I was born with a body that has a ton of issues. I managed to work most of my adult life in…read morehospitals and for medical device companies. I have worked with and been a patient with more doctors than I care to recall. Some docs punch the clock and get you through to the next provider you need to see. That is not Dr. Betteridge. He not only talks to you, he listens. He is concerned with what your needs are. I saw Dr. Betteridge to have some steroids injected into my gnarly bones some would call elbows. He spent as much time as he needed to find out why I was there and what the plan was for my care going forward. At my second time seeing him for steroid injections I talked to him about other issues I had and what my symptoms were and I asked if he was able to help me. He was honest and forthright and said he was not the best person for me to see and immediately sent in a referral request for me to see someone who was in the GHC network who was better suited to assess my health issues. Dr. Betteridge is a rare individual who is truly concerned about his patients and will do what needs to be done to see that they get the care they need. He also reminded me that if I see at doctor at the U that I still have the right to see anyone else that I think I need to see, so that I get all the information I need before I go under the surgeon's knife. I don't give many 5 star reviews but Dr. Betteridge deserves this. If I could have him as my primary care provider I would make that happen ASAP. If you need to have steroid injections into your joints you really need to get in to see Dr. Betteridge. He is what everyone wants a doctor to be.

So back in mid 2023, I broke my foot... Like the devastating kind of break. I had three fractures…read moreand a torn ligament that resulted in a major surgery that required four screws be placed in my foot to stabilize it and pin the ligament while it healed... End to end, I spent the better part of seven months in a boot. It was pretty awful. After surgery, my orthopedic surgeon recommended physical therapy... He said that it definitely could help me and I should give it a shot, even though I was skeptical. It's important to note that I was over 300 pounds when I had my final surgery and I was in a very weird place where I had to exercise if I wanted to lose weight, but my injury was so grievous that anything more than a slow walk was excruciating the next day. Enter Nate at Anchor Physical Therapy... I had my initial intake with him and while I did try another therapist, they weren't as good as a fit, so I adjusted my schedule to make sure I was available when Nate was available, and I started showing up for his first appointment every Friday morning. I've been working with Nate for over a year and while weight loss was definitely not part of our goal setting together, it was part of my personal journey, and he contributed to this greatly. He gave me homework, and I did it... Ensuring that I was moving my body, stretching, and doing the little things that he asked me to do in order to get better. This is an essential part of the journey, doing the homework. I won't bore you with all of the myriad of details of my recovery, but suffice just to say that in the last year I have lost 90 pounds, and I have graduated from a hobble to training for a 5K, after being told that it was likely I would never run again. With help from Anchor Physical Therapy, I have overcome the odds and in spite of injury, osteoarthritis, and schedule challenges, I've come out on top. As far as details go, I would also like to add that the front desk staff and management is phenomenal. They were always really great about dealing with my insurance, which is Tricare and that can be challenging at times. The referrals didn't always come through the right way, or there was a hiccup, but they always made sure it got taken care of, and they communicated every step of the way. Big thanks to the whole anchor team at this location and especially Nate.

Lakewood office has really good PT staff. But their office staff are mediocre. There's one woman…read morethat sits against the back wall that's especially noisy and obnoxious. And make sure to ask about copay's. Otherwise you may end up owing several hundred dollars before they let you know.

I can't say enough good things about this group. I worked with several of their therapists…read morefollowing a knee replacement and they were all equally good! Scheduling was easy and appointments were always available. I would recommend this office to anyone needing therapy!!

I have been seen in this clinic since 8/2023 for knee surgery recovery. During this time I have…read moreinteracted not only with my therapist but Jane Lee, front desk lead. I have been impressed with her work ethic and attention to the front desk service she provides. I do not feel that it is always the training that clinic employees may receive but the want to go the extra mile with patients that makes them stand out. I have viewed the passion that Jane Line has for this facility and does a wonderful job for anyone coming through the door. In todays world customer service is becoming a thing of the past. There is proof in this facility that is definitely not the case. If the future holds more physical therapy for me, I would not go to any other place and do not hesitate to strongly recommend Elite to others.

Quality people providing quality services. The team of therapists lead by Catch are dedicated to…read moreyour recovery and wellbeing in a welcoming environment.

Everyone is super nice and respectful. The therapists are really good at what they do and help me…read morefigure out what's going on.

ABSOLUTE BEST CHIROPRACTOR ! Zack is passionate about his…read moreline of work, he's responsive carrying and very knowledgeable. It's a Family owned business that's shared with a barbershop. Super convenient because EVERYONE needs a good haircut

Dr. Zach is incredible. He takes the time to genuinely listen and explains what is happening in…read moreyour body. Then explains the solution with you. He genuinely cares about his clients. We will be back next week! Thank you, Dr. Zach

Dr. Gray is an amazing surgeon. He specializes in hips and knees and is extremely knowledgeable…read morewhen it comes to these types of surgeries. His approach is very simple and effective keeping in mind what's best for the patient and is never the first to jump into a new procedure until it's proven out. The office staff is always very helpful and very welcoming. Top notch staff. I highly recommend Puget Sound and Dr. Gray.

I am coming up on the end of this journey with Dr Smith and Puget Sound Orthopedics, but all things…read moreconsidered they have made it as good of an experience as a foot broken in 3 places with a full ligament tear could possibly be. Rewind back in June 2023 when the ER in Tacoma sent me home with a compression wrap and an ice pack and told me nothing major was wrong - then after night of excruciating pain my sister drove me an hour north to the Proliance Orthopedic Walk-in up in Tukwila (separate review - also a great experience, all things considered)... it was there they confirmed that there was at LEAST one break and wanted me to get an MRI as soon as possible, and once my MRI confirmed my triple-fracture and also identified the ligament tear I went looking for PSO. Look up a Lisfranc injury. It's usually sports, mine was just bad luck. I identified Dr Gavin Smith as an Orthopedic Podiatrist and Surgeon who seemed like a great fit. He took my case very seriously from the very start, they fit me in as quickly as possible, and once he got my MRI results he took the time to recommend both a surgical and non-surgical route for treatment - being clear the non-surgical did have a higher likelihood of issues from incorrect healing later on - but was genuine and clear that he was supportive of whichever route I chose. Once I chose surgical (which was 4 steel screws to be inserted into my Lisfranc region to stabilize and allow the injuries to heal properly for 12 weeks, then a final surgery to remove the screws with 4-6 weeks of additional recovery time). This sounded like torture but I was determined to see it through. I was right - it was sort of torture. There was a lot of pain and a lot of annoying times I couldn't do what I wanted to or I'd have to do the things a lot more slowly but I made it to my final surgery... now we are in the recovery window and I am 7 days post-op and starting to walk free of any aides and it's glorious. Yay! I can't wait to get my final sutures out and make my way back to full function - I am so grateful to Dr Gavin Smith. He has an excellent "bedside manner" - he is kind and personable but doesn't sugarcoat anything. He's incredibly knowledgeable and well-versed in his field and also super kind. I would recommend him in a heartbeat and if myself or any of my loved ones need an orthopedic podiatrist his office will be my first call. The staff here at PSO is also great - they run on time almost every time. I've only had one appointment where we ran late and they offered to reschedule me if I could not wait. The office is very clean, parking is readily available and free, and the check-in process is very smooth, especially if you check in ahead on your phone!

I highly recommend to all my friends and family who have any physical therapy needs. Everyone who…read moreworks here is more than GREAT! Sydney & Craig are so awesome and I am so blessed to have had them during the recovery process after not being able to walk for 3 months... thank you again...

Had trouble navigating their site to leave a Google review so decided to use YELP instead. Kathy…read moreE. was my hand therapist for six months. She is experienced, kind, knowledgeable and patient. I would highly recommend her! Debbie