I've had nothing but a great experience at SPTA. Both James and Jess are excellent to work with…read more In just my short time there, I have seen nothing but improvement. My tightness has decreased significantly since my initial examination. My range of motion has also increased during just a two week period. My sister also is a patient at SPTA for an ACL repair and she is progressing as expected. She looks forward to going to her appointments as do I. Not to mention, James and Jess are great people, fun to talk with, and make the hour go by very quickly. I would definitely recommend SPTA to anybody in the area!

I'm sure it depends upon the therapist you see there, but overall I'm pretty unhappy. Long story…read moreshort, I need one treatment plan...not one from my doctor and one from my physical therapist. When talking to my doctor, he explained to me that the first priority was getting both knees lined up properly (I'm being vague for privacy reasons). Secondary issues were tightness in calves and leg. Based on testing and images certain issues with the knee were ruled out - let's call it "knee issue #B". The script was to work on both legs for the doctor diagnosed issue. On initial visit the lead (it seems they have a hierarchy there) the physical therapist doing my intake (PT#1) told me that I definitely had knee issue #B - no question about it and against the doctor's diagnosis. Honestly, I don't know if anyone looked at the doctor's script which has two diagnosis on it...neither of which are issue #B. While I respect their opinion and I'm sure 90% of what they see there is probably that issue based on symptoms...it's not that. My doctor determined through testing and images it's not that. I even discussed what the doctor told me with PT#1, yet PT#1 refused; to work on both legs or to supply therapy as prescribed for that first visit. PT#1 said "we will work on the other leg later in the treatment". Hmm. OK. The next visit, I had a different therapist, PT#2. First thing he said to me was "PT#1 told me you have knee issue #B". Ugh - my heart sank. It seemed to me during our few visits together that PT#2 seemed to be trying to make both PT#1 and the client (me) happy. Again, I'm not sure if PT#2 actually saw the script from the doctor. I did make some progress with PT#2...but still no exercises for the issue described by the doctor. I wonder if I'd be further along if I had been given the treatment the doctor recommended. I had a check-up visit with my doctor and told my doctor what PT#1 said about my knee having issue #B. My doctor did a very thorough recheck and images and *again* determined the issue is not knee is not issue #B. As luck would have it I was given an appointment with PT#1 after this follow up visit. I told PT#1 about the visit and recheck and that the issue is not #B. PT#1 was a bit snarky about what I said and asked detailed questions on how he determined this diagnosis. I repeated "through additional testing and images" (that's all PT#1 needs to know). I'm thinking now we are on the same page. How wrong I was... My next appointment was with PT#1 again. During this visit I was asking basically "hey - what do these exercises do? How are they achieving the relief for the doctor's diagnosis? Are we going to work on these previously not worked on areas?". PT#1 then talked to me like I was child and this is the way things are going to be: I was told that the main priority was the PT#1's diagnosis (which now changed from issue #B to something else), that's what we are going to work on, because if I don't then I'll never recover from it, and you'll always have issues, and do I understand that I'm being told. I felt like I was getting a scare tactic - again. I cancelled the rest of my appointments and scheduled somewhere else. My physical therapist is not my doctor...my doctor is my doctor. That's something PT#1 doesn't seem to understand. Additionally, I'm not even sure if I can be treated for something other than what is prescribed on the doctor's script (I just don't know the details of that). We all need to be on the same plan working together and we all need to have input into the plan...but there can only be one plan. There's nothing wrong with giving someone something to think about like saying "hey, usually when we see this it's knee issue #B maybe your doctor should recheck that", but to diagnose someone and basically communicate that their doctor is wrong (and yes...doctors get stuff wrong all the time, I'm not saying they don't) and to disregard the treatment plan all together...that's a problem. Note: My doctor did not recommend this facility. I chose it because it was very close to my house and a friend had been referred there. I went because of my friend's recommendation and location.

I 100 % agree with the previous review from 1/24/2018…read more... The intake PT had quite an uppity attitude - it felt like I was sitting with some type of an insincere hype motivational speaker - then when I went to my actual first PT session and I DID NOT like him at all - he was very aggressive and also talked down to me AND he made sure to let me know that I was in really bad shape and I had a lot of work ahead of me I also felt he went way beyond the point of pain tolerance that I had indicated .......I also felt he couldn't have been bothered with my treatment .. he seemed like he would have rather been somewhere else ....and then the last 10 minutes he had me use some lame machine... oh i also forgot to mention he commented on what perfume i was wearing - once again very unprofessional

Unacceptable for a person who checks in for an appointment and waits to be seen for an hour, to get…read morea phone call asking if they're coming in. Second time this happened. Response? Oh, sorry. Is it so difficult keeping track of three patients in the waiting room? Beyond furious since it definitely affects the patient' s mobility issues and causes unnecessary pain. The medical staff there are fantastic. No complaints about Drs or nurses.

Terribly incompetent staff. Waited a month for an appointment and at the 11th hour (afternoon the…read moreday before the appt) called and said they didn't receive any doctors notes and they will have to call my doc to get them or they cannot see me. Never got a return call UNTIL 20 minutes AFTER the scheduled appt. with a voicemail that says the following. 1. We wanted to let you know we received the notes from your doctor and 2. Why didn't you come in for your appt? I call them and the only thing they can do is schedule another appointment for 30 days out. Avoid these losers like the plague.

After seeing several physical therapists over the years for a recurring neck and shoulder issue, I…read morewent Harmeling Physical Therapy on the advice of my orthopedic PA and have been treated by Jim O'Brien, DPT. I am so happy with the result! With the use of laser treatments, massage, stim and exercises, Jim has helped me tremendously. I am now able to lift small weights without pain, lift heavier groceries and exercise without causing neck and shoulder spasms. I'm now on the path to better health. Jim is an experienced professional who is also smart, kind, comforting and helpful. My visits were about an hour long and staff were always attentive, friendly and pleasant. I highly recommend Jim O'Brien, DPT and Harmeling Physical Therapy in Danvers.

My visit to Harmeling was due to weakness in my left glute and a secondary issue of sometimes…read morehaving a balance issue. I was asked questions, they did simple tests including watching my gait as I walked. I was given a few extremely simple exercises for my core, none for my glute. I did the exercises and didn't see any improvement after 10 days. I went online to WebMD and found exercises to build strength in my glutes that took amount 10 minutes a day. After a week, I could get into my car and climb stairs more easily. The side benefit is my balance is better. The cost for the one visit was $315.00. I expected more. FYI about a decade ago I had a back issue, instead of going to a P.T. I went to well qualified Personal Trainer who worked with me and helped me to strengthen my back. In the future I will go to a personal trainer at a gym. $315 would have gotten me 6 sessions.

After spending time at another therapy place, without good results, I found this place. I got…read morewonderful care and was able to feel completely recovered from my injury.

Katherine was my hand & wrist therapist after I broke my wrist in a car accident. She was amazing…read morein every way. I saw her twice a week for many weeks. She challenged me but was always accommodating to my pain if something was too much. I gained so much range of motion back and strength in my hand and wrist as well. The office experience I have no complaints about. The woman at the front desk was always kind as well. I would recommend Katherine to anyone, her care quality was exceptional. I left due to a job opportunity in Florida but I was genuinely sad to leave! I will miss my visits there. I'm so grateful to her!!

This is my second round at Professional PT. Once prior to surgery and now post surgery. I came back…read moreafter surgery because the team here does a great job supporting patients and each other. The consistency is remarkable. I feel comfortable and get the care I need. I like progressively more difficult exercises and the team makes sure I progress each session. I would highly recommend Professional PT. It's been a great experience.

This was my first time ever needing physical therapy, and I'm so grateful I ended up at…read moreProfessional Physical Therapy in West Peabody. After 8 sessions following a major car accident, I've made a lot of progress and the experience has been better than I ever expected. The whole team has such positive energy. The staff is young, vibrant, and they make the space feel super comfortable and welcoming. Ronnie, the owner, is amazing -- he's down to earth, helpful, and genuinely cares about your recovery. It's clear that he and the team love what they do, and that vibe really comes through in how they treat their patients.

I would give 10 stars if I could! Ronnie genuinely cares about those he treats -- not just as…read morepatients, but as people. I did pre- and post-op PT with him on my knee (had meniscus root repair survey). He tailored the exercise regime to me, considering my strengths, weaknesses, and overall state of mind (which, honestly, wasn't always positive after surgery, but he was kind, caring, and patient at every step). I have Ronnie thank for "graduating" from PT! I recommend Ronnie -- without hesitation -- to anyone who finds themselves in need of a physical therapist that will care for not only their body, but their mind/spirit, too.

Took me from barely walking to back to the gym. They kept saying slow progress is best and they…read morewere right. Worked with Jason and DIllon who were both extremely knowledgeable and experts in their field. I walked in with a list of questions and all were answered right on point. Game changer for me...THANK YOU!

I avoided PT for years after a bad body-shaming experience at a different practice, but I finally…read moredecided to give Professional PT in Middleton after hearing positive reviews from a former patient. Normally I feel self conscious in any exercise-related setting, but I've felt completely comfortable at this practice. My pain has reduced significantly as a result of the treatment, and I actually enjoy going to sessions to socialize with the staff members and other patients. Everyone is so friendly and supportive. It almost feels like being part of a community. The crazy thing is that I would have never picked up a set of weights prior to PT despite doctors hounding me to exercise, and now I feel motivated to continue staying active after I finish treatment. Thanks, Molly, Jason, Rachel, Maggie, and the rest of the crew!