Drayer Physical Therapy Institute

I had a car accident and was dreadful about PT twice a week. However, Chelly made every visit fun! She is not only knowledgeable, passionate, loving, caring, and beautiful heart, she is also hilarious and personalable. I respectfully asked to see her every visit. Thank you for making this dreadful process so much fun! You are the best! Tonya Gleaton

I spent 6 months working with Mari, Brendan, Leah, and all of the awesome techs and assistants here post-hip surgery. They made the recovery process so much easier! They really took the time to get to know me and my functional needs so I could get back to my job and life as it was before surgery. They all worked together so well and professionally and made the clinic environment so positive! I can't say enough good things about that team at Drayer. My surgeon was always pleased with my recovery process and dismissed me at the 6 month mark with a nod to how great my PT was for recovery. Much love and credit to this clinic!

Everyone who works there (and I do mean everyone, at least that I've interacted with) is professional, thoughtful, empathic, knowledgeable, and patient, from Marisol Clark (the amazing lady in charge) to the students and physical therapy assistants, to Mitzi, the clerk at the front desk. When I started going, I was in pain every day and had very little range of motion in my arm and neck. I just finished an appointment at Drayer, working with Marisol, Allie, Sebastian and Kayley and I walked out feeling almost brand new. That's just today, though... I've also worked with Kelly (who works at other Drayer locations in Columbia) and Zoe, who are just as excellent. They all work hard and are all very thorough, no matter what time of day you come in, day after day. I'm 43, I've been working behind a desk for my entire adult life, and I'm no athlete. I don't even exercise regularly and I eat too much. Even so, I feel better now than I have in a long time. Office work has sent me to several physical therapists and all too often, there's a culture of athleticism and judgment. Not at this place. Everyone, no matter what age, ethnicity, disability or shape, gets treated kindly and with respect to both physical and mental health. Please, if you have any doubts about how effective physical therapy can be for you, and you're suffering, give this place and these people a try. I can't recommend them highly enough.

It’s a very enjoyable atmosphere. The staff is invested in seeing their clients succeed, for what they’re here for!

The staff welcomes you by name. All the staff makes you feel welcomed. The sanitation practices are phenomenal. I feel very safe using the equipment. Marisol is a great therapist and dedicates her expertise and knowledge making the patient feel cared for. Kaylee at the front desk always has a smile on her face, Julia assists Marisol when she is doing one on one with another patient. Julia too has a smile on her face. You might ask how can you tell if they are smiling when wearing a mask. You can tell my their tone of their voice and by the way the eyes look. My experience with Drayer was the best. I highly recommend this clinic to anyone that needs Physical Therapy. It's convenient on Knox Abbott to those that live in West Columbia, Cayce, Downtown Columbia, South Congaree and even Lexington.

Mari is a miracle worker! When I first arrived, I was discouraged because I had been struggling for a couple of months. I feared my torn ankle ligaments wouldn’t heal and I wouldn’t resume normal function. Mari’s positive attitude, professionalism and courtesy made it so that I really looked forward to each and every session (and was genuinely sad when she told me it was time to discharge). I was getting stronger, the pain was diminishing and I was finally able to walk normally and navigate stairs (I was crawling up and down stairs when I first arrived). I’m grateful for my time at Drayer and would highly recommend them to anyone.

Drayer is a wonderful place to get your health back and to improve your physical functions. The therapists are hard working and very knowledgeable as they address all types of problems and injuries. Marisol Clark is a true professional and applies her abilities with an outstanding work ethic. She identifies ways to help me and other patients get stronger, achieve more range of motion, and reduce if not eliminate pain. Accommodating her schedule to yours, she challenges the patient to improve and to continue the exercise routine at home.

Literally the best in Columbia, they are like family and so knowledgeable. Only in week 3 and i feel improvement!! Even on my bad day I came to my appointment and they made my day so much better without realizing how I was feeling before walking in I leave feeling like a new better person inside and out everytime! If you want a non judgemental safe space the knox abbot office us the best!