Onward Physical Therapy Richmond

Fantastic experience: I can't say enough good things about Onward PT and specifically Emily Wolfram. I started prenatal pelvic floor PT around 30 weeks to help prep for birth. As a first time (anxious) mom about labor/the birth process, and she was so informative and had such a calming presence. We worked together to create a flow of pelvic floor / strength exercises to do at home as my pregnancy progressed. She always sent videos of the movements as easy reference points and checked in weekly. I left feeling empowered & proud of the work I've put in to make this a positive birth experience. I can't recommend her enough!

Fantastic experience: Emily was amazing to work with!! After struggling with pelvic pressure and pain for weeks during my second pregnancy, she used a movement and strengthening approach to help me get moving again! I have felt so empowered and encouraged by my work with Onward and would HIGHLY RECOMMEND for any of your PT needs!

Fantastic experience: Mark at Onward Physical Therapy is exceptional. His incredibly detailed assessment identified the root causes of my pain, and his approach made me feel comfortable throughout every session. If you're dealing with aching pain that's limiting your activities, don't hesitate - Mark will help you get back to doing what you love!

Fantastic experience: Mark provided exceptional help with a persistent shoulder issue I've been struggling with. His knowledge and attentiveness made a significant difference in my recovery.

Fantastic experience: I am a runner and needed physical therapy after an injury. I wanted a practice and therapist who would be able to answer all of my questions and provide me with the care that I needed. Morgan is perfect for me! She is a runner and is very knowledgeable and encouraging. She provides me with the PT that I need. I am so grateful to have found her. Thank you Onward Physical Therapy!

Fantastic experience: Mark is, without a doubt, the most skilled and attentive physical therapist I have ever worked with. From the very first session, it was clear that he truly listens and takes the time to understand not just your injury or condition, but also your overall fitness level, goals, and any personal limitations. Unlike other providers who seem to take a one-size-fits-all approach, Mark customizes each treatment plan with precision, ensuring that every exercise and technique is tailored to your specific needs. Sessions are one-on-one. Mark does not hand you off to an assistant while he attends to other patients. Your time is his time. Mark's deep knowledge, hands-on approach, and commitment to patient success set him apart. Thanks to his guidance, I’ve seen remarkable improvements in both my mobility and strength—far beyond what I thought was possible. Mark's professionalism, encouragement, and genuine care make every session productive and motivating. I cannot recommend Mark highly enough.

Fantastic experience: I have seen multiple PTs here and they have all been outstanding. They listened to me and helped optimize my progression based on the conditions I live and work in. These folks treat the cause, not the symptom. I highly recommend checking them out!

Fantastic experience: Mark is the real deal!

Fantastic experience: Mark has provided manageable, efficient and, most importantly, effective recovery plans for me after multiple injuries. Would give him 6/5 stars!

Fantastic experience: I was suffering from chronic hip/hamstring pain. With Doctor Mark's guidance, I feel so much better while exercising. He has provided me with tools to use on my own, but also offers great in-office services to keep me up and running. If you are having any sort of issue, you should see him. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: It took me 1 year of managing lower back pain before I got professional help from Emily at Onward. After just 4 months, I’m now able to squat and deadlift pain free and work towards my fitness goals, without any limitation. Emily was kind, knowledgeable, and made me feel comfortable right away. She checked in with me consistently throughout our time together, offered alternatives to certain exercises that I wasn’t able to/didn’t have the resources to do. She was always polite and flexible with scheduling appointments. It’s clear that she genuinely cares and wants to help. I cannot recommend her enough. Thank you Onward & Emily!

Fantastic experience: Mark is always ready to work with me on my latest injury and keeps me in fighting shape:)

Fantastic experience: Mark has provided guidance to overcome some arthritis in my right foot. I was having pain on a daily basis and his exercises have helped me return to wearing heels and hiking. He is a creative practitioner and a great listener!

Fantastic experience: I worked with Emily both during my pregnancy and postpartum and had an exceptional experience! Not only is she extremely knowledgeable about navigating the changes one's body goes through during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, she is extremely warm, kind, and personable. Will absolutely be back if a second pregnancy is in the cards!

Fantastic experience: Mark is far and away the best physical therapist I have ever worked with (and there have been many). He really listens to you and customizes your treatment plan for you, taking into consideration your current level of fitness. I felt like many previous providers gave me the same set of exercises they give every patient, but Mark was intentional about finding what worked for me. I have experienced incredible results since working with him and I couldn't recommend him enough. Honestly, I almost wish one of my friends would get injured just so I could recommend they go see Mark. He's that good!

Fantastic experience: I had a great experience over my past four physical therapy sessions for low back pain. My coach, Mark, customized a treatment plan specifically for my condition, and it has worked wonders. I almost feel no pain during the daytime now. Additionally, his friendly demeanor made each visit enjoyable, almost like chatting with a friend. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: My evaluation appointment with Mark Gallant went very well. He is very knowledgeable, he listened to my concerns and made a plan to begin helping me. I feel very positive about working with him.

Fantastic experience: I was referred to Mark by my strength and conditioning instructor to complement what we were doing. Although I only saw Mark a few times it was reassuring to hear his feedback about where I was with my chronic back pain and that I could indeed improve. Mark asked really good questions to better understand my situation. I know that he is there if I need him (hopefully I will not) in the future.

Fantastic experience: Everyone on the staff is well trained, attentive, and knowledgeable. They can help with a wide range of issues as both me and my wife have gone to them for various injuries over the years. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Best PT in the Richmond area! I worked with Emily and Mark who are both fantastic.

Fantastic experience: Mark's level of care, expertise, and dedication is unparalleled. From my first session, I was impressed with his knowledge. We spent a lot of time in the first session talking about my injury and he was able to really pinpoint its root cause. He built me a personalized treatment plan that was realistic for my schedule (a parent with a full-time job) and that addressed my issue. I had a long term injury and had seen other PTs. I think what made the difference here is that Mark is very knowledgeable and took the time to listen and ask questions. I think this is why he was able to quickly address my injury. Based on my experience, I highly recommend Mark and Onward PT if you need physical therapy.

Fantastic experience: Mark is very thorough and detail in understanding the root cause of the pain. The suggested rehab exercises makes sense and I am excited to practice.

Fantastic experience: Mark has been crucial to my recovery from several injuries. He is thorough, pragmatic, and genuinely interested in helping me define what success is for me and outlining a plan to achieve it. Above all that, Mark is friendly, thoughtful, and holistic in his approach, which makes me feel comfortable that we are getting at the root of the issue and not just treating the symptoms. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Mark is fantastic and incredibly knowledgeable. Loved going through the break down of my running and the why's behind what was bothering me. My take home exercises have been helpful and easy to manage. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: I went to Mark with initial back pains and eventually helped me in other areas, most notably my shoulder. Throughout the process he gave me exercises and stretches I could do to alleviate the pain and help prevent it from coming back. After about 4-5 months of continuously doing these exercises the pain has went away and allowed me to have much more freedom in the gym and my normal life.

Fantastic experience: This review is well overdue but after more than a year after having gone to Onward. I can say that I still practice the exercises they taught me daily and haven’t had the back pain that I originally went in for. I came in with a lot of back pain and they made sure to set up a program for me that was efficient and impactful. I told them I wanted to feel better by summer time and that is exactly what happened. Onward was easy to work with and would definitely recommend to anyone

Fantastic experience: The Onward Team are not only highly skilled but also compassionate and attentive. They took the time to understand my needs and develop a personalized treatment plan. What stood out most was their commitment to patient education, explaining each step thoroughly. Onward is an excellent choice for anyone in need of top-notch care.

Fantastic experience: Mark is a genie that grants you as many wishes as you want.

Fantastic experience: Mark and the Onward team are the GOAT of physical therapy! Mark has helped me fine tune my weaker points to create a stronger body for everyday life and fitness. His communication, expertise and care are top notch. And there's no else in Richmond I trust to refer my personal training clients to, knowing they're in the best hands!

Fantastic experience: Dr. Gallant was wonderful during my initial visit. He was very attentive and really listened to what I was telling him and came up with a great plan of action to help with the pain I’ve been having in my foot.

Fantastic experience: Helen is an outstanding physical therapist! She has helped me immensely in my recovery from Achilles tendinitis by: identifying contributing strength imbalances; developing specific training routines to address them; and by employing therapy techniques such as cupping and dry needling. Helen is wonderful to work with and I'd highly recommend working with her!

Fantastic experience: Helen is professional, responsive, knowledgeable, and delightful. She’s super easy to work with, both from a logistics and a PT perspective. If I have to get hurt, there’s nobody else I’d trust myself with

Fantastic experience: Mark is excellent! He has helped me recover from a 2 year old back injury, allowing me to be pain free. He has also critiqued my form while lifting, giving me the confidence to increase my barbell weight. I highly recommend Mark to anyone looking for a PT.

Fantastic experience: A friend of mine referred me to Mark when I got a terrible pinched nerve in my neck. It hurt so bad at first that the pain and some numbness went down through my shoulder and arm. I couldn’t even drive to work for the first few weeks. I used to do several reps of push-ups and pull-ups in my workout routines and now I couldn’t do a single one. Mark’s initial appointment was a few weeks out so I had to see another PT in the meantime. For a while I actually continued with the other PT and also started with Mark at the same time. I was worried that Mark might be offended of this but he was totally cool with the fact that I saw another PT at the same time as him. He spends quality time with you for each appointment and is a very good listener. Each visit Mark would ask how I was doing and ask about what I was doing with the other PT and then come up with a protocol for me based on that information. He also didn’t try to overload me with appointments like some places do. He is very practical and understands that everyone doesn’t have infinite time and money for excessive appointments. Mark was also able to give me exercises based on the equipment I have at my gym, at home, and at my office so that if I didn’t have time to go to the gym I could exercise at home or at work. Apparently nerve injuries can take a long time to heal and I would often get mentally discouraged, but Mark tracks everything so well that he would encourage me by doing some tests each session to prove that I was in fact getting better and stronger. So with Mark you are not only getting physical therapy but some mental therapy as well. Like a great coach, Mark will workout your mind, body, and spirit so you leave each session feeling better than when you walked in. It has now been several months and I’m not quite fully recovered but I know I’m on my way and in good hands.

Fantastic experience: I am doing prenatal PT with Emily and it has been a blessing. I started out with severe pain and discomfort and through just a week of exercises she helped me strengthen the right areas and relieve the pain. Now I have been working with her for almost 2 months and I'm feeling much more like myself, back to being more active and feeling almost no afterwards. My pains have been evolving with this pregnancy and Emily has been a savior to adjust and target the right areas to alleviate my discomfort. Definitely recommend Emily to all prenatal ladies!!

Fantastic experience: I started seeing Emily at Onward because I was experiencing round ligament pain in my third trimester that had me in pain with any movement. Emily is empathetic and kind, and I really felt like I was talking to a friend who genuinely cared about the pain I was experiencing - not something I can say with all PTs I've seen. She was really informative of the possible triggers and causes of the pains, and took her time explaining the exercises she recommended, how they would help, and what I can do to modify any movements if needed. After seeing Emily just once, my pain significantly decreased! After a full week of doing the at-home exercises, I was back to being pain-free! I HIGHLY recommend reaching out to Emily if you're experiencing any pains or discomfort and everyone's telling you "it's normal."

Fantastic experience: Mark was incredibly thorough and attentive to every detail. He took his time to understand my physical history and create a strategy on how to best to treat my pain points. I am very impressed with his approach and knowledge. I look forward to working more with him in the upcoming weeks & feeling stronger.

Fantastic experience: I have had the pleasure of working with Dr. Helen Shepard and Dr. Emily Wolfram and they have both been amazing. I was pretty much ready to give up and accept that my joints no longer wanted to participate in the same activities I wanted to do, but these amazing ladies have kept me in the game and I couldn’t be more thankful for them.

Fantastic experience: I have been seeing Dr. Helen Shephard for chronic back pain for about a month now and the progress already has been amazing! She is knowledgeable, positive and supportive in every session. She is readily available for questions outside of our sessions and has been an immense help. I had spinal fusion surgery when I was a teenager, and have struggled with back problems for most of my life. I've been told countless things by doctors over the years, but Helen somehow has been able to help me learn about my condition in ways I've never heard before. Every session feels like a "Eureka" moment for explaining the quirks in my body I've been experiencing for so long. She also laughs at my jokes, which is huge bonus. I would recommend her to anyone!

Fantastic experience: I have been working with Helen and have had a great experience. she has been great at helping me with by back and hip pain and has helped come up with an exercise regiment to help along with performing dry needling.

Fantastic experience: I worked with Dr. Helen Shepard over the course of a few years to rehab a fractured ankle and a partially torn rotator cuff. For my ankle I was able to rebuild strength and stability, and was able to get back into competitive weightlifting. The process was fun, challenging, and Helen helped me stay hopeful when I felt down about my injury. With my shoulder Helen helped me go from not being able to do any kind of overhead lift or pushups without pain during and after, to doing heavy overhead lifts and pushups with no pain. I also highly recommend Helen's dry needling. I was initially freaked out by the idea of it but found that it was both effective and not particularly painful. Finally, I really appreciated the combination of Helen's expertise and how fun she is to work with.

Fantastic experience: Emily is very professional and knowledgeable. I am pregnant and almost at about to give birth and she helped me with a leaking bladder and I haven't had any problems since I started following her therapy regimen.

Fantastic experience: After many months of massages and Chiropractic work without getting much better, Dr. Helen Shepard evaluated my chronic issue as being nerve related and not muscle related within the first visit. She put a comprehensive plan in place that immediately started giving me some results. I'm still working with her until I get fully mobile without pain...which is her ultimate goal.

Fantastic experience: Hands down the best physical therapist I've ever been to. If you actually want to find and fix the root problem, see Mark and his team. He's helped me with a shoulder and knee, taking me from pain every time I enter the gym to being able to move with strength, confidence, and NO PAIN! Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: For two years i have been dealing with a nagging sciatic nerve injury that i simply couldn’t pinpoint. The guessing game of injury source led to many restless nights in pain and less than optimal performance in the gym. After my first appointment with Dr Helen Shepard, i felt so much relief in knowing i wasn’t crazy, the pain i was feeling was real, and she developed a plan to get directly to the source rather than treat the symptom. I’m grateful to work with her and have been able to find relief in a short time. Dr. Shepard takes in to account everything i said about symptoms, is understanding and patient. Strongly recommended!!!

Fantastic experience: I have seen two staff members at Onward and both experiences have been above and beyond any expectations. This is not your typical “pt” office. It’s a wellness center that truly cares about every part of your wellbeing.

Fantastic experience: I struggled with knee and calf pain while running for nearly a year thinking that I could fix the issue on my own. After getting to the point where I could no longer even run a 400M without pain, I decided to give Mark a call. Mark was quick to set my expectations that recovery wouldn't be instantaneous and that it wasn't a linear path. After multiple dry needling sessions and building up my strength over about 8 weeks, Mark has me back to running totally pain-free. Not only that, but I also feel stronger and more confident running than I ever have. Now I'm trying to make up for lost time from when I was in denial that I needed outside help to fix my issues. If you're struggling with any nagging pain or injuries, I'd highly recommend giving Mark and Onward a call!

Fantastic experience: Helen is so knowledgable, thorough, and caring in her treatment, not to mention accommodating and communicative! I have been so thankful for her guidance and treatment in my return from injury!

Fantastic experience: My 15-year-old daughter is a serious athlete with reoccurring hamstring problems, such as pain and tightness. Dr. Mark was fantastic! He was personable, knowledgeable, and energetic! My daughter left the session not only feeling physically better but knowledgeable and hopeful. She is looking forward to another awesome session with Dr. Mark!

Fantastic experience: I strongly recommend Helen. She cares deeply about her patients and is highly effective. Her treatment plan helped me reduce pain and discomfort, and within a few weeks I was able to resume activities in the gym that I had not been able to complete for many months prior to my initial visit with Helen. A very kind and dedicated professional who has been a pleasure to work with.

Fantastic experience: Emily has been AMAZING to work with! My second postpartum experience has been night and day because of her. My pelvic floor is getting stronger every week. She listened to my goals and issues then tailored my PT to fit my busy schedule as a mom of 2. She took the time to appreciate where I want I to be physically as a Crossfitter. I highly recommend her to any pregnant or postpartum momma!

Fantastic experience: I was referred to Dr. Helen Shepard and I am so glad that I went to see her. What seemed like a simple pain to resolve ended up being much more systematic as Dr. Shepherd identified. After only a few visits, my mobility and stability have improved significantly. I never would’ve thought that many of my aches and pains were related, but Dr. Shepherd was so insightful and provided therapy and exercises to improve my quality of life. I am so grateful for Dr. Helen Shepard and would recommend her to anyone looking for a physical therapist that listens and sympathizes and is determined to get you on the right track.

Fantastic experience: Helen and the team at Onward are the best! I have had pain in my leg and back from driving and sitting a lot and Helen has been a huge help to relieve the pain and give me stretches and exercises to do at home to help continue to improve things. I feel lucky to have found such a a great group!

Fantastic experience: Onward Physical Therapy, specifically Dr. Helen Shepard, have been my best friend during my VERY lengthy recovery process with my shoulder pain. I have had grinding, cracking and popping sounds coming from both shoulders for years, and I was ready to finally get surgery in HOPES that it was going to resolve an issue, possibly spending thousands of dollars unnecessarily. I ran into Helen at my gym and briefly mentioned my shoulder issue, to which she responded "let's have a chat about it" and that chat turned into a 2 hour discussion, and I could not have been happier to have someone to talk to. There was no judgment, no assumptions made, and I left the initial eval nearly in tears, because I finally felt like I was being heard. Since they are a smaller group, communication is key, and Helen has allowed me to ask any questions I may have, and I never feel like I'm being a bother to her. She truly cares about her patients and treats them like they're her closest friends. I cannot express enough how great she has been to my overall health, and I can guarantee I have found a PT for life!

Fantastic experience: I would recommend Mark and his team to anyone. They go above and beyond to find the root cause of your pain/weakness. You will leave knowing you’ve got a plan in place to correct the problem and reach your goal.

Fantastic experience: I had a fantastic initial evaluation experience with Mark. I am an Occupational Therapist and I have worked in the field of rehabilitation for more than 7 years; and I've also personally been a client of several physical therapists for various injuries. In all of my experience, I have never seen a PT as thorough and patient as Mark. I appreciate his professionalism, attention to detail, individualized approach, and collaboration with goal setting. I could tell just from our first session he is top-notch in this field, and I can't wait to continue working with him to work on my goals.

Fantastic experience: High quality knowledge and experience

Fantastic experience: I had a great experience with Mark! He’s easy going, listens, and is highly skilled. He adapts his approach for what is going to work best for you and your goals. He’s very responsive and is able to get you in pretty quickly. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Great first visit. I’m excited to get started. This is NOT the kind of insurance-mediated, 5 patients/hour PT experience I’ve had in the past. Detailed, individualized, realistic, thorough. May not ultimately solve all of my problems, of course, but if not, it won’t be for lack of professionalism, effort, or care.

Fantastic experience: I have been dealing with shoulder pain for years. I was unable to sleep through the night or lift weights anymore and it was really impacting my quality of life. After just a few sessions with Dr. Gallant I have seen major improvements in my pain, my range of motion, and my ability to exercise the way I want to exercise. The onward team is next level when it comes to providing top quality service. No 8 minute “warm up” on the bike, no running through endless useless exercises with unskilled technicians, and no hot pack/massage and out the door sessions. As a physical therapist myself, I would highly recommend making an appointment at Onward to address any issues you’re having.

Fantastic experience: Shew where do I start Mark is so patient and knowledgeable. I came in a hot mess. I think with what we have planned out I’ll be feeling good in no time. In all honesty I was a bit apprehensive going to a male PT. I know a lot of women who feel the same and will shy away from a male Dr/PT ext, but I felt extremely comfortable from the moment I walked it. Everything was talked about and confirmed ok about prior to each step( I’m going to put my hand here, Is that ok?). I really appreciate the extra time and thought that went into my comfort. You can tell Mark really cares about what he’s doing and cares about why you are there. I’m really looking forward to our next session. If anyone’s on the fence about going I’m here to tell Mark is your man!

Fantastic experience: Mark was great to work with and super knowledgeable. I have worked with several different PT's over the years and Mark is by far the best. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Mark is by far the best PT I've worked with. He is thoughtful, methodical, and intelligent. He is working hand in hand with my strength coach to identify technique issues and complimentary exercises to both help my pain and help my training. Definitely the way physical therapy should be done.

Fantastic experience: As a professional desk jockey and “weekend warrior”, I came to see Mark with a seriously limited range of motion in my neck. The fingers of my right hand have been going numb at random intervals. I was referred to physical therapy by a neurologist and found Onward Richmond through some CrossFit connections and Googling. After two sessions with Mark, I can turn my head without pain or discomfort! Thank you!!

Fantastic experience: Mark was great. Super friendly and easy to talk through questions with. Clearly knowledgable and very eager to listen to understand the full scope of his client's needs. Would recommend to anyone who asks !

Fantastic experience: Rarely do I leave a review, so if it’s happening- you know the experience was fantastic. From the initial phone call you could tell Mark really had a passion for what he does. I felt very defeated after completing my 7 weeks of physical therapy with my orthos office, but Mark gave me a plan that will get me back to doing the things I love, and with good mechanics and decreased pain! I can’t wait to hit all those post knee surgery PRs!!

Fantastic experience: Comfortable clean environment. Mark takes the time to look at the bigger picture instead of just focusing on one symptom or issue. Would recommend to anyone frustrated with the usual approach of rushed diagnosis and “just rest” and take these pills

Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend Mark! Came here to get dry needling for my Plantar fasciitis and he has been great to work with! So much better!

Fantastic experience: Mark is absolutely fantastic. He is always 100% focused and knowledgeable and seeks to provide strategies to fix your problems while also keeping you active. I can't imagine there is a better physical therapist. I recommend Mark to everyone.

Fantastic experience: Awesome facility! All 3 doctors are CrossFit athletes so bring a lot of practical movement experience along with their professional training. I've known Dr. Emily as a coach first, and she is just as effective as a PT. We had a good assessment, and we found some imbalances that have existed for a long time but only recently manifested. I look forward to working with her to get it straightened out and unlocking more potential!

Fantastic experience: Very professional and he knows his stuff!

Fantastic experience: Extremely helpful for my back/leg pain.

Fantastic experience: Mark takes time to listen and figure out the source of your issue and then takes great care to treat with a multi-modality approach. Working with him has allowed me continue with the activities I enjoy while improving my strength and reducing pain. Cannot recommend more highly!

Fantastic experience: While working through pain is never at the top of anyone’s list, if you do find yourself in this situation, I can not stress enough- GO SEE MARK! My experience with him has been nothing short of fantastic. Mark’s clinical skills and ingenuity makes him a great practitioner, but his compassion, empathy, and active listening makes him an even better human. He is worth every cent and minute of your time.

Fantastic experience: Mark has been terrific! He has always listened and adapted to my goals of maintaining long term fitness while working through an injury. He coaches at the gym I belong to so he has been able to give constructive feedback during workouts which has helped tremendously.

Fantastic experience: Mark has helped me recover from an acute sciatic nerve injury. He has worked with me and given me exercises that pinpointed the exact areas of discomfort and helped me get back to feeling great again. I highly recommend his practice. In fact, I have already recommended him to others.

Fantastic experience: Great experience. Working on multiple long term issues. Great attention to detail and more specific to my needs than other PT’s have been.

Fantastic experience: I'm so glad to have found Dr. Gallant. With pain and swelling resurfacing from a 20 year old knee injury and surgeries, I went to Mark to get his professional opinion. He quickly assessed my pain, range and stability, provided specific strength training exercises, was extremely knowledgable and easy to talk to. I really enjoyed the one to one consultation and would absolutely recommend Mark.

Fantastic experience: Do yourself a favor and don’t wait any longer to go see Mark about your pain/injury. He is knowledgeable, kind, practical, and goal-oriented. The practice itself is very clean, conveniently located, and the atmosphere is collegial and relaxed. If you can heal the symptoms but not affect the cause your injury, go see Mark and he’ll have you running like an antelope again in no time.

Fantastic experience: Mark has been so helpful in helping me recover from back injuries. Felt like he really took the time to understand my injury, treat me, then give me exercises to keep pain away. Couldn’t recommend him more.

Fantastic experience: Rarely do I ever leave reviews but I can’t help it in this case. Mark has the unique ability to offer numerous skills ( manual therapy, problem solving, exercise, dry needling, you name it ) at a very high level while remaining humble and personable. I can’t recommend his services highly enough!

Fantastic experience: My husband and I adore Mark, we are both very active and have had several different physical therapists in the past. We have never felt like they have quite gotten to the root of the issues. Mark has literally connected all the dots and we are both on the way to healing long term issues! We are so grateful! He also goes way above and beyond after each visit sending a recap email, and checking in throughout the week! Fantastic!! All the stars!!!

Fantastic experience: The attention to detail here is unparalleled. If you want an actual solution to your pain or mobility problem then you have the right place. Mark has all the skills under one roof!

Fantastic experience: Mark goes above and beyond to make sure you get everything you need from your appointment. Could not recommend him more!!

Fantastic experience: After tearing my second meniscus, I evaluated all solutions to avoid surgery. Through my CrossFit gym, I found Mark and Onward Richmond and I couldn’t be more thankful. Mark worked with me to not only regain knee strength and mobility but to tackle the mental aspect of recovery. His approach and style made him the first therapist I’ve ever listened to regarding an injury and 6 months into our therapy program I’m back to running with no knee pain or swelling. I highly recommend his services to anyone!

Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend Dr. Mark Galant at Onward Richmond PT. I was recommended to Dr. Gallant by several crossfitters in my gym. I needed PT for SI Joint inflammation, and was not able to get an appt in PT recommended by my PA for several weeks. I was initially skeptical about $135 out of network fee, but did the math and it's actually less expensive than multiple visits and copays. At an appointment with Dr. Gallant, he carefully reviews your issues with a verbal and physical assessment. He then demonstrates exercises to do at home, and makes sure you can do them. He is able to do dry-needling, chiropractic manipulations, whatever is needed at the appointment - one-on-one. After your appointment, Dr. Gallant will email you a visit summary along with videos of your exercises, and when to do them. He is also available via phone or email of you have a question or something comes up. Also, you are not stuck in a corner while PT works on other people. And, none of the 3 "times a week" unnecessary visits. Once a week, every other week, and now every 3 weeks. I have seen dramatic improvement in my SI joint issues and avoided a steroid injection. Again, 5 stars - I highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: I recently started working with Mark at Onward Richmond and have been really impressed. Not only with how knowledgeable he is, but with how engaged he is in developing a treatment plan that addresses my injury while also taking into consideration my active lifestyle and working conditions. I’m very happy with my experience with Onward Richmond so far and would definitely recommend!

Fantastic experience: Mark has helped me recover from an acute sciatic nerve injury. He has worked with me and given me exercises that pinpointed the exact areas of discomfort and helped me get back to feeling great again. I highly recommend his practice. In fact, I have already recommended him to others.

Fantastic experience: Mark is an awesome PT! Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: Mark is an incredibly physical therapist. Awesome hands on skills and the ability to help you reach whatever your goals are. Thanks for helping me through my back issues!