Callan-Harris Physical Therapy

Negative experience: The therapist that was assigned to me was rude and invalidating. She referred to me as “the torso” and “that neck” while I sat with my back to her facing the wall. Such impersonal clinical language that removes me from my body is damaging, especially with what I was dealing with. The exercise portion was equally stressful with her yelling commands at me “trying to see what sticks”. She then told me that she thinks I was trying too hard to do the exercises “perfectly.” Meanwhile she completely objectified me and I was trying to focus on my breath as I did the movements. I can’t say anything about the other therapists but this one is not compassionate and hope if she stays in the field she can learn some.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been to so many physical therapy places over the years because of my feet issues and now back issues. This is the first place to give me exercises that pinpoint certain areas instead of “leg exercises”. It’s very important to work on things one at a time at a good pace. Everyone I’ve met has been very kind and comfortable to be around. I’ve enjoyed working with Taylor and Sarah and I’m finally starting to feel better with different exercises. I definitely recommend if you don’t mind the location (that’s my only downside).

Fantastic experience: Very knowledgeable and helpful

Fantastic experience: My daughter has gone there for various issues with her foot. Each time, they did an excellent job to speed up her healing process along. They also specialize with dancers' issues, which is exactly what we needed for our daughter.

Negative experience: The worst place ever for physical therapy.The New receptionist has no clue of what’s going on.

Fantastic experience: When I first came to Samana Lake at Callan-Harris for help with my shoulder, I could not turn pick up and pour a tea kettle with my left arm. Today I can pick up and carry my granddaughter around the house. When I asked Samana for her help with lower back pain, I was taking pain killers twice a week. Today, it has been almost two weeks since I have needed them. I was referred to Samana initially for recovery from rotator-cuff surgery, and later for lower back pain. I went weekly for a while and then twice a month. Three months for the shoulder and four months for the back. Samana was always well prepared for my sessions with her. She gave clear instructions for the exercises, demonstrated them, and then observed me and gave me feedback if necessary as I practiced them. She explained the reasons and benefits of the exercises, with just the right amount of detail. She also gave me “take home” handouts at the end of the session with descriptions and graphics of the exercises and responded to emails between sessions. Samana treated me as a person, not just a patient. She respected me and took the time to get to know me. Her enthusiasm, energy and sense of humor made the sessions fun and productive. If you are looking for relief from shoulder or lower back pain, I highly recommend Samana Lake for your physiotherapy.

Fantastic experience: Kim and all the staff do a wonderful job.They are attentive, caring and concerned about patient's progress. Keep up the great work!

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Fantastic experience: Sue is great