Reviews of Owens Physical Therapy Specialists (Physiotherapist)

Tiffanie DeYoung

Great office, good team, flexible hours. Had 2 torn knee ligaments that doc said needed surgery. I started day 2 of my injury with Jim and his team and 2 months later doc and I agreed that we’d hold off on surgery and let Jim & Katie do what they do best and that was get me hiking in the snow and attending 4 day music festivals in three months with no pain and lots of stability! Katie was my primary PT and she really pushed me and held me accountable to the at home stuff and how important that was to recovery.long story short they got me back on my feet without surgery!!

Peggy Burke

Excellent therapists. Warm friendly atmosphere. I would encourage any member of my family too go there for treatment. I worked primarily with one therapist and saw other patients work with their primary therapist. This allowed patients to develop good working relationships over time with their therapist. Easy to get to office and plenty of closely parking.

benjamin kaiser

Go here! I couldn't have been happier with my experience at Owens Physical Therapy. I have had three knee surgeries over the last ten years and have seen multiple physical therapists over that time. Owens stands out as the best experience by far. Here is why: -Its a small office where you get one on one support. You are 1 on 1 with a PT, you are not handed off to an assistant, you are not treated like a number, you are valued and talked to like a human being. I have never had this experience at other PT offices. Owens PT excelles at customer service. -When you are working with professionals this closely, you get better care. They are able to notice subtle barriers to your recovery and correct them. They are there to answer questions the entire time and educate you on how to take care of yourself. They can take the time to help you understand the complexity of recovey and how best to get back to living your life. -Every person that works there is kind and welcoming. They all seemed to be genuinly interested in my life and would strike up conversations that would last the entire session. On days where waking up at 7 am and working out a painful knee was the last thing I wanted to do, this dynamic was a motivating factor for showing up and working hard. -They care and advocate for you. My insurance didn't give me all the sessions I needed. They sent letters to my insurance and instructed me on how to call my insurance provider and advocate for myself. In a time of automated systems, doctors trying to move patients in an out as fast as possible, and large corporate hospital systems that can leave you feeling overlooked and under served, Owens stands out because it is the opposite of that. If you are in need of PT services, check this place out. It felt like I was visiting friends twice a week. I believe my recovery was quicker than it would have been if I had gone somewhere else where I wasn't paid attention to.

Dana Winniman

I would like to give a testimonial in regards to Owens Physical Therapy. I experienced some injuries several years ago in which doctors and specialists advised me the only way to repair them would be surgery. Wanting to avoid surgery, I decided to pursue other avenues and looked into physical therapy as another alternative. After doing some research, Owens Physical Therapy seemed like my best option. Since I became a patient of Owens Physical Therapy, I was able to avoid two different surgeries. I strongly recommend anyone considering alternatives to surgery to visit Owens Physical Therapy as a solution.

ali metwalli

Dr's. Jim, Melissa and Kati are true professionals. They are caring therapists and working very hard to get you well in a very short time. They encourage , challenge and support you physically and emotionally to get well soon. I am grateful to them for my fast recovery and recommend them to every one that needs to get well physically and mentally.

Mike Evans

It’s been 2 years since I used Owens Physical Therapy Specialist after a total knee replacement. I feel compelled after all this time to tell anyone interested that the recovery help I received has to be some of the best available. I recovered and finished therapy in well under my doctors expected timeframe. Owens works with you, pushing your limits but always aware of your pain tolerance. After enduring significant knee pain for 35 years, in my 60’s this total knee replacement and Owens therapy was by far one of the best decisions I have ever made. PS. Since then Owens has given exercises for arthritis flair ups in my neck and thumb, that over time have been extremely helpful. Mike E.

Etta Gaddis

I had been experiencing low back pain for over a year. I trusted my doctors suggestion to go to this office for therapy. As a major skeptic, I didn't believe that they could help me. I feel like they saved my life and gave me lifelong exercises to help build up muscles and the source of my pain. The entire staff is great and provide personal service to each patient. I highly recommend Owens Physical Therapy for anyone with pain.

Adrienne Wilson

These guys are top of their profession in my book. I have just completed six weeks of physical therapy post rotator cuff surgery. One on one treatment is the norm here, no divided attention between 4 or 5 patients working on their own. Everything is pristine, clean, light and bright, with the latest equipment. I have been to Owens Physiotherapy now on three separate occasions over seven years, and each time have had the same consistency of excellent treatment. If you are looking for personal, committed care, then I have no hesitancy in recommending them for every physiotherapeutic need. Not only that, but every staff member I worked with is warm, friendly, and very focused on healing everyone who walks through their door. It’s a great vibe to be around these people.

Erin Conklin

I love these folks! They have been a tremendous help with my issues & I have recommended them to so many friends. Owens PT Specialists are extremely knowledgeable, kind, patient, and even fun to talk to!

Erin C

I go to Owens Physical Therapy Specialists for all my therapy needs! They have helped me recover from back and neck surgery with quality, compassionate care! Jim, Melissa, and Laurie are highly knowledgeable and skilled. Beth (office manager) is friendly and easy to work with as well. I recommend them to everyone!

John Serini

Everyone at Owens is great. They quickly got me back to lifting. Very personalized and highly detailed care.

John Derbin

I've been a patient of Owens PT Specialists on and off for the last six years (getting old is no fun!). The friendly atmosphere of their office, hands on personal attention and concern for my well being even after treatment is unlike any other. Thanks Owens Physical Therapy Specialists!

Sam Kreuze

Jim and Melissa are great! Their sessions are 1 on 1 so they are focused on your health the whole time you're there. This allows them to get to know their patients and see results. Can't recommend them enough!

Katie Haan

They are amazing here! So helpful and always willing to answer questions. Every member of the staff is fantastic

Philip G

Absolutely fantastic! One-on-one, personalized physical therapy administered by licensed professionals who actually care about their patients! I recently completed therapy for back and knee issues and I could not be more satisfied with Owens Physical Therapy Specialists. Jim Owens did an amazing job of blending professional competence with compassion and care. Melissa and Katie were also great to work with.. Going to my PT sessions was more like visiting friends than going to a doctor's appointment and I actually looked forward to my sessions. I highly recommend Owens Physical Therapy!

Sue Capps

I had a great experience at Owens Physical Therapy. I worked with all the therapists. Each one provided me with great care & exercises that provided me with a good recovery for my herniated disc in my neck. Everyone was very friendly & easy to work with. I would highly recommend them for your physical therapy needs.

Carrie Graveel

Jim Owens and his staff are amazing!! Their treatment got me back to running and playing hockey after having meniscus root reattachment surgery. The personal attention that you get at Owens PT is what makes the difference in both your physical and emotional recovery. Highly recommend.

Bill B

I went to Owens Physical Therapy after trying several other ways to manage my chronic pain from a bulged disc in my neck. The program they put me on made a HUGE difference! My pain kept getting better and better. I’d definitely recommend Owens Physical Therapy. And they’re friendly, personable people too.

molly paulson

I have been a practicing PA since 1998, primarily in a family practice setting. I have been referring patients to Jim and Melissa for over five years. I have never received anything but positive comments about Melissa and Jim about the care my patients have received. I have also gone to them myself. I find them to be extremely competent and compassionate. They listen to their patients and work with them rather than tell their patients what to do. They practice physical therapy the way it should be done, taking the time to provide the personal attention everyone deserves. You will be making an excellent health care choice for yourself by choosing them to help you with your physical therapy needs. They did not pay me for my endorsement, they earned it!

Cheri Niemeier

Owens Physical Therapy Specialists are superb!!! I had severe shoulder immobility and pain and I now have full range of motion and I am pain free!!!

Craig Carrier

Katie saved me. She single handedly pulled the thorn from the lion's paw. After going through a terrible experience with a local chiropractor trying to sell me snake oil, I relented and listened to my wife who had told me to go see a Physical Therapist. What a difference it made. To my friends I describe the difference between a Physical Therapist and a chiropractor as the difference between science and witch craft. Both may be rooted in science, but one hides the science in an attempt to make it seem like a black art. It took Katie little time to diagnose the root cause and determine a course of treatment. She explained what had happened to my back and why and what treatment she recommended. No popping, cracking or strange appliances drilling my back. After having struggled for more that 6 weeks with constant pain, I walked out of their office pain free on the first day! Katie also warned me that the pain would return as it would take time for my body strengthen and re-learn how to keep my back in place again. She was right, but with each visit I was without pain longer until I no longer needed to return and could maintain things with the exercises she gave me to do at home. I highly recommend Owens Physical Therapy. At first I thought their location was a little bit off the beaten path, but it turns out it was very convenient to get to. Basically, 96 & the Beltline and getting their from work was a breeze. I know everyone's experience is different, but I'm really thankful for Katie and all the great people and Owen's Physical Therapy.

Christine Wagenfuehr

So happy I went here for PT!! Best PT experience I have had by far. Worked mostly with Katie, who was great to work with, and she helped to eliminate my elbow pain - such a relief! Worked with Jim a few times, and I would definitely recommend him as well. Both therapists were very friendly and extremely knowledgeable. Front desk staff friendly as well! Everyone is helpful and professional and takes the time to listen and respond accordingly. Entire experience wonderful. Highly recommend.

Joan McCrone

Everyone is very professional and competent ! My husband improved soooo much after his total knee replacement.James,Melissa and Katie were hands on excellent therapists ..Thank You for all you did for Kevin !,

Kelly Shaheen

The staff at Owen's Physical Therapy is extremely helpful and friendly. Dr. Owens will go above and beyond his call of duty to make sure that you have an efficient recovery. At Owens Physical Therapy you feel more like a friend than a patient, making for a wonderful environment.

Karen Allen

Jim is great! He takes the time to listen and fully understand your symptoms before he creates a plan for treatment. I was pleasantly surprised by my constant progress and pain elimination. He sent me home with detailed info on the stretches so I could further my treatment at home. Jim is personable and makes appointments fun with his sense of humor!

Billy Davis

Professional and knowledgeable small office that makes you feel like you are a part of their family. Rehab of broken ankle couldn't have gone smoother. I love this office!

Michael Despres

Melissa and Jim are very knowledgeable, personable and help make you feel you are in the right place and in good hands. They take the time to personally work with you. What ever the ailment is they make sure you are 100% healed and taken care of. I appreciate a business that puts the clients needs first. And it shows. Give Owens a try. I think you will be pleased.

Robert M Hann

After experiencing difficulty walking for several years Melissa diagnosed some muscular weakness in my right leg and hip. With a regiment of exercises my pronation has diminished and I am finally walking much better. Several Doctors and PT’s did not catch the problem. My deep gratitude to Melissa and her staff.

Mary W

I especially like Owens Physical Therapy Specialists because they work on a one-on-one basis with their patients. Melissa was my primary therapist and was very professional, knowledgeable, warm, friendly and caring. She worked hard at helping me get relief from my shoulder and arm pain and at getting back full range of motion. The two times that Katie worked with me I was equally satisfied for all the same reasons. All of the staff is welcoming and caring. I highly recommend Owens Physical Therapy Specialists!

Russ McDaniel

Very good at figuring out your body mechanics and getting to the root of WHY you hurt, and then pinpointing exercises to rehab. Pay attention to your posture, and do the homework he gives you.

Wendy Gulbis

I highly recommend Owens Physical Therapy. My husband, my son, and myself have all received the expert, personal care of each therapist at one time or another. Every staff member has been knowledgeable, patient, and caring and the personal attention given at each appointment is phenomenal.

Jordan McCulloch

I could not have asked for a better place to rehab. The ENTIRE staff is extremely kind and knowledgeable. I was always excited to go to PT because I knew the staff was doing everything they could to help me get to full health. Best physical therapy center in Grand Rapids.

Jennifer Lynch

Great office atmosphere and friendly staff. I highly recommend Owens Physical Therapy if your Doctor requires physical therapy and I would use them again. I went for a sports related injury and can say enough on how much I appreciated the time they took to really understand my injury to determine the right rehab. I'll actually miss Jim, Melissa, and their staff when my physical therapy is done.

Mike Fisher

Jim Owens has helped me with my back pain, even though I don't have insurance

Eric Oosta

Owens PT provided helpful and friendly care for my sports-related mobility issue. Highly recommended. Thanks guys!

Mike Anderson

I have gone to Jim and Melissa for physical therapy for (3) back surgeries, a neck surgery, IT. muscle strain, and (1) knee replacement. I have always achieved my goals for recovery following their direction. Total professionals from the service at the desk with Beth, to the care of each therapist. They take a personal interest in your success. If the need ever arises again I will definitely return for their care. Thank you

Kyle Vander Stelt

I worked with pretty much everyone on staff at Owens and they were all great! I was able to recover quickly and get back to playing hockey in no time thanks to them.

Patrick Mahoney

I highly recommend Owens Physical Therapy. I have been a patient there several times and each time receive quality professional service and medical attention with Jim and his staff. The one-on-one attention is what makes this office superior to other PT offices.

Marlise Van Zytveld

The personal attention I received was outstanding. Jim and Melissa are knowledgable and caring people. I never felt rushed. My improvements were amazing.

Matt T

This team knows there stuff! After continued frustration with other therapists, two of which suggested surgery, I was referred to Mr. Owens by a close friend. I hesitantly made an appointment and was shocked at how soon I was able to be seen. After a very thorough examination, Mr. Owens treated me and solved the mystery of my injured shoulder in a single visit!!! No surgery!!! Anyone in need of physical therapy should give theses guys a try. You won't be disappointed. Amazing knowledge, professional staff, clean office and waiting area make getting therapy a joy. It's great to see a family business that still cares about their patients, and has the knowledge, education, and resources to solve problems others couldn't.

Diane Anderson

I have recently had shoulder surgery and then foot surgery. Melissa and Jim Owens have made the recovery more than doable. I feel like I have my own personal therapists. They truly care about every patient like they're family and their experience is outstanding.

Lynne Kleeman

Owens Physical Therapy Specialists is a wonderful practice. The team is very knowledgeable and friendly. They take a great deal of interest in their patients and taylor every therapy program for the individual. I wouldn't go anywhere else for physical therapy. I have my mobility back thanks to Jim Owens and this great group.

James Parr

Jim and Melissa Owens and Staff are top notch. They are friendly, helpful, professional and quite effective in addressing my problem. I am very pleased with their professional abilities and would gladly recommend them to anyone.

lynette guydon

So far I am off to a great start with Owens Physical Therapy. The owner was very understanding in helping to understand my benefits and what I would be responsible for before I arrived. I look forward to my first therapy appointment with the caring and understanding staff.

Adam Boynton

I had constant neck pain until I saw Jim who fixed my issues within a few visits and also help to correct what was causing my issue. The level of custom service is bar none the best I have ever had at a therapy clinic.

Emily Rose Bennett

Someone else commented, "I feel like I have my own physical therapists," and I couldn't agree more. Dr. Owens did a wonderful job after a suffered a severe grade-3 ankle sprain. My stability and range of motion are back to normal because of him.

Doug Gamm

After suffering neck and shoulder pain, tingling and numbness (and hopelessness for relief) for years I was finally helped onto the path of recovery by Katie, Melissa and Beth. They treated me exceptionally well. Not just as a patient/client as much as a friend. I really enjoyed the experience and would very gladly return for their help. "I highly recommend Owen's if you need to solve a physical ailment issue." They wrestled this tired, knotted, beat up man back to a viable, useful human being with a renewed hope of relief and taught me exercises I will use the rest of my life to stay limber, loose and far less stressed. I'm not able to truly express my gratitude for their help, professionalism and kindness. Thank you so much!

Joshua Parker

Jim & Melissa have done an amazing job helping me! I have a very special movement restriction issue following a bone marrow transplant. They dedicated time to understand the cause and affect of my issue and put together a specific treatment plan for me. The experience there is always positive and friendly with an upbeat environment.

Jennifer Biczak

I have been going to Owens Physical Therapy for a few months now. They were recommended by several of my friends. The facility is clean, bright and easy to find. The staff is welcoming, professional and easy to work with when scheduling appointments or fielding questions that I have. You can tell by the way that Jim and Melissa listen and work with you that they not only know what they are doing but enjoy it as well. I would recommend Owens to anyone and everyone.

Adam LeClaire

Jim and Melissa have done an amazing job keeping me healthy and moving! When I started running marathons and further, I fell into a lot of rookie training mistakes and was going through recurring injuries. Jim & Melissa took the time to find the root cause of my injuries, treat them, and most importantly, teach me how to prevent future injuries. Fast forward a few years and I have completed 10 ultra marathons of 100 miles or longer and have been able to avoid a major injury for over three straight years. On top of keeping my body functioning through the amount of miles I put it through, everyone at OPTS are genuinely friendly and helpful people that make going through physical therapy as easy as possible. Go to OPTS if you want the staff to learn about what you want to achieve, learn how to avoid coming back for ongoing problems, and be treated like a VIP - can't recommend them enough.

Nancy Bedell

Jim and Melissa have treated me three times in the last several years for neck pain resulting from computer work with poor posture and knee pain associated with injuries. They advertise personal/individual treatment and that is truly the case. They stay with their clients as clients receive treatment, insuring correctness and to note improvements. After the exercises massage and relaxation with heat to the effected area are offered to conclude the visit. Home exercise is expected with directions provided on paper including verbal descriptions and diagrams of the exercises. I have heard stories from friends about other courses of physical therapy that sound more like an assembly line, where clients are moved from therapist to therapist with apparently no knowledge of the individual's particular needs by any of the therapists. Owens' staff is always attentive. This personal treatment and attention to individual needs produces quick and lasting results. I highly recommend Owens Physical Therapy for a cordial, professional approach to physical therapy.

John Clark

Katie and the staff did a great job for me. I would highly recommend them!

Tim Flory

Jim and Melissa are outstanding! The personal attention given during your appointment and their depth of knowledge makes a big difference in your recovery.

Erica Michiels

Jim and Melissa were so helpful and kind. I had immediate results and a quick recovery. The office runs smoothly and is easy to navigate. I highly recommend.

Adam Parz

After breaking my elbow I became very pessimistic about how much mobility and strength I would get back. The PT's at Owen's were very positive and only provided helpful exercises and stretches to get me back to where I was. I told them on my first day I wanted to golf by summer, and I plan on doing a lot of golfing.