Reviews of Hartnett Physical Therapy (Physiotherapist)

Josh Hayman

Jay knows his stuff. He is dedicated to helping you get better in every way possible. I've met few PTs of his caliber.

Tim Byrne

Dr. Jay is truly incredible at what he does! He's a great guy who is 100% committed to making people healthier. I was referred Dr. Jay through another client of his who swore by him I went to Dr. Jay in order to receive treatment for mobility issues and in-balances caused from years of throwing shot put/discus. Dr. Jay put me through a bunch of screenings in order to assess my areas of weakness so he could develop a plan of action to correct them. In a few short sessions, I had already learned a couple of useful tips/tricks in order to improve my mobility and movement as an athlete. I highly recommend checking out Dr. Jay if you are in need of an outstanding PT

Janet Kane

Dr Jay helped decrease my knee pain & plantar fasciitis. He has great hands. I highly recommend him!

Patty Piscitelli

Doctor Hartnett was able to locate my problem. He showed me many ways to help me sleep better and great exercises . He was great explaining to me all the tests he was putting me through. Excited to try my new sleeping position tonight! See you again Doctor Hartnett later this week>

James Phillips

Jay is the man! He is smart and capable and made me feel better each time I saw him. He also talked to me about strategies on how to maintain the progress I made, and how I could adjust my exercise routines to address my specific needs. I'd recommend him to anyone! Thanks, Jay.

Ryan Hamill

Excellent therapist with attention to detail and sincere concern for me and my issue. I spent over $600 in co-pays at a chain physical therapy place and I felt that my visit to Dr. Jay was 25 times more effective and I ended up spending much less.

Tiffany Bennett

Make an appointment with Jay, he can change your life. I came to Jay at 28 years old after having three back surgeries spanning from age 24-26 in an attempt to "fix" a broken vertebrae. I was young, healthy, and very active prior to finding out my spine was broken in 2013. I attempted PT with large name places, a chiropractor, and multiple rounds of injections before and in between all three surgeries. My life was put on hold with each surgery and the doctors solution to my pain was to avoid anything that made me hurt and lots of medication. That left me avoiding everything that I loved doing. I couldn't hike, ride horses, run, do my job, or even sit or stand for any duration of time without significant pain and sciatica, and I was so heavily medicated I was practically a zombie. I was not able to live my life. Early this year I was starting the process of going into a fourth surgery, after consulting with multiple doctors who told me "you just have a bad back" and that surgery was my only option for hopefully solving my problems. I was depressed, I really did not want to live my life as I was, and I really was dreading going through another surgery and the 9 months of hoping I would heal correctly a fourth time. I met Jay, not very hopeful to start over with another physical therapist. I can honestly say that Jay saved my life, mentally and physically. I am back to doing all my activities after such a short amount of time working with Jay. I need little to no medication. And I did not need a fourth surgery. Jay does not treat me as a "back patient", he treats ME and my particular needs. Jay finds what works for me, and gives me pain relief, not what "should work for a back patient", which is how I got treated at the big chain PT places and doctors offices. Jay looks at the whole picture of how your body works, which is so important to finding out why certain parts of the body may be painful. He is so dedicated to his education, it amazes me. And in all my time with orthopedist doctors, pain management specialists, other physical therapists, and chiropractors, Jay is the first and only person who really listened to me, and not just treat me like another patient with a back issue. I wish I had met him before I went through all the surgeries. I am so thankful to have met and worked with Jay. He has given me my life back mentally and physically. Just make an appointment with him, because it could give you the life back that you want, just like it has for me. I cannot recommend him enough!!!

Zachary Plerhoples

I am a 33 year old Health and Physical Education Teacher who bases a large portion of his life in movement practices. I was an athlete growing up who competed at some of the highest levels of competition. Throughout my athletic career my body acquired a series of injuries that will forever be a part of how I move/work/compete, for the rest of my life. For the first time, at age 32 I experienced chronic lower back, neck/shoulder pain that I simply couldn't shake. After a year and a half and multiple PT sessions with some of Delaware's most respected physical therapists my pain wouldn't go away. I had resigned myself to the fact that I would be in pain for the rest of my life... Dr. Hartnett changed that. I was able to return back to my normal exercise routines and daily functions because of Dr. Hartnett's knowledge and approach. After one session with Doc. Hartnett my back pain disappeared and the shoulder pain became manageable. No Physical Therapist has ever helped me as much as Dr. Hartnett. I currently compete and perform at a high level in the sports/practices of wrestling, yoga and acrobatics because of Dr. Hartnett's treatment. Jay Hartnett gave me simple lifestyle changes & exercises which completely improved my quality of life. Thank you Dr. Hartnett. I'm forever in your debt. *All of these photos were taken within the past year post my visits with Dr. Hartnett."

Tim Newton

I actually went to PT school with Jay. I met up with him recently to receive some treatment for my shoulder, and I was impressed. He didn't just look at my shoulder, but he looked at my core, my posture, and neck. As a fellow orthopedic specialist, I was surprised at how much Jay taught me in just one session. He has clearly put a lot of time and effort into perfecting his craft! What I wasn't surprised about was the kind of person he is, because that's how I remember him years ago. He is passionate about what he does, and he will always be honest with you. He will tell you what he thinks, even if it isn't what you want to hear at that moment (which I appreciate). This is because he is thinking of your health and goals for your lifetime, not just the next few months. He is all in, and is the kind of PT you want with you to feel and be your best. I highly recommend!

Holly Dice Bellingham

I visited Jay for the first time last week for a PT appointment. I’m a runner and have some overuse injuries that have been bothering me for a long time. Jay completed a PT evaluation and was very focused on finding the “weak links” contributing to my issues. By the time I left, we had a plan and he made sure I understood the rationale. I was really impressed with Jay’s knowledge and his approach to PT, and most importantly, I can tell he truly cares about his clients and his business. He is a runner as well, so genuinely understands not only the physical aspects of my injuries, but the mental impact of being injured and not being able to get out there and do what I love. I’ve had a lot of PT over the years for sports-related injuries, and Jay is one of the best I’ve seen.

David Lightcap

Fantastic experience. Focused on getting me to move better so I can train harder. Thanks Jay!!

Margaret Hartnett

Very informative. Jay worked on my neck & shoulder. He showed me some exercises to do at home. I felt some relief that day & was able to sleep much better.

Joseph Graham

I’m 62 yrs. old and have had back and neck problems since childhood. I’ve been in and out of physical therapy most of my life. Suffering from this condition is what motivated me to become a licensed massage therapist. I’ve been a medical massage therapist for almost 30 years. I met Jay Hartnett and was immediately impressed. He is meticulous and thorough in his assessments. He gives great attention to detail, using his vast knowledge base. Using evidence-based treatment techniques he tests, treats, and then retests so that you get on-the-spot feedback on your progress. He gives meaningful and productive ‘homework’ in order to further your treatment. My symptoms, pain, and posture improved after one session, and continue to improve with each successive session. I’m standing taller and moving with ease. Who knew a 62 yr. old could improve so drastically in just a few weeks! More information on conditions and treatments can be found on his comprehensive website. I urge you to watch some of his informative videos. His knowledge, motivation and credentials are evident in his work. He is truly an expert in his field. I guess that’s the doctor part of Dr. Hartnett. I can’t recommend him enough. —Joseph C. Graham, LMT

Matthew Kegelman

Jay helped me a lot. I did PT with him. It was awesome!

Bridget Cuga

I came to Hartnett Physical Therapy for preventative care / maintenance for my knees. I am really happy with the personalized attention and I love the private setting. It's much more comfortable than a big/traditional PT office. Jay is professional and really knows his stuff. I highly recommend Hartnett!

Jason Lord

Dr. Hartnett has been helping me through recurring knee joint point. His approach of addressing the root causes of the problem and working muscles and joint to a solid neutral point and then work up and build in a physically healthy way has greatly improved my day to day activities. I am experiencing lower levels of pain and feeling growing stability in my problem areas. If you are serious about getting those problem areas fixed then try him out.

Rory Quinn

Around this past thanksgiving I was having pretty significant pain and stiffness in my lower back. I went to see Jay and within 10 minutes he had diagnosed that my left side was much more flexible than my right and I had been putting more stress on my more flexible side. He had me perform some exercises that would help me balance the load more evenly. Since seeing Jay for a few sessions I have been pain free.

Joseph Rothman

Jay helped me from the first visit. In five visits my lower back pain was gone. He also gave me a program of exercises to address other issues. Couldn't ask for more. Get to him now before the general public catches on.

Theresa Sullivan

Hartnett Physical Therapy is the best! They provide treatment in a welcoming and relaxing setting where Jay explains everything you need to know about your issue. I recently went for a sprained ligament and Jay provided me with compassionate care, concrete steps to follow, and a plan to work my way back to yoga and running. I am so grateful for the support I found at Hartnett and enthusiastically recommend this spot for anyone seeking PT services!

Kate Armstrong

After two years of back pain, seeing multiple doctors, going to PT, a chiropractor and massage therapist didn't even amount to the level of success I am having with Jay.... Thanks Jay!