The Motive

I want to give praise and a shout out to The Motive Physical Therapy in Oro Valley. I went there based on someone’s recommendation and I was not disappointed. Seth, the owner, has been amazing and super helpful resolving my back issues. Lisa at the front desk is an incredibly professional admin. She made the best first impression which was then followed by Seth’s knowledge and expertise. He does one-on-one treatments, Not a dozen people and a large room where you don’t get attention. I feel I now have lots of tools in my toolbox to keep me getting better and better. You should try them if you’re in need of PT.

My whole experience at The Motive was 5 star. From my initial call to inquire about care, I got over the top assistance from Lisa. I had thought I had been the recipient of some very good PT care in the past, but Seth exceeded my expectations. The precision of his assessments and choice of treatment ended with both of the issues that I presented with resolving very quickly. I could not be more pleased with my experience and have already sent what will be the first of many of my own massage clients his way. gratefully, Loree LMT

I recently underwent thoracic and lumbar fusion surgery. I worked with Seth before surgery so I could be as strong as possible in advance. After discharge from Neuro rehab, I returned to Seth to continue my path to recovery. I have total confidence in Seth and Kirsten and strongly believe that my recovery will be shorter and more successful because of the work they did with me. I have received PT at traditional clinics and the difference in the help I received at the Motive was like night and day. Working with the same person consistently and receiving his undivided attention for the full session helped me get the most out of each visit. I am very grateful to Seth and The Motive. Thanks

I am so lucky that my Sports Functional Doctor and my Golf Specific trainer both strongly recommended Seth to me.Their trust in him immediately became evident from our first evaluation appointment to our one on one physical therapy sessions. I have had many therapists over the years, some good some not, but Seth really stood out during the evaluation with finding and explaining root causes and what we should do about them. Due to the fact that they are one on one focused appointments, we were able to get great results. Lisa was great in setting up my appointments and letting me know what to expect. I can completely recommend Motive & Dr. Seth for physical therapy needs.

Having physical therapy at The Motive was wonderful! I was having back issues and my doctor recommended The Motive. Seth Peterson, owner and physical therapist of The Motive, works one on one with his patients. He will take his time listening to patient concerns, history, goals, etc. He also takes into account continuing therapy that patients can do after their sessions are over. The exercises that Seth has you do are challenging, but not impossible. He takes age and physical ability into account. I can honestly say, that I feel much better, and will continue his plan of care on my own.

I started my “journey” with Seth to help me through chronic pain and become physically active. It was the best decision I ever made. Seth listened and had unique ideas how to best help me along the way. I’ve been to many physical therapists but none come close to Seth’s professionalism and caring ways. I moved from AZ to FL recently and Seth reached out to others and found someone he thought would be a good fit for me. The office staff are also so friendly and helpful. I’d highly recommend Dr. Seth Peterson and his staff if you are looking for the perfect fit!

The Motive provides superior one-on-one physical therapy. Seth Peterson set-up a program to address my sciatica, which was at a pain level of "8" when we first met. He listened to my description of the symptoms and we reviewed my history of back ailments. He then initiated a plan which incorporated my treatment goals and his treatment experience. In short, the sciatica pain was reduced to nearly "0" after three months. What a relief! Throughout the treatment sessions, Seth was professional, thorough, challenging, and caring. I heartily recommend the physical therapy provided by Seth Peterson and The Motive. Sincerely, Jim Clouser

I've worked with several different physical therapists over the years, but I've never experienced the kind of personalized, thorough and expert care that I've received working with Seth Peterson. Not only is his expertise apparent, but his customer service is outstanding. He actually encourages his patients to email him between visits if they have any questions about any of the exercises he has suggested. I've already recommended him to several friends and will continue to recommend him to others.