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I have been a patient of Excel Westfield for a few years due to a spinal stenosis injury causing a dropped left foot. This past winter, I decided to finally have a total replacement of my severely arthritic right knee which I have delayed for many years due to fear of slow recovery, on top of my sluggish walking due to the dropped foot, then add the pandemic in all built on my hesitation of elective knee surgery. After deep thought and prayer, I made the decision to have the right knee replaced. There is only one place I will go for orthopedic surgery and that is the Hospital for Special Surgery in NY. And Kudos to Brian Chalmers MD my orthopedic surgeon. There is only one place I will go to for physical therapy and that is Excel at Westfield New Jersey and Dr. Aaron Ploshnick.

Due to my existing problems with my left foot I was very apprehensive of the post knee replacement recovery and accompanying physical therapy. I must state that my apprehensive was totally relieved by the excellent therapy, sensitivity and moral support of my physical therapist Dr. Aaron Ploshnick. I am now four months out of surgery and walking better and pain free.

Kudos to my surgeon HSS's Dr. Chalmers and Kudos to Excel's Dr. Ploshnick, as I can now say that I am pain free and walking better than I have over the past four years.

Excel's Dr. Ploshnick provides EXCELlent physical therapy and as a bonus, related positive mental therapy as well.

J. Schiffer

I started going to the Mahwah Excel PT location since June to rehab a broken bone in my hand and had an awesome experience with Bryan Del Rio. He is professional, highly trained, and competent. The entire staff is friendly, caring, and professional. I highly recommend the Excel Mahwah location.

After breaking my wrist last July, Ive had the most wonderful experience in my healing process at the Ivy Rehab in Princeton NJ working with Physical Therapist Connie D. She has been working with me twice weekly. Connie is friendly, knowledgeable, patient, encouraging, and seeks effective ways to gradually facilitate my healing and above all strengthen my wrist and deal with carpal tunnel and nerve issues caused by the fall. You might say, well this is what she's supposed to do as a therapist, but you should understand that losing mobility and strength is very difficult emotionally and psychologically for me since I work full time and am a caretaker for my husband. I tend to lose patience with the slow healing that nature dictates at my age, and lose confidence that the situation will ever improve. But Connie's special talent is that she is a positive encouraging force in my life right now and she explains why it takes so long and proves through changing my exercises to target my goals and monthly testing that I am indeed improving. I have also worked with Bob at the Princeton office, and he too is knowledgeable, friendly and patient. In fact the whole office from reception through to every aid have been pleasant, upbeat and extremely heloful and welcoming. But Connie is a very special person, she cares very much about all those she works with and she has a delightful sense of humor, a very important and appreciated quality for me and others working through issues more serious than mine. She truly lights up the place.

The entire staff is wonderful. Ebony is the sweetest. She was always so kind and welcoming when we arrived to our appointments. Johnathan, Josh, Christian and Aaron were amazing also. Johnathan was our main therapist. He was exceptional. Johnathan explained the entire process to us and was always available to answer any questions we may have. 💯 satisfaction. Thank you!!!

The staff at Swift Creek is genuinely caring about the patient recovery. I can’t think of a better partner to have while getting back to my old self!

Everyone at this location was kind, compassionate and professional while challenging me to recuperate from knee surgery. I felt like they were partners with me in my healing process!

Synergy Rehab’s team have been great to work with during my recovery from total knee replacement surgery. The physical therapist encouraged and challenged me to work hard and get back to where I needed (and wanted) to be. Hailey Stewart ,my primary physical therapist, work diligently as she assisted and instructed me though the sessions to help me get the most from my therapy. Additionally. I worked w Ryan, Ann and Jessica and found them each to be equally helpful. The assistants and front staff were friendly and very supportive. I would recommend Synergy Rehab in Verona, Va to anyone who may need physical therapy.

Though I don't have any other rehab experience to compare it to, my time at ivy rehab exceeded my expectations

It is such a welcoming environment, with each staff member being kind and compassionate. To me, it felt like walking into a building of old friends ready to help guide and support me through the process with patience and understanding.

As ironic as it sounds, I am going to be a bit sad when I no longer need them.

The service all around from the staff to our daughters different therapists is absolutely amazing & the best service we could ever ask for! We never have any issues, everyone is extremely friendly and helpful and very knowledgeable. These girls are like family to us we’ve been taking our daughter here for almost 2 years and because of ABC our daughter has had so many improvements and is only getting better each and every session! I wouldn’t take my baby girl anywhere else!! This place is like home to us! Thank you To all of ABC staff and therapists (Michelle, Kayla & Barbara) for all your wonderful work and dedication to giving our Emery the best life she can possibly have. We can never thank you enough! 🥰🥰

'Been attending physical therapy sessions at the Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy location in North Arlington twice weekly for approximately two months. It's a beautifully maintained facility with highly competent and upbeat therapists. Ultimately I will require surgery to wholly fix my back problem, so I didn't expect "noticeable" results. However, I find lately I am requiring far less pain medication as I am experiencing longer periods of relative comfort [a Godsend!] so clearly the results while subtle are REAL. I highly recommend Ivy!

I Absolutely love the Bensalem office. Everyone is always friendly, helpful. They have taken great care of my son and I am greatful for them. He has come a long way and I know it's s with there help. ❤️

Sam is extremely nice and really thorough in explaining things to me. After being there I'm confident they will be able to help me return to my normal self.

They are amazing here. Tyler knows his stuff, helps you to feel better, get stronger, and do your own exercises at home. Everyone there is friendly and knowledgeable. My teen age daughter has been going there through different sports injuries and always wants to go which is saying a lot!

So easy to work with! Staff here is unremarkably some of the most down to earth yet professional people I have had the pleasure to be a patient of. Kyle, Haley and Brooklyn thank you so much for the last few months! Not only did your service help my back issues tremendously, you all were also not eager to count me as just another number! I wish Google would allow you to go higher than the 5 stars!

Caroline is wonderful!! She helped me to rehab a very very bad ankle sprain and ligament tears. I avoided surgery because of her excellent care and dedication. Megan is a great asset to the team and office. They both work so well together and help make the entire Ivy ReHab experience one I would thoroughly recommend to anyone.

While doing rehab after a meniscus knee surgery, the therapists at the Midlothian Ivy location, were informative, professional and extremely caring throughout my entire time there. This included the individuals at the front desk and every single person I came in touch with at each session, that give me back the mobility in my knee. Their care, knowledge and obvious enjoyment in their profession showed through in every single session. I cannot thank them enough for their healing hands and hearts!
Tracey Seamster

Very caring and professional staff. They take the time and listen to your concerns and struggles and work hard to find solutions to your therapy needs. Highly recommend.

I saw Brittany for pelvic floor PT today. Not only did she put me at ease, but she was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. I just wish I had known about her services 14 years ago. Highly recommend!

Katherine was absolutely amazing, I’ve come a long way from where started and Katherine was absolutely the reason I am doing better. She is charismatic , knowledgeable and makes you feel right at home at every appointment. Makes sure your safe and comfortable, so sad to go but thankful to feel better then when I started.

I had a recent surgery and my doctor recommended them. Im extremely happy with them and made my recovery alot easier. I would definitely recommend them. Thanks

Excel says it all. Cosmo Carrieri was so knowledge as to my injury and adjusted my therapy each time to improve my healing process. The personal attention by him and every staff member was absolutely amazing. Clean center with so many machines and equipment for use.
I highly recommend this therapy location to anyone, hands down.