Category: | Physical Therapist |
Address: | 206 Waltham St, West Newton, MA 02465, USA |
Phone: | +1 617-527-9267 |
Site: | timdreherpt.com |
Rating: | 4.7 |
Working: | 8AM–6PM 8AM–6PM 8AM–6PM 8AM–6PM 8AM–6PM Closed Closed |
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Jessica L. Benjamin
Disclaimer: This review is based completely on my own OPINION after my terrible experience with this practice. I had a terrible experience at Tim Dreher Physical Therapy and Chiropractic and wanted to warn people about my visit there. First, I had to call both numbers for several days to get a call back. I got an appointment and went in. The therapist told me my back was too "jacked up," her term, to do anything so she gave me a massage instead. Shes not an LMT, as far as I am aware. Then, finding out I was going on vacation the next week, aggressively talked me into making a second appointment just hours after my first Facet Block injections. By insurance was billed $340.00 for a diagnosis of "jacked up" and a massage. Tim has emailed me how proud he is that he offers massages. Um, thats nice, but I have an LMT who is trained in massage for pain relief. If thats all the therapists can do, how is this not just a scam to get insurance companies to pay for massages? If they can do more, I was not privy to it. After the injections, I was in pain and called both numbers trying to cancel the appointment. No one bothered to call me back, and not wanting to pay for nothing again, I went over. No one was there. Then I attempted to actually speak to Tim Dreher and this is where he really fell apart as a businessman AND a medical provider. He refused to speak to me after several requests, and had the women who work for him call me instead. BAD FOR BUSINESS, TIM. It makes you look like you are running another Chiropractic scam business and dont care about peoples health at all.
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A Private User
I explained my condition on the phone and was quickly (and gratefully) given an appointment. When I arrived; I was directed to a young woman for evaluation and subsequent treatment. I was surprised, as I thought I made the appt. with Tim. I was told she was a student, after asking some questions (which Tim seemed to find offensive) and I further learned that she planned to be there only another couple of weeks. When I explained that I was looking to work with someone who would be there for awhile - and that I preferred to work with someone who was; (1) licensed, and (2) would actually be there in 3 weeks; I was shown the door, and told that "everyone who comes in here is in pain." Rude, dismissive and altogether awful experience. Interesting. Not forthcoming at the time of appt., with sharing whom I was to actually work with, and in no way sought to remedy the situation by rescheduling. Bad business Tim.
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A Private User
Both informal and highly professional is the atmosphere at Tim Dreher Physical Therapy. You feel as if youre among friends, but youre getting the best care available. Tim and his associates are all smart, interesting people who will talk to you about theater, food, books, whatever interests you, while using their considerable skill to find out what treatment is best for your individual condition. More than once I have arrived to find Tim and my therapist poring over books and brainstorming how to deal with my particular, and rather unusual, shoulder problem. Just last week they discovered a stretch that gave me considerably more range of movement. Tim will also use his network of peer professionals to get help and second opinions. I dont think I could find anyone who is more interested in fixing my shoulder problem.
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Sofiya K
This office is the best! The five stars are not enough to rate this place!!!! Tim is extremely nice, attentive and knowledgeable! And so is entire team! You will not find any other PT place like this one-very personal, they spend entire hour working with you helping you. Having very bad back and foot pain that the other PT office could not help me with, I was pretty miserable when I first came to Tim Dreher Physical Therapy and after just a couple of visits I started feeling much better. All my problems are almost gone now. Go there and they will definitely help you!
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alex grinberg
I had broken shoulder and a lot of complications after accident. I was in horrible pain, could not move my arm, hand, it was hard to setup, stand up and more.i didnt believe I could drive again, it was SO BAD! Thank you so much Dreher Physicial Therapy, specially my therapist Lisa! She was working very hard and I trust her.She is very educated, was trying to explain to me what she was doing, how its going to work. Im back to work, I drive! Thank you very much! And. this place is small but very friendly. I can recommend this office to everyone who needs PT.
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Susan Faccenda Peghiny
This is a really different PT experience. Its small, its personal, its relaxed and its fun. The physical therapists are outstanding. The woman I worked with, Li, finally helped me overcome serious back and elbow pain - after all kinds of other interventions failed. Theyre located on the lower level of the Scandanivan Home so you get a truly multi-generational experience. I just cant say enough about Tim and his team. Go there.
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A Private User
Execeptional care from the team in the Newton clinic. I recovered quickly because of the care I received, one hour visits with the Physical Therapist, the treatment was specific to my problem and my progress. I got so much one on one attention, the therapists are very knowledgable and worked hard on my recovery. I received great care and support from a friendly group of therapists. If the need arises, I will definitely return!
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Peter Wenner
After shoulder surgery, I chose Tim Dreher Physical Therapy. Tim and his associates did a wonderful job of getting me back to normal. I spent 4 months with them as they gently and firmly helped me regain range of motion and strength in the injured muscles. I highly recommend this group. They are easy to work with, have a lively sense of humor and work hard to rehabilitate their clients.
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Rebecca Rich
These guys are awesome! Tim is knowledgeable, kind and attentive. Had knee surgery and he has helped me rehab AND come back stronger... while I was there I learned how to strengthen up an old shoulder and wrist injury :-) With training in yoga and Pilates, he pulls from a wealth of information and listens to what you need. I couldnt recommend them more highly!
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irene karayan
Tim Dreher deserves 10 stars .I went to him with severe back pain and unable to walk. With time and diligent care I am now able to walk , to do gardening , bicycle etc .I also receive therapeutic massages that turns me into a ballerina . My experience with him , his team and pleasant atmosphere is behond words of appreciation.You got to move !!
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Ronald Benjamin
Tim was good in diagnosing what was wrong with my back pain. His techniques were pretty good. My condition took about 3 months to improve significantly. I also did exercise on my own which might have improve my back. I would recommend Tim to young adults and seniors that need a good Physical Therapist.
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A Private User
Tim Dreher Physical Therapy helped me when others only exacerbated my condition. Within a few visits, my injury felt better. His staff seems to have much more experience using more tried and true techniques than other facilities. I consider them best in class for physical therapy in the Boston area.
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Lianna Levine
I have had wonderful experiences as Greig Andrews patient. He genuinely cares about making every visit meet your individual needs. You leave feeling refreshed and ready to take on the day. Whether you have chronic pain or an acute problem, I cannot recommend him enough.