Specht Physical Therapy

Fantastic experience: Wonderfully helpful. Joe was attentive and very east to work worth.

Fantastic experience: I tore my right knee meniscus when a new puppy pulled me down the street! Beyond painful. Cortisone shot was short-lived relief. Referred to Specht PT. All of the guys are great at Specht, but Zach is of a whole different level. By far the best Physical Therapist I have ever had. He was really patient and let me take baby steps to get back to normal. I am now able to do all of the things I could do before. Can't thank him enough!

Fantastic experience: After a challenging full knee replacement (2022, 71 yrs old) and painful herniated discs (multiple traumatic events) Zach and Greg's excellent diagnostic skills and impressive professional treatment methods have resulted in remarkable recovery. Their personalized care and empathic approach have allowed me to return to normal beloved activities (swimming, hiking, cycling, etc.). When I experience a set back or new injury they quickly revise my program to ensure a rapid recovery and full functionality. Having tried other larger, local PT organizations I strongly recommend their personalized approach and unique level of compassion for all ages and levels of athleticism.

Fantastic experience: Great attentive PTs especially Zach. It was a long haul but he was patient and encouraging all along the way. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Joe was such a big help, wish I'd have come much sooner. Thank you so much for all your help!

Fantastic experience: Specht and Joe helped get my arm fully extended and strong again after breaking my elbow and having surgery. Joe was always friendly and understanding and it was a pleasure working with him!

Fantastic experience: Facing shoulder surgery after a year of pain and corresponding weakness, I opted for a course of PT to see if it could help. The initial diagnostic session was revelatory, with Zach assessing and then explaining all of the complexities associated with muscle imbalances and effects on motion. Within two weeks, I began to see results and within seven weeks, I was at 95% of my former self....no surgery and working on the last 5% on my own. Absolutely amazed at the knowledge, insight, sophistication and care shown with both the diagnosis of the multiple issues as well as the remediation. Truly grateful and astounded. Thanks Zach and Specht!

Fantastic experience: PT the way it should be. One-on-one. Joe was great.

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Specht Physical Therapy! I developed an injury after training for a marathon, and Matt was great with walking me through various exercises to get back to running and giving me a plan to prevent this kind of injury in the future. Not only is Matt extremely knowledgable, but he's also just a nice person. I'm now pain free and back to training for my next race. Thank you Matt and team!

Fantastic experience: If you want personalized care from experienced experts who'll get you back to your daily activities and sports, go to Specht. Before going here, I saw a PT who treated me with a one-size-fits-all approach that didn't do a thing. Greg, Zach, and the team treat every patient with a strategy customized to them and their unique needs—and frankly, they're just awesome people to be around. The office manager and care coordinators are also incredibly helpful, welcoming, and professional (special shoutout to Lorraine for being so nice on every single phone call!). I'm thrilled to be running, cycling, and lifting without pain again. Specht is the best.

Fantastic experience: I absolutely loved my experience at Specht Physical Therapy! The whole staff is so friendly, amazing at what they do and helped me get back to what I love to do -- pain free. I've seen other physical therapists and this was by far the best experience I've had. Thank you Joe and the whole team.

Fantastic experience: I have been to other physical therapists before but if you want the best, you go to Specht. I worked with both Zach and Kyle at the Providence location for my shoulder dislocation. Besides being nice and personable (and great listeners), they were able to identify issues even my doctor had missed. I would 100% recommend Specht if you're looking for PT.

Fantastic experience: I had the privilege of working with the team out of the Providence location (Zach and Kyle). I cannot say enough positive things about my experience and all they delivered as therapists and how they coached up my movement mechanics. This is not a run of the mill PT clinic. The standard of care I experienced should be the standard everyone gets to enjoy. For any future injuries, they will be my first call.

Fantastic experience: I have lived with chronic pain in my thoracic and cervical spine for as long as I can remember. (Car accident, wear and tear, and my job) I have tried a plethora of remedies over the years... I can’t put into words how much better I feel going to SPECHT. Zach is hands down the best physical therapist. He was able to pinpoint the origin of my pain from day one! No one has been able to do that. I can’t thank him enough! Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Not only did he help me with my shoulder rehab and pain but he also gave me the knowledge so I can continue to utilize the techniques and exercises so I can continue to function normally at work and the gum. Highly recommend!!

Fantastic experience: A really great experience! I went here in January after I'd broken my right fibula just above my right ankle and had been in a boot for about 5 weeks. The atmosphere is really great. Now, in mid March, I'm finished. So I've had a lot of experience. The space is pleasant and you're treated as an actual person, not simply as someone who needs to be processed. There was very little waiting involved. Zach, my therapist, was really great to speak with and is obviously a meticulous therapist. He worked with me very carefully and always made sure I understood what I needed to do, and his instructions were clear and easy to follow. I'd recommend him and the practice enthusiastically, without any qualification.

Fantastic experience: I was referred to Specht PT for to address a neck injury and I have to say that the entire experience was exceptional, the treatment I received from Zach Pereira was spot on. Zach was able to quickly get to the underlying problem and resolve my pain and gave me great exercises to keep going. I also had the opportunity to work with Greg Specht for a knee injury and again the treatment exceeded my expectations. I was able to be seen quickly and scheduling couldn't be easier. I know I'll be back if and when I need therapy again!

Fantastic experience: I never thought that I would walk with ease after the pain and discomfort I was experiencing from my hip, but thanks to the knowledgeable and compassionate (patience) therapist at Specht I am pain free building strength and mobility along with knowledge after a total hip replacement. I would and do recommend Specht to anyone who needs to have physical therapy. Thank You Lauren Gastell and staff you all deserve a 5 star!

Fantastic experience: I enjoy being active, running, strength training, cross-fit, anything that keeps me moving. I made one wrong move at the wrong time which caused an extremely painful nerve injury, originating from vertebrae in my neck. I could not move or even stay still without a stinging, burning pain. I found Lauren Gastall my DPT to be extremely knowledgeable, and from day 1 I felt better, and it only got better from there. I was written out of work for 4 weeks, but felt good enough to return after the first week, and continued with the PT and made a quick recovery to full movement in my neck, arm , and shoulders. I HIGHLY recommend Lauren, her expertise in her field seems endless, you can tell she loves what she does, and she is a very positive person, and great to work with !!

Fantastic experience: I went to Specht PT for about 8 months and saw Lauren Gastall. She is hands down THE BEST! She gave me great techniques to help me avoid pain, that I can use for life. She is very knowledgeable and more than happy to explain anything you do not understand. She will also listen to your concerns and do whatever it takes to get you feeling pain free! Overall, I would recommend Lauren to anyone seeking a PT.

Fantastic experience: I accidentally pulled my shoulder working out about three weeks ago. I put it aside till it became intolerable, so I went to primary care for the pain to get some prescriptions. Prescriptions could only do so much. After taking a week of medicine, I finally decided to visit a physical therapist. Knowing nobody in this city, I browsed pretty much all the PT around this area, and I came across Specht Physical Therapy. I called to see if I would have any luck getting an evening appointment within a week. Sure enough, the lady was super helpful, gathered all the required information patiently over the phone, and I was seen 2 days after the call. Greg took an hour for the first visit to make a very detail inspection on my shoulder. I felt more pain that day, but the very second day, I immediately felt a lot better. Greg would instruct me different level of exercises in every session. After 3 visits and exercising regularly, I was told that I was all set! My should is progressively regaining the strength during such a short period of time, I am so amazed.

Fantastic experience: I never thought that I would walk with ease after the pain and discomfort I was experiencing from my hip, but thanks to the knowledgeable and compassionate (patience) therapist at Specht I am pain free building strength and mobility along with knowledge after a total hip replacement. I would and do recommend Specht to anyone who needs to have physical therapy. Thank You Lauren Gastell and staff you all deserve a 5 star!

Fantastic experience: I was referred to the amazing Lauren Cornell of Specht Physical Therapy by my chiropractor, Dr. Ellen McNally. Lauren helped me immensely to strengthen and stretch weak areas that contributed to my muscle pains, knots, and numbness. I am not an athlete but I like to play one when I'm in the gym. I tend to lift heavy and not always with perfect form. Lauren helped coach me it's okay to lift heavy but also use lighter weights to work smaller muscle groups while working on better form. Lauren used several tools and techniques to discover where my issues were and was very good at explaining what we were doing and why we were doing it. We made videos with great coaching advice and technique so I could practice outside of the office. Lauren is a very pleasant and fun person to be around. She made each session informative and a positive experience. I was encouraged to email with questions and to try my best even if I did not always get it right the first try. I will definitely work with Lauren at Specht Physical Therapy the next time my body decides to betray me. I would highly recommend Lauren and Specht Physical therapy. If you live and or work in Providence it is very conveniently located inside Momentum Fitness on South Main Street. A short walk from Downtown and the local colleges.

Fantastic experience: I was referred to Specht Physical Therapy by my chiropractor, Dr. Ellen McNally. The overall experience was more than pleasant. My initial appointment for severe back pain was a very thorough analysis, almost an hour. That was the first time someone took this much time to evaluate my health history, pasture, pain levels and even my breathing "technique" . After about 3 months of weekly treatments (and homework), my back is pain free and I feel a huge overall improvement in my health. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Don't put your busy schedule first, make time for your HEALTH!

Fantastic experience: Zach at Specht PT has been tremendous in helping to relieve the pain from my back injury. His understanding of how all parts of the body are integrated was critical in tracking down problem areas that contribute to the pain. I highly recommend them. All of my dealings with Specht PT have been first rate, the office is prompt and highly professional.

Fantastic experience: Zach Pereira from Specht Physical Therapy is an excellent physical therapist and I would highly recommend him. I was referred to Zach after a full hip replacement because I wasn’t satisfied with my new hip’s range of motion and I also suffered from some lingering groin pain. He is extremely knowledgeable and he took the time to explain in detail what my issues were and how we could work together to improve my situation. Another great feature of working with Zach is that he is the only one to work with you. He used a variety of therapies including, ART therapy, dry needing, cupping and exercise and I am proud to say I now have full range of motion with my new hip, and I am able to live my life again pain free and it is all because of Zach! Thank you so much!

Fantastic experience: After I recovered from the bone fractures resulting from a bad fall down a dozen steps, I continued having severe back pains. I tried a few physiotherapists and all sorts of available alternatives. The one that has been really helping is Zack Pereira, who has straightened my column and improved my walk quite a bit. Fred is a superb professional and I recommend him highly. Really top notch.

Fantastic experience: My misspent youth is catching up to me and I've had a lot of PT in recent years because I'd rather let my rocking chair dry rot than me. Greg and Zach are the best physical therapists I've worked with. Specht is an undiscovered goldmine- they have an awesome integrative approach that incorporates treating the injury in conjunction with the totality of body alignment and motion.

Fantastic experience: Greg Specht PT is a professional place to do business with. The owner, Greg Specht was straightforward in answering any questions I had with my physical ailment. I was impressed with the staff and everything else this business had to offer.

Fantastic experience: After my second ACL surgery on the same knee I’m back to running, back to soccer, back to tennis – back to normal life! It was unfortunate that my first surgery didn’t go well and 11 years later I had to re-do it. During those 11 years my right leg always remained weaker than the left and my walking pattern changed. As soon as I re-did the surgery I knew that I would need a good physical therapy because not only I needed to recover but also to adjust my balance and movement. Luckily, I met Greg Specht who took on the challenge and went above and beyond. Every week he performed visual test and took different measurements for flexibility and strength. He also took different videos while I was walking/running/jumping and then played slow motion and analyzed further. I have a desk job and unfortunately built up scar tissue but he was able to get rid of it by applying a plunge method and different massage therapies. For muscle stimulation he used dry needling and that helped a lot. Although, Greg has immense knowledge and experience in the industry, he constantly attends nationwide conferences to keep up with new research and development and contribute not only to the customer but also to his team. Aside from his experienced therapists’ team, the admin office was amazing. They are extremely customer friendly and helped me sort out discrepancies with my insurance company. Overall, Greg and his team exceeded my expectations and I recommend them without a hesitation.