Carrboro, North Carolina – BreakThrough Physical Therapy Reviews

Smruti is a superb physical therapist. She is unrelentingly curious, thoughtful, creative, and tenacious in her efforts to accurately diagnose and help you own and treat your malady. No stone is left unturned. Highly intelligent and knowledgeable, she is a person of character and is dedicated to the highest standards of care. All this, coupled with her quick sharp wit, good sense of humor, and warm engagement, she earns my highest recommendation for your consideration.

I've been to several PTs over the years and had mixed experiences. Without doubt Anastasia Engelsman is the best PT I've worked with. She does a fantastic job of listening to how things are going and adjusting my program accordingly. You also get one on one attention here unlike some places where the same PT is overseeing multiple people at once. That makes a huge difference. The other two PTs here seem great too and there is a really nice vibe at BreakThrough. I drive 40 minutes round trip from Durham bypassing several options that are much closer because I've had such a good experience and they would be my first call if I'm ever injured again.

I had the unfortunate experience of spraining my ankle twice in one month while dancing. Thankfully, I found Break Through Physical Therapy and the incredible Anastasia Engelsman. Anastasia is not only the kindest person I’ve ever met but also achieves the most remarkable results. With her extensive experience in physical therapy and her background as a dancer for over 12 years, she has an in-depth understanding of the dance world and the specific needs of dancers. Thanks to Anastasia, my ankles are now stronger than ever. I believe this has been the best investment of my time and money. I highly recommend Anastasia Engelsman, especially to fellow dancers, for her exceptional knowledge, empathy, and ability to help her patients achieve their goals.

I cannot recommend this office and Lee specifically enough! Scheduling an appointment and checking in is always super easy. I find the location convenient. What I appreciate most is that Lee helps me get back to the activities that are important to me and create rehab exercises that are worth my time outside of my appointments. I have been able to run a marathon and enjoy hiking despite 2 separate injuries. All the therapists are compassionate and attentive. Thank you!!

I had a great experience here. I worked with Lee on an issue with my hand (trigger finger in my thumb). I'd been to UNC ortho, who gave me a cortisone shot, and it didn't work long term. My massage therapist recommended BreakThrough.

What I like most is how they combine physical manipulation (where Lee physically worked on my hand), dry needling, other techniques, and then at-home exercises. I went about 6-8 times across several months, and my trigger finger was fixed. Lee was able to pinpoint the cause of the issue and how to fix it.

The environment is relaxed -- not your typical doctor's office, and everyone is so friendly. Aaron at the front desk is fabulous -- booking appointments, paying, etc., was always super easy.

Awesome place. In my 30’s and dislocated my knee recently - Lee had me back to whitewater canoeing, lifting weights, running and (most importantly) keeping up with my kids in less than 8 weeks, even helping me keep a commitment that I was worried I’d need to cancel that involved hiking and teaching a bunch of teenagers how to kayak for a week. Super professional and also a fun office. I’ve been coming to these folks for over 5 years with various injuries, and they deserve their high reputation. No question I’ll come back the next time I need PT.

Awesome place. In my 30’s and dislocated my knee recently - Lee had me back to whitewater canoeing, lifting weights, running and (most importantly) keeping up with my kids in less than 8 weeks, even helping me keep a commitment that I was worried I’d need to cancel that involved hiking and teaching a bunch of teenagers how to kayak for a week. Super professional and also a fun office. I’ve been coming to these folks for over 5 years with various injuries, and they deserve their high reputation. No question I’ll come back the next time I need PT.

Smruti is the best physical therapist for runners! She has been essential in preparing for my first marathon.

The Breakthrough team has been beyond helpful in my injury recovery, and I 100% recommend them for anyone who needs a PT, especially runners. Their PTs spend 45 minutes one-on-one (sometimes more) with only you and treat with a combination of graston/cupping/needling and rehabilitative exercises that are functional and efficient. I worked with Smurti Shah for over four months in a hip-related running injury, and her specialization in runners and hips, expertise in the human body, attention to detail, and active listening were incredibly helpful in my recovery.

BreakThrough Physical Therapy is nothing short of a game-changer for athletes. If you've suffered an injury, they should be your first stop. Their expertise is unparalleled, and they truly live up to their reputation as miracle workers. A special shout-out to Smruti Shah for her outstanding care and attention to detail. 100% recommend!