Sarah T. Thomas, RPT

Aug 2024

This has been a godsend! After mysteriously hurting my lower back earlier this year, I nursed it along until it got to the point that picking things up off the floor was a challenge. The more I sat, the more it hurt, and when trying to stand and walk, I only wanted to sit down. When I walked, I could hear and feel the 'crunching' in my lower back. Sleeping became an issue. My story: While I've had many massages in the past, I knew this was past the massage phase, although it might provide temporary relief. Then I considered Chiropractic. I have a love/hate relationship with trust issues. The good ones are amazing, and the not-so-good ones keep dangling the 'come back' carrot cuz nothing gets better. I'd been to a Sports Medicine Orthopedic for a near-frozen shoulder and a hip issue that I had for years. Both were treated with "physical therapy" - range of motion exercises and strength training. While the team was very professional and both areas recovered, overall, there was nothing to write home about... til now. I've been a nurse in this area for 30 years. I've seen what physical therapists do, or so I thought. I saw an ad for Thomas Physical Therapy and thought, why not? I had a coming-up trip with a lot of walking, and I needed to find a way out of this issue. I met with Dr. Marina on 7/23/24, who took the time to listen, thoroughly evaluate, and then start office treatment with realistic 'homework' recommendations. I was amazed and impressed with her knowledge and clinical and communication skills. This was NOT the standard/average physical therapy that I expected, nor had I witnessed over the years. She was very hands-on with helping the spine to realign, the pelvis and hip to reconnect, and Deep tissue massage / myofascial release to help loosen and release the adhesions (bones, ligaments, and tendons can't work if they are tied in a knot). Dry Needling and electro-stim for intramuscular stimulation; Stretching to help the tight area loosen and restore balance. It's been 6 weeks. I can walk without pain, and the 'crunching' is gone. I can pick something up off the floor without too much issue. I can manage steps again. I have learned so much, and I'm so impressed. This is NOT your 'average' PT session. The staff is amazing! I highly recommend them!

Jun 2022

After a year attending another physical therapist in town with no results I am rejoicing that a friend recommended Dr. Thomas and his staff. In less then 4 visits I was Experiencing noticeable positive results. Regaining normal daily activities with minimal pain has given me encouragement to continue to function. I am hopeful again! As a homeschool mom of a autistic son and the founder of a non- profit Dr. Thomas has done more for my life them I can express. There so much more I can say but what I must say is EVERYONE should First consider Thomas Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy before wasting time and money anywhere else.

Oct 2020

I am so pleased with my care at Thomas Physical Therapy. Sarah and Cheryl have helped me heal a psoas injury. It is a stubborn injury but they have given me hands on treatment and comprehensive home exercises. They give photos of the home exercises so it's easy to remember how to do them. I feel they care about getting me back to my normal lifestyle, pain free. The clinic is always clean and orderly. I've never had to wait. I highly recommend them.