About a month before double knee replacement surgery, two separate friends gave me totally unsolicited advice about a physical therapist that they had used. I listened to each saying something like: “she’s great, she only thinks about you when you’re with her, she’s on time, you won’t find anyone better, she’s very busy, you may not be able to get an appointment”.
About a week later I saw my surgeon because of intense hip pain and he wanted me to see a physical therapist before knee surgery. I called the Johnston Physical Therapy office and to my surprise got an appointment right away. Several visits later the hip pain was under control and the knees were in much better shape for the coming surgery. Melinda tailored an exercise program for me that both strengthened knees and relieved hip pain. Needless to say, I was amazed!
Because of having both knees done at the same time I had a short rehab hospital stay post surgery, mostly because of needing to do stairs. Then I had to choose between having a therapist visit me at home or going to one outside the house. Even though I had stairs to go up/down every time when entering/leaving the house, I knew that I would get great physical therapy from Melinda. I decided stairs would just have to be conquered. I have not been disappointed with my experiences.
Melinda is very timely! I have never been left waiting long while someone else finishes their session and I always finish in a timely manner. I have never seen her looking at a clock.
Melinda communicates. She takes time to answer any questions or concerns. She also encourages my husband to attend, watch my therapy, and ask questions he may have. Each session she listens, helps me do the right exercises, and makes me understand that I am gradually getting to my goal of being where I want and need to be. The body just takes time to heal, and boy am I impatient. She helps me deal with both the physical as well as the mental aspects of healing.
I know that there are other therapists closer to my house, but my husband and I are happy to drive the extra miles to get the individualized attention, service, and advice that Melinda Johnston provides to her clients. I highly recommend her!