Enliven Movement, Physical Therapy

Fantastic experience: Kerri’s expertise is matched with her kindness and patience. Her depth of knowledge has been a tremendous help to help me heal from longstanding injuries. I highly recommend Kerri and Enliven Movement.

Fantastic experience: Kerri is the best! She genuinely cares about her patients’ success and takes the time to get it right—never rushing or dragging things out. I always felt like I was her only patient and that my success really mattered to her.

Fantastic experience: Kerri is very talented, observant. She figured out my problem and gave me the tools I needed to overcome a nerve injury to my shoulder and down the arm. A healing encounter. Great person.

Fantastic experience: After many injuries through my athletic career, I found the best PT I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with at Enliven with Kerri. After an Achilles tear she made me not only confident in recovery but sure of it. Holistic and kind, she continues to surpass expectations and what is required. Invest in yourself and trust an expert.

Fantastic experience: We, my wife and I, started going to Kerri for mobility issues/pains that we have dealt with for many years. It became readily apparent of Kerri’s interest in her clients. She is passionate about what she does, and wants her patients to succeed in whatever wellness/mobility/strength goals they may have. She creates a positive, encouraging, and flexible atmosphere that allows one to feel comfortable in her care. She is extremely knowledgeable and is confident in her approaches. She has a deep understanding of anatomy and takes a holistic approach to her patients. With her help, we have been able to manage chronic pains to the point of minimal issues, and continually progress towards our goals. Kerri is truly an incredible physical therapist. Kerri has also developed a network of medical and fitness professionals to collaborate with in treatment of her patients. These professionals provide Kerri additional input in creating comprehensive wellness programs that help patients reach their goals by guiding and empowering them to improve their health and success in life. Her office location is very accessible with plenty of parking availability. The office space is private and welcoming.

Fantastic experience: Dr. Kerri not only helped me recover from popping my shoulder out twice in 6 months (no surgery). But she also helped me understand why I was in pain & what I can do to set myself up to not “pop out” again. While also helping me with my posture which was starting to make my back hurt from a busy travel schedule. She not only helps you solve the pain you’re in, she helps you understand why you are in pain. She is great to work with as well!

Fantastic experience: Kerri is the best! So thorough and knowledgeable. With a few alternative treatments such as toe spacers and dry needling, she eliminated the nerve pain in my foot that had been plaguing me for years. Now I'm back to running and playing tennis pain-free. Can't recommend her and Enliven Movement enough.

Fantastic experience: Kerri is absolutely amazing! I went to see her after receiving spinal injections in the hopes of putting off further injections and surgery - it has worked! Her personalized treatment plan changes as my body changes. The one-on-one appointments are so much better than the rushed and unpersonalized traditional physical therapy. Plus the dry needling has much such a difference and allowed me to avoid the need for painkillers. I highly recommend Kerri and Enliven Movement!

Fantastic experience: Kerri spends time with you and invests in your PT care. Offering long term solutions

Fantastic experience: Having seen Keri several years ago at her previous employer's I had to go to a lot of effort to track her down to see her again. It was worth all the effort. She is an exceptional professional, a delightful person and a born healer. She can improve your body and lighten your spirit. IE The Best!

Fantastic experience: Kerri is very thorough. I have been to several physical therapist over the years and she is by far the best. The dry needling and other treatments as well as the homework has gotten me to a place of enjoying my hobbies much more. I was icing and getting injections that didn’t work before. I’m close to 100% and loving the results now. Next level care!!! Thank you

Fantastic experience: I couldn't throw a football for 10 years, then I started working with Kerri on my shoulder and now I'm tossing the ball around on the beach every weekend with no pain. Can't recommend her enough!

Fantastic experience: Kerri is the most knowledgeable and helpful PT I have ever been to. She really takes her time getting to the root of the problem, and the expertise she applies and the exercises she has given me have helped me recover from injuries much more quickly than I ever expected. I am a physician and a triathlete and am super picky about who I choose. I don’t even live nearby, but word spread through a friend who is a PT as well and has been her patient, and even on telehealth she is amazing!

Fantastic experience: Kerri was amazing with helping me rehab from a torn meniscus surgery. Her knowledge, and enthusiasm go hand in hand with how incredible it was to work with her. I recommend anyone needing to rehab any sort of injury or post-op to work with Kerri!

Fantastic experience: I attributed the many aches and pains that I was experiencing to the countless hours of not wanting to give up the game of tennis. Once I did decide to stop playing, I began undergoing numerous sessions with physicians, chiropractors, and therapists. And then I received a referral to visit Enliven Movement. The more Dr. Waegelein's treatments and knowledge of fitness and strength helped me feel better, the more courage I gained to step foot back on the tennis court. That Dr. Waegelein has me moving and feeling the way I am is nothing short of miraculous.

Fantastic experience: Kerri is hands down the most incredible PT I have ever worked with!! After years of dealing with a chronic hip injury and working with countless acupuncturists, chiropractors, PT's, massage therapists, pain specialists etc, Kerri was the first to investigate the root of my pain from a holistic level. After 8 short weeks of working with her, my pain has decreased significantly and I am getting stronger and more courageous each day. From day one of working with her, she has empowered me to believe in my body's ability to heal and has been a tremendous source of courage, support, and accountability. She is incredibly holistic in her approach and dedicated to providing each of her clients with personalized, high-level, compassionate care. She is so gifted in what she does and it is obvious she cares so much. I cannot recommend Kerri enough!!!

Fantastic experience: I love love love it here! Kerri is so so sweet, flexible with schedule, and incredibly informative!! Not only did she give me exercises weekly to increase my mobility and heal my injury, but she also gave pertinent information on my injury alone and how it affected the other muscles in my leg. I would absolutely recommended Enliven Movement, especially if you’re looking for a more one on one naturalistic approach!

Fantastic experience: Kerri is hands down the most incredible PT I have ever worked with!! After years of dealing with a chronic hip injury and working with countless acupuncturists, chiropractors, PT's, massage therapists, pain specialists etc, Kerri was the first to investigate the root of my pain from a holistic level. After 8 short weeks of working with her, my pain has decreased significantly and I am getting stronger and more courageous each day. From day one of working with her, she has empowered me to believe in my body's ability to heal and has been a tremendous source of courage, support, and accountability. She is incredibly holistic in her approach and dedicated to providing each of her clients with personalized, high-level, compassionate care. She is so gifted in what she does and it is obvious she cares so much. I cannot recommend Kerri enough!!!

Fantastic experience: Kerri is hands down the most incredible PT I have ever worked with!! After years of dealing with a chronic hip injury and working with countless acupuncturists, chiropractors, PT's, massage therapists, pain specialists etc, Kerri was the first to investigate the root of my pain from a holistic level. After 8 short weeks of working with her, my pain has decreased significantly and I am getting stronger and more courageous each day. From day one of working with her, she has empowered me to believe in my body's ability to heal and has been a tremendous source of courage, support, and accountability. She is incredibly holistic in her approach and dedicated to providing each of her clients with personalized, high-level, compassionate care. She is so gifted in what she does and it is obvious she cares so much. I cannot recommend Kerri enough!!!

Fantastic experience: Dr. Waegelein is the best. I've worked with her for over 3 years on various injuries. Shoulder labrum tears, low back injuries, and other random problems. She's helped me recover smoothly from them all and usually with some laughter along the way. Highly recommend her for any Charleston physical therapy needs. Also, try the dry needling. It's amazing for pain relief and recovery from knots and bound up muscles!

Fantastic experience: I found Keri, thank goodness! I was referred to her by another physical therapist with whom I had an appointment set up. But when I told her my problem, she referred me to Keri saying she is your girl! She was right. I have had my hip issue for a few years. I have seen the physical therapist my primary care referred me to. I went through six weeks of therapy. Never once was I asked how was I feeling, am I feeling better? But if I wanted to have more sessions, they needed another referral. ARGH! OK, I understand they need to be paid. I wanted to pay, I wanted to feel better. But they did tell me this was expected with my age! Really?! That's an answer??!! Yes, I am 62. I am very active. I would like to remain active. No one would listen. Until Keri. She listened, she constantly questioned me, she always checked in with me. She never made me feel bad if I didn't do my exercises. But guess what, when I did what she asked, it worked. Yes, I paid her out of pocket. Worth every single cent. I have little pain now, I mean I need a hip replacement at some point, Keri couldn't stop that. I am sleeping again. I wasn't sleeping at all when I met her. I mean, at all. I was crying it hurt so much. I did what she told me. We talked about it. She guided me. She tried different therapies to give me relief. And then, she told me I was done. I didn't need her any more. She is in it to make you feel better. Not to be a permanent solution. She listened, she still checks in. Call her.

Fantastic experience: I walked into her office unable to stand straight up. I was in tears anticipating my daughter’s wedding coming up. A neighbor had referred me to her and I decided to give it a try. She taught me how to move my body and listen to it. I now am back at the gym and am not scared to move!! Her “bedside” manner is incredible and she is so caring. I had chronic back pain that had turned into a hip problem with aging ,she knew exactly what to do to help. Invest in yourself!! I will never go to any other physical therapist. She is amazing and taught me so much.

Fantastic experience: Kerri is a gem. She fixed a non-injury foot issue that impacted me for 15 years and I thought would forever ail me after many unsuccessful visits (and thousands of $) with ortho/podiatrist/foot specialists on both coasts. I am now able to run pain free and even hiked 30 miles on uneven terrain along the Appalachian Trail—a sure trigger previously—without giving my feet a second thought. She is also a lovely human who is fun to be around. My wife pulled her back dealing w our newborn and small kids and Kerri made an impromptu house call to alleviate the issue. Highest of praise for Enliven Movement!

Fantastic experience: Kerri is amazing. When I injured my foot and needed surgery, my orthopedic surgeon recommended her. She spent time getting to know me, my goals and my injury and made a plan for my recovery. It wasn't easy, but she is patient, and helped me stay focused. When I finished my therapy, I was better than I ever hoped and I had the tools to stay strong and healthy. Then I had an accident and reinjured the same foot. I called the PT group and found that Kerri had gone into private practice at Enliven Movement. I made the decision to follow her, even though she was not in network with my insurance. Best. Decision. Ever. I am back on my feet and even able to restart running. I have had to modify some things and Kerri helped me identify and accept them. If you are looking for excellent care, a supportive and wholistic provider, and the best results from your recovery, look no futher. I hope I never need PT again, but if I do, I won't go anywhere else.

Fantastic experience: This is my first time ever leaving a review on google and it’s simply because I’ve never felt as inclined as I do now. I felt so hopeless before I found Kerri. She is BY FAR the best PT I have ever seen, and I’ve seen quite a few in Charleston. I am 27 and I have a cervical bulge and cervical herniation. I’m unable to run or really exercise anymore, and the pain can be pretty intolerable. Every PT I’d previously seen told me surgery was likely inevitable simply because I had a herniation or would place me on a standard treatment plan that left me with minimal/temporary results. I felt like I had zero control over my pain and ability to heal. Now I leave every session with Kerri feeling like I have an actual understanding of my own injury, path to recovery, and the tools I need to get better. I feel noticeably better and so much more motivated. Kerri puts so much energy into addressing every contributing factor of what led to my injury, and how to move forward. She curated a treatment plan for me and took the time to explain it so that it actually made sense. I can’t begin to explain how relieving it is not to be blindly following direction. She actually listens, never assumes anything, and wants to understand my experiences as much as possible, so that she can maximize her own knowledge as she addresses my concerns. She equally incorporates her own hands-on methods and strength/mobility/breath work exercises. The privacy of her one on one sessions gives you a safe space to feel totally comfortable and at ease. Our sessions are never rushed and she is completely focused on our time. You really don’t find PT like this often. I really can’t stress how relieved I am she exists. I’m only in the beginning of my healing process and I already feel like I’ve taken huge steps in the right direction. Seriously I wish everyone needing PT could find themselves a Kerri.

Fantastic experience: Dr. Kerri Waegelein helped change my life. Prior to meeting her I suffered from chronic back pain that severely limited my activities. After diagnosis, Kerri gave me a plan and coached me through it. Today my back pain is manageable, I walk 20+ miles per week, play as much golf as I please, and have lost 45 pounds as a result of my new-found ability to be active. Along the way, Kerri has been a great therapist, coach, teacher and mentor. Dr. Kerri Waegelein helped change my life.

Fantastic experience: Kerri has been a life saver! I had been dealing with a reoccurring shoulder / rotator cuff injury that would get triggered while surfing. Afterwards, I wouldn't be able to surf or work out for the next 2-4 weeks, and as soon as I felt good enough to go surfing again, the pain would quickly return and put me in a long/slow recovery cycle. After the third cycle of this (over a span of months), I dug up the contact info for Enliven Movement that a friend had recommended when the injury first happened. Within the first week of PT, the mobility of my shoulder had improved by nearly 50%, and within a couple of weeks I was able to go surf again (still some pain the first time, but less severe and shorter recovery)! I've had about ~5 sessions since then, and I feel like I can enjoy my old routine again without it being followed by weeks of pain and limited mobility. I had never been to a Physical Therapist before, but my experience with Kerri has been wonderful. She is super knowledgeable and shares exercises to work on after each visit. She keeps this information organized in a shared doc, so I can keep up with the exercises at home and access it any time in the future as well. I only wish I would have started seeing her months ago, when I first started having the issue. 5 stars - highly recommended!

Fantastic experience: I had hip pain from a running injury for the past 3-4 years. It was so painful I needed to stop running. It also impacted my ability to do other activities l LOVE like kayaking, biking, etc. I went to 3 different orthopedics with limited recommendations. One suggested I try PT and if that didn't work then I should have a hip replacement without having a diagnosis for my hip! I tried PT, steroid shots, hot yoga, acupuncture, massage and nothing worked. I was in my early 40s with chronic pain and was feeling pretty hopeless about it ever healing. When I met Kerri, I decided to give PT one more shot. Come to find out the pain in my hip was not actually a hip injury, but a back injury! As we began working on my lower back, the pain in my hip became non-existent. I would recommend Kerri to anyone who has a muscular injury especially one that has not responded to previous treatments. She is truly the best!

Fantastic experience: Dr. Kerri Waegelein helped change my life. Prior to meeting her I suffered from chronic back pain that severely limited my activities. After diagnosis, Kerri gave me a plan and coached me through it. Today my back pain is manageable, I walk 20+ miles per week, play as much golf as I please, and have lost 45 pounds as a result of my new-found ability to be active. Along the way, Kerri has been a great therapist, coach, teacher and mentor. Dr. Kerri Waegelein helped change my life.

Fantastic experience: Dr Waegelein is by far the best PT/medical professional that I've ever worked with. Her approach to physical healing and improvement is like nothing I've experienced before. She educates her patients about what they have going on and then works with them to come up with a plan to address whatever the underlying issue is. I saw improvements on the physical pain and posture issues that I was having within a week of my first session. Would highly recommend her to anyone looking to lead a happier and healthier life!

Fantastic experience: Kerri really knows her stuff! I've had tight hip flexors for years and have always been told to just stretch, Kerri looked at my whole posture and made recommendations that are already helping! She doesn't look at just one problem area, but at the whole system and long-term solutions. In just one session I saw that she is very knowledgeable and good at problem-solving. She was very friendly and enjoyable to work with.

Fantastic experience: Dr. Kerri W is phenomenal. I have seen her for neck and shoulder pain a few times over the past couple of years and every time I see her I feel more empowered within my body. Her treatment is a lovely balance of education and manual therapy. Her diverse background in physical therapy and holistic wellness provided a comfortable environment for me to ask questions and really learn about what I was doing in my job/life that was creating my shoulder pain. By giving me easy exercises I have been able to remain pain free and strengthen my back, neck, and shoulders.

Fantastic experience: Kerri is so knowledgable, caring and helpful! In working with her, I have learned how to not only take care of my hip issue, but also to strengthen surrounding muscles to prevent injury. I love her holistic approach and I have definitely seen a difference in mobility and strength. Thank you!

Fantastic experience: This clinic is amazing! She looks at movement so differently than any other physical therapist I have ever seen! She has a total different outlook on the body. I have had neck pain for years. Since seeing Kerri, she looked at my posture and didn't have me doing chin tucks and simple back exercises. She had me moving in a specific way for 2 weeks and it eventually morphed into my daily posture! Now, I can tell what I am doing wrong and when I am in bad posture, increasing my neck pain! She is incredible! I would highly recommend her! If you aren't getting results at PT, go see Kerri!

Fantastic experience: Had a left shoulder labral repair in 2016. Kerri helped get me back to a high level of physical activity. As someone who is very active and whose job as a tennis professional requires a high degree of mobility and stability, I could not have been happier with the results Kerri helped provide.

Fantastic experience: Had the most incredible experience with Kerri at Enliven Movement. She treated my ankle injury with a holistic approach that sought out the rout of the injury (weak and inflexible hips). We strengthened, stretched, did manual therapy and dry needling and I left with a program of at-home exercises/stretches that have worked wonders for my ankle and all around mobility. She even sent a personalized video with all the exercises highlighted! It's care that you can't get from a PT factory that I had experienced before. Would highly recommend Enliven!