Des Moines - East Village Physical Therapy

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Andrea Adams

I've been working with Claire to address my EDS related joint issues and have been thrilled to have found someone that specializes in this complex condition. I've tried other physical therapists in the past who weren't interested in problem solving my symptoms, and it wasn't very effective. Claire actually takes the time to dig into each issue and try a variety of solutions to find one that works for me. I've learned so much about my body's mechanics and have had many 'ah-ha' moments that are allowing me to resolve issues I've had for years. I really appreciate her detailed explanations that help me connect the dots and add tools to my toolbox to manage my chronic issues. She truly cares about her patients and has been one of the best things I've done for my health in years. I've also started seeing Rose, who is an OT for hands and she's been great as well! I hadn't been able to put pressure my wrists for years and now I can without pain. My other hand pain is improving as well and I don't dread appointments like I did with my last hand OT. It's amazing to have found two fantastic providers in one place!

Kaitlyn Kottlowski

Location is perfect! Parking is always available and they pay for it. If you work downtown, it’s a quick walk or drive. I was able to get in quickly as a new patient! Took my back only a couple months to get better thanks to Drew! He always explained reasoning behind exercises in a way I understood. Very nice and inviting!

Lindsey Wagner

My physical therapy experience here was great! I worked with Drew Gibson and he (and the entire staff) was friendly and fun! He had information and practical tips to help my concerns at each appointment. Highly recommend!

Chris Walsh (walshification)

Dan Sherman is a life changer! I first came in with biting shin pain after my first half-marathon. I thought I was done running. Dan quickly diagnosed the problem as originating in my unstable hips and worked me throughout a series of exercises that tamed the pain. So then I got ambitious. The next year, I started training for a marathon and had to stop because of horrible knee pain. The weeks were going by and I couldn't run—I could barely walk! So I came back to Dan. He quickly diagnosed the issue (would you believe it was my hips), and helped me get a plan to not only stabilize my hips and knees, but to ramp up my training to make up the lost time. It was extremely hard, but Dan helped me through it and gave me the science behind everything he was thinking in a clear way that helped me understand why I was doing every little movement and why I should stick with it(!). The long and short of it is, he got me to my race, I ran the whole thing, and I've signed up for another next year. Truly, I couldn't have done it without the help.