The Physical Therapy Zone

I was a very complicated case for PT following a routine LTKR. I am now 7 months post op and just delivered a boat to the Bahamas. Lori, Olivia, Sydney and Estevan enabled me to be able to deliver this boat with just one other person. The boat is the best therapy though. I’m moving 24/7. I still have pain and clicking in my knee but nothing like before. That hamstring is finally better. The quad is building and making me to do more.

Dr Sydney Brown is an amazing physical therapist! She is professional, extremely knowledgeable, and really exceptional at gearing exercises to the specific activities the client does - in my case backpacking. She helped me strengthen my hips and glutes so my knees weren’t taking all the punishment on hard descents. I’m so grateful for her help and highly recommend her as a PT.

I would be very careful about the services you need. I’m new to the area and called to make a chiropractor appointment and spoke to Lori on the phone twice to get something on the books. When I arrived and the front reception lady took my info, she asked me why I came in and I said for chiropractic care. And then once I met Olivia, the person attending me and she asked why I was here, I mentioned chiropractor care. Not once did anybody question what I was saying or mention to me THEY DO NOT OFFER CHIROPRACTIC CARE?!???? Had I not mentioned it again for the 3rd time at the end of the appointment, I think all they cared about was getting an appointment in the schedule. Olivia was really kind so I’ll give the office that but what a waste of money and time.

I went to the Physical Therapy Zone for vestibular therapy and saw Dr. Brown. I am so happy to have found this practice. They are very welcoming, and the facility is conveniently located and pleasant. But most of all I was extremely impressed with Dr. Brown's treatment. I had been to another PT and they were unable to see me for a couple of weeks. I forwarded my records to the Physical Therapy Zone and Dr. Brown had clearly read them thoroughly before I arrived - that seems rare these days. Dr. Brown did a great assessment and her work with me that first day resolved things quickly. I have been recommending this practice to my friends.

My few months with Lori Alexander and her crew have been literally life-changing. In a few months, I have progressed from a walker to a cane to walking unassisted. Everyone at the Therapy Zone is professional, knowledgeable, and caring. Aside from Lori, I have been fortunate to work mostly with Sydney and Esteban. I have come to consider them all friends. The PT zone also has the added advantage of enabling me to support a woman owned, local small business.

I feel so fortunate to have found The Physical Therapy Zone in Alexandria, Virginia at a time when I was in tremendous pain and needed immediate help to stand up, walk and sit. The owner, Dr. Lori Alexander (MSPT, DPT), fit me into her team’s busy schedules where other physical therapy facilities said I needed to wait for an appointment 3 or 4 weeks out. Lori and her team are professional and excellent physical therapists who listen carefully and provide therapy that is personalized to meet their clients’ needs at each session. It is not just a standard flow of exercises given to everyone. I worked with Dr. Olivia Seeley whose skills relieved me so much after my first session that I could walk and sit without the excruciating pain that brought me in the door. I noticed that everyone working there has the same compassion and professionalism that Lori and Olivia showed me. I recommend, with highest praise, The Physical Therapy Zone in Alexandria.

Dr. Brown, Dr. Brown, Dr. Sydney Brown!!! Thank you so much for the EXCEPTIONAL care and attention during my treatments at The Physical Therapy Zone.  When I came to you I was a senior in extreme pain, sleeping on the floor and walking with a limp.  I remember buying a shoe lift (that I never used) to help with the limp. I was afraid, uncertain and for the first time in my life I began to feel like a senior that had to accept this is as my new normal.  However, you assured me that my situation was temporary, and that it would get better.  Well you didn't lie! Not only has my spine issue been resolved, but my balance has improved greatly! You have made such a difference from then to now that I barely remember that awful time in my life. I'm back to long walks, the gym and living a normal pain free life. I want to thank you for always listening to my concerns, your steadfast support, and for simply being a guiding beacon as I navigated through my fears.  I am forever grateful!! I'm really going to miss our chats and visits, but sorry, I have to get back to living. :-)

Lori and her team of professional staff changed my life in 90 days! I came to them after a hard fall and my arm and shoulder were almost immobile. After 90 days of twice a week therapy, I can say I am close to being back to normal! During this time I had one-on-one experience with Lori and each PT expert on her team and I did my homework….amazing and so thankful for their care and advice. I would highly recommend this team if you have an injury that PT can support!