I've had issues for about 2 decades with my neck- osteoarthritis, herniated discs & disc…read moredegeneration which ultimately led to surgery in 2013. I've been in PT a number of times prior to & after the surgery, the latter for myofacial pain & spasm that has been reluctant to release. No one has ever worked with me to give me significant relief until Barbara. I can honestly say I'm her Number 1 fan, & of course highly recommend her!!!

I went to Fit Core after suffering a trimalleolar fracture in a roller skating accident. Barbara,…read morethe owner, assessed my injury and paired me with Amanda, who specializes in ankle fractures. She was kind, yet firm, and pushed me the perfect amount to get me across the finish line. Having been extremely active before my injury, my goal was to be able to run again. Nine months post injury, not only am I able to run (and have been doing so for two months now), I have been biking, skiing and hiking. I feel like I have my life back, which is exactly where I wanted to be when this journey began. I could not be more grateful for the amazing, high quality physical therapy I received. There's absolutely no way I would be where I am today without PT with Fit Core.

I had need to use Atlanta Sports and Spine Therapy services and they were very good. Laurel Brigham…read morewas amazing and I would recommend her to anyone! Keep up the good work! RD

This is a private business operating for profit not a hospital clinic. I have been there many…read moretimes. The three female physical therapists are very good. My experience with the male therapist was not good at all. Daniel Smith injured me so I am now limping and using a cane. He applied excess force. The Company denied the injury and did not offer help. One of the owners, Daniel Navarro took a walk-in patient during my visit time. He also took time out to do administrative work so I barely got ten minutes out of the thirty minutes scheduled for my visit. My advice is to not use the male therapist here. Very disappointing. SAS

Amazing staff and care! Helped my sciatic pain tremendously and gave me some good stretches to do…read morein between visits.

OK, here's the deal: by looking at the red-cord contraption hanging from the ceiling, you'd think…read moreit was a S&M sex machine. (Not that I'd know - honest.) But after 2+ months of a disastrous lower back situation--to the point where I thought I was in traction--the *entire problem literally melted away. Ingrid Anderson is not only good at what she does--she's a phenomenally great person to talk to and confide in as well. Trustworthy, smart and dynamic. Bring your issues and she'll know how to fix them. She had surprising, drill-down knowledge of my male-centric issues and had a pointed empathy that really struck a cord (letter changed for the intended bad pun). In addition to all that, Ingrid gave me some great pointers on how to exercise in a smarter way that doesn't tax the body as hard as traditional stuff. It's a tack I'm going to take from now on to protect against injury in the future. So, if you're ailing about something, go. You'll leave there feeling better and smarter about your body. I promise.

I was having some issues with saddle discomfort on my road bike. I drove 3 and a half hours to get…read morea bike fit and it was well worth it. He found some issues with my fit as well as some muscular dysfunction that he also corrected. Kent was very accomodating by answering my emails to fine tune an adjustment or two remotely. Kent blocked off plenty of time to give me the attention I needed while there. I could not be happier with the results!

As a physical therapist, Kent listened attentively to my description of my problems and then…read moreformulated a coherent plan. He has excellent knowledge of the human musculoskeletal system and explains things very clearly. His one-on-one setup differentiates him from many other PT operations. Importantly, he is a very competent manual therapist. In summary, I have had a very good experience with Kent in my effort to solve some chronic problems due to earlier sports injuries. As a bike fitter, Kent took very detailed measurements of me and my new bike. Since he recorded all and provided me with a PDF file, I have them forever to refer to. We considered many additional factors other than the few used in the more casual fittings to determine the best fit for my style of riding. I am very pleased with the approach and the results.

To find relief for my lower back pain, my PCP referred me to Dr. Christopher Edwards at the Atlanta…read moreNeurological and Spine Institute. Dr. Edwards is an orthopedic surgeon who is renowned in his field, having been the first to perform many different types of spinal surgeries in Georgia and having worked with many college and pro athletes. The Spine Institute also has an in-house physical therapy clinic, so I will break this review into two parts. Part 1 - Dr. Edwards, Mr. Adams, PA-C: I had five appointments with the doctor. The first appointment, where I was initially evaluated, was handled by Dr. Edwards' Physician Assistant, David Adams. Mr. Adams surveyed my experience with back pain and performed a series of tests which included testing my range of motion, strength, and reflexes. Mr. Adams, in consultation with Dr. Edwards, ordered an MRI and a follow-up appointment. In the meantime, I was prescribed medicine and physical therapy. The length of time between my first appointment and my follow-up appointment was exactly one week, with my MRI promptly taken in between. The process was fast and efficient. At my follow-up appointment, I saw both Mr. Adams and Dr. Edwards. At this appointment, I learned that I had two ruptured discs. Both Mr. Adams and Dr. Edwards pointed out and explained the problem areas on my MRI. Dr. Edwards had a good discussion with me about what was going on with my discs, what may have caused it, and my treatment options. He also answered all my questions. Treatment-wise, he prescribed various medications and physical therapy at his office. After learning of my disc herniations, Dr. Edwards was very particular about which PT clinic he wanted me to go to. At my third appointment, after 5 weeks of PT and no significant pain relief, I was seen by Mr. Adams again. At this appointment, both he and Dr. Edwards agreed I should proceed with an epidural. Dr. Edwards' office referred me to an anesthesiologist where I had a three sets of injections done. After the epidural injections, I saw Dr. Edwards again. This time, he was accompanied by resident M.D. David Fiedler. Based on my age and symptoms, Dr. Edwards did not recommend surgery. Instead, he recommended I receive IDD (intervertebral differential dynamics) therapy from a neurology group. Based on my visits with Dr. Edwards, I find him to be a very knowledgeable doctor and I like his conservative approach. He is a surgeon at heart, but won't recommend surgery to anyone unless they truly need it. I highly recommend grabbing an 8am appointment (first appointment of the day). I was in and out in just over an hour for my 8am appointment. I had two 9:30am appointments and I was not seen until about 11am (about a 1.5 hour wait) for one of them and nearly 12pm (an over 2 hour wait) for the other! Part 2 - Physical Therapy: I saw Joy, a physical therapist who is specially trained in the Watkins Protocol, a lumbar/trunk stabilization program. Joy received her training directly from Dr. Robert Watkins in California. (Dr. Edwards is the first to introduce the Watkins Protocol to Atlanta.) I saw Joy for 7 weeks. She is pleasant, friendly, and gentle but also assertive. My first appointment with her lasted about two hours because it involved an initial evaluation. Like a doctor, Joy was able to explain a lot of what was going on with my spine and why. She also explained the body mechanics behind the Watkins exercises and why they were beneficial to me. I noticed Joy seemed more knowledgeable and spent more time explaining things to me and answering my questions than physical therapists I've worked with in the past. After the first visit, my appointments lasted about 1.5 hours each. All of the physical therapy exercises are done in a room that overlooks Downtown Atlanta. From left to right, there are views of the Georgia Dome and Pemberton Place (Georgia Aquarium, World of Coke) to Tech Tower and Bobby Dodd Stadium. At 18 stories high, the view is very nice to have to work out to. Joy printed out a packet of exercises for me so I wouldn't forget to do them at home. She is flexible on scheduling and doesn't pressure you to make appointments. She's accommodating in that sense. Her methods and advice are sensible and practical. Other Comments: The rest of the staff - Keosha, Lina, and Sandy - are great. They are good at answering questions, being responsive, and taking care of insurance and appointment scheduling. Teresa, in billing, has also been helpful when it comes to insurance. The Atlanta Neurological and Spine Institute moved from the Atlanta Medical Center on Boulevard to Emory University Hospital Midtown on Peachtree, next to the Bank of America building. It is located on the 18th floor of the hospital. Parking in the parking deck costs up to $6 for one day. I normally paid $5 for each of my visits. The office does not validate parking.

My Husband and I are both patients of Dr. Christoper R. Edwards of the Atlanta Neurological and…read moreSpine Institute. My husband has had two very successful hip replacements. I have had two separate operations on my back: the first was the top of my vertebrae and the second on my spinal column in my lower back. The results: I no longer walk with a cane and no more trouble breathing after four years of pain and suffering. After only three months recovery I am as active as always even though the true recovery period is approximately a year. Both my husband and I had done the research and knew we needed surgery but Dr. Edwards insisted we have second opinions and all proper tests before he agreed. He reviewed our X-ray results with us and the before and after images are amazing. Yes, the wait can sometimes be a bit long for your appointment but that is because he is not on a fifteen minutes and off you go time clock. Dr Edwards cares for the entire person and if you have special needs he will give you the time. The best of Dr. Edwards is that he is truely a man of God. He reminds us he is a "tool" for healing and always prays with his patients right before surgery. This humble man is truely blessed and his patients benefit. Hon. S Dempsey (retired)

Ryan Gehr is the utmost professional physical therapist I have experienced!…read more He is extremely thorough and ensures your current situation and understands your pain levels and adjusts accordingly:. A true professional!

Tony Fox is the BEST physical therapist you'll find here in ATL. Even if I didn't live intown, I'd…read moredrive FAR for this level of therapy and support. His expertise/wisdom is based in years of experience and his manner is patient, focused, and proactive. I've seen him for various issues related to shoulder/arm dysfunction, and he's focused on long-term health, mobility, and strength. His relaxed nature allows him to connect easily with patients. Recently, I've needed weekly manual support and dry needling to prepare for an intensive fly fishing trip, and he's been as passionate as me to help me heal and prepare. I've had dry needling with various PTs in Atlanta, and there's something to be said about Tony's approach -- that he teaches other practitioners on the weekends speaks to his incredible skill and knowledge.

I started with Tony a few months ago for issues with my jaw (TMJ). I cannot recommend him strongly…read moreenough. The treatments were helpful from the initial session through the very last one (I did 5 weekly sessions to begin with). Not only has he reduced the discomfort, clicking, and cracking in my jaw, but systemically he's helped my neck, which led to improvements in my posture and by extension, gone is the shoulder pain and discomfort I've lived with for several decades. Tony's unique combination of needling and muscular release, and the simple strengthening home exercise routine he gave me, created an experience was greater than the sum of its parts. Tony not only improved the functioning of the joint, but recommended simple but effective lifestyle changes (making my workspace more ergonomic for example). All in all, his work has not only impacted the problem I went to see him for, but has had overarching positive effect on my day to day health. The last thing I'll mention is that he was incredibly effective at communicating throughout each session (and at the start of the session in reference to the work he had done the session before). He was invested in knowing how each component of the therapy felt, in the moment, and long term. He was sensitive to not only communication through words, but also body language. I found that some of the sensations defied being put into words, and in those moments he helped me bridge the gap through his extensive experience as a therapist and educator in the field. Run, don't walk, while he has openings. You won't recognize yourself in a month's time.

Heartfelt thanks to the Miranda, Serita and the entire team who took care of our mother and…read moresupported our family during our her illness. All team members are truly caring and loving people. The team was very attentive to not just our mother's needs, but also my sister and I. We are so thankful that Divine Guardian Hospice was recommended by our mother's physician. These amazing caregivers made our most difficult time in life made our family's situation so much better.