Elevated Strength Rehab

Elevated Strength Rehab in Gaithersburg deserves every bit of praise! I came in with a painful pinched nerve in my neck, and after only two sessions with Dr. Jonathan, my neck pain was gone, and I felt stronger than ever. Dr. Jonathan’s professionalism and individualized attention made all the difference. Unlike other physical therapy offices where you feel like just another number, Dr. Jonathan took the time to understand my specific needs and created a recovery plan that was tailored to me. The facility is exceptional—spotlessly clean, equipped with the latest technology, and incredibly welcoming. The environment is relaxed and private, without the intimidating feel you get in some therapy centers. It felt like a first-class experience every time I walked in. Parking is also a breeze, making the entire process smooth and stress-free. Scheduling was easy and effective, and the staff at Elevated Strength Rehab went above and beyond to accommodate my needs. If you’re looking for real results with dedicated, individualized care, I can’t recommend Dr. Jonathan and Elevated Strength Rehab enough!

I had the pleasure of seeing Dr. Kim at Elevated Strength Rehab on two separate occasions, first for my knee and then for my shoulder. His expertise is truly remarkable—he quickly identified the issues and knew exactly what was needed to fix them. Thanks to his guidance, I was able to get back to Olympic lifting in no time. I highly recommend Dr. Kim for anyone in need of top-notch rehabilitation care!

I had decided to sign up for my first big BJJ tournament in July and wanted to bulletproof my body and rehab old injuries. Through recommendations from friends, I reached out to Dr. Kim for a consultation and tried out his program and it was the best decision ever! My shoulder and knee pain improved so much and I even gained more shoulder mobility than before I started. PT with Dr. Kim had helped me so much in preparing for my competition, has made a huge difference in my training, and has improved my quality of living - I’m pain free! Shoulder and knee injuries are no joke and the pain would make anyone miserable. So grateful to have found ESR and Dr. Kim - who is personable and knowledgeable on how to help. You will receive an elevated level of care and quality of PT which will help elevate yourself and help you level up at the gym or the sports you enjoy. I highly recommend ESR and am grateful for Dr. Kim and his team.

Jonathan and Kylie are first rate. Both are skilled physical therapists who take their time to really understand the issues, no matter how complex, and outline a plan. They are patient and upbeat; helping the athlete feel like there is hope and they believe in them! The facility is also top notch. They don’t make you feel rushed and, while they are in demand, they work hard to make sure they are accessible to their patients. Getting appointment times that work has been a refreshing change from other practices we have been to in the past. It also ensures that you have easy access to all equipment needed during sessions - it is not “packed” during your session like other practices. After his first visit, my son said “that was fun - do I get to go again?” Being an injured athlete is hard both physically and emotionally - Jonathan and Kylie make those challenges easier through their professionalism and care.

I went to Elevated Strength Rehab because my knee was still very weak (despite having gone to several weeks of PT) after two minor meniscus surgeries. During my 10 sessions at ESR, Dr. Hess listened to my struggles and devised a plan of exercises that built up the strength and stability in my knees, hamstrings, quads, and calves. She also gave me take-home exercises on the app so I'm able to keep on improving. Now I'm looking forward to getting back to competitive tennis again! Yay!

I can’t say enough great things about my experience with Dr. Jonathan Kim and Dr. Kylie Hess at Elevated Strength Rehab. I’m a late 40s athlete who tore my ACL playing a club sport last year. I luckily avoided surgery and have been focused on rehab and strengthening to get me back to 100%. My ortho prescribed rehab was good but only got me so far before my insurance stopped covering the appointments. My PT recommended ESR as THE place I should go to get me that last mile to return to full activity. Gosh, I’m glad I called. Jonathan was responsive right away and got me in for an evaluation. Clearly I needed more work and he set me up with a plan of action. The facility is brand new and top of the line with all kinds of sophisticated equipment for building strength and confidence. I really appreciated the one on one focused level of care during my appointments and honestly had fun while working out there. Jonathan and Kylie are fun + friendly people and both definitely know their stuff. I’m happy to say that after 6 weeks of work (you gotta do the work) I am feeling much stronger and confident in my knee and with the home exercise program they provided me (via the very slick PTeverywhere app on my phone) after my last appointment, I know that I will be able to get back out there and living that active life I so enjoy. So if you or someone you know needs to take your rehab to the next level - do yourself a favor and contact ESR. Like me, you’ll be happy you did.

Dr. Kim was recommended to me by my physical therapist as an experienced strength and rehab specialist ideal for getting me back into soccer form after 1 year of post-op PT on repaired adductors, core muscles, and ankle ligament/tendon. And he did not disappoint! His unique exercises and approach were more targeted for my return-to-sports goal than PT, and helped me work on important aspects such as mechanics, strength, and agility. He also helped me navigate how to complement all we were doing with at-home exercises and balance other exercise programs I was simultaneously doing such as cross-fit and trail running to help ensure proper recovery. On top of all that, Dr. Kim is just a cool guy to talk to with a great personality, and not just a drill sergeant (although he’ll definitely push you)!

My son just finished a his 10th visit and had fantastic results. With any injury the worry with returning to sports and conditioning is building strength without re-injury. He not only improved on strength and speed he also had a great time. And importantly, it didn’t feel like “rehab” it felt like training, very motivating! We will definitely be back for tune ups between seasons and for any other rehab needs. Highly recommend!