Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Strive PT Reviews

I've been seeing Jessica since August, and I have so many good things to say! I am recovering from an Achilles repair (injured playing soccer), and Jessica has done an amazing job progressing me back to sport. She knows what my goals are and comes up with creative exercises to get me there! I find myself looking forward to our sessions because she keeps things interesting and I actually notice real results after each session.

On top of her expertise, she is compassionate and kind to her patients! She treated me like a regular from Day 1 and made me feel very comfortable sharing what works and what doesn't. I've referred friends to her as well, and they have wonderful things to say.

This Strive location is brand new, very spacious, with new equipment. I've recommend booking here before it gets too busy!

The whole team here is excellent at each of the various locations. I would highly recommend this practice to anyone whether they're recovering from an injury, working to improve chronic issues, increase mobility etc.

It's a very welcoming practice and environment. The staff works with you to understand your limits and goals. There's adequate space between patients and flexible scheduling. Overall, strive creates a very comfortable and uplifting environment to work on one's recovery goals.

Jessica is especially awesome. She genuinely cares about helping others heal and recover and is great at adapting workouts to individual needs as they change from day to day. She's extremely knowledgeable and able to understand the connection between the challenge or pain im feeling, and the culprit and potential cause, even when I'm having difficulty articulating the challenge I'm facing or the feeling. She's also great at educating about why certain exercises are difficult, what the goal is with another and more.

I came in with a unique challenge, adult idiopathic toe walking which caused a slew of issues as I tried to become more active and makes a variety of basic motions more difficult. I am constantly amazed at the progress I've made due to my time here.

They'll make sure you leave here feeling much better than you arrived, and with the tools, ability and confidence to take over the maintenance when you leave.

I’ve been coming here for a while and every session that I had was amazing. Currently recovering from a foot injury and thankfully seeing good results after working with Jessica Katz. It is a true pleasure to work with Jessica because of her knowledge and caring assistance every step of the way. She is a good listener and an effective communicator.
The staff and the people who come here are always friendly and it really gives a boost of positive energy that lasts throughout the day. The location is also great. Love walking around the area after my visits. (The music is great too, which is just a fantastic bonus.)
Would definitely recommend coming here!

I'm working with Jessica Katz and now my frozen shoulder moves and my back hurts much less - which is enough for 5 stars on its own. What makes me recommend Jessica to others is that she really listens to me, pays attention to both what I say and non-verbal cues on what might be uncomfortable and calibrates the day's exercises to my abilities. She pushes when I need it and pulls back when appropriate and changes the exercises enough to keep me engaged. I have had PT a few times in the past, none were as good as Jessica.

My decision to pursue physical therapy at Strive was influenced by its vast number of 5-star Google reviews. In the event that this review helps someone else find the highest quality physical therapy in Philadelphia, here is my contribution:

Before seeking treatment at Strive, I had severe pain in my dominant wrist (later diagnosed as tennis elbow) that hampered my ability to perform at work, in the gym, and in day-to-day tasks. Since October 2022, I’ve had the privilege of working with Jessica Katz at all three Philadelphia Strive clinics. Jess is both a profoundly knowledgeable physical therapist and a delightfully authentic person. Over the last several months, she has adapted my treatment plan to address my specific (and evolving) needs. When my pain began to subside at the beginning of this year, Jess increased the intensity and helped me continue to develop my strength in unique ways.

Under Jess’s care, my recovery is on track to completely exceed baseline. The gains I’ve made so far have enhanced my current fitness and afforded me the strength to engage in more advanced training. The benefits have also extended beyond rehab of my wrist and elbow, alleviating decade-old aches and pains I once accepted as normal. Most importantly, Jess has been teaching me to establish the autonomy needed to maintain my strength after discharge.

Based on my occasional experiences with other physical therapists at Strive, it’s clear that the high standard of care Jess provides is a trait characteristic of the entire company. In addition to its excellent patient care, Strive is a safe space for folks from marginalized groups to receive treatment. The clinics themselves are always extremely clean and well-equipped, especially the new Washington Square clinic. I never have issues with scheduling, and Philadelphia’s clinics are geographically close to each other making it easy to transition between locations.

I can’t say enough good things about Strive or about Jess – you’ll have to take a stranger’s word for it like I did and see for yourself.

My posture was bad from many hours working close the screen with reading glasses, so much that my back pain wasn't the only thing affecting how I move, or exercise, or even walk to the store. Jessica literally straightened me out slowly and steadily with lots of communication and education throughout the sessions.
Jessica also really listens to your responses to her questions, and adjusts the work to your condition. The homework also helped me improve faster. Jessica has a thorough knowledge of the muscles she's helping you work, and she's patient as you stretch and strengthen them. Always encouraging, she meets you where you are mentally and physically and goes at your pace.

After a pickleball injury, I went searching for a physical therapy office, and just sort of picked the one that was closest to me. I feel like I've hit the lottery.

Jessica and her team at Strive are amazing in every way. They're knowledgeable, they're curious, they're passionate, they care. Every day I walk into that office, I genuinely believe that the staff is invested in getting me better. It's the total opposite experience of most medical offices I go to.

And you can tell that this is how they operate. There are all flavors of people in that office every time I'm there, and they're all happy and engaged and smiling. Jess knows how to connect with all kinds of people. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I think her patients actually ENJOY physical therapy.

What's super cool is that because they're so well connected with the other Center City offices, when we hit sticking points, they have other experienced therapists with other specialties and other experiences to lean on. For the price of one PT, you get the knowledge of a whole group of them.

I can't imagine a better experience. I honestly think I'm going to miss physical therapy when I'm done with it.

Jessica helped me with my serious vertigo. Thanks to her patience and expertise, I was able to toss my cane and get back to usual activity. Highly Recommended.

This is a Physical Therapy practice at 8th and Spruce that is friendly, quiet and personal; a healing space where you can feel your strength and confidence returning by working with Kayla, PT and Director , and her Assistant, Samie. They take the time and make the effort to know you as a person, not just a patient with broken body parts ! PT is hard work, but with Kayla’s knowledge and patience I look forward to doing the work that will bring the strength and mobility I need to do the things I want. Did I say that Kayla never gets tired of answering questions and concerns ??? 💛

Strive PT at Washington Hill is superior care! All of the therapists, PTA's, aides, front desk personnel are incredible! Kayla Kotteles is a fantastic wealth of knowledge, as a patient, she will make you feel understood, works on her feet to come up with the absolute best treatment plan! Under Kayla's care, I was able to get rid of a nerve issue brought from covid that lasted me for weeks, but Kayla being so knowledgable, she was able to rid it in a short period. I absolutely recommend Kayla & her entire team at Strive PT!

Great service from Kayla!

So happy to have found Strive for PT!
After a few false starts I am encouraged to continue with Strive to feel better and be comfortable about trying new exercises and activities that are beneficial and fun.
I recommend you should give them a try !

Great practice

Wonderful clinic! It was the only place I could find in Philadelphia that offered dry needling, and Kayla was great to work with!

Nice cozy place and very friendly staff…they absolutely making difference 👍🏽

Super Clean , Very nice staff

I came here for PT for a wonky glute due to running. It is a well run. cheerful PT office with caring and skilled therapists. I felt listened to and supported during my time there. Highly recommend!

Very skilled and friendly staff. I had a great experience here and made excellent progress. I’d recommend this location for anyone in need of PT.