagues at Water PT Specialists for many months in 2012 – 2013. In my first week in the water, I began to feel better. I couldn’t believe it. I reconditioned my body and rebuilt my strength in the water. I learned how to properly stretch and work on muscles to help deal with the injuries I had. As I got better, Matthew encouraged me to try to get on a treadmill on my own time and walk. At this point, I thought WHAT?! Walking the dog was so painful that sometimes I cried so the thought of walking on a treadmill was not imaginable so I didn’t right away. First, I took up swimming laps on my own time to get my stamina back. Then I straight up skipped the treadmill and went walking outdoors. By the time I was done with my bi-​weekly water PT sessions, I got out of the pool and started running outdoors.
Water PT Specialists really changed my life. I felt so broken from the constant pain and injuries. They gave me hope and healing through a very productive therapeutic process that wasn’t only physical, but it helped me emotionally. Since late 2013, I started to feel very close to my pre-​injury self. I have a greater awareness of my body and feel more educated on how best to prevent injury.
If this posting means anything, it is a huge thank-​you and hug to Water PT Specialists and a pat on the back and glimmer of hope for someone who might be in the kind of dark hole I got out of. My story is a minor one compared to the amazing people I met in the pool. I got to know an older gentleman who was told he would never be able to walk again after a severe infection in his spine left him paralyzed for months. Being in the water with Water PT Specialists changed that prognosis for him and he can walk out of the pool on his own and gets around on his own feet with his walker. Inspiring.
Thanks, Water PT Specialists, especially Matthew, Jenna and Michelle, for getting me back on my feet and for all the fun conversations. I’m forever grateful.

I could not agree more with all if the positive reviews of Water PT Specialists! After spending an excruciating 6 months being misdiagnosed and mistreated, doctors discovered that I have an unusual autoimmune disease called Ankylosing Spondylitis. Someone recommended water therapy to me and I found Water PT Specialists through a search on the internet. I could not be more grateful that I did. From the first phone call they treated me with kindness, and impressed me with their knowledge of my somewhat obscure condition. Matthew evaluated me on the first day and spent over an hour asking me questions, answering my questions and listening to my story. By the next session, every single staff member knew my name and my situation. They have tailor made a program for me that helps to alleviate pain and continues to make me stronger every day. Each and every member of the staff, both the therapists and assistants, are ridiculously knowledgeable along with being compassionate and caring individuals. They have changed my life! I can’t recommend them highly enough!

I had 3 surgeries in the last two years and had all types of therapy without much success. I started aqua therapy 7 months ago and it has been a game changer. The therapists here are dedicated, caring and involved with all aspects of my wellness. The therapy I receive not only helps my various physical conditions, it helps with my mindfulness. I strongly recommend this group for any of your therapy needs.

Excellent and professional staff. My orthopaedist recommended their services and the water therapy has improved my strength and mobility in my lower extremities.
It’s likely I will have surgery later this summer, and I eagerly anticipate utilizing them for post-​op therapy.
My rating is actually 4.5 stars; they’ll get the remaining half star when they become «in-​network» to Anthem Blue Cross.
Highly recommended.

I was introduced to the concept of physical therapy after an unexpected medical issue several years ago, and have sinced learned the ins and out of the trade as a consumer, I can honestly say that Water PT is as good as it gets, aquatic therapy is simply superior to land based therapy, and this company excels at helping you through the process, the facilities are great, and the staff immediately sets you at ease, helping you along, I’ve found that many PT companies seem to relish in donning a supior «we know better than you tone», by contrastWaterPT Specialists engage you as a partner in your recovery, they also seem to attract an enjoyable group of patients which makes for a fun experience rather than the drudgery of a physical therapy mill you might see in an outpatient setting, go for it!! happy healing Unilocalers

The staff at Water PT Specialists are absolutely THE BEST!!! I was referred by my physician in 2010 and will never go back to land based physical therapy if given the option. What sets Water PT Specialists apart from others is the caring and compassionate team and that the assistants and therapists are in the water right next to you — no deck supervision here!
Whether my visits were for a chronic medical condition (RA) or a new acute complaint they have worked with me to restore/​improve functionality. They get to know you and customize your physical therapy care to fit your physical and emotional needs and offer solutions that are both land and water based. An hour session flies by way too quickly.
The staff has always been professional, knowledgeable, thorough, and friendly.
A unique aspect is that they provide their service at the Westchester (M, W, F) and Culver City (T, TH) YMCAs. No you do not need to be a Y member, just a medical referral. Personally I prefer the Westchester YMCA. I’m a client for life! :D.