West Chester

Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy
1558 Paoli Pike
West Chester, PA 19380

Office Hours

Monday
7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday
7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday
7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday
7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday
7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sunday
Closed

West Chester

Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy

(484) 420-7600

1558 Paoli Pike
West Chester, PA 19380

Fax: 610-427-2477

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Google Rating
5.0
Based on 100 reviews
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Office Hours

Monday
7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday
7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday
7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday
7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday
7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sunday
Closed
  • Located in Goshen Village Shopping Center next to UPS
  • Accepts most insurance plans including Medicare
  • Convenient appointments at our clinic & virtual telehealth
  • Appointments within 24 hours
  • Previously Excel Physical Therapy

1558 Paoli Pike
West Chester, PA 19380

1558 Paoli Pike
West Chester, PA 19380
Phone: (484) 420-7600

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Where We’re Located

We are located in West Chester, PA in Chester County. Our location is on Paoli Pike in the Goshen Village Shopping Center. We are next to the UPS store. We strive to deliver exceptional physical therapy by making our services available and accessible to our patients nearby, within their communities.  We love being close to our patients!

Ready to Book?

You can give us a call or you can click the “Request an Appointment” button above. One of our friendly patient coordinators will respond quickly to your request and confirm your appointment time at our clinic. Some of the many benefits of physical therapy may include reducing pain in muscles and joints, improving mobility and flexibility, recovering properly from an injury, getting back to playing sports, avoiding surgery, preventing falls, and ensuring the proper recovery after surgery. Our team is here to help you get back to living your life and feeling like yourself again.

About Us

At our clinic, we go out of our way to make your physical rehabilitation and recovery a great experience. You can see us with or without a prescription from your doctor! If you see us first, we can provide you with a complimentary injury screening or refer you to a great physician, if necessary. We know your time is valuable, so to make you wait as little as possible we even offer appointments within 24 hours of your first phone call. We’ll also do everything in our power to accommodate your busy schedule.

About Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy

The highly skilled clinicians at Ivy Rehab, located at 1558 Paoli Pike in West Chester are here to help you get back to feeling your best again! Ivy Rehab is a rapidly growing network of physical & occupational therapy clinics dedicated to providing exceptional care and personalized treatment to get patients feeling better, faster. We have over 25,000 online reviews with an average score of 4.9 out of 5 stars. We have many convenient locations in PA and offer a wide range of treatments and programs to suit your needs, including in-clinic and virtual telehealth appointments. Give us a call to see how the friendly team at your local Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy in West Chester can help you today!

Learn more about Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy

We strive to:

  • Make each patient feel comforted and cared for
  • Use cutting-edge methodology and expertise
  • Promote a quick and effective recovery
  • Return patients to their maximal capacity
  • Offer convenient appointments at our clinic and through telehealth visits 

Patient Centered Approach

Our therapists work closely with each patient to create the best recovery plan with individualized, professional care. Our mission is your recovery! Our goal is to get you back to the activities you enjoy without limitations. Excel physical therapists help improve quality of life through patient education, hands-on care, and personalized treatment plans. 

In addition to treatment at the clinic, patients are educated on home exercises to accelerate recovery and prevent problems from reoccurring. Our highly-trained providers and staff work as a team to provide excellent, coordinated, cost-effective physical therapy care.

What we treat

Below on this page, you’ll find the full list of what we treat and the programs we offer. A high percentage of injuries and pain syndromes result from weakness and/or tightness in neighboring regions of the musculoskeletal system. Our therapists evaluate possible compensatory patterns in addition to the area of pain or loss of function. This thorough examination allows us to better identify and eliminate all underlying causes so patients achieve lasting results. We also focus on educating you, so that you’re empowered to take control of their injury, grow stronger than ever, and prevent recurrences.

We understand the impact that pain and loss of function can have on the lives of our patients. Our entire staff, from the front desk to our clinical team, provides a compassionate and motivational environment dedicated to healing. We ensure we are meeting each patient’s unique needs so their experience is both enjoyable and rewarding.

We have extensive experience treating a variety of conditions including shoulder injuries and surgeries, knee injuries and reconstructions/replacements, spinal conditions and surgeries, sports injuries and muscle traumas, chronic and acute pain syndromes, neck conditions and surgeries, pre and post-surgical cases, geriatric conditions, work-related injuries, chronic pain conditions, lower back pain, general strains and sprains, joint replacement recovery, vestibular and balance conditions, auto accidents, and much more!

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Check Out Some of Our 5-Star Reviews

5.0
Based on 100 reviews
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I began therapy at Ivy in September (back) and then again in February (neck). Jonathan worked with me on both issues.He worked to identify the cause of the pain and explained what he was doing and how it would to help alleviate the pain.I was educated with information and when I was discharged, given exercises to do at home, to prevent any problems.I would highly recommend the therapists at Ivy. All of them know their stuff to create a great treatment plan.
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Fantastic staff whom relate well to all patients!
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I really enjoy working with Katie and appreciate the effort she is making to make my therapy successful. She is very good at figuring out exactly what is needed. Staff is very pleasant and helpful and the atmosphere is relaxing. Highly recommended
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The treatment is personalized, one patient - one therapist. One complete hour, just for you. So far, very qualified therapist.
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Marissa is great, very knowledgeable and listens to your concerns! IVY has a very welcoming environment.
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I wanted a therapist who would push me to my limits.He did!!!
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My therapist is a very caring person who wants you to improve each session. I am enjoying my time at Evy Rehab.
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May 2022I was experiencing numerous issues with head wooziness, concentration, balance, and ear ringing in March 2022, and was referred to Ivy for physical therapy. Katie spent considerable effort getting to know my exact set of conditions to work out a proper treatment plan. She was excellent at getting to the bottom of vestibular dysfunction and working to put me on a path to an improved quality of life. I had marked improvement in just a few weeks and a couple months later I was a different person. I still have ear ringing on and off, and on rare occasions I get a touch of vestibular issues, but through all the techniques I was taught it's manageable on most days. I highly recommend Ivy as Katie and the other physical therapists there are outstanding, they love what they do, and they really go the distance to get you well.
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I was recommended by my orthopedic surgeon to visit Excel following my ACL reconstruction surgery. The staff are kind, knowledgeable, and supportive. My physical therapist, Sarah Pichini, helped me with a speedy and thorough recovery. Furthermore, she educated me on numerous ways to strengthen my knee, as a result, bosu balls are a permanent aspect of my new training regimen :)10/10 would recommend this place to anyone looking for a lasting, and significant recovery.
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I highly recommend Excel. All of the stuff is super friendly. Katie is very knowledgeable and caring. Provides individual attention and coaching. I couldn’t be more happy.
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Jonathon Kritz in my opinion is an outstanding PT.He treats his patients with the utmost respect and compassion. He will go above and beyond when needed. He has changed my outlook, at a critical point in my life, to be much more aware of the benefits of healthy exercise and stretching.He knows the human anatomy very well-and uses this knowledge to the patient's benefit.
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Therapists are friendly, knowledgeable, and take the time to explain what each exercise will do to help you get stronger
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My total experience with Sarah was great. She always asessed my pain and then tailored my therapy to work on exercises that made my body and balance stronger. Reports we sent to my surgeon twice and then a final report sent my last day. I learned what I could do at home in between sessions. And I also want to thank Katie who covered for Sarah for a few sessions. Katie was on top of my recovery and also provided guided therapy to help my recovery. Both are very well versed in many areas of physical therapy. They both have positive attitudes and always provided positive encouragement on my recovery. I would definitely recommend Excel Physical Therapy located on Paoli Pike.
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My physical therapist, Jonathan, is awesome. He’s very caring & professional. I always leave Excel feeling much better then when I arrived.
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Went to Exel in West Chester. I had back problems that need physical therapy. Marissa was my PT. On a one to ten I give the firm a 10!!! Highly recommend that facility. Lou G
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Katie and the Excel/IvyRehab team have been an amazing resource to guide my physical rehabilitation from conditions I had accepted as status quo for far too long.A special shout-out to Shamus, who has a very promising future ahead of him. He is already exceptional.And Justin makes sure the office doesn’t miss a beat.This is the place to go when your body says things aren’t quite right. Listen to your body. And me.
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After experiencing a brain stem stroke 5 years ago that left me with constant dizziness and lightheadedness I have been confined to a wheelchair because I am too much of a fall risk to use a walker. My previous experiences with physical therapy produced minimal results because none of my previous physical therapists felt I was capable of enough improvement to get me on my feet again. They gave me very limited PT and said that was all my brain injury would allow.I decided to give PT one last attempt at getting some independence back and after a lot of consideration I decided it would be at Excel in West Chester. When I met Sarah Pachini I was immediately welcomed by her friendliness and impressed with her knowledge of my condition, Wallenberg Syndrome. None of my previous therapists were familiar with Wallenberg Syndrome and as a result their therapy was identical as it would be for someone with a concussion and not a brain stem stroke. Sarah explained some of the balance training that would help me and gave me confidence that someone was finally going to give me the proper balance training I had not received before and her positivity that our work would produce results gave me the confidence I spent 5 years looking for.Sarah’s balance training was amazingly effective because she knew exactly the type of balance exercises that would address the parts of my brain that needed to relearn how to balance my body again. I was able to progress from standing and holding onto a bar to freestanding for steadily increasing amounts of time. Then it was standing on a cushion at the bar first with my hands and then without. Sarah’s belief that she could improve my balance was becoming a reality, it was the beginning of doing things no one else thought I was capable of doing but Sarah believed in me.We then introduced a rollator I brought with me into therapy, it was my goal to be able to walk independently with the rollator and be less dependent on the wheelchair. Due to the balance, strengthening and endurance training I was able to begin walking with the rollator and I was soon doing laps around the facility. The next big step was walking outside with the rollator, first short walks that increased to all the way around the shopping center. It was an unbelievable feeling to be walking again! I truly believe that the progress I have made would not have happened if I had not worked with Sarah. I have begun walking around my block at home and as we continue to working together I have no doubt it won’t be long until I am taking the rollator to restaurants, doctor’s appointments, visiting friends and all of my activities with the rollator and leaving the wheelchair at home.
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Great care and responsible attitude about their patients recovery. Also, a friendly, pleasant atmosphere.
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I highly recommend Excel for PT, Therapist at East Goshen are amazing. Friendly caring and patient.
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Staff is excellent! Facility is welcoming and very clean…best PT experience I have ever had…and I’ve had quite a few!! Marissa Garguilo was my therapist and she was fabulous!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Sarah Pichini at Excel was wonderful, kind, and professional in helping me rehab from a concussion and whiplash. She explained the reasoning behind every exercise or procedure during treatment, kept me up to date with where I was in terms of progress, and created an environment for sessions that was welcoming. Can't thank her and excel enough for helping me recover from a nightmare(ish) situation. Highly recommend.
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I love Excel Physical Therapy at the West Chester location. All of the therapists are super knowledgable and friendly. I want to highly recommend my therapist Marissa to anyone coming off a recent injury, the plan that she put together for me helped me get back to my normal life much faster than my doctor expected through the right amount of challenge and rest. Thank you Marissa!!
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I had to get therapy for TMD Jonathan is very knowledgeable he knows what he is doing I started to feel better on the first day itself patient care is outstanding.
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I would highly recommend excel . I went for 3 months after having a broke my shoulder. Lauren was very professional and very knowledgeable. She pushed you in a challenging way which I liked. Never giving up however very compassionate for your pain level! The entire staff was always welcoming !
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I began therapy in February 2022.. I had balance difficulties and lack of strength in my arms and legs I was successfully discharged today thanks to my excellent therapist, Marissa Gargulio! She was so incredibly helpful and thoughtful in creating a PT to fit my needs. The atmosphere in the room was upbeat and everyone was pleasant and friendly. I would not hesitate to recommend Excel of West Chester, and especially Marissa,r to anyone,
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Thank you Marissa Garguilo, PT, DPT of Excel Physical Therapy, West Chester for always going the extra mile! Everyone at Excel has been professional, helpful and encouraging along what could have otherwise been an incredibly daunting road towards recovery. Excel's opportunity for continuous, "one-on-one" therapy for the duration of my treatment plan has been a breath of fresh air! This location is convenient, and its staff has always been flexible with finding appointment times to fit my schedule. You love what you do and it shows! Love my therapist, Marissa! Thank you!
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The best physical therapy I have received. The staff is amazing, friendly and knowledgeable. I look forward to each and every session that I have.
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My therapist- Sarah Pichini was the consummate professional helping me work through the consequences of an injury that I had skiing this past winter.She took the time to listen and was thorough in her treatment approach.I highly recommend her for those in need of physical therapy.
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Excellent care with attention to detail to retrain my leg and hip muscles to work properly.
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I had a great experience with Excel Physical Therapy! Everyone is very nice, welcoming and supportive. Lauren (my physical therapist) is exceptional and so knowledgeable; always willing to take the time to explain things to me and adjust exercises to target exactly what I needed. They were very flexible in scheduling and willing to work around my ever-changing work schedule.
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Had the pleasure of working with Sarah Pichini who knew exactly what I needed to get me back in the gym performing even better than before my injury. Highly recommend trusting Sarah with your PT journey!
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This is a great place for physical therapy. The therapists are knowledgeable and caring. They pay attention to your needs and work toward measurable results. It is never overly busy. An all around good experience.
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I just got done my 15 minute consultation with Johnathan Kritz in West Chester. I cant say enough great things about him and the experience I had here. He took the time to explain the pain and the recovery strategies for me. I would HIGHLY recommend this place and for PT overall. It exceeded all expectations. Thank you team!
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Awesome treatment. I am a repeat “offender”. Sarah P. has an outstanding ability to hone in on the issue and fix the problem. I highly recommend. Whatever physical issue they can help!
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Professional and accommodating staff. I highly recommend!
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Everyone who works there is great. They took good care of both me and my daughter.
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I worked with Jonathan for about 6 months recouping from an achilles repair. He was awesome. Not only did he get me back to a level where I was before the surgery, but he actually got to know me along the way. There are few injuries as difficult as coming back from an achilles tear. I am a highly competitive athlete who needed to get back to my sports regime both for leisure and for work and he made it happen. He pushed me when I needed pushing, and laid off when I needed more time. To this day if I have a question or want to run something by him (related or not to the achilles) he is happy to talk with me. I also have a Kinesiology degree and PT background so I am more than familiar with that general landscape and working with people in this field. Jonathan was excellent. I would recommend him over and over again.
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I i’m very happy to share that I had a wonderful experience with Lauren at Excel physical therapy. The process was seamless, the staff were very professional, and Lauren was exceptional. I very much appreciated the time she spent teaching me about my injury and my role in getting better and maintaining the healthy condition. Thank you all!
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Great environment, not over crowded. The PT’s are very good. Lauren Smith did a great job and was always prepared with something new, more challenging to try. I have used other PT facilities but I found Excel to truly fit my needs.
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I went in with an ankle badly weakened from decades of sprains. Over a number of weeks Lauren helped build my strength back and give me confidence to use my ankle the way I used to. Thank you!
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This is my third go-round with Excel Physical Therapy. This time I worked with Sarah. And, once again, I received excellent care.As you can see, I like this practice so much that I always return! I highly recommend Excel PT for all your therapy needs.
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Amazing staff and front desk people and most importantly physical therapist who are knowledgeable, who really listens and cares.
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This was my third time at Excel. I worked with Lauren and she did a great job for me. Recommend them highly.
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I went to Excel two years ago because I read the reviews online; It’s true...they are on time, flexible w/scheduling, caring and really care about your PT needs. It became necessary for me to return in June of 2021 for a knee injury due to playing pickle ball. Sarah Pichini was my most recent therapist in West Chester Excel. She did an excellent job of diagnosing my knee issue and was very attentive to point out what I was doing incorrectly to cause the problem. She also recommended quad strengthening exercises in order to support the necessary corrections.She was very flexible with her schedule and 100% satisfied my health concerns! I highly recommend any one of the therapists in the West Chester Excel location.Laura Sansalone
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The team is very efficient and professional. They are always concerned how each exercise effects and concerns you.
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The people are warm, caring, funny and STRONG lol. I am blessed for having found them! I was going for one thing specifically and the mentality of "there's more to fix than just that so that what brought you here doesn't happen again" and the care they are giving is phenomenal! Also the facility is very clean and appointments are very well spaced! They are also following all Covid rules explicitly.Couldn't say better things about the place and the staff!
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Lauren’s a rock star! She’ll figure out what you need to fix pain and get back to living.
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My therapist was Jonathan Kritz and he truly helped me after my car accident. He was very patient with me and always focused on the issues I had, but also finding new ways to help my problems. You always leave feeling better and accomplished. You wont be disappointed with Excel physical therapy, their staff, or their qualified PT.
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Super friendly & knowledgeable staff. Everyone in the office treats you very nicely, regardless of whether or not they are your provider.
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An excellent experience. As an active dancer in the arts, I am an avid PT recipient. I normally travel 50 minutes to another PT venue for years.... Then I tried Excel PT in WC. I landed Eric and WOW! He truly cares so much about healing his clients, helping them in every possible way. Excellent overall experience here thus far as I enter my 8th week. Highly recommend Eric without reservation.
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The entire staff- therapists and administrative personnel - are wonderful people - friendly and caring. My therapist, Kathryn (Katie) Rapp is wonderful, excellent in knowledge, great communicator, pleasant personality. Katie has a penchant to craft an individual treatment plan for her patients to develop great results, with a goal of 100% functionality. A great therapist and person. I am fortunate to have Katie as my therapist. I have made excellent gains.
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I highly recommend Excel Physical Therapy in West Chester. The staff is amazing and I’m seeing results much faster then I anticipated.
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Great staff and support!
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Amy Gabriel was a tremendous help to me through two separate hip replacements. She was knowledgeable, compassionate, efficient, dependable, sensitive to my needs and has a gentle sense of humor. She was also flexible whenever a reschedule was necessary.I highly recommend her range of knowledge, experienced hands and ability to a first time or returning patient/client in need of physical therapy.Eleanor Bianchi
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I was referred to Excel from my chiropractor last year. I was lucky enough to get Amy Gabriel. She is compassionate and professional. She was the first person to actually make a difference in my life since my car accident. I already had an existing back issue and the accident set me back further than before.This care was personalized for me. I had the same person every time I went. I actually felt stronger for the first time in years. The atmosphere is warm and comforting. The staff was friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend Amy and Excel.
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The staff at Excel Physical Therapy in Glen Mills is outstanding! I have worked with Amy a number of times and she has been terrific! Her knowledge, competence and ability to help with my various issues over the past couple of years have been excellent. I would highly recommend Amy to anyone who is looking for a physical therapist. Thank you Amy for all you’ve done to help me!
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Excel Physical therapy is the place to go especially Ed Mills. He is a superb physical therapists. He constantly knows the exercises to cure the issue at hand. I've gone to him in the past and is my go to guy. Very kind, social, and knowledgeable in his field. Keep up the good work.
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Great place to rehab. They have caring and professional personnel. Care is tailored to individual needs. This is my third time there for different problems and I have never been disappointed. Highly recommend them.
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Excel was a blessing to me from the moment I called them. Ann set me with up with an appointment with Ed and I started treatment for my shoulder injury right away. Ed was wonderful - very knowledgeable, professional, and such a joy to work with (we laughed a lot!). I saw improvement very quickly and my PT was a success. Mary and Ann both always greeted me with kindness. Never did I think I would actually miss going to PT! I really enjoyed talking with everyone there. A great team of people and I highly recommend them.
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Eric Bates gives clear explanations, helps a patient understand the problem, and does very helpful hands-on manipulation to correct any problems.Mary at the front desk is very helpful and kind.
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Brady is excellentVery encouraging and yet challenges me to do exercises to help myself become strongerWould recommend to anyone
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Love excel. Great therapists. Improved my gait and posture. Would definitely use them again.
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I've gone to PT before, and after a 10 minute intro, was parked in a corner to do the exercises myself. NOT HERE! I take my elderly mom, and they are 100% hands on. In a few short weeks, I noticed a lot of improvement. Knowledgeable. Friendly. Highly recommend!
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Best place for PT help. Therapists are very knowledgeable. I was a client there for 3 different body parts and am like new. Everything now works better than ever.
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Excel Physical Therapy (West Chester) has made the process of healing a healing combination of fun; professionals who truly know their stuff; a warm and inviting atmosphere; and truly committed physical therapists.
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Well trained, caring and prompt. Trust them with my husband's rehab.
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Excellent place to get help! I have been getting physical therapy help for many years. Occasionally, my lower back pain is not tolerable so I need help. Chiropractic help does soothe the pain but it is only temporary. I live in Florida now but have a second home here in West Chester, PA. I had a family friend recommend Excel and I am really glad they did. Ed Miles, the Physical Therapist there is sxcellent. I highly recommend them if you need Therapy.
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Staff is very dedicated to improving one's health
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Really getting a lot out of Excel Physical Therapy in West Chester, PA. My person is very thoughtful & caring & takes the time to ask how I'm coming along, how I feel with each exercise & how I'm progressing with my home exercises. I look forward to going to Excel each time, knowing that I am in good hands.
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Always professional, very friendly, extremely encouraging, makes therapy enjoyable.
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The staff at Excel Physical Therapy is extremely knowledgeable and professional. I receive individual attention and coaching every step of the way. I couldn't be more pleased with my PT and my progress.
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My experience with Excel Therapy has been wonderful. Undergoing Therapy sessions at Excel after my ACL reconstruction and it's been wonderful so far. Therapist and front desk people are really wonderful and nice. Highly recommend Excel Therapy and therapist Ed.
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My experience with Excel Physical Therapy has been wonderful. The therapists as well as the front desk receptionist have been very helpful and accommodating. Both therapists that I have worked with were very knowledgeable and personable when it came to creating my therapy plan. HIGHLY recommend this facility as I am already seeing signs of relief from my symptoms 4 weeks into treatment!
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Excellent sessiions; always felt better after the exercises. Instructor took a personal interest in my needs. I would reccomend this branch of Excel highly.
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My experience at Excel Physical Therapy in West Chester has been outstanding. I have totally appreciated the individual approach and careful listening to the patient's issues. Physical Therapy always involves dealing with painful and individual issues and requires a personalized approach. I have found that here.
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After extended sessions at other West Chester based PT operations with little to no results, I decide to make the switch to Excel Therapy for help with back pain. Sarah and her team were extremely helpful in the physical therapy process. Sarah was able to yield quick results and increased my functional strength/endurance. I would recommend the whole team to anyone looking for well thought out exercises and consistent results!
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