MTI Physical Therapy - First Hill

Experiencia fantástica: Good first session — extremely busy environment but they have a highly attentive and supportive front desk staff to manage the comings and going’s.

Experiencia fantástica: I came to Greg Niven DPT with a minor lumbar disc injury. I was pain free and back to lifting within a few weeks. By the end of our time together (6 visits over 2 months) I was better than ever.

Experiencia fantástica: I'm currently working with Jim at MTI Physical Therapy for a WC injury. Not only is Jim incredible at listening and showing great empathy for me as a person (the pain and stress that comes with trying to heal/recover from an injury, dealing with workers comp and the aggravation there, having previously had a different physical therapist that was treating my injury as though it wasn't real or serious, etc), he is kind, encouraging, and thorough in his treatment. I feel challenged enough that I can tell I'm rebuilding strength in my body where my injury has limited use (or worse and incredibly common, my injury has caused incorrect patterns and habits in other muscles/areas of mybody), but he also hears me when I express concerns for excessive difficulty/ease with exercises. AND he doesn't make me feel like I don't know what I'm talking about! Clearly, I'm not 100% sure of the things I'm asking, as I'm not in his line of work - but you know how some people can make you feel dumb for asking about things? It doesn't happen with Jim, and from everything I've witnessedand overheard, it doesn't happen at MTI. I can be a bit long-winded, so I'll stop with details and just say this: I would recommend MTI for any physical therapy needs. Their therapists are incredibly talented and in sync with their patients, the premises are clean and open (no claustrophobia!), and they have many more tools and toys to help fix you up than my previous PT did. Welcoming, caring, talented and knowledgeable! Please consider utilizing their expertise if you're in need of physical therapy (or if you are dissatisfied with your current one elsewhere, as I was). And they take L&I (Washington state's workers compensation). The end!

Experiencia fantástica: Jim Rivard is the best. This is a great organization. They know how to pinpoint what I need and then follow through. MTI is the best. Thanks for helping me achieve my goals! Carrie

Experiencia fantástica: The folks at MTI were the only out of 4 cities in 10 years to guide my back to a full recovery. Through thorough training and attention to detail.

Experiencia fantástica: They did an amazing job. I started with leg pain, but they correctly identified that it was really my back and gave me all the right exercises to eliminate all pain in my knee and leg, and strengthen my back and core to reduce that pain as well. Very professional. Good listeners. Highly recommend.

Experiencia fantástica: I can’t share enough positive words about Matt Wood, the PT who saved my body and mind in 2023, lol. For someone who uses physical activity as an outlet for happiness and sanity, suffering through a 9 month knee injury (from skiing) was a journey. Through those 9 months Matt helped me get my strength and confidence back. He let me keep coming to appointments even after I was physically cleared for activity because of the anxiety I had about pain and reinjury. He treated each of those emotions with respect every single time – offering his help to practice higher intensity exercises (slowly & over time) to ensure I was confident in putting myself back into sport without fear. Matt Wood is professional, personable, kind, and funny. He adapted workouts to my needs to get me in shape for lifting, ski season, or even initially just getting in enough shape to walk my dog again. Matt rehabbed my knee and has gotten me to a place where moving forward I know how to keep my entire body strong and healthy to prevent injury. He educated my on the functional purpose of muscle strength and the PT exercises I did. If you are injured or just looking to build your strength Matt will get you there and make the process as enjoyable as injury recovery can be & will leave you feeling stronger to prevent repeat injury.

Experiencia fantástica: I relied on MTI First Hill, specifically Anna Fitzgerald, to rehabilitate me after my second back surgery. I once again asked Anna to guide a return to healthy core strength and specify an exercise regimen to keep me there. But, in addition, I had severe asymmetric nerve degradation. Anna not only facilitated my core strength recovery, by using assessments, observations, manual muscle manipulation and evolving exercises at home she was able to return much of the functionality I had prior to my injury. Anna gave me my active life back for a second time. I continue to recommend Anna and MTI to anyone I know that needs physical therapy. I hope I never need it again, but if I do, I will wait in line to see her first.

Experiencia fantástica: MTI provides great physical therapy services, and specifically Ryker Penner, who is knowledgeable and easy to work with.

Experiencia fantástica: The staff are kind, helpful, and were able to get me on the schedule right away! The therapists are all very knowledgable about treatment modalities and movement and strength required for different sports and athletic pursuits. I feel like I am well taken care of here at MTI PT First Hill!

Experiencia fantástica: My family highly recommends Jim Rivard and MTI! Over a decade of getting physical therapy from Jim due to various health conditions, my family and I have received the most effective care and results from Jim's responsive and expert therapy. A bonus is his wonderful sense of humor, spiced with kindness.

Experiencia fantástica: I have received both manual therapy and exercises to build strength at MTI. I find the knowledge and patience of the therapists I’ve worked with admirable. And I have improved.

Experiencia fantástica: Clean, orderly, PROFESSIONAL. A PCP once sent me to a chiropractor and it was a nightmare, so I was v anxious. My therapist listened carefully to my entire history ( I’m 67), examined me, put me through some starter exercises, sent me home with text link to exercises. Love these people.

Experiencia fantástica: My physical therapist is Becca, she is great and I'm sure the other PTs are great as well. The other PT companies I've worked with were bad and just made my condition worse, but Becca has been able to help me make significant progress and I'm still meeting with her weekly. And judging by them having 134 reviews, 100% being 5 star, I'd say they are pretty good.

Experiencia fantástica: As an aging athlete, I have found numerous new ways to injure myself over the past few years. In each instance, Anna Fitzgerald has patiently worked with me to fix whatever is not working correctly and get me back on my feet. She is both patient and at the same time doesn't sugar coat what it's going to take to effectively rehab an injury. The exercises she prescribes are challenging yet not overwhelming. I greatly appreciate the time she takes to make sure I understand the problem and how we can work towards a solution.

Experiencia fantástica: MTI on 12th is my go-to! My most recent set of visits was with Anna Fitzgerald, who I've seen in the past, as well, and is a total pro. Expertise, efficiency, heart. Front desk staff is friendly and helpful. Will always choose MTI.

Experiencia fantástica: Staff is super knowledgeable and very thorough. They took the time to evaluate my condition prior to setting a treatment plan. By following the plan, my condition has improved greatly.

Experiencia fantástica: MTI is the best! I see Jim Rivard, and I cannot say enough about his genius level of practice. I saw Jim at the suggestion of my 4th pain doctor - had been dealing with sciatica and back pain for 2 years. I had already seen 3 PTs before Jim, nothing worked. I also saw a chiropractor who rudely told me "You will never sit again" (can you imagine hearing this at the point of extreme pain and hopelessness?!). I saw Jim for about 6 weeks and he 100% solved all of my issues. He has an incredible knowledge base and applies his research and teaching to his practice. Cannot recommend enough.

Experiencia fantástica: I worked with both Matt and Becca in the past for some neck injuries. They were both great to help me with my PT for that as well as helped me work on a few other boby-mechanics related to other sports I do. Both of them were pleasant to work with, funny, and worked to customize a workout routine I could do at home between sessions. I would have NO problem recommending them.

Experiencia fantástica: It was great working with Anna (twice)! She is very knowledgeable and helped me to successfully rehab my lower back and ankle injury. I've been pain free for over a year in my lower back and feel like I'll have similar success with my ankle. I've been recommending Anna to all my friends and family!

Experiencia fantástica: This place is the best, and especially Anna Fitzgerald! I’m a former college tennis player always thinking I’m still in college and consistently getting some form of injury. Anna and the MTI team always come to the rescue, and I’m always forever grateful. They work magic :)

Experiencia fantástica: Jim Rivard makes every other PT look like a clown. I've only received excellent treatment from him, and he truly is performing at a higher level than 99% of PTs working today.

Experiencia fantástica: MTI is my favorite physical therapy clinic due to their quality of treatments. I've been to many other PT clinics and feel I'm qualified to make my judgement. The therapists are well qualified and MTI assists them in gaining additional PT credentials.

Experiencia fantástica: Before I began working with Jim Rivard, I was unable to walk more than 400 yards without significant hip and pelvic pain. An MRI revealed severe lumbar spinal stenosis as well as two herniated discs. The orthopedic surgeon I saw told me there was no hope other than surgery. A year after weekly sessions with Jim as well as a home exercise program, I am walking 2 miles with no pain, and I'm able to work in my kitchen, standing for two hours. I feel Jim gave me my life back!!! Although I'll never climb a mountain, I can go on easy hikes with my grandsons with NO pain. Jim is the best, knowledgeable and a problem solver. He didn't give up on this 73 year old grandmother and I am so grateful!!!

Experiencia fantástica: 17MAY22 - roughly 2x weeks before leaving a 5yr army career I was given ACL surgery. The day I moved into a new phase of life I moved to Seattle, WA. I grew up my entire life in the southeast corner of the world. MTI and Dr. Stuart “Stu” Eivers have taken care of me every step of the way in my recovery - including during the window that I was temporarily uninsured. I can’t not thank the team and staff enough for getting me back to 100% and the work they have done for me and my family!

Experiencia fantástica: My Trainer Stuart is Committed, Disciplined and Tailored my workout to my goals. He does not waste time but is careful to make sure I am always safe. He sent my home workout program via email to me. It is easy to follow and just long enough that it inspires me to do it. I have already begun to improve and look forward to an excellent recovery.

Experiencia fantástica: I really can't say enough good things about the PT I've received here. Source of my pain? -> Identified Treatment plan? -> Easy Pain? -> GONE The staff here are friendly, funny, & professional. I've had a blast coming in for checkups! It's a shame my pain's gone and there's no need to come in anymore. Thanks MTI!

Experiencia fantástica: The two therapists at MTI, Doug who evaluated my ailment and Greg who showed me the exercises, were very professional and knowledgeable. The nerve pain in my glutes eases tremendously after two sessions at the clinic and with me continuing the exercises at home.

Experiencia fantástica: I've seen Kyle Buckham for over a year and he's provided therapy for two separate injuries. In each case he has helped improved the injury and takes the time to explain the process and answer my questions. In addition, the support staff has been very friendly and helpful with appointments and billing.

Experiencia fantástica: Matt Wood is a dream. I really can't recommend him enough. After dealing with serious chronic back pain for nearly a year, I was at the end of my wits after having seen a series of chiropractors and massage therapists with little to no lasting improvements. I saw Matt on a weekly (then monthly basis) for at least 6 months and improved greatly. Even though we struggled to figure out the underlying issues at first. He was persistent and kind in trying to get to the bottom of what was causing the ailments. We tried a variety of different methodologies and exercises to find the ones best for me. Matt's a great listener and informed practitioner. Thoughtful, kind and knowledgeable. Can't go wrong here.

Experiencia fantástica: This is a long overdue review for MTI and my physical therapist, Kyle Beckham. I worked with Kyle on hip arthritis issues for over 2 years. He could not cure it (I just had hip replacement surgery), but he kept me going and kept me active for a couple of years. Kyle is an exceptional therapist, a clear communicator who is really dedicated to his craft. Both the manual therapy work and the exercises were well chosen and extremely beneficial. MTI also impressed me as a company who cares deeply about both their employees and their patients. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

Experiencia fantástica: Stuart was exceptional. I’ve had multiple PTs in the past but his approach was unique. He spends a great amount of time understanding what’s happening with the body and maintains a curiosity throughout the healing journey. He was referred to me for neck pain and I came in with back, hip, and neck pain trying to heal in all areas. Stuart helped me feel heard in my recovery journey and incorporated the entire body and mind approach to therapy. What I really appreciated was his intention to help me understand ways I can strengthen areas around the pain to target a long lasting effect as well as believe that my body can heal. My old PT approach was to take anti inflammatory and accept that pain management was going to be part of my life, however, Stuart really takes a holistic approach to disrupt this way of living. I spent 3 months with him and my neck feels so much better as well as all my back pain is gone. Thank you so much!!

Experiencia fantástica: About 25 years ago I started experiencing significant pain in my right knee. Finally I asked my doc for help and she recommended MTI therapists where I lucked into meeting Dr Mathew Wood. He has a Ph.D in PT and a degree in medicine and knows the human body better than any other PT I'd had previously, bar none. Inside of a few months he helped me eliminate all knee pain and five years later I am still pain-free. He is the best and I can whole heartedly recommend him to anyone who has issues with muscles/tendons/whatever. Plus he's just plain fun.

Experiencia fantástica: I have back issues and received manual physical therapy at MTI. Anna Fitzgerald worked with me. She taught me exercises that have dramatically reduced pain and discomfort. PT can be be a chore but Anna always made it a pleasant experience. She educated me, encouraged me, and was extremely patient.

Experiencia fantástica: I'm 76 years old and my primary care physician sent me to physical therapy because I have fallen four times in this past year after never falling at all. I needed an assessment of my gait, and some idea of why I am falling. Jimmy Higginson is my physical therapist at MTI, and he's been the perfect match. Our sessions have been an equal balance of assessment (of my balance, strength, and flexibility) and exercises designed to strengthen all three of the above areas. He is thorough and clear in his explanations. He's also intuitive in knowing what to look for or do "next." I've never been an athlete and have been so pleased to feel so comfortable in this setting with someone helping me to get more fit as I age. I highly recommend this place and this therapist.

Experiencia fantástica: Incredibly happy with the knowledgeable care I received from Anna Fitzgerald. When I arrived in the fall, I was unable to move without great pain due to a neck and knee injury. Just completed a final appointment; I’m currently pain-free and have a clear plan to continue exercising & growing stronger. Information is important to me, and I was always presented with a clear picture of my situation and my progress. Anna is patient and astute and curious and kind. I always found myself looking forward to my PT appointments — which is odd? — but a testament to quality of service I received at MTI.

Experiencia fantástica: Great experience with Kyle Buckham. He is a knowledgeable and very experienced physical therapist. He was the PT who helped me the most with my chronic back problems, and I'd say it was a challenge few others conquered. After the first time he examined my back I could tell he knew what he was doing as he identified areas of instability. He is also very easy to work with - he is kind, thoughtful, but also firm in encouraging me to do more and be better with home exercises. No one else had ever motivated me to do PT exercises at home - mostly because I never saw results with them. I do see results with him. Currently seeing him for shoulder pain which has been very much provoked by the stress related to Ukraine/Russia war (as I'm from Ukraine originally) and yes, it's been rough because the pain is pretty acute, but I've also been seeing some results even though we only had a couple of sessions. I strongly recommend this clinic and him in particular.

Experiencia fantástica: The past month has been a great experience at MTI Physical Therapy at First Hill! Both of my PT guys, Stuart and Doug have been great too! I’m still recovering from a broken kneecap. After my warmup, they’ll pushed me just enough with different exercises, emphasizing proper form and technique. Both have made my recovery fun, they’re very encouraging and friendly!! Thank you guys and I look forward to our future sessions!

Experiencia fantástica: I started seeing Stuart at the highest recommendation of my fiancé and our best friend. I had been experiencing pain in both shoulders due to a variety of built up injuries from my random activities and a couple of memorable falls while snowboarding. I was resigned to the idea I’d probably not be able to throw anything overhand again. I worked with Stuart about 6 times and have to say, from the first session, I felt totally comfortable and taken care of. He gave me helpful exercises I could easily do at home or at the gym. After a couple of months of very easy PT, my shoulder pain was gone and I have no problems reaching over my head or throwing overhand. I honestly am so thankful and cannot recommend Stuart highly enough.

Experiencia fantástica: I have been treated by Stuart Eivers from MTI for three different injuries. I was initially referred to him by my orthopedic surgeon who stated that Stuart was the only person he would have me see. Stuart is incredibly positive and encouraging. More importantly, because of the work he did with me I recovered completely. Based on my experience with Stuart I referred both my son and his girlfriend to Stuart and both of them reported similarly positive experiences working with him.

Experiencia fantástica: Stuart Eivers helped me recover from a hip problem several years ago and then from a frozen shoulder. He is so encouraging and meets you where you are. He's taught me ways to increase core strength, flexibility and stamina. I've recommended him to my spouse and to friends - he is simply the best.

Experiencia fantástica: I had a great experience with Greg when he was rehabilitating my sprained ankle. He was very knowledgeable about everything regarding the injury, and I'm happily injury free after 3 months working with him. I would definitely recommend checking him out!

Experiencia fantástica: For three months I have been seeing Anna Fitzgerald, a PT at MTI Physical Therapy at First Hill, Seattle. I highly recommend her and MTI. She has been an extremely effective combination of direct, sensitive, and hands on with my condition, limitations, and goals, and quick with clear observations and directions to improve that condition. All my encounters at MTI have been comfortable and friendly, and Anna is such a pleasure to work with.

Experiencia fantástica: Physical Therapist Anna Fitzgerald listened carefully to diagnose my muscle problem and directed me to some excercises to remedy the problem. I was impressed with her professionalism and bed side manner ... I felt very comfortable and had the utmost confidence in her abilities.

Experiencia fantástica: All of the staff at MTI Physical Therapy First Hill are always very friendly, helpful and understanding of my situation. My physio Matt has been very professional and informative and I feel I am in great hands with my therapy, literally!

Experiencia fantástica: I was recommended to MTI by a neck and back specialist after having previously completed physical therapy at ATI, and having a resurgence of pain after the course of treatment there. Over the past seven months I have enjoyed my time working with Osheray (who left the practice), and Matt (who currently still works there). They both provided me with individualized care and a treatment plan that best fitted my lifestyle. I am thankful for having been recommended to MTI, and would personally recommend this establishment to anybody looking for quality care, and fantastic support with helping reduce back/neck pain.

Experiencia fantástica: After multiple sports related injuries, Matthew Wood and Anna Fitzgerald were able to get me back to lifting, dancing and playing table tennis without pain. Both have provided excellent targeted care and have great bedside manner. I recommend all my friends to MTI.

Experiencia fantástica: The MTI team is stellar. They provide attentive and expert care that is customized to your situation, and then provide the plan for you to continue to progress between visit. The visits never seem rushed or "cookie cutter." The team is well trained and brings a bed side manner that doesn't make you want to just run for the door. The ability to help me work through my multiple sports injuries then help me becoming stronger for the future was a wonderful set of results. They did not just help me heal, they improved my long term performance.

Experiencia fantástica: Jim Rivard is a 5 star physical therapist and he heads up a superb team of therapists. All the MTI therapists work with their clients and do not had you off to an assistant for exercise review (as I had experienced at other PT centers) Through knee surgeries, several shoulder injuries and a jaw malfunction, Jim has carefully analyzed my issues then developed treatments and exercises to improve the function of my knees, shoulders and jaw. The deep tissue massage begins the process and then the exercises are explained and they become my responsibility. Jim's expert care has kept me active and able to continue enjoying athletics. Because of 4 knee surgeries I have been at multiple different Physical Therapy companies and I rate Jim and and his MTI team for any orthopedic physical therapy need at the top of all the PT companies I have experienced.

Experiencia fantástica: I had ankle surgery and went to MTI, specifically Jim Rivard, for my physical therapy. Within just two weeks from surgery I was walking around and doing the majority of my daily activities. I play rugby professionally and he tailored exercises specifically for my sport and did an amazing job explaining the purpose and aim of each exercise. My ankle feels stronger than ever and I have no lingering pain. Aside from the results, Jim and the entire staff was incredibly nice and friendly. By the end of my first treatment I felt right at home with everyone there.