Samuel Franco Movement And Performance Llc

This was the most effective physical therapy experience I've had. My therapist, Mitali Sheth, had an encyclopedic knowledge of the therapies but also was attuned to the idiosyncratic outcomes and irregular progression of each PT experience. In addition, the front desk/administrative function is well managed. Over the course of a 6 month recovery, this is invaluable. I would recommend Spear and especially, the 16th street location, to anyone.

I’ve been to other Spears locations and loved them, but this one has been disappointing. Over 15+ visits with multiple therapists, none has spent more than 5 minutes working with me. On my last visit, I timed it: 4 minutes. At $140/hour, that’s not worth it. At other Spears locations, therapists spent at least 20 minutes and genuinely helped. Most of my time here is spent doing exercises alone, with no one checking my form. At other locations, assistants stay with patients and correct them. On my last visit, I counted 8 therapists/assistants hanging out at the middle desk—chatting or on their computers—while 6 patients exercised on their own. It feels like a culture of “why should I do my job if no one else is?” Patients new to PT might think this is normal, but it isn’t. I promise I am not being harsh. Try other locations and you will see the difference! At the end of my visit, the assistant asked, “You want ice for which part of your body?” I was tempted to say, “The part you helped me with.” She did not know what part she was helping me improve? I was not surprised- she was super disengaged. Management should take a hard look at what’s happening here. I’ll be trying another location and unfortunately can’t recommend this one.