Testimonials

Kate Maurer, PT was my therapist. I have had total confidence in her and she has done an excellent job. She is very caring and dedicated and her knowledge in her field is beyond comparison. I highly recommend anyone that has had a spinal injury or disc herniation to consult with her as she will tell you exactly what therapy she will be doing and watches you every step of the way. Her assistant Michael is is also very good and works with you in the exercise room. The receptionist's are warm and friendly and follow thru with your scheduling and advising the therapists that the patient is there. I highly recommend Desert Institute of Physical to anyone that needs Physical Therapy. I was initially referred by a Doctor who highly recommended this place.

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Laurie was awesome! Very knowledgeable and very prepared when I arrived for rehab. She was a motivator and she would push me when needed. Also, very funny...made it fun.

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Dorothy is insightful, compassionate and thorough! I got great care fer her and all of the staff!

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I've attended The Desert Institute of Physical Therapy for 12 years. The attention to detail regarding therapy is second to none, along with the atmosphere and dealing with the staff is the reason I will continue to come in the future.

- Eric Chavez
Oakland Athletics Third Baseman

I've been treated at DIPT for several years now and have written a previous letter about Craig Coats, but I need to write another one.

Craig continues to make a major difference in my quality of life through his tireless treatments. He utilizes everything at his disposal, gives me great advice to improve my workouts and often sacrifices his comfort to work on my muscles and joints.

Craig is an incredibly important part of my pain management program, especially after more than a dozen joint surgeries and a variety of related physical issue. His character, personality and sense of humor only add to his skill, incredible professionalism and caring attitude. I simply don't know how to thank him for all he's done for me, so please place this in Craig's file - and don't tell him I said anything nice about him. I have a reputation to maintain. Well, OK, but just this once.

Ken Kroski

Craig, Robb and Ted are the best. They really helped me a bunch. Kudos to Judie up front. Great experience overall. Thank you!

Barry Conser

Corey and Michael were excellent, informative and friendly. They made me feel at home and helped me regain mobility. Judie remembers names!

Dave Blake

Craig was very knowledgeable and patient.

Michael Appelbaum

Robb is fabulous, patient, caring and so helpful. Laurie - I can't say enough wonderful things about her. Their assistants were thorough.

Ellen Rossman

Kate was fantastic! I never doubted her level of expertise.

Chris Foutch

Thoroughly enjoyed the physical therapy/rehab process with the DIPT! Thank you.

John Auran

Kate, Mike and Courtney - Everyone here is amazing! Thank you for helping me to heal myself!

Zoltan Cantillo

Professionalism performed by everyone from front office and billing to therapists.

Cheryl Bristow

You guys were GREAT!! Thanks so much.

Linda Goode

I have referred numerous people here. The level of professionalism, competence and caring inspire the soul and move the body to healing.

TG

he personal attention and professionalism was appreciated!

Steven Capes

Was the best reason my knee recovered from surgery. Thanks!

Lee Rosenthal

DIPT has the best team of therapists in the Valley.

Arron Oberholser, PGA Golfer

The treatment I get at The Desert Institute of Physical Therapy is second to none. The therapists get me healthy and back on the field every time.

- Mark Ellis
Oakland Athletics Second Baseman

Thank you Desert Institute!! Bender Performing Arts recommends The Desert Institute to all their dancers in need of physical therapy.

- Meredith Bender

Thank you for the excellent care & service you provided. You are all "miracle" workers. I finished the 50 mile run without a problem.

- Betheny Rodden

Everything about this institute is great - the friendliness of the staff, their ability to heal quickly, the fantastic effort to schedule according to the patients convenience, and much more. I would definitely recommend them to anyone who needs physical therapy.

- Mary Heppner

The Desert Institute of Physical Therapy is the most knowledgeable & enjoyable strength performance clinic to work with. I feel stronger & more balanced than before my surgery due to their dynamic understanding of how to build or rebuild the ultimate healthy athlete.

- Michael Derminio
Professional Golfer

I have no more hip pain thanks to Robb. He was able to identify the cause of my pain and set a treatment plan that worked with my busy schedule. The staff at The Desert Institute of Physical Therapy are fantastic and seamlessly worked together so that I never worried about dealing with my insurance company. They took great care of me every step of the way and I can't thank them enough for restoring my quality of life.

- Lora Whooley
Medical Sales Representative

Laurie & Jenny were great about getting me back on the dance floor! Thank you so much.

-Hannah McDonald
Student at Pacific Northwest Ballet

To The Staff at The Desert Institute of Physical Therapy,

I want to let you know that when I walked in your door in July of 2008, I was nervous and dreading what was ahead of me for the next several months. I had been through physical therapy before and I knew it was going to be hard, boring and impersonal. Wow! What was I thinking???? I would have never dreamed that I would look forward to my appointments.

Dorothy was so professional, kind, encouraging and made me feel relaxed, capable and eager to do well. My first appointments were in a private room and then she suggested I work in the gym. Yikes! That was intimidating. But that's when the fun started. I got to know the other therapists and the other patients. It was such a comfortable and friendly atmosphere from the time I walked in and was "announced"... to the time I was done. If I missed one of my usual days, I honestly missed everyone and was anxious to get back and see everybody again and have all that positive support. I kept progressing and getting stronger. The results of my therapy far exceeded my expectations. I have praised "you" to my doctor. I am actually sad that I am done.

I enjoyed the conversations and the laughs with all of you. I loved the challenges, the contests and most of all, the "Super Bowl" dip contest! You are a wonderful and talented group of people. Thank you for making my time there so much fun! You have touched my life.

- Trudy Irusta

Couldn't have asked for a better experience. I was very pleased with all the staff.

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My care was excellent throughout. Treatment was competent and professional and effective. Communication among all departments and with me was very good. I couldn't be more satisfied.

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Instilled optimism, listened to history of the problem, provided clear explanations and demonstrations, established an action with flexible follow-up, PT and ATC provided excellent manual therapy and assistants provided great support with exercise therapy.

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Couldn't have asked for a better experience. I was very pleased with all the staff.

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My care was excellent throughout. Treatment was competent and professional and effective. Communication among all departments and with me was very good. I couldn't be more satisfied.

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Initial evaluation was thorough. Treatment plan was well explained, comprehensive and flexible. Treatment moved at a comfortable pace. Office staff, clinical staff and therapist were pleasant and easy to deal with providing an extremely comfortable and enjoyable experience - even when being poked and prodded. Anonymous

Your team is amazing and very talented. Anonymous

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Instilled optimism, listened to history of the problem, provided clear explanations and demonstrations, established an action plan with flexible follow-up. PT and ATC provided excellent manual therapy and assistants provided great support with exercises.

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