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August 2023 by Juliette Schank
My new favorite PT place! They are always available, unlike every other PT I’ve ever gone to. All of the staff are so kind and make the atmosphere so friendly
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May 2023 by Charles Webb
Although the staff here is good and the service is good and I have no real complaints about the actual service provided (hence the 3 stars) ; they refuse to validate parking for the parking structure in their own building. If you have appointments twice a week and you need to drive in for any reason; that means you're going to pay $50.00 a week just to PARK at your physical therapy; let alone whatever additional hundreds you are paying for the privilege of being there.Again, I really like the service and staff here but the cost of parking is prohibitive and they should be willing to validate parking.
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November 2021 by Nathaly
Avisha was amazing in guiding and helping my recovery after a torn ACL. She's very professional and knowledgeable and I cannot attribute my progress without her assistance. The rest of the staff were also very friendly and courteous.
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July 2021 by Mary Beth Hasty
Dr Rachel Odom could be a private medical provider for the stars or senators or Olympian's or billionaires only and make a killing. She is THAT good. She is the best medical provider I have had throughout a traumatic experience of developing two rare physically debilitating diseases since March: Parsonage Turner Syndrome & Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. I was an otherwise healthy young attorney before I got struck by lightning with these diseases in March after receiving the Covid-19 vaccine. Rachel is excellence embodied. In the beginning of the onset of my diseases, I went to more than ten medical doctors and three physical therapy places (including Ortho Virginia and Ortho Bethesda, GW specialists, Inova specialists, Inova ER). Rachel examined me in my first Evaluation and knew I had elevated ribs and thoracic outlet syndrome, and muscle spasms and nerve pain all over my back, shoulder, arms, and hands. All the highly rated doctors I saw in the DMV area just did their narrow tests and kicked me to the next specialist and said oh well, there's nothing I can do. It was outrageous. One orthopedic surgeon who Rachel was kind enough to speak to on the phone and give her recommendations to dismissed both of us and said that that me having TOS would be the chances of one in so many thousands, and he refused to prescribe me flexeril which would target muscle spasms but instead just gave me unhelpful Valium. Guess what? I was that one in many thousands. Months later he acknowledged that and apologized. In my experience, Rachel knows better than the "medical doctors". I was misdiagnosed and ignored again and again. I had all the privilege in the world to have great insurance to keep going to top doctors to help me but none of them did. Only Rachel Odom felt my body, examined it with the utmost care and attention to detail, and knew what the hell was going on and how *SERIOUS* it was immediately. She NAILED IT from the FIRST evaluation. Everyone else poo pooed me for months during the acute stage of my sickness. Studies show that if I DIDNT receive the right therapies/treatments from the beginning I could have lost my ability to move my arms and my muscles could have atrophied. I didn't get prescription relief until May, when I had to fly to Miami to see a neurologist specialist who reviewed all of Rachel's notes, and did agree with Rachel's medicine prescription recommendations, and diagnosed me properly for the Parsonage Turner Syndrome as well. Through it all, Rachel's physical therapy and *DRY NEEDLING* gave me the relief to survive. I don't use "survive" lightly. She is a former marine and she is strong and grounded as hell. If you are a man - fear not - Rachel is so strong and she has so many male clients literally lined up waiting to see her. She balances empathy and compassion with strength and pushing you to strengthen yourself. She knew I was capable of mentally being able to handle my pain and calm my body down despite the agonizing pain so that she could needle me in the areas that needed relief. At first, she couldn't even touch me without me crying. She would coach me through calming down and breathing, surrendering to my situation, reminding me that the more emotional I became, the tighter my muscles would tense, the more pain I would be in. The dry needling was something I never heard of but I trusted her to do it in all of the places she saw fit and I always felt a release and my body always felt so much better. She even needled the scalenes in my neck and the base of my head- everywhere- though I am a risk averse attorney. At this point I've had hundreds of dry needles and trigger point releases. I trust Rachel with my body because she 100% knows what she is doing. I would text my family that "Rachel did it again!" after every session where she would revive me from the dead hell I was in. And I still do after two dry needling/PT sessions a week as I am still in recovery. I cannot overstate Rachel's excellence and her knowledge of a
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January 2021 by Alvaro M.
Avisha and Christian did an excellent job rehabbing my left shoulder! Alliance offers great service and appointment availability to diff your schedule. My shoulder feels a lot better and I'm back at full strength!
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October 2020 by Bruce M.
As soon as you open the door to Alliance, you are greeted by a smiling, professional, Roxana who politely asks you to sign in. Always pleasant as she takes your temperature while making sure you put on gloves before one of the therapists escorts you into the physical therapy room as you are announced. Magda is at the front desk as well. I usually see her when I am leaving. She as well, is professional, always sending you away with a warm smile. Roxana and Magda are great assets to the Alliance team. A SHOUT OUT, to the Physical Therapist, Avisha, who is in charge of the team. In a very quiet way, she is a multi tasker as she type notes on her lap top as she keeps a watchful eye on the client(s). She does an outstanding job asking questions to access where the pain is and confirming that you are comfortable as she positions you with placement of a heating pad if needed. Christian puts your body and legs into position(s) that you would never imagine as you feel the tight muscles stretch while asking, is this where you feel the pain ? Nick, the quiet drill sergeant, with a tone of voice that calmly states, "roll the shoulders and not the neck, tuck in your arms", as you pull one of the colorful rubber ropes. The three of them are completely tuned into helping you heal, expressing their concern that you are comfortable. All is effectively achieved as they ask questions and answer your questions. Their knowledge of the muscle structure allows them to explain the results they are looking for at the end of the session(s). The three of them are adamant in regard to wiping down all equipment with disinfectant after each usage by the clients .The bed is freshened as well with a change of pillows, which contributes to the client's level of comfort during and after physical therapy. Thanks to all, Donnie
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July 2020 by Todd Johnson
I've been working with Avisha who's been outstanding. She's very professional, knowledgeable, and has helped my issue with left foot drop etc. improve some already. I would also like to note that Roxana who works at the reception desk has also been great. If you're in need of PT Alliance is the place! Greg Johnson
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June 2020 by Catalina Katz
Excellent and professional service by all team always. Exceptional.
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December 2019 by Joshua Marks
Dream team! Andy, Geno, Bianca, Nick, Autumn, Karina and Magda - They are smart, invested, and fun to work with...even early in the morning. I really loved this group. I hope I get hurt again soon so I can hang out with them again.
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December 2019 by Isabel P.
Highly recommend this place, especially Andrew and Autumn. They will truly listen to what's bothering you and pinpoint the issue. I've gotten several exercises from them that I still do everyday on my own even though it's been a while since I've gone back. You can tell they really care and want to help you
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November 2019 by Ramona Crippen
I saw Avisha at Alliance Physical Therapy for six months after a fall that resulted in a bad tibia plateau fracture, and I was extremely pleased with their service and expertise. The front desk staff were easy to work with for insurance billing and appointment scheduling. The office is conveniently located in NW DC. The therapists and technicians made a very difficult time for me much more enjoyable. I was confident in their abilities and trusted their treatment. They did their best to make me comfortable while challenging me three days a week to improve. When I started with them, I was unable to walk and in a wheelchair; as I complete my therapy with them, I am walking again. I'd highly recommend them!
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October 2019 by Kathy Kretman
Bianca is the best physical therapist that I've had, and I have been to many over the years. She is smarter than the podiatrists and orthopedists that I've had. She has worked with me on balance, core strengthening and most recently, a variety of feet problems. Her assessment of my issues is spot on. She takes great care to ensure the treatments work. And, they do. I am also impressed by the professionalism and warmth of all the staff, from the receptionists to the therapists and assistants. Simply put,I wish I could give Bianca ten stars -- she deserves it.
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October 2019 by Michela Boscaro
I strongly advice the physical center. Friendly staff always happy to help and assist. A formal thank to Bianca Bass, excellent professional, precise and competent, always paying attention to the problem and trying new improvements to achieve the goal.
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September 2019 by Carolyn Ramwell
This group of therapists and support staff are truly invested in your healing. I cannot thank the enough for helping me return to my best self. The hours are great, support staff kind, flexible and welcoming. They are the best.
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August 2019 by Deb F
Very happy with my experience at Alliance PT and I would definitely recommend them. I worked with Bianca, Autumn, Avisha & Andrew who all helped get rid of my pain! They all knew what they were doing! Everyone was professional, nice and friendly, including all the assistants and office staff. They are obviously all happy to work there which is always a good sign.
