Anti-Fragile Physical Therapy

Experiencia fantástica: Wesley did a fantastic job taking care of a post race issue I had with my hamstring! His approach was to take care of as much of the issue as possible in the hour I booked. Though much was accomplished there was no sense that we we rushed or that any issues were left to the side. I will certainly return to AntiFragile Physical Therapy again and would highly recommend Wesley to anyone who asks.

Experiencia fantástica: Went from chronic pain to no pain. Wes has given me the tools to exercise, play with my kids- do all the things I want to do in a way that builds strength.

Experiencia fantástica: I went to Wes to help me with my running. What I found was someone that can not only help me with my running, but with the overall fundamentals of my body's movement. I was amazed with some of the structural things I was doing daily that was putting limits on my running/cycling abilities. With some strength training of some counter muscles, I have been able to push myself further and feel stronger with no chronic pain.

Experiencia fantástica: Wow! I can't speak highly enough for Wes Miller! I had been dealing with a tolerable pain for 6 months that developed into an intense back pain for two weeks. I tried massages, heat, chiropractics, seeing my MD, and many other therapies without any relief. A friend highly recommended I see Wes. He made time for me the day I called and spent 1 1/2 hours talking with me, showing me specific exercises and using dry needle therapy. By the next morning, I was 70% better! I went back for one more treatment and am now, one week out, 90% better! I plan to see him again in a week to make sure things continue to improve. Fabulous guy with a lot of knowledge and the healing touch!!

Experiencia fantástica: I had x-rays and MRIs, tried physical therapy and a chiropractor. No one could figure out what to do for my hip pain. After describing my pain at anti fragile they knew exactly what was wrong and how to fix it. It took a few sessions of dry needling. The pain isn't completely gone, but I can walk up stairs and run again.

Experiencia fantástica: Speaking as a multi sport recreational athlete who's primary mode is running, Jeff Meadows is the best physical therapist I have ever worked with. He is so very thoughtful in his approach, finds root cause, and has set me up to succeed as a healthy runner long term with targeted exercises I can do week over week to keep injuries at bay and my body ready to run and recover well. Jeff has helped me reframe my perspective and language around my running and injuries from a place of caution and negativity to a place of curiosity and learning and, for me, that in combination with his excellent care as a PT is priceless. Thanks for being a fantastic human and health care provider, Jeff! If you are thinking of seeing the team at Anti-Fragile do it.

Experiencia fantástica: Jeff is the most knowledgeable PT in the Asheville area. He takes the time in gathering information to diagnose the concern and is precise in his treatment. Jeff is the best!

Experiencia fantástica: I have been a patient of Wes and Jeff for 5 years. They are excellent diagnosticians, and highly skilled therapists. They spend time with you to fully understand the root of the problem, and work with you to find the right modalities of therapy that will most efficiently get you better. I would highly recommend!

Experiencia fantástica: I recommend. They gave me practical tips for self-recovery whenever I had questions. They're very willing to help me reach my physical health goals.

Experiencia fantástica: I have been going to Jeff for post-op PT for my rotator cuff repair surgery. I am now 11 weeks post op. It is my first orthopedic surgery recovery and my experience with Jeff as my guide has been fantastic. He is professional, kind, intuitive, witty confident and an excellent PT therapist. As a first timer & one who errs on the side of caution it took me a few visits to move into the aspect of needling in my therapy & recovery. Jeff’s talents are profound in this realm of therapy and the advancements in my recovery are amazing. I am ahead of the game and I owe it to Jeff’s professional guidance. I highly recommend the quality of care & expertise that Jeff and his team at AntiFragile offer their clients. It doesn’t get any better! You know you’re in the peak of care when you leave your first visit.

Experiencia fantástica: Wes is fantastic. He is able to assess and demystify the problem, then formulate a plan. Highly recommended!

Experiencia fantástica: I had suffered from lower back and hip pain for several years. I had gotten to the point where I couldn’t sleep and could barely walk when I first got out of bed in the mornings. I have been to several Chiropractors and Message Therapist but never really got any long term relief. A friend recommended me to Anti-Fragile and after the first visit I walked out feeling a like I had actually been helped. Within a couple of weeks I was pain free and able to do whatever I needed to do. I highly recommend Jeff and all the staff their.

Experiencia fantástica: I left my first visit pain free! After months of continuous pain in my left foot and two misdiagnosis’s, Tim Icard was able to figure out the cause of my pain and give me relief immediately. After a few days a small amount of pain returned, which was eliminated at my second visit. I’m so grateful!

Experiencia fantástica: I found Antifragile after I had been dealing with a shoulder injury for 4 months. I saw Tim for a relatively short course of treatment and am so thankful I did! His mix of manual therapy, dry needling, and education, along with my homework of warming up well before workouts, using the strengthening exercises, releases, and stretches he gave me, and disciplining myself to rest some days has been a recipe for healing. I am back to pull-ups and overhead squats (only when I'm super warmed up though!), both of which I figured I might not be able to do again. I am so thankful to have worked with Tim and know I'll have him as a resource if (or when!) I need help again.

Experiencia fantástica: I never thought I'd get out of this shoulder pain, but here I am -- overhead pressing my laptop as I write this review after many weeks of being pain-free and actually building strength! The pricing is more per session compared to another PT that I checked out, but (1) I actually healed with Anti-Fragile and (2) we spent the time in-session treating acute pain while coaching me on how to tackle the chronic issues outside-of-session, in my daily life -- no need to come in multiple times per week. The value is a no-brainer. Jeff's got the healing touch!

Experiencia fantástica: I went in to get help with what i thought was a back muscle problem that had been bothering me for weeks, i tried to deal with it on my own but to no avail. When Tim net with me he figured out that it was actually being caused by tension in my neck, after the appointment my back felt so much better. And best of all, i felt like i really understood what had happened, how it was fixed, and how to keep everything in working order. I have had several pt experiences in the past and this was by far the best! I also deal with chronic joint pain and Tim helped me with sone exercises, advice, and an extremely non-judgmental, friendly, and gentle attitude

Experiencia fantástica: I highly recommend Tim at Anti-fragile! He is amazing at taking complicated medical lingo and using plain talk to help me understand what my body is doing. He has a strong understanding of how the body works and can apply it to some complicated back injuries! He's been incredibly patient with me and my body to help reduce the pain in my back and leg. The doctor's have been giving me mixed info or lack of info, and I have gone back to Tim's advice and what he has told me so far has been working and super helpful!

Experiencia fantástica: Antifeagile is awesome. Jeff Meadows listens and cares for his clients like no other. He's a runner so Jeff gets it and wants his patients to run w/o pain and at their best. I've seen Jeff several times for various lower body issues and always have left a PT session with the tools I need to run further, stronger and with better technique. Look no further for a Physical Therapist...Jeff will get you tuned up to run your greatest

Experiencia fantástica: Having been an athlete my entire life, I have suffered several injuries, most notably to my right IT band. This IT band issue has derailed my race plans for several endurance events, including Ironman triathlons and 100 mile mountain bike races. I had seen other physical therapists to try to correct this issue, but I had no success. At one point I spent over $1000 in co-pays by seeing a physicaI therapist through my insurance. I was no better at the end of several sessions than I was at the beginning. I first saw Jeff Meadows two years ago, and then saw him again this past Spring after an overuse injury. Jeff's attention to detail and ability get to the root of my IT band problem was invaluable. He gave me very specific exercises and stretches to do at home, demonstrating the exact way to do them. He also did some dry needling. One of my bucket list races has also been the Off Road Assault on Mount Mitchell, a 60-mile mountain bike race with over 10,000 feet of climbing. I completed this race this past weekend, feeling stronger than ever. Labor Day weekend I am competing in the Shenandoah Mountain 100, a 100 mile mountain bike race with over 12,000 feet of climbing. I am so looking forward to this race, knowing that my IT band is not going to slow me down at all. I highly recommend the services provided by Antifragile Physical Therapy. Thank you Jeff, and all of the staff!

Experiencia fantástica: When I first came to Jeff at Anti-Fragile PT I had already been through an entire PT regimen at another PT office in town. I was still in pain, and extremely frustrated. I could immediately tell my experience with Jeff was going to be different. He took so much care and time to understand what I was struggling with and how it was impacting my life. He asked what I wanted out of physical therapy and seemed to genuinely be listening and care. He assured me that I would be able to run and walk again without pain; that those were not too lofty of goals (I had almost given up hope). Fast forward to just over 1 year later and it's TRUE! I just completed my first 8k ever! I am running more regularly and with more enjoyment than I ever have. The time, encouragement, and knowledge that Jeff brings to the table are incredible. The psychological component of healing from chronic pain cannot be underestimated and it seems that Jeff understands this and provides just the right amount of support and positivity along with a comprehensive variety of ways to do the physical part of the therapy. Can't say enough positive things about Anti-Fragile PT!

Experiencia fantástica: Anti-Fragile Physical Therapy was an excellent experience, I will always go back here. I messed up my back, hurt so bad that even a slight twist or bend resulted in pain that knocked the wind out of me. I texted my doctor friend group about it and they all said go to Anti-Fragile Physical Therapy, it's where they go for their physical therapy. So I called first thing in the morning and got a 90-minute appointment with Dr. Jeff Meadows. We talked about my issue, he assessed it through a series of exercises, and then he explained the muscle problem and how he could treat it with dry needling and movement. By the end of my session I had regained my full range of motion and most of the pain was gone. Within 48 hours I was 100% back to normal, no pain, fully active, roughhousing with my kids at the pool. Excellent service, excellent staff, I will always come back here when I need physical therapy.

Experiencia fantástica: I visited anti-fragile to address debilitating shoulder pain. I have played sports my entire life but was unable to due to shoulder issues. Not only was I unable to play disc golf, ultimate frisbee and basketball, but most day-to-day activities were limited or impossible. My range of motion was dismal and it was affecting my sleep. Tim brought me in confident that he could fix my issues; to which I was hopeful but skeptical. During the in depth interview we delved into my sports history and measured my range of motion as a baseline. After one session of treatment, I would estimate I got about 50-60% of my range of motion back. I was able to do more with less pain. Through physical tests and in depth interview Tim was able to pinpoint what was the root cause of the issue and provide treatment that drastically improved my condition. The experience overall was awesome. Aside from relieving pain and improving mobility, it was really helpful to speak to a fellow athlete, someone who understands the intricacies and physical demands of sports that I play. I feel like someone who doesn’t have that background and understanding, would not be able to help me. In fact a stopped going to PT at a different place because of this. I couldn’t more highly recommend Tim for PT; especially for athletes but based on the my initial assessment I’d be willing to bet he could fix anyone! Thank you Tim!

Experiencia fantástica: I had a great experience here. I was repeatedly injuring my left knee while running, and Jeff not only helped me to get stronger but he also showed me how to change my running form. I recently ran a marathon without any knee pain!

Experiencia fantástica: I came in for some soreness on the outside of my foot. Jeff diagnosed the root cause as inflammation in my calf, along with other issues. The pain in the for was caused by the tendon higher up my leg. He did some dry needling on the calf and prescribed some stretches. The very next day my situation improved substantially. It was the single most productive medical experience I've ever had.

Experiencia fantástica: Multiple friends recommended Jeff at Anti-Fragile PT to help resolve my knee pain. I thought that I was developing arthritis and that I needed to stop running. I decided to see Jeff to find out if my self-diagnosis was correct. Turns out that I was wrong and I am delighted. Jeff assessed my condition and prescribed some easy equipment and stride changes, stretches and strengthening exercises. Now I can run without pain. Jeff is a kind person and an excellent PT.

Experiencia fantástica: I came to see Jeff after a shoulder injury while whitewater kayaking. I went into it very scared because so many other kayakers have repeated injuries. Jeff helped me significantly progress, each time I saw him I felt noticeably better after, and he gave me good exercises to do on my own. Two months later, I'm feeling pretty much back to 100 percent from before the injury. Very grateful for all of his help! Very professional, knowledgeable, and just a nice all around guy!

Experiencia fantástica: Hands down best PT in Asheville. Very knowledgeable, honest and friendly. You can definitely tell that they are truly there to help their patients and that it's not about making a buck. Highly highly recommend!

Experiencia fantástica: Antifragile PT is efficient and effective at what they do. Their online appointment scheduling is convenient. The facility has been recently renovated and is very clean. The staff is always friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend Antifragile for your physical therapy needs.

Experiencia fantástica: These. Freaking. Guys. The hands down, bar none, absolute best PT practice in Asheville. All three of them are big time experts in what they do and treat. Whether you got hurt running, biking, or have a long term injury, they will all take time to work with you one on one. Even better, they have all personally followed up with me after my appointment to make sure that everything was going well and to make sure that I did not have any questions. The level of care and service that you receive at Anti Fragile is far and above what anyone else is offering.

Experiencia fantástica: Wes is phenomenal. He's extraordinarily knowledgeable, personable, and skilled. He was able not only to relieve me of chronic pain but also to teach me how to avoid the recurring issue I was running into.

Experiencia fantástica: Been seeing Jeff for years, most recently after pulling my back. He cut my recovery time into a fraction of what it would have been on my own! The day after his treatment I am walking normally and I feel like I can really start to work on my mobility and strength without pain. Go see him!

Experiencia fantástica: I highly recommend anti-fragile physical therapy. They are way better than any other physical therapist I've ever been too. The proof is in the pudding -- a back injury that was taking a long time to get better with other therapists will soon be 100% thanks to my work with Jeff Meadows at anti-fragile. The difference working with Jeff is his holistic knowledge of how to heal pain. He understands (and I have since learned) that pain is complicated and needs to be healed from many different directions -- through physical manipulation and strengthening, as well emotional strengthening. You will likely pay a little more at anti-fragile, but it is worth every single penny. I will never go to another physical therapist again if I can help it.

Experiencia fantástica: I am a family physician and saw Wes Miller (at the recommendation of a few of my own patients) at the beginning of the year for sacral/low back pain I had for 2 years previously, after a fall from horseback. I had tried chiropractic and massage with no help. I could't ride without pain and it was interfering with all my activities. Wes was professional and extremely knowledgable and after only 4 sessions, my pain was completely gone! I am back to horseback riding and mountain biking with no issues. I didn't even think it was possible! He is amazing and I am so grateful for him.

Experiencia fantástica: The personal service here that AF offers is something that you will not find anywhere else in Asheville. I can confidently say that. AF should be your first point of reference when to have a specialist assess an issue or injury.

Experiencia fantástica: I just had my first visit to Anti-Fragile and I am stunned! I have had neck and shoulder pain since April and after one session with Jeffrey Meadows, I feel amazing. I highly recommend this place if you are looking for some pain relief. I was welcomed warmly by the entire staff and felt very comfortable. I was sent home with exercises and stretching as well as some great advice on how I can get more restorative sleep. I was a little nervous (a lot) about the dry needling but it was exactly what I needed and the results from just one session is blowing my mind. If I could give more than 5 stars I certainly would.

Experiencia fantástica: Jeff and Wes are fantastic. They really listen to you and tailor their treatments and recommendations to you. Plus, they don't ask you to come back over and over (like other PTs); a couple visits is all I've ever needed to thoroughly address an issue. Highly recommended!

Experiencia fantástica: Had major problems with knees and hips, thought I was heading toward replacement surgery. Was recommended to Jeff and have been amazed at the progress I’ve made under his care and direction. He is very very knowledgeable and works hard to make progress based on your goals. I had such remarkable results I recommended Jeff to my wife and now he is helping her with significant wrist elbow and shoulder problems. Highly recommend!!!

Experiencia fantástica: I am in awe of the compassionate, highly effective care I received with Jeff. I was feeling quite hopeless with a running-induced back injury. Dry needling and manual therapy through Jeff's healing hands have given me back my freedom to run again. I am very grateful and highly recommend Anti-fragile if you are seeking hope and relief.

Experiencia fantástica: Jeff Meadows of Anti Fragile PT has helped me so much! He is very skilled and compassionate. I highly recommend him.

Experiencia fantástica: Jeff was incredibly helpful and insightful in my journey to becoming Anti-Fragile. I was in chronic pain that most days would leave me completely wiped out by 4-5 pm everyday and sometimes in the fetal position trying to cope. I thought surgery was my only solution. He gave me the movements to get healthy, empowered me to heal my overrall issue, while using his skill and tools to keep it from reoccurring. It took time, but so does surgery. He showed me the progression toward being pain free and it went exactly as he said it would. I am grateful for the treatment and support. I am at 110% of my capacity before being injured. Thank you!

Experiencia fantástica: I really can't say enough about Wes and his skills. I showed up with complicated hip symptoms that were really interfering with my running, and my psyche. I thought my running days might be over. Wes had a wonderful, positive attitude and a patient, flexible approach. Eight months later, I'm running pain-free and moving more fluidly. He knows what he's doing.

Experiencia fantástica: Wesley does an incredible job at getting to the root of the issue, and coming up with a progression of exercises that make sense and can be easily done at home or the gym. He's able to explain what the imbalance or issue is in a way that's really easy to understand. Can't recommend him highly enough!

Experiencia fantástica: Both Jeff and Wes were fantastic, super friendly and down to earth. I worked with Jeff and left with a solid plan to heal up an irritated/strained meniscus. Thanks!

Experiencia fantástica: Jeff is very knowledgeable and gentle. I look forward to him helping me heal my body further.

Experiencia fantástica: I've been seeing Jeff on an ongoing basis for a chronic issue with my right foot. Each time I go I learn something and feel that I am improving. The work I must do at home isn't overwhelming and helps me in my recovery. I just saw Jeff today and the conversation we had was awesome in that he completely believes in the mind-body connection and gave me some specific exercises to do in regards to that. I am more than thankful for both he and Wes's expertise and ongoing commitment to learning.

Experiencia fantástica: I am so grateful for the experience I had at Antifragile. Jeff was kind and knowledgeable. He was as encouraging as he was patient with me and always has a positive and nurturing attitude to boot! I've had multiple kneecap dislocations over my lifetime and this most recent injury really threw me for a loop. I left Jeff feeling more well equipped to move forward with my life and recovery than I ever had before. He listened to me and helped me to understand my body and my injuries better and armed me with the practice and know-how to continue my recovery safely on my own as well as the knowledge I needed to continue a life long practice of taking care of my personalized needs and the ability to keep getting stronger and healthier!

Experiencia fantástica: Both Wes and Jeff focused in on what was needed to get me back running more efficiently and pain free! Their knowledge, skills and professionalism are all excellent.

Experiencia fantástica: Wes and his treatments have really helped me get a lot of immediate and long term relief from my many sports injuries. Always nice to see him for advice on the severity of an injury or issue, get some relief and maintenance care and guidance for self treating issues. Highly recommended!!

Experiencia fantástica: I am a long distance runner and I was experiencing pain all summer in my ankles, behind my knee and groin. When I came and met with Wes, he helped me find the source that was causing my pain and he gave me great feedback from looking at my form on the treadmill. Wes even took the time to give me running tips to help me run more efficiently without expending any wasted energy. To the dry-needling, KT-Tape and running tips, Wes fully cured my running pain after our second visit. He is an extraordinary and extremely knowledgeable PT. Thank you Wes!

Experiencia fantástica: I had a headache for 2 years as a result of a back injury that entailed a fractured vertebrae and neck damage. Not only did Wesley see the chronic pain as being a result of my old injury, but within 6 months I was off of my migraine medicines and headache free. I'm back to being physically active, positive mindset due to not being in constant pain, and living a healthy, happy life!