Matt Whitaker, Physical Therapist
| Category: | Physical Therapist |
| Address: | 206 Mason St c, Ukiah, CA 95482, USA |
| Phone: | +1 707-462-8080 |
| Site: | synergypt.net |
| Rating: | 5 |
| Working: | 8AM–5PM 8AM–5PM 8AM–5PM 8AM–5PM 8AM–5PM Closed Closed |
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Kathy Borst
I decided to try physical therapy (again) for nagging, chronic back problems - lower and between the shoulders. I could not get an appointment at the place I had been before so looked for someone else. I felt lucky to just get an appointment but turns out I was waaaay luckier than I thought. Matt has amazing skills, far, far beyond anyone I have worked with before. Although my problems arent "gone," they are now significantly improved and entirely manageable. I know how to keep the problem areas stronger and more flexible; I know how to relieve the pain when there is some pain. I am now able to do gardening without ending up on the couch with an ice pack or heating pad. Matt is an excellent PT. He is an educator as well as a talented and insightful body-worker. I cant give him a more enthusiastic recommendation.
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Abha B
I have worked with many physical therapists on complicated shoulder and neck issues over the years. I recently had the good fortune to work with Matt Whitaker, PT over a period of a few months. Matt stood out as an outstanding Physical Therapist for many reasons. He is an exceptional listener, customizes and revises PT programs as needed as the client progresses, and is an outstanding educator who empowers his clients with knowledge and information well beyond a set of exercises. He is a person of integrity, is easy to understand and pleasant to be around. He takes the time needed to work effectively with his clients. I would recommend him very highly.
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Ann Moorman
I strongly recommend Matt as a PT. Matt was my PT over the course of about eight sessions. I was experiencing increasing pain in my neck and upper back due to poor ergonomics at my desk and stress that comes with my profession. Matt quickly, and efficiently pinpointed the underlying cause(s) and understood the pain that I was experiencing. The adjustments, exercises and other therapy he employed successfully relieved the pain AND he taught me several exercises and other techniques for me to use to avoid such pain in the future. He is a true professional both in skill and demeanor.
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Susan Byers
Matt is a highly skilled and intuitive practitioner who brings those elements together in his practice with knowledge, compassion and integrity. I saw him for a shoulder injury and he was able to positively address aspects of my structure that were contributing to my problem that I can use my whole life. He correctly surmised that I had a bone spur and referred me to the best shoulder surgeon the area, who confirmed that this was the case. I cant recommend him highly enough. Consider yourself extremely fortunate that he has moved to your area! A+++
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Gail Johnson
Matt is a very caring, up to date, and talented P.T. He works with a level of commitment that I don’t see in many professionals anywhere. He’s very solid and on. He also has a unique ability to work with Vertigo, which not many P.T.s do. It’s a quick and easy technique. I have also seen Matt for a foot injury, which he has successfully treated, and he steered me to a brand of shoes that works for me and has helped me get back to hiking. He doesn’t just do an office technique and that’s it. Matt loves to see his patients do well. He’s about results.
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j howell
Matt is a kind, compassionate physical therapist who goes above and beyond. He literally changed our lives. He was willing to allow me to come with my husband to his appointments and spent extra time teaching me techniques to help in the healing process after my husbands hip replacement. This was invaluable to us in getting him back to work in a timely manner as we are self-employed. He is truly gifted. My hope is that if you need a physical therapist, this is who you would go too.
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Kitty Norris
Matt is my go-to PT & resource for hands-on therapy, evaluation, referral to experts, & post surgical rehab. His self-care advice & education is personal, focused & appropriate. He is that special PT who truly cares about my quality of life & success in achieving goals. He makes sure I fully understand my options & how to keep high function through my physical challenges. Matt is easy to communicate with, is always on time. Most Valuable Player in my book, for health care.
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Janet Rosen
As a longtime RN and martial artist, I have worked with a lot of PTs and understand bodies. Matt Whitaker is hands-down the best PT Ive dealt with. He takes no shortcuts, uses no "cookbook." Takes a careful history, listens and asks good questions, then does a hands-on assessment and shares with you his understanding of the primary problem and secondary issues. His hands-on work is superb. He takes the time to make sure you understand just how to do the at-home follow up.
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Julien Miclette
Matt has helped me with chronic lower back pain and was able to get me back to my normal activities. He has a deep knowledge of body mechanics and was very skilled at helping me establish better posture and gain awareness of my body and correct bad habits. Most recently he helped me recover from a bad shoulder dislocation and humerus fracture. I am now back to my normal activities, less than 4 months after my injuries.
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750LSR
Matt understands the understands the workings of the muscular-skeletal system at a level beyond anyone that I have ever met. I have MS and was headed for a wheelchair before he worked with me and came up with a program of exercises and stretches that allow me a fair amount of function considering my condition. I shudder to think where I would be if we had not met, Thanks, Matt!
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Hallie Davrill
I went to Matt Whitaker after two injuries, and he provided excellent treatment both times. He is incredibly knowledgable, thorough, respectful, honest and effective. He has really raised the bar for the quality of care I expect from a PT.
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John Del Signore
One of the best pt that l have ever had resolve multi issues with a highest level of caring with follow up phone calls. Matt has a very high level professional caring person.
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Mitchell McKinley
Matt is excellent at helping patients recover from any injuries or surgeries and takes pride in getting them back to normal or better health.