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What Client’s Are Saying

“Tony’s skills have helped me immeasurably. He has worked on my back, neck and legs and his work has enabled me to do what I love–play golf. Without Tony, I don’t think my body would have allowed me to do that. I always leave an appointment with Tony feeling so much better than when I arrived. One of his best attributes is that he listens– if something hurts more one day than another, he works on that. If I tell him that I really want to be able to swim or do some other form of exercise, he finds a way for me to do that. There are not enough superlatives to describe Tony and his work —he is simply a great therapist. “

“After a whole year of going to a highly recommended physical therapy clinic for heel and foot pain with no resolve is when I met Tony. He evaluated my problem and assessed that my body had developed incorrect patterns of movement and started to work on my whole body not just the foot. After 4 months of manual therapy the problem went away. Tony goes beyond the standard practices and takes his job to another level. He looks at the whole picture then responds using his highly specialized training. He educates you on what he is doing and why you are in the predicament you are in. I don’t think of Tony as just a great physical therapist, Tony is a great friend.”

Silver Spring, MD

“I walked into my PT appointment with a sharp pain in my sciatic nerve in my buttock. With great care, my therapist, Kendall Black managed my leg and I just walked out to the front desk with no pain at all! “

“I am very pleased with my treatment. I arrived in extreme pain in my legs. The treatment I received helped immediately and I have gotten better and better with more treatment. The exercises prescribed work really well. Shannon is very knowledgeable, very kind and caring. The facility is beautiful!”

“I had constant back pain for over three years and tried lots of different treatments with no success. I was unable to exercise when I was recommended to Hilary. We focused on Pilates-based rehabilitation exercises for treatment. After working with Hilary, I am just about 100% cured! My back gives me infrequent problems. And, I’m running, biking, swimming, playing volleyball, and much more. So, a big fat thank you. You fixed me! Three years of constant pain, 10 months of focused Pilates, and now I’m cured. Amazing!”

David Robbins

“CORE PT is such a great place. The ambience is relaxing and quiet and very conducive to self-reflection and serious thought! They have all the exercise equipment necessary. Each treatment room is private and beautiful. Lauren is so thorough,  knowledgeable and caring. She really takes her time with you. “

“Shannon is very focused, intelligent and effective. She listens well and has helped me walk the fine line between building muscles and going into chronic spasms. She also has “hands that know” exactly where the muscle knots are and hot to get at them.”

“I had a fantastic experience at CORE. Lauren was really great and was able to tailor some exercise to my sports. The staff was always willing to work with my schedule and rescheduling was easy!”

SH

“Hilary is a superb and gifted physical therapist, amongst the absolute best in the Washington Metropolitan Area. Her abilities are due to a strong educational foundation in exercise physiology, more than a decade of experience as a personal trainer, and extensive experience in traditional and manual therapy. Her commitment to her art is reflected in her ongoing education, including certification as a Pilates instructor and dry needling. She is hands on, has excellent interpersonal skills, exudes confidence, and is an excellent clinician.”
Dr. Ben Shaffer, Orthopaedic Surgeon

“I broke my humerus with significant nerve damage. As a result I have a lot of stiffness. Jeff Robinson has been working with me now over a period of several months and the improvement in the motion of my shoulder is amazing. Highly recommend!”

MWB

“I have a chronic, painful, in-operable case of spinal stenosis. Hilary, and Hilary alone, allows me to function as a trial lawyer. Her technical skill, wisdom, reliability and compassion are omnipresent and critical to my well-being. Hilary is my MVP.”

Reid Weingarten

“Lauren is very gifted, patient, and kind. I am so glad I found CORE!”

“I have seen Kendall Black over the years for various aches and pains. She’s outstanding, really smart, very talented, always knows box to fix whats wrong and suggests appropriate treatment plan. Love the pilates sessions with her on Saturdays.”

M.J.A.

“The quality of care and the level of customer service make the experience at CORE a perfect “10”. From the moment you walk through the door, Sophia and the front office are eager to help you. Jeff Robinson is a fantastic physical therapist!”

“Jeff Robinson has been my physical therapist now for almost three years. He was of immeasurable help to me in regaining strength in my leg. For six years I had not been able to recover from a knee injury that had led to patellar tendonitis and meniscus surgery and ultimately resulted in substantial muscle atrophy. I had seen other physical therapists without improvement, before I discovered Jeff and immediately experienced a whole new level of expertise. His analytic skills aim at a broadly based approach so that his effective manual therapy and immaginative exercise protocols not only involved the focus of the problem but extended muscular reeducation to the entire support system of the knee. Jeff shows much kindness in his concern for the patient, and compassionate support in the ups and downs of the recovery process. He continues to provide care for me now for a newly developed hip and back problem. For all this I would like to express my heartfelt thanks. My best recommendation probably is that recently my husband also has become Jeff’s patient for his problems from scoliosis.”

MM

“Tony’s skills have helped me immeasurably. He has worked on my back, neck and legs and his work has enabled me to do what I love–play golf. Without Tony, I don’t think my body would have allowed me to do that. I always leave an appointment with Tony feeling so much better than when I arrived. One of his best attributes is that he listens– if something hurts more one day than another, he works on that. If I tell him that I really want to be able to swim or do some other form of exercise, he finds a way for me to do that. There are not enough superlatives to describe Tony and his work —he is simply a great therapist. “

“I trust Jeff more than any doctor. Jeff pulled me out of an erratic and protracted recovery from two concurrent, but independent maladies, which had set me back from an active athletic life for more than three years. He actually diagnosed one of the maladies before the doctors did. I finally regained the active use of my body with him at my side.” “Jeff listens very hard but sensitively, visibly concentrates on you, and processes every input you give him. Now that I can run, row, ride, and workout on my own, I will miss him, but will continue to keep in mind his simple and wise advice that should serve to keep me away from him.”

ZR Washington DC

“I’ve been to CORE PT many times and the receptionist are so nice and professional. My therapist, Lauren, is kind, friendly, and I feel much better every time I leave. Thank you so much.”

“Hilary Granat has helped me with back issues periodically for years. She gets me back to peak performance ASAP. I don’t even consider any other providers. She and the CORE team are the best in town.”

“I was in a terrible car accident near my college campus. I broke both legs and was confined to a wheelchair for 6 weeks. I heard wonderful things about Hilary Granat through word of mouth in my search for a hands-on physical therapist. Not only was Hilary enthusiastic to help me in my rehabilitation process, but also she was willing to come to my house for appointments — not many physical therapists make house calls! Hilary made what could have been a very difficult physical therapy process for me a successful personal challenge to test both my inner and outer strength. Wheeling though my neighborhood park was enjoyable when I was in Hilary’s cheerful, upbeat presence. Now that I am walking weeks ahead of schedule, I credit Hilary with helping me get to my feet so quickly. In her kind and professional way, Hilary pushed me to work hard and keep up with my exercises. Even when I was finally walking, my experience was not so easy! I had several setbacks, but Hilary treated me consistently and helped me achieve my biggest goal… to be strong enough to go back to school and finish my second semester of senior year!”

“Hilary, thank you for being such a positive influence in my recovery. I am thrilled to have met you. You changed the outcome of what I thought would be the end of a very active lifestyle. You made it worth the pain and allowed me to start living fearlessly (with caution) again. Your practice is amazing and the team is positive, upbeat and extremely caring. While chance brought me to you, I believe it was all for a reason. I am grateful for the time, the honesty and your interest in making sure that I was made whole. You did not give up on me and that is what matters. Thank you for turning my life around and for making the hard work pay off. I absolutely think the world of you, Jeff, Lauren, Kendall and the staff at C.O.R.E. By far you are the best there is!”

Rebecca H.

“I’ve had chronic pain in my back and neck for years, and Tony has been the only person who has truly made me better! He is an expert and is on your team every step of the way. Love him!”

“Hilary is amazing!! Staff is super friendly!”

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