Balance Rehabilitation & Health Science

Fantastic experience: I cannot say enough amazing things about the team at Balance Physical Therapy—especially Doc. My son, who is on the autism spectrum, started therapy there not for a typical injury like a broken bone, but for challenges with balance and coordination. From day one, Doc made us feel welcomed, understood, and supported. What truly sets Doc apart is his willingness to think outside the box. This summer, he took on a unique challenge: helping my son learn how to ride a bike. While that’s not something most physical therapy clinics typically address, Doc embraced it without hesitation. His patience, creativity, and dedication helped my son achieve something we weren’t sure would ever happen. Now, my son is riding his bike alongside his friends—and every time I see him do it, I’m overwhelmed with joy. It’s more than just riding a bike; it’s a symbol of independence, confidence, and progress. Doc made that possible. The entire staff at Balance creates such a warm, family-like environment. My son genuinely looks forward to going every week, and that alone speaks volumes. Thank you, Doc, and thank you to Chris as well for being part of a team that has made such a positive, lasting impact on our lives.

Fantastic experience: WOW! What a terrific group of professionals! Balance team will do everything they can to accommodate you. Kathy C Is the best. She listens to you, and always clarifies. She is kind and thoughtful, the care she provides is second to none. Thank you Kathy! And thank you Balance for being in Goffstown.

Fantastic experience: Friendly and professional staff.

Fantastic experience: This was the best physical therapy treatment I've ever had. I'm 82 years old so this was not my first rodeo. I've had chronic hip pain for two and a half years, post hip replacement surgery. Chris Pierce PT identified the source of my pain at my initial assessment, in following weeks he introduced me to several treatment modalities including a home exercise program.When I graduated last week I had met all my treatment goals. Not only is Chris an outstanding physical therapist but the environment itself supports healing, the staff from business manager, support staff, and other PT's are all supportive and provide an atmosphere of congeniality.

Fantastic experience: Never been to PT before and my first experience here was awesome. Great staff. Would definitely recommend this place.

Fantastic experience: I received outstanding care at Balance Rehabilitation & Health Science in Goffstown, both in preparation for, and after, back surgery. "Doc" Stephen Ellis is terrific, and the staff are professional and courteous. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: My experience with Emily Johnson, PT, OPT made such an impact on my everyday living. I “had” vertigo real bad, and I was reluctant to go places, in fear that I would have an attack. Well in just 2 visits my vertigo was gone. She also instructed me on how to help with my balance. As we get older our balance isn’t quite what it used to be. Well Emily gave me exercises to do to improve it. I'm doing so much better. I now have my confidence back to go anywhere I please. Thank you so much Emily . I would also like to ad what a pleasant experience it was to meet her. Such a sweetheart! Can’t thank you enough! Sincerely, one happy camper.

Fantastic experience: Just "graduated" from Balance. I cannot say enough good things about everyone there. Friendly, professional, caring, thorough, thoughtful --- you name it, if it's something you are looking for in a medical setting, they have it/do it/are it. Thank you all for getting me back to business.

Fantastic experience: Could not have asked for kinder, caring staff that take time to listen and explain too you

Fantastic experience: I recently had a TKR and just completed my PT sessions where I had the opportunity to work with Stephen “Doc” Ellis. He is outstanding and the entire experience at Balance was extremely positive. In addition to Stephen’s knowledge and experience he is very personable with a great sense of humor. The levity he provided during treatment was much appreciated and brought “balance” to what can be a challenging process. All of the staff were friendly and welcoming and there is a strong sense of collegiality among the team. If I need PT in the future I will certainly return to Balance. Thanks everyone.

Fantastic experience: Never underestimate the immense value of a highly trained physical therapist in getting you back in the game.  I've enjoyed a long life (do the math) of being active and in recent years have been challenged by osteoarthritis resulting in 2 knee replacements by a great orthopedic surgeon and then successful post op rehabbing at Balance with the venerable Chris Pierce, MSPT, CSCS aka Piercy.  Sure, he calls me by my last name too but that's just super cool to a "boomer" and then we get down to work.  Whether exercises, stretches, strength and balance, pushing for gains in flexion and extension, dry needling by the hands of a master, or just a coach who genuinely cares...Piercy is one of the best!  Actually everyone who works for Balance holds that title "one of the best".  You will be loved and cared about, given the best treatments and therapies, and brought to a better place by the physical therapists at Balance.  The support staff are all terrific too.  They treat you like family.  You have a choice...choose Balance!

Fantastic experience: I am an avid mountain biker, road cyclist, and yogi—I had the opportunity of going to Balance Rehab 2x a week for 15 months to manage labral tears (FAI) in both my hips due to cycling. I worked almost exclusively with Chris Pierce but got to know the other PTs just as well during my many months there. Chris was the perfect PT for me as he is a mountain biker and athlete himself. I have been to PT many times throughout my young life for one sport injury or another but until Balance Rehab I had never had a really positive experience or opinion of physical therapy. In times past clinics would only have me work with the PT the first appointment and from then on it would almost exclusively be PT aides who would just go through exercises that I can easily do on my own given my experience/knowledge in working out—this is not the case at Balance, they don’t have any PT aides, only graduate/doctorate level physical therapists on staff who spend an incredible amount of time with you (30-60 minutes) doing hands on manipulation/massaging/dry needling/etc every single appointment. This experience blew all previous PT clinics out of the water, and I came to believe in the benefit of going to physical therapy. I really appreciated that Chris (and the whole balance team) truly care about providing the building blocks of rehab exercises and manual manipulation techniques to get you healed, strengthened, and back doing the sport(s) you love. I went through 2 separate labral repair surgeries on my hips and having the manual manipulation, dry needling, and appropriate exercises guiding me through recovery were essential. The only reason I am not still going to balance is because I moved out of state (although I did try to convince them to open up a clinic where I live, but unfortunately they didn’t go for it). If you are an athlete or a cyclist I can’t recommend balance PT enough, you will be in great hands!!

Fantastic experience: I am an avid mountain biker, road cyclist, and yogi—I had the opportunity of going to Balance Rehab 2x a week for 15 months to manage labral tears (FAI) in both my hips due to cycling. I worked almost exclusively with Chris Pierce but got to know the other PTs just as well during my many months there. Chris was the perfect PT for me as he is a mountain biker and athlete himself. I have been to PT many times throughout my young life for one sport injury or another but until Balance Rehab I had never had a really positive experience or opinion of physical therapy. In times past clinics would only have me work with the PT the first appointment and from then on it would almost exclusively be PT aides who would just go through exercises that I can easily do on my own given my experience/knowledge in working out—this is not the case at Balance, they don’t have any PT aides, only graduate/doctorate level physical therapists on staff who spend an incredible amount of time with you (30-60 minutes) doing hands on manipulation/massaging/dry needling/etc every single appointment. This experience blew all previous PT clinics out of the water, and I came to believe in the benefit of going to physical therapy. I really appreciated that Chris (and the whole balance team) truly care about providing the building blocks of rehab exercises and manual manipulation techniques to get you healed, strengthened, and back doing the sport(s) you love. I went through 2 separate labral repair surgeries on my hips and having the manual manipulation, dry needling, and appropriate exercises guiding me through recovery were essential. The only reason I am not still going to balance is because I moved out of state (although I did try to convince them to open up a clinic where I live, but unfortunately they didn’t go for it). If you are an athlete or a cyclist I can’t recommend balance PT enough, you will be in great hands!!

Fantastic experience: Great staff that listens to their clients needs and accommodates to their situations. Dry needling has been a real bonus too. You can tell they have a passion to help each person.

Fantastic experience: Excellent. I had pt for 6 weeks and highly recommend Balance Physical Therapy. Profession staff and 1:1 care. I learned how to do many strengthening exercises and also to do things differently to prevent injuries.

Fantastic experience: Michele is an excellent therapist. I learned a great deal.

Fantastic experience: Great group of people that know their stuff and have a good sense of humor!

Fantastic experience: I have had therapy and dry needles from Cathy Schilling and Chris Pierce for about 2 years following a total hip replacement. For some reason my hip developed intractable muscle contractions which were painful and which ultimately were largely resolved with the needles. Both Cathy and Chris provided really helpful therapy. I can't say enough about how professionally and friendly the staff at Balance are to their clients.

Fantastic experience: I am extremely satisfied with Kathy, my physical therapist and the environment at Balance. She is excellent at listening and provides excellent PT. She is prompt to start my session as soon as I arrive and has provided me with a great home program. I love the fact that my exercises come to me via email in an easy to follow app that holds me accountable.

Fantastic experience: The personal care and encouragement that I have been given helps me to move forward in my therapy. Observing the staff all are positive and supportive of the clients who come there. Staff collaborate with each other and listen those they are working with to adjust and improve their treatment plan.

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Balance Physical therapy. I was treated by Chris Pierce for a painful left shoulder and an arm with limited movement. My shoulder and arm are so much better and I am able to do every activity that I could do previously to the problem. Not only that, but I feel even stronger than I did before my shoulder problem.

Fantastic experience: Highly trained therapists and accommodating staff. Everyone is friendly yet professional! I will be a "lifer!"

Fantastic experience: Kathryn does a great job

Fantastic experience: Love the staff!

Fantastic experience: Came here for physical therapy after experiencing numbness in my arm. My PT was great- she listened to what I was suffering through, fixed me up during the in-office visits, and gave me stretching and strengthening exercises I could do ongoing to prevent having issues in the future. The whole staff is great- from the front office to the physical therapists, everyone seems really invested in your success. I also like that they have text reminders for your appointments.

Fantastic experience: After my total knee replacement and the home visit PT I signed up with Balance PT. The sessions with my therapist made a huge positive difference in my recovery. The sessions and home work outs allowed me to make faster progress in getting my strength and mobility back. I highly recommend them as they work with all ages of individuals, are totally knowledgeable and experienced in recovery methods for both injury and surgical problems.

Fantastic experience: The therapists are kind, knowledgeable and thorough. I have tried multiple physical therapy facilities. I would highly recommend balance physical therapy.

Fantastic experience: Balance did an amazing job in rehabilitating me after back surgery. Absolutely, fantastic job.

Fantastic experience: I cannot say enough great things about Balance PT. My wonderful PT, Kathy, and the great staff have absolutely been the key to my recovery from a severe injury. Yes, they are doing everything to rehab the injury itself, giving me the confidence to push myself between sessions, and equipping me with what I need to work for greater improvement on my own. But just as importantly, they have taken the time to learn about me as a person — not just as a client with an injury. They take the time to understand the demands of my life and work, and give me the support and encouragement that I need to build myself up to even better health than I had before my injury. This is truly a special team of people and a very special place. I was blessed to find them, and while I never want to need rehab again :), if I do, this is my go-to place!

Fantastic experience: Wonderful staff, very supportive and knowledgable. The therapist gave me more information and support about my condition than my PCP. The encouragement, compassion and expertise enabled me to regain my body mind and soul. I'm almost sorry to be better, I'll miss all the people at Balance Physical Therapy.

Fantastic experience: I have been to Balance Physical Therapy 4 separate times and would not trust my rehabilitation for my body to any other facility. Their therapists are patient centered, think outside the traditional box for exercises that serve to make a person stronger...faster...better....when in their care. Has worked every time for me as each returning visit has been for a different injury and/or surgery. In addition, I really enjoy the idea that my appointment is over when it’s over and not when the clock says it’s over. This is what makes their practice sooo amazing and keeps me moving. Have I mentioned that I am entering my 7th decade and thanks to Balance I am looking forward to this season of downhill skiing. Thank you sooo much for everything you do!!

Fantastic experience: Great experience! Excellent professional approach! And most of all they focus on your issue and give you alternatives to therapy. Just a great group of people...

Fantastic experience: I went to Balance for a knee injury. The knowledge of the therapist was great and I was pain free quickly and my muscles supporting my knee stronger.

Fantastic experience: Chris and his team are fantastic! Wouldn’t go anywhere else for PT.

Fantastic experience: Very helpful.

Fantastic experience: My experience at Balance Physical Therapy has been outstanding! I would highly recommend this practice!

Fantastic experience: The people here are very professional, knowledgeable, and I love this place! My therapist uses Graston technique which is helping tremendously! And what can I say about the fashionable colors of the therapy tape?

Fantastic experience: I have been to Balance twice in my Life, Once for my arm and once for my back. I worked with two of the staff on these occasions. The second time was with Peter, I had back pain for could be two years before seeing Peter. Peter and I talked about a needle process in which he would stick me with needles until he hit the right location and I would know it be cause it hurt. After that treatment on a Thursday I left the office pain free and I am still pain free. Thank you Balance for your help, and yes I recommend you all the time. Russ Gebo

Fantastic experience: Balance Physical Therapy is an amazing office. Everyone there is so friendly, and the Physical Therapists are so knowledgeable and work great together as a team. I recommend them to everyone I hear looking for a place to go for physical therapy. I noticed a difference in weeks after I had switched to come here from another office which had been treating me for months. They really take their time and look at you as a whole body in motion, not just "a back injury" giving cookie cutter exercises. I feel this detailed care made a huge difference in my healing time. I have now been seen for two injuries at Balance Physical Therapy and will never go anywhere else.

Fantastic experience: I am very pleased with Balance Physical Therapy. I had specialized hip surgery and I wanted to find PT that would accelerate my rehab but at the same time work within the constraints prescribed by my surgeon. Chris was super helpful in understanding this and putting together a plan for me. I am 100% sure that I am much further along in rehab as a result of working with Chris at Balance PT. 5 star!

Fantastic experience: Great knowledgeable team. Everyone was very helpful and had a good sense of humor which made going much more pleasant.

Fantastic experience: This experience was great for me! I had an ankle reconstruction in December and I started physical therapy with Stephen Ellis in February. He was always supportive and pushed me to continue to strengthen my ankle. Janet at the front desk always had a smile on her face every time I walked in the door. All of the other therapists always said hello to me when I was there. Overall, I had a great experience at Balance and I will definitely go back if I ever need it again!

Fantastic experience: I am very pleased with Balance Physical Therapy. I had specialized hip surgery and I wanted to find PT that would accelerate my rehab but at the same time work within the constraints prescribed by my surgeon. Chris was super helpful in understanding this and putting together a plan for me. I am 100% sure that I am much further along in rehab as a result of working with Chris at Balance PT. 5 star!