Reviews of Actify Physiotherapy (Physiotherapist)

Marc Ruben

Dr. Perretto truly takes the time to work directly with you on the rehabilitation of your injury. I would highly recommend working with her.

Elizabeth Urbano

Professional and effective. The red cord treatment is amazing. Feel better every time I have a treatment.

Chris Yankowich

Dr Perretto is highly competent in the most current PT techniques and in her ability to teach pain management exercises which improve quality of life. I am very active in cycling and overall fitness. Dr Perretto successfully treated me and designed a program to manage muscle tightness which completely improved my physical capabilities and how i feel overall. I highly recommend Dr. Perretto as she is the best physical therapist that I have ever worked with.

Matthew Cicero

After a long haul post hip surgeries, Dr. Perretto has been able to do what others could not - get me on the path to pain free life. She has demonstrated an above average understanding of my condition and the steps necessary to rehab properly. Eager to see me progress, she's helped move the process along so that I am now on a at-home program that delivers effective results. I would recommend her without question.

Marissa Mandell

I have dealt with severe joint hypermobility my whole life. This has affected my mobility, but use of orthotics had been keeping things under control. However, over the last couple of years I have developed a neuropathy in my right leg, probably due to nerves getting compressed from having extremely flat feet. I have been to other PT's who didn't know what to do to help me, and it is a real blessing that I have found Dr. Peretto, who is an expert in the area of joint hypermobility. Since I have been working with her I have been rebuilding strength and gaining balance. My numbness in my foot and my drop foot have been significantly improving, and I am having a much easier time walking and managing daily activities. If you have physical issues due to joint hypermobility, I very highly recommend Dr. Perretto.

Taylor Wingo

My experience with Dr. Perretto has been truly life-changing, considering how my hip injuries have affected all areas of my life over the last couple of years. Dr. Perretto understands the anatomy and function of the hip and body at a deeper level than I've experienced with other physical therapists. She is so thorough with her explanations of exercises to rehab my injuries, and personalizes my program so that it is tailored to my individual needs. I found relief in my first session with Dr. Perretto, and she continues to adapt her treatments to my daily needs. I really appreciate how Dr. Perretto spends the session completely 1-on-1 with her patients - something that I have not found with other PTs. She is not at all rushed during the sessions, and is completely open and willing to answer any and all questions through text/email when I'm not in the office. On top of the excellent care I've received in Actify Physiotherapy, Dr. Perretto is very personable and friendly and I thoroughly enjoy going to PT. I was recommended to her through a friend of mine (professional tennis player), and I am so happy to have found Dr. Perretto's practice!

Olivia Beers

Dr. Peretto has given me the best physical therapy experience I could ask for. She is kind, sweet, and knows exactly what she needs to do to help you with your specific need. As a patient who has been discharged very recently, I can say that I am completely satisfied with my therapy and I would HIGHLY recommend her to anyone!

Kristy Jacobs

I have EDS and have had some horrible experiences with therapy solutions in the past until I met Dr. Perretto. I found Dr Peretto on the Ehlers-Danlos website under the list of Doctors they have approved. She is absolutely amazing and her knowledge of EDS is extensive! I travel an hour each way for my appointment each week and it’s changing my life, making me stronger (physically and mentally) and decreasing my pain tremendously- along with giving me tools and knowledge that I can take with me and incorporate into my daily life. I am forever grateful and blessed to have Dr Peretto in my life- She is a generous, brilliant and extremely gifted practitioner who truly cares about you as a whole.

Brittany Muller

She’s amazing! She helped me get over a hip injury and back to cycling several times a week. She’s extremely attentive and kind!

Richard Chanin

I am a dentist and health care administrator and therefore have a medical background and can be considered an expert when making a professional referral. As a result of a slip and fall I sustained a both a torn rotator cuff injury of my shoulder and a labral tear of my hip. I spent three months obtaining physical therapy both pre-op and post-op, at a physical therapy clinic owned by an orthopedic surgeon which was staffed by a physical therapist and a physical therapist assistant. They administered care to as many as six patients at one time. Most of the sessions were spent on stationary equipment or being "iced" at the end of the session. After my hip surgery, my orthopedic surgeon referred me to Dr. Marcia Medina (Actify Physiotherapy). Unlike my previous experience, I was always the only patient in her office and she devoted 100% of her attention to me during the session. She also accepted my insurance so the cost to me was exactly the same as what it cost me at the previous physical therapy facility. Dr Medina is extremely knowledgeable and has more advanced training than most other therapists. I highly recommend her.

louis miele

Dr. Perretto has been a godsend to my daughter and to me as well. My daughter has Elhers-Danlos with joint hyper mobility . Not only did Dr. Perretto diagnose her, she has treated her and directed us towards other doctors who could help her. Dr. Perretto has taken a personal interest in my daughter's case, as I'm sure she does with all her patients. Her passion, commitment and involvement is very rare these days. I really don't know where we would be had we not found her. I strongly recommend you give her a try!!

Cathy Straus

Karen Thompson's ability to help people through Pilates is umatched. She helped me solve Planter Fasciitis as well as lower back pain. She meets everyone where they are and is patient and focused on the individual.

Suzanne Burin

Dr. Perretto transcends the ordinary. She is a master in her field and she has helped me immensely in my recovery. I highly recommend her services to anyone who is in pain. She is an exceptional therapist.

Sofia M

I would highly recommend Dr. Perretto for rehabilitation and pain management. She manages to be both friendly and professional and provides quality, one-on-one care to her patients. I am very impressed by her ability to scrutinize both new and established practices in order to refine her expertise. She has always listened attentively to my feedback and adjusted my program accordingly. Dr. Perretto has made the difference in my pain management and recovery. She truly goes above and beyond.

Amber Renny

Dr. Peretto has done what NO other physical therapist has been able to do. I was in a major accident in 1997 where I broke my femur in half and as a result had a titanium rod and pins in my leg. The last hip surgery, and subsequent physical therapy, I underwent was in 2003 (both were unsuccessful). I had chronic hip pain which was repeatedly dismissed as an inevitability of my accident by therapists, doctors and surgeons of all kinds over the years. I was never told, until this surgery and physical therapy that I was a 9/9 on a scale of hypermobility. Finding my surgeon and Dr. Peretto, who specializes in EVERY issue I've had, has meant the difference between a life of constant limitation and the life I will now have the opportunity to live. Dr. Peretto explained EVERYTHING which was going to take place, both during my surgery and each day/week/month later (something no other practitioner ever bothered to do in the 15+ years since my injury). She assured me she was available to me at any time I needed, whether it was right after surgery or months later. She has been my go to for every situation which has arisen. I can say, without a doubt, that the commitment, skill and expertise Dr. Paretto embodies were what I was looking for all these years. I can also say that the lack of these qualities I found in every other therapist was the reason why, over the years, I had eventually given up on ever achieving the level of full rehabilitation I believe I will now have achieved. You so rarely see the level of commitment and skill Dr. Peretto has. I have been beyond lucky to have found her and can only hope the same for every other patient like myself.

jeri florez

It was a shock to be diagnosed with a severe hip deformity. After visiting several hip specialist, surgery seemed to be the only answer. When I asked the doctors about the possibility of doing physical therapy, they're immediate answer was no- unless it is performed by Dr. Marcia Perretto because she is the only person around who is educated and skilled to handle a case as complicated as mine. I've been working with Dr. Perretto for over two months now, and have been able to successfully manage my pain. Her exuberant personality makes physical therapy not only beneficial to my body, but also enjoyable. She's the best!

Erin Weiner

Best Physical Therapist in Boca Raton! Dr. Peretto did more for me in 4 weeks than anyone else has in 10 years. 2 years later I'm still thrilled to be going to her. She's highly educated and skilled. Truly a gem!

John Kaufman

Dr Perretto is trained in red cord neurac and does an amazing job of identifying weaknesses and movement dysfunction. She strategically stimulates the neuromuscular system to gain strength and restore athletic /functional movement patterns. Awesome therapy. Gets you out of pain and actually improves your performance.

Jessica Pegula

Dr. Perretto has been amazing. Playing tennis at the highest level, I was developing hip problems. She assessed my problems and helped me understand them in a way that made sense which was extremely beneficial and made me practically excited to get better! Often times with injuries you don't get answers or don't understand which can be frustrating and make it hard to find any motivation but with Dr. Perretto it was the exact opposite. I see the results so fast and she is so detailed and passionate about what she does. I have learned so much and she has not only helped me with my hip problems but explained my past nagging injuries as well and how they all relate. She is great at communication but is also open minded well and always seems like she's constantly learning. She makes PT fun and most of all you can tell she really cares about helping you get better.

Logan Shooster

I’m thankful she got me back on the field and back playing the sport I love.

Sam L

I have hEDS, and I had been injured by several PTs before I found Dr. Perretto because they pushed me too hard. Dr. P is very good at finding and respecting limits. I’ve gotten so much better and stronger in the year I’ve been seeing her. She is a very holistic PT and isn’t limited to treating one body part at time.

Virginia Coker

I have been doing physical therapy for my knees for about 17yrs, living in 9 different states, with possibly 30 different therapists: Best in New York, Los Angeles, sports, alternative... you name it. Dr Perretto is absolutely one of the best in her field. She does not just do a general routine like most I have been to. To say she goes above and beyond is an understatement..she even 'crawled on her knees' while I walked, pulling and poking until I gave her pain free feed back.. and only when she truly knew what helped my 'individual' case did she create a plan for my recovery. I feel truly blessed that I found such a guru in Boca!

Ana Cook

Dr. Perretto provides an outstanding amount of care to me. I'm so glad that I found her! She helped me a lot with an injury and provided follow up information outside of our appointments as well. I highly recommend Dr. Perretto and her extremely professional yet friendly practice.

Annerie Vreugdenhil

I mainly selected Actify because the advice in the free ebook was the first that made sense to me. Dr Peretti is fantastic. Not just treating the injury but first going to find the root cause and giving tons of advice to work on that.

Cheryl Kintz

I have tears in the labrum of each hip. I first started having pain in 2007. I saw numerous doctors and had physical therapy twice. Finally in the beginning of 2011 the doctors figured out I had torn cartilage. I met with 4 surgeons and was told I need surgery to fix the problem. I planned to take a year of school in 2014 and have 2 hip surgeries. Based on my fluctuating pain levels and the fact that I am hypermobile (which I learned is actually a real thing) the surgeon recommended I have some physical therapy before the surgeries. I was skeptical since I had already been to physical therapy on 2 separate occasions and it was a huge waste of time. Plus my insurance wasn’t going to cover it this time around. I started going to Dr. Marcia Perretto at the very end of 2013. I have always been active and exercised but apparently I was doing it all wrong. I inadvertently was using the wrong muscles to everything. I have been playing sports and dancing since middle school and no one ever told me!! Dr. Perretto taught me how to walk properly, stand properly, and how to exercise properly. I have learned that activating the correct muscles through proper technique is the most important thing to pay attention to while exercising. Dr. Perretto basically did neuromuscular reconditioning with me for months. I remember when we first started I could barely do any of the exercises she taught me. My body automatically used the wrong muscles to move which made the weak ones even weaker.The instability in my torso and hips was severe. When I started the pain was at a 5-6 most of the time. 3 months later I had an appointment with the surgeon to schedule the first surgery and obtain my pre-operation paperwork. During his review of my hips he learned how much better I felt. I had a noticeable reduction in pain. The surgeon recommended I work with Dr. Perretto for a longer period and then we would reassess in a few more months. Long story short I continued to see Dr. Perretto every week. 6-8 months ago we went down to every other week. It has been just over 2 years since my first visit and my pain level is consistently 2-3 with an occasional level 4. I only have severe pain when I don’t exercise or sit for long periods of time. Working with Dr. Perretto has taught me about what triggers my pain. As long as I continue to do the exercises Dr. Perretto taught me and follow her plan I feel really good. Dr. Perretto also encouraged me to purchase a pilates reformer, similar to the one at her office, so I can get the same work out at home. She even sent me the amazon link to make it easier to buy. She has always gone above and beyond during my treatment and has been great about moving my appointments to meet my busy school and work schedule. She shares treatment methods with me and gives me the information so I can read up on it. Such recently gave me information on prolotherapy. Meeting Dr. Perretto has changed my life. If it wasn’t for her I would have had 2 surgeries and my level of stability in the torso and hips wouldn’t be where it is today. I have been able to continue taking ballet lessons have been able to return to many of the athletics I liked before I was injured. I still have tears in the cartilage of my hips, but with the knowledge Dr. Perretto has instilled the injury is no longer debilitating. – One last thing. Dr. Peretto has a vast knowledge of how the body works and truly understands what hypermobility is and how to treat it. I would highly recommend her to anyone that suffers from pain/ tightness in there joints and muscles.

Peter Wohlgemuth

I have been seeing Dr. Perretto for 3 months and have seen tremendous progress after having two back surgeries this year. Her attention to detail and genuine concern for her patients makes all the difference in the world.

Jennifer Marcus

5++++ Stars!!! Dr. Perretto is one of a kind, an absolute professional who truly cares about the patient. Her level of commitment, knowledge, expertise, creativity, care & concern is remarkable. As a long term athlete, I have had quite a variety of experiences in the realm of Physical Therapy/Sports Medicine and there is of no comparison, for the dedication to patient care is truly unmatched! No two patients are the same, diverse in our needs and Dr. Perretto is certainly the professional committed to assisting & participating fully in your unique road to recovery, wellness & strength. Many Thanks!!!

Theresa Elizabeth Kenney

As a patient with Ehlers Danlos syndrome finding a specialist Was almost impossible Marcia C.Perretto is that and so much more ! She is by far the best in the diagnostic treatment of the my entire body muscular And the functionality I am in my early 50s and have been to other Pts and there is no comparison In my view Marcia approach physical therapy has improved my Life . Thank you

Emily Hudson

Dr.Perretto is the best!! I had been struggling with my pain for years and after a couple visits with her I was feeling MUCH better! I definitely recommend her for your PT needs.

The Moro Bros

Last summer I tore my hamstring. Due to the incident that I had, activities like hiking, Golf, tennis, or anything having to do with jogging or running were without a doubt all out of the question. With Actify Physiotherapy latest techniques I was able to notice a difference after my first visit. About 6 weeks after starting PT, I completed a 10K without difficulty and I ran the whole way. I'm actually writing this just after getting off the race. Because of Actify PT, I'm now training for a full marathon. I wouldn't have thought of attempting a full marathon without receiving my treatment. Also, I can't imagine a friendlier staff anywhere else. Everything about my experience was positive.

Summer Echevarria

I am 25 & have Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. I was at the end of my rope, feeling utterly hopeless about all of my healthcare providers inability to understand and treat my condition. Most doctors had to google it on their phones right there in the room with me! I was living in terrible pain and it was getting worse. Normal physical therapy wasn't cutting it. Then I found Dr. P on the EDS organization website and have not looked back! I have never, EVER interacted with a doctor in this way. She sees her patients one-on-one and makes you feel like you are the only person in the world during your time with her. I instantly felt comfortable with her as a friend! More importantly, I was comfortable with following her advice because unlike any other doctor, she has a true knowledge and understanding of what it's like to live with EDS (she too is an EDS patient). After only seeing her about a month, my quality of life has drastically improved, as has my outlook of my future. Thank you so much Dr. P and Jen!

M. Evelina Molfino

Thank you, Dr Perretto! I am so grateful to Dr Perretto for the outstanding care she provided to my daughter before, during, and after her hip surgery. Dr. Perretto made a difference in my daughter's life with her knowledge, dedication, patience, and hard work. She was always available to answer questions and suggest new therapies to improve my daughter's condition. Overall, she made my daughter's recovery process fun! Thank you, Dr Perretto!

Gabe Greenberg

I'm not surprised to see so many 5 star reviews. Dr. Perretto is the best physical therapist I have ever worked with and I've had 3 hip surgeries before the age of 32! So I've seen my share of physical therapists. She works with redcord which actually treats the muscular imbalances that we deal with when we are recovering from surgery. It's been life changing for me. I have hope that I can get back to ice hockey at a high level and cycle long distance. She makes every session enjoyable and I know my body is healing and the imbalances are being corrected. I cannot recommend her enough. See for yourself! You'll know after the first visit.

kpegula

I have had the absolute best experience with Dr. Perretto! Originally was somewhere else for my neck and getting results, but very slowly because it was hard to determine what was exactly wrong. Not a problem once I started coming to Actify Physiotherapy. My neck felt better within one session. She is very knowledgeable, takes pride in what she does, and will do whatever it takes to help her patients feel better! I highly recommend her to anyone, and will continue to see her. 5 stars :)

Nicki Bryan

World Class Care!!! Dr. Perreto has been able to help when 3 Orthopedists, a Rheumatologist, a Pain Manegent Specialist, a Neurologist, a Geneticist, a Primary Dr, and Physical Theropy could not. Our Daughter (15) has EDS with chronic shoulder dislocations and chronic muscle spasms among other things, and Dr. Perreto has her back in socket and able to do physical therapy again! We drove over 8 hours to visit her and it was more than worth it! We are still under her care and will make trips back to Boca for visits. We highly recommend Dr. P because she takes the time to listen, understand, and resolve issues. She sets the bar for EDS/PT care!

Dominic Carreira

Dr. Perretto is an excellent therapist with whom I have collaborated over many years. She has a keen interest in hip injuries and her level of expertise reflects it. She is very dedicated to her work and goes the extra mile to help her patients. In the area of hip hypermobility, she is a thought leader nationally.

Tiana Miele

If you’re looking for a one of a kind physical therapy experience, Actify Physiotherapy is the place to be. I am definitely a special case when it comes to health. I have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (Hypermobility), which means nearly all of my joints tend to dislocate and/or tear. I started seeing Dr. Perretto after my second of three hip surgeries, and I have gone twice a week for approximately two years. She has been nothing but a help to my health. She helped me realize why I kept finding “new” joint problems and went out of her way to refer me to other doctors to help diagnose my Hypermobility. Dr. Perretto genuinely cares about her patients and is incredibly knowledgeable. She always finds a way to make things better. My jaw has been dislocating a lot lately, but it has become much more stable and hurts a lot less after therapy with her. She has helped in the stabilization of many of my joints and has eased me of great deals of pain. As a therapist, she goes above and beyond! I’d never want to go to anyone else!

Kerri Huso

Dr. P is incredible. She won't just tell you what you want to hear and actually cares about you healing. I was so impressed by her dedication to my well-being, never was I placed in a corner of her office just to do exercises while she was with somebody else. She is fully dedicated to one-on-one treatment, which speaks volumes about how much she cares.

Jessica

Dr. Perretto is absolutely amazing! Her knowledge is extensive, and she is the only physical therapist who has taken the Dr. Perretto is absolutely amazing! Her knowledge is extensive, and she is the only physical therapist who has taken the time to diligently research and study my unusual symptoms. Dr. Perretto was able to diagnose an extremely rare condition involving my back and ribs, after three spinal specialist doctors failed to identify the cause. Her suggested diagnosis enabled me to finally locate an MD specializing in my condition, who confirmed Dr. Perretto was correct. She is a brilliant and extremely gifted practitioner.

Drew Nesbitt

Dr.P has been very thorough in treating my chronic low back issues . She explains in detail what is going on with my symptoms and provides ongoing recommendations (on demand) between sessions. She communicates well and requires feedback in order to assess necessary changes to my treatments. Although she expects me to work hard with at home exercises my progress has been very good! She is a professional who has taken a sincere interest in ensuring my condition is improving. I would easily recommend Dr. P.