The manual therapy services at CIMT are exceptional. Previously, I have sought treatment at other PT offices and I have had a minimal reduction of my symptoms. As a physical therapist myself, I am well-informed of the available treatments/modalities and I know the importance of having a PT who listens to and addresses all of a person's concerns.
Scott, who has become my primary therapist, has fulfilled and exceeded my expectations. Every session, he listens to my complaints and spends the remaining treatment time to alleviate my pain, decrease movement restrictions, and reestablish appropriate movement patterns. The additional manual training and certification that Scott has received from the Institute of Physical Art elevates his skills set into an elite group of clinicians. This training coupled with his professionalism and attention to detail makes him exceptional in providing patient care. For me, it means achieving huge improvements with longstanding issues in my mobility that has greatly improved the quality of my life.
--Michelle
It is a pleasure to recommend Dr. Scott Juzwak. I had appointments with him to prepare for hip replacement surgery and continued with him for outpatient appointments afterward. I am currently getting treatments for plantar fasciitis.
I consistently find him to be an attentive and thorough listener. He is extraordinarily observant and versatile with ways to have me do exercises at home to accommodate my circumstances. He is highly skilled at encouraging me and moving me along progressions of exercises with clear and concise instructions that I can grasp quickly. He has a positive and upbeat manner.
I fully credit him with my ability to do movements and activities now that are beyond what I could imagine. For example, I can hike roots ’n rocks trails and walk long distances around the city. Most of all, I look forward to even better health and fitness levels as a result of his expertise, deep caring for me as a patient, and personalized treatment.
--Beth
Over the past ten years or so I’ve been going to Karen for everything from dislocated fingers to sprains to crinks in my neck and back and in that time she’s always taken care of whatever issue I’ve had. Her amazing knowledge of how every bone, muscle, and tendon in the body is connected allows her to quickly focus in on the source of the problem, which in turn enables her not only to relieve the pain but more importantly to correct the issue such that it never returns.
I’ve lost track of how many people I’ve referred to her—I’ve not only recommended her to countless people through my various softball leagues but also to just about my entire office. After every referral I hear the same thing, that Karen is a wonderfully warm person with a tremendous gift to heal people. Perhaps the best compliment I heard was from a colleague of mine who said “I wish I had something wrong with me just so I could go back to see Karen!”
--Bill
The Center for Integrated Manual Therapies utilizes a treatment method that has effectively rehabilitated and eliminated pain for my clients and athletes. This same method is also used with my clients and athletes to decrease their potential for injury and increase their performance capabilities by treating, correcting, and restoring proper bio-mechanics and functional movement patterns.
CIMT is unique in the rehabilitation world because they focus on identifying and treating the causes of injury and pain, not just the symptoms. Including CIMT’s methods is a must for any strength coach or performance specialist who wants their clients and athletes to perform at their best, increase resistance to injury, and become pain free.
--Joe Sansalone
Director and Head Performance Training Specialist
Optimum Performance Training Institute
My family has been greatly helped by the manual therapy provided by Karen Johnson. From my teenage son’s need to improve his athletic performance and respond to field injuries, to my 85 year old father’s shifting posture and varying pains. Karen’s healing hands have provided recovery for me from car accidents, surgery, and the constant stresses on my back and hips.
We have come to understand her care as a vital part of our family’s well being. Her caring professional manner and her remarkable skill seem almost magical in isolating the source of problems and making immediate progress. We have all been able to do more and do it better with Karen’s service and remain grateful for her warmth and expertise.
--Jane
I had been suffering from chronic left knee pain, swelling, and stiffness before my first visit with Ric. At that point, I had already seen an orthopedic surgeon, who had drained my knee and given me a cortisone shot. I had also received an initial physical therapy visit at a local chain, that left me dissatisfied, and my condition unresolved.
My initial visit with Ric yielded immediate results, as he performed soft tissue mobilization and joint mobilization. Then, nearing the end of the session, he started an effective home exercise program for me. The single session resulted in a reduction of my pain, an increase in my range of motion and, and an increase in my muscle control. However, most importantly, I regained confidence in my body’s resilience and healing ability. He assured me that gradually returning to my beloved bike riding and yoga activities would not worsen my condition.
I had two additional visits with Ric, during which he expanded on my home exercise program, which I continue to use. He also taught me a gentle joint mobilization routine that I could perform independently if my knee became swollen again. I found Ric to be a calm, attentive, and intuitive therapist whom I would highly recommend for your next visit.
--Melissa
It was my good fortune, following foot surgery in July of 2023, that I was assigned Brett, initially for post-surgery rehabilitation. This began in September of 2023 and continued until July 31of 2024 as further issues were identified.
In the course of therapy, Brett identified some balance issues, which he discussed with my primary care physician and surgeon. They agreed on a new prescription for continued therapy beyond the therapy for post-surgery rehabilitation. These sessions had a significant impact on how I dealt with the effects of surgery, as well as increased deterioration of my stability and pain resulting from arthritis and the effects of aging. It also served to identify some further issues.
Brett took a holistic approach to the plan for my therapy. Each session included very clear explanations of the therapy, sought feedback from me on the issues I was experiencing, the prescribed approach and the overall benefits of the exercises. It was a continual education for me on the issues and the role that PT could play in addressing them. In addition, at 83 years of age, I could more effectively deal with the stairs in our home and the ability to continue walking for exercise, mobility and recreation. He encouraged my engagement and feedback on how the program was working and showed a willingness to make the necessary adjustments in the program. While he educated me and motivated me, he also challenged me to continually work on strengthening my capabilities.
I very much appreciated his ability and willingness to reach out to and collaborate with my other providers at a time that I was facing other challenges. It gave me a confidence that the regimen he was proposing would make a difference and motivated me to invest in the program. It was clear to me that he was respected by other providers as knowledgeable, serious and focused on resolving the issues I had.
His extensive knowledge of the body and of physical therapy and the effective approaches for addressing weaknesses from surgery and the inevitable decline from aging have been invaluable to me. I continue with the exercises he prescribed. In addition, his ability to make necessary adjustments to the program as I progressed or faced new issues made the increased activity manageable and challenging.
Brett is generous in sharing his extensive knowledge and experience. While he is competent, experienced and knowledgeable, he is also deeply caring about his patients. It is a unique combination of skills and makes him a unique and valuable provider.
--HH
