Premier Performance Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine

Fantastic experience: Super grateful for Dr Libby—she was really professional, friendly, and helped me get rid of my knee pain. Made the whole process way easier and actually enjoyable. Definitely recommend!

Fantastic experience: My daughter’s physical therapist, Libby was incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to thoroughly assess her condition before creating a personalized treatment plan. I felt confident in her expertise from the start. I can't recommend Premier Performance enough! Thanks to their outstanding care, my daughter is feeling so much better and back to her normal activities. If you're looking for a dedicated, compassionate team, Premier Performance is the place to go! Lisa S

Fantastic experience: I spent an entire year visiting Premier Performance Physical Therapy. I spent the first half going to PT to work on my shoulder and just after I felt strong enough to be on my own, I tore my ACL. Thanks to Conner's hard work and experience, I feel stronger than ever. He was patient, knowledgeable and provided me with individualized exercises and plans to aide my recovery. I highly recommend them.

Fantastic experience: Excellent. Very thorough intake exam for sciatic pain consequent to an auto accident. Connor did massage and gave me lots of homework exercises which I did diligently. After six weeks I noted I had had no sciatic pain for three weeks and declared victory. He sent me home with more homework! A very good experience.

Fantastic experience: I could not be happier with my time spent at Premier Performance! Katie brought my shoulder back to life after I injured it playing volleyball. Our first appointment was a thorough initial assessment that pinpointed what was wrong and over a month of biweekly appointments and "homework" exercises that she modified each appointment, I can say that my pain has essentially gone away! Highly recommend Premier Performance for any physical therapy needs. Shoutout to Conor as well who helped me on a few sessions!

Fantastic experience: Awesome, professional and knowledgeable staff! Very caring and is a great educational site for clinical rotations and internships. Justin is the best! 10/10

Positive experience: I had 2 experiences here, one good, one not so good. I first worked with Tom in early 2023 on a lower back injury. He correctly diagnosed the issue, I came weekly for 6-8 sessions and did exercises at home, and it got better. I came back in late 2023 with shin splints from running, and worked with Connor, but he was not able to diagnose the issue correctly, and after 6 weeks of sessions and home exercises, the injury had not healed at all. I switched to a different PT/practice who diagnosed the situation correctly and have seen steady improvement. I feel like I lost 2 months of fitness by going back here.

Fantastic experience: Great knowledgeable and friendly staff, pointed me were i had to focus on.

Fantastic experience: Truly excellent! I had a fantastic experience here. Jason treated a problem which had recurred and in a short time I was in better shape than I had been in years, able to resume all activities. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: I am deeply indebted to Dr. Anna Rubakhina, my physical therapist at Premier Performance Physical Therapy in Belmont, MA. Anna has been helping me with two problems: longstanding Arthritis in my right knee, which has reached the point of requiring surgery, and a more recent problem, a ruptured left Achilles tendon. Actually these two concerns are related: replacement surgery for my right knee had to be delayed because of the ruptured left Achilles, and the Achilles problem compelled me to rely more on my right leg, increasing the pain from my Arthritis. Anna worked out an increasingly demanding physical therapy program which has significantly helped me with both issues. Her knowledge, as one might expect of a board certified, terminally-credentialed clinical specialist in orthopaedic physical therapy, was extraordinary. She prescribed many different exercises that helped with both problems, and coached me carefully to assure that I was doing them properly and to best advantage. She explained the purpose of every exercise, and increased the regimen as I made progress, which she always monitored carefully. Anna also took a holistic interest in my health, making sure that the rehabilitation program she worked out for me was ideally suited to my overall medical wellbeing. I have worked with other competent therapists in the past, but none approached Anna Rubakhina in knowledge, professionalism, dedication, and compassion. I consider myself very fortunate that she became my therapist, and I look forward to continuing to work with her. I recommend Dr. Rubakhina with the greatest enthusiasm to others needing physical rehabilitation. She is absolutely superb.

Fantastic experience: I had an excellent experience with Emily Boyko. She treated a long standing problem and was very helpful. I highly recommend her for her professional expertise and caring manner.

Fantastic experience: I've used my body for all sorts of intense, ballistic, cardio, etc. as well as Yin yoga and meditation. I've read many fellow comments and can only support the integrity of the claims wholeheartedly. Justin and Anna tended to the anatomy of my several treatments with compassion and deep intuition based on their capacity to (as someone else articulated) 'LISTEN' to my reports of discomfort and guide my growth/learning with their tremendous knowledge and experience. If you need treatment and can receive support from these wonderful people who contribute to this business, don't hesitate. Remember the lessons learned and bring them with you to your future. Your entire BodyMind will benefit .️✨

Fantastic experience: Anna Rubakhina is an absolutely incredible physical therapist, and I believe, one of the best PTs out there. For some context, I saw Anna after ACL surgery. I have had ACL surgery before and am familiar with the different PT practices in the Boston area (many just follow basic rehab protocols, do not stay up to date on current medical journals, or have fancy equipment without the right people). It's so hard to find a good fit! As an active 23 year old trying to regain full function at a high level, Anna pushed my PT aggressively, while never causing any pain or swelling to my knee. She makes intelligent, minor adjustments that have made a world of difference to my gate, and overall, the speed of my recovery (at 3 months post-op, I feel better than I did at 5 months last time!). She is a great problem solver, and knows how to make adjustments to my exercises when I have complications with recovery. And most importantly, she stays up to date on medical literature, so that everything we do in PT reflects current ACL recovery knowledge. Beyond ACL recovery, and my age group, Anna clearly has strong knowledge across different physical therapy needs, and works well with children and those seeking a milder PT experience as well. She is a joy to work with (humorous, kind, very smart, sympathetic), and I cannot recommend her enough. Generally, I have very much enjoyed my experience at Premier Performance. It is clean and should you need it, offers some specialty services (Normatec compression, Game Ready icing, dry needling, cupping etc).

Fantastic experience: Let me compliment Justin Wu's Premier Performance Therapy & Sports Medicine in Belmont! After 7 visits to another facility that made my problem worse, I was hesitant to try again. By good luck, I found PPTherapy! Excellent in all ways! Clean, latex free, strict covid precautions, parking, the very same PT each time, few clients in the space at once, hands on therapy every time, smart exercises for home & results driven! Many kudos to my therapist Emily B ! Extensive knowledge in this field, careful listening, personable manner, sweet disposition & calm confidence equaled steady progress in which I can see resolution for my IT Band & Hip issues. Emily not only is good at her job but loves it! I was not just a number. Thank you to Justin & Emily!

Fantastic experience: Dr. Rubakhina is like a knee ninja. She is humble, kind, and all the while quietly fixing my knee amidst teaching me how to take care of myself, calming my anxiety and demonstrating the remarkable benefits of PT. I recommend her whole heartedly. Office follows COVID protocols consistently.

Fantastic experience: I am very glad that I worked with Emily Boyko, DPT, and the staff at Premier Performance. I came in with a lingering knee pain problem that had put a stop to my running. Emily thoroughly and knowledgeably assessed my knee and leg health in general, and then prescribed me a variety of exercises to treat the issue. She also utilized Graston and ART techniques to aid recovery and mobility. These techniques, along with the rehab exercises that Emily taught me, helped me to heal. Even though I'm healthy and running again, I still use the exercises I learned to stave off future injury. When I returned to Premier at a later date to address rotator cuff and impingement issues, I experienced the same level of friendly and effective treatment. And again, the accessory exercises I learned have not only healed my shoulders, but have helped me stay healthy so I can sustain my routine of HIIT sessions and weightlifting.

Fantastic experience: Anna is the best. She fixed my foot pain that a podiatrist had incorrectly diagnosed as plantar fasciitis. Anna fixed my wrist pain with the exercises she showed me.

Fantastic experience: Excellent quality of care - knowledgeable, thorough, caring. Accessible. Friendly staff. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: I could NOT be happier with the quality of the care provided to me at Premier Performance! I have worked under the skillful care of Anna Rubakhina but have observed the other PT's and you won't go wrong with anyone in this remarkable group. The level of personal attention is very high and the facility is spotless. I had two injuries and am on the mend thanks to Anna. I HIGHLY recommend Premier Performance!!!

Fantastic experience: I have been going to Premier Performance and seeing Emily for about of year for two different issues. I first visited for a hip problem I was experiencing, and in May of 2021 I began going for a torn ACL. I cannot say enough good things about this PT place. I always felt so comfortable at each appointment and it was clear that the PTs on staff are all incredibly knowledgeable. Emily helped me both mentally and physically go through ACL surgery and then the intense rehab that comes with it. Thank you Emily and Premier Performance!

Fantastic experience: I experienced excellent individual service at Premier Performance Physical Therepy when I presented with a knee which needed attention.I was so pleased with my treatment that I recommended Premier Performane Physical Therapy also to my Family who have had similar satisfaction to report for completely different ailments.

Fantastic experience: I had two injuries. One chronic pain in my achilles and calf muscle and the other earlier injury was in need of a back specialist. I was lucky to find two of the best physical therapists right in Belmont. Prior to this I tried Mass General and received very basic short term care with not much improvement. After about two weeks at Premier Performance my walking improved and I steadily healed, directly related to their physical therapy program, and I am now back to riding my bike, running and surfing. I found it really convenient to book appointments and easy to get to. I am truly glad I gave them a try so I could simply get back to my active lifestyle. Thanks guys!

Fantastic experience: Justin is a really fantastic physical therapist! I came to Premier Performance after getting my walking cast off from a nasty trimalleolar ankle fracture. Before PT I was pretty disheartened about the state of my ankle - I remember thinking "this isn't an ankle anymore, this is just a useless lump at the end of my leg." Justin and the staff at Premier Performance not only did a stellar job guiding me through the treatment for my ankle, but also gave me the confidence to keep going at every turn. Justin was compassionate, knowledgeable, supportive and regularly made me laugh. After PT, and just 2 months after my cast came off, I was hiking in Vermont. 6 months later, it's almost like it never happened. I can't recommend Premier Performance enough!!

Fantastic experience: I had the good fortune of working with Emily Boyko from July 2021 to January 2022 after falling on a cement sidewalk which caused my left kneecap to break in seven places. From my first consultation until my last appointment, Emily diligently worked with me to rehabilitate my knee, but did so with empathy, humor and encouragement. She was highly skilled and knowledgeable utilizing the specific treatments and exercises necessary to get my knee to bend fully like it did before the accident. However, what impressed me the most was how much Emily cared about my mental health during my recovery. She completely understands that as the bones and muscles heal, the mind also needs to recover from the shock and anguish of a debilitating injury. I’m so thankful Emily was by my side during my PT journey. It’s very obvious she loves helping people recover so they can return to their normal lifestyles. Thank you Emily!

Fantastic experience: I cannot speak highly enough of Premier Performance, amazing staff and excellent care. They came highly recommended and lived up to every good word! I worked with Justin Wu who helped me through healing from a broken leg. He was the perfect combination of care, compassion and just the right amount of push to keep me challenged in my recovery. I looked forward to my visits to motivate my progress. Everyone was professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. The facility was pristine, showing the great care and pride they take in their work environment. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience! If you are in need of physical therapy, you will not find a better practice!!

Fantastic experience: I am very glad that I worked with Emily Boyko, DPT, and the staff at Premier Performance. I came in with a lingering knee pain problem that had put a stop to my running. Emily thoroughly and knowledgeably assessed my knee and leg health in general, and then prescribed me a variety of exercises to treat the issue. She also utilized Graston and ART techniques to aid recovery and mobility. These techniques, along with the rehab exercises that Emily taught me, helped me to heal. Even though I'm healthy and running again, I still use the exercises I learned to stave off future injury. When I returned to Premier at a later date to address rotator cuff and impingement issues, I experienced the same level of friendly and effective treatment. And again, the accessory exercises I learned have not only healed my shoulders, but have helped me stay healthy so I can sustain my routine of HIIT sessions and weightlifting.

Fantastic experience: Anna is the best. She fixed my foot pain that a podiatrist had incorrectly diagnosed as plantar fasciitis. Anna fixed my wrist pain with the exercises she showed me.

Fantastic experience: Justin and his team are amazing! My daughter does competitive gymnastics and has had several injuries in the last few years. She has received treatment for her back, foot, and wrist. Justin's techniques reduces her pain and he teaches her how to strengthen and recover. She always marvels how he knows where her pain is and she always feels improvement after seeing him. I recommend him to everyone I know who needs a PT!

Fantastic experience: Justin Wu is not a PT who will tell you what to do and then walk away. He is hands on and attentive to your recovery!! He does not follow a book. He prepares individualized treatments!! He is personable and shows he cares about you as a person! Justin is experienced and confident in his work. He believes in collaborative care with his coworkers and frequently asked about updates from my surgeon. And that’s honestly all I can say!! Everything you would want in a PT, you will find here at Premiere Performance. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Fantastic experience: Justin and his team are the best! They are caring and professional. I highly recommend Premier Performance Physical Therapy.

Fantastic experience: I came to Premier Performance for physical therapy following shoulder surgery. I worked with Emily Boyko for the better part of 6 months. Working with Emily was outstanding. She has a great personality and bed side manner. She was knowledgeable about how the shoulder works and incredibly attentive to helping me get my range of motion and strength back in my shoulder. I could not have been more pleased with my experience at Premier performance and with Emily. She was terrific.

Fantastic experience: This is not a day spa for rich kids.  It might be the most uncomfortable 30 minutes of your week but if you're looking to rehab from an injury and come back stronger, I can't imagine a better place. I've been struggling with achilles tendonitis for most of my adult life and have tried numerous physical therapists but never experienced any real sustained improvement.  Premier Performance has a real focus on outcomes and worked on both the problem area, and other parts of my body that were contributing to the issue.  They combined a range of techniques including an acupuncture-like treatment called dry needling and Graston active release with a rigorous set of exercises to do on my own, and tweaked and tuned the routine every week.  Regularly I would easily whip through a new exercise, until they showed me how to do it right, then it would get really difficult, and effective.  When I graduated not only was my tendonitis addressed, but I saw a dramatic improvement in my stamina and overall performance compared with pre-treatment.  The office is upbeat and fun with a rotating crew of interns from top PT schools complementing the excellent staff.  My one complaint is they never accepted my totally valid suggestions for their daily trivia board, such as mountaineering peaks in the world you are least likely to survive, but you can't have everything.  :)

Fantastic experience: Justin was amazing in helping me with my shoulder. My recovery was much faster than I anticipated and he gave me very useful advice along our process for day to day life. Justin is efficient and personable, the session flies by. I highly recommend Premier. Not only will you be supporting a local business but you will be on the fast track to recovery!

Fantastic experience: Justin and his team are great!. I've been to multiple therapists due to a chronic injury and Justin is by far the best. He uses the latest techniques- ART, stim, Graston. Anna in his offices does needling. He is persistent in helping you readjust and rebuild from injuries and normal wear and tear. And he takes the time to get to the root of your problems. It's clean, all the therapists are friendly. No need to go anywhere else.

Fantastic experience: Justin's manual therapy is top notch. His application of ART and Graston techniques have really helped my shoulder pain. After every session, my range of motion is better. He's also someone who you feel you can clarify things with - not true with many PT's I've seen in the area. Thanks, Justin!

Fantastic experience: I had a fantastic experience at Premier Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The space was nice, clean and organized. My PT Anna was extremely knowledgeable and attentive to my needs. Her special technique of ART and dry needling really helped my recovery from knee injury. I have been to several physical therapy clinics that are more corporate and this place is definitely the best one ever. They listen to my pain and individualize my care! They are remarkable. Looking forward coming back for my next session.

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Premier Performance, Look No Further! I worked exclusively with Anna for 5 weeks and she was fantastic. The other clients I met raved about the other PTs. As for me, I struggled with a knee injury for four months that was getting worse but now I am back to doing yoga poses that previously caused terrible pain. Anna was not only a highly skilled PT but a teacher/guide in deepening my understanding of how my injury related to my other joints/bones/soft-tissue; she sees the big picture. She skillfully used Active-Release-Technique, Graston (soft-tissue instrumentation manipulation), Cupping and Needling. She has provided me with a toolbox of techniques; I have confidence to deal with my now occasionally bothersome knee. The bonus has been that with these new techniques both my strength training and yoga poses have stepped up to the next level, and at 50+ I now have more safe flexibility than I've ever had before (Active Release Tech is amazing!, thanks Anna). I don't look forward to more injuries but if I get one I know where I'm going---Thank you Anna and Premier Performance.

Fantastic experience: Anna has been a great in providing well rounded therapy treatment for my biceps tendonitis such as myofascial release, dry needling, exercises to strengthen specific and surrounding muscles and guidance on posture. Thanks for all your help.

Fantastic experience: Anna is by far the best PT I have ever had. Within the span of six months, she entirely transformed my pernicious shoulder and neck pain into something I can now easily manage whenever I feel it come on. She is incredibly well trained and knowledgeable -- her methods are diverse (manual work, needling, strengthening, trigger point, cupping, stretching) and she attends new training seminars to expand her repertoire constantly. I loved working with her so much and have recommended her to all my friends. When previous PTs elsewhere would give me a few stretches here and there, Anna came up with a comprehensive plan that finally allowed me to get a handle on my pain. She approaches the body holistically and is always available for further questions. Bonus: she is super easy and fun to talk to. If I could give her 6 stars I would.

Fantastic experience: Justin is an amazing Active Release Therapist. I went to him with a partially torn rotator cuff combined with frozen shoulder. I had limited movement in my shoulder and I was in great pain. Within 7 months I had nearly 100% mobility back and the pain was limited to when I overdid it. He is an absolute magician! In addition to be an amazing therapist, he is also a great guy and explains everything in great detail. I have sent people to him who have all had the same experience. When people ask how ART is different than other therapy I explain it like using a very skilled surgeon. Justin would tell me, today we are going to loosen this muscle and then he would make it happen. I could feel it changing as he worked. Go. Your body will thank you.

Fantastic experience: If you are looking for an amazing PT, look no further than Premier Performance. Our family started seeing Justin over six years and continue to be amazed by his knowledge, compassion, and most importantly, ability to heal! In turn, we have introduced so many others to Justin who we know feel the same way. He recently opened his own practice which is conveniently located in Belmont with plenty of available parking. We promise, you wont be sorry!

Fantastic experience: Justin has been my physical therapist for four years and he is the best. He has helped me through multiple injuries. As a long distance runner I get frequent sports related injuries. Justin always fits me in right away and targets the areas that need help the most. He provides individual assessments to meet every patients needs. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Justin Wu is a wonderful and personable physical therapist. My muscular-skeletal problem improved greatly after the first session, I felt I could move without much pain. He also provides very practical exercises to strengthen the areas of concern. Recommend highly.

Fantastic experience: Justin is simply great. From initial chats to discover what the root issue is to his diligence in execution of treatment, his service is excellent. He has incredibly personable bedside manner and genuinely cares about the results of his work. I have tried many PTs for various ailments and am very impressed with Justin’s methods used in addressing my concerns and the results that i’m seeing to allow me to hit my goals. A strong recommendation for anyone seeking PT.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been to a few different local physical therapists over the years and Justin is different than others. His technique is what I had been looking for without realizing there are differences among physical therapists. Justin’s approach is a balance between hands on Active Release Technique and strengthening the muscle area(s) of discomfort. He also has a personality that is easy to talk to. I highly recommend you to give him a try, you won’t regret it!

Fantastic experience: My husband and I have both seen Justin. He is very personable, professional, and extremely well educated in physical therapy. I leave feeling great and highly recommend him!

Fantastic experience: I am a figure skater and Justin helped me with my foot and knee. He gets me ready for all my competitions and has helped me a lot.

Fantastic experience: Justin Wu is amazing!! His ability to identify the underlying issues with an injury and use multiple techniques to expedite healing are top notch. He helped me sucessfully recover from both a stress fractrue in my foot and tennis elbow. I am thankful to be able to run long distances and play tennis pain free. In addition, my daugther suffered from a broken leg during her high school soccer season and she was determined (after being in a full leg cast for several months) to get back to playing as quickly as possible - Justin made it happen. My middle school age daughter is currently seeing him for treatment of a chronic condition with her hand. Her pain has decreased significantly by his Active Release Technique expertise. His sense of humor and positive disposition are his greatest tools in helping his clients recover and his new location is fabulous - highest recomendation!!

Fantastic experience: I've suffered from many headaches due to my poor posture and constant working from my desk. I always thought headaches were a routine part of my life so I went to see my PCP for some help and she only prescribed me muscle relaxants and pain killers. I did not want to take these medications for the rest of my life because of the terrible side effects. So I decided to see a physical therapist to see what can be done. I went to see Justin and after one session, he was able to relieve any tightness and stress on my neck and upper back (special hands on technique). Immediately after the treatments, I could feel how relaxed my neck and back was and I didn't get any headaches for quite a while. He taught me different exercises I could do at home to strengthen my neck and back to prevent future headaches! I'm so glad I went to see him and know medications are not always the right way to treat something!

Fantastic experience: Justin Wu, of Premier Performance, is by far the best PT I have ever worked with. His approach is very hands on, with rigorous (but manageable!) homework. He is very supportive, kind and funny too! An all around excellent experience that has improved my injury a great deal in only a few visits so far.