Therapeutic Associates Fairwood Physical Therapy

I have used Fairwood Therapeutic Associates multiple times and have always been pleased with both the front office support as well as the therapists I have had. At different times I have been treated for sciatica pain, knee pain, and shoulder impingement (so far).
At my first appointment I was in such severe sciatica pain that I was bent over at a 90-​degree angle, could not stand straight at all, and it was all I could do to make it to the office. By the end of my first round of treatments, they had me balancing on one leg on a BOSU and leaning down as if to pick something up off the floor. They also treated my shoulder impingement.
They told me that sciatica often comes back, but that it is usually not as severe when it returns. They were exactly right, and I recently returned for another round of treatments. As they predicted, it was not NEARLY as severe, and I have needed far fewer appointments this time around.
One of the things I really appreciate is that I tell them about plans I have and rather than saying «No, don’t do that,» they help me make sure I can do them. For example, one time I told them I was hoping to go bowling even though I was still having some symptoms. So they used their equipment and had me practice bowling in a manner that would not aggravate my symptoms, and told me which weight of bowling ball to use. Another time I was heading to Europe where I would be walking on cobblestone streets a lot, even though I still had knee pain. So they had me practice walking on uneven ground outside near the office, and gave me tips on how to do that without increasing my symptoms, as well as tips on buying good walking shoes for the trip, and had me practice applying Kinesiology tape on my knees, should I need it during the trip.
I have seen several different therapists (due to maternity leaves, internships) but have been happy with all of them, and they do their best to keep you with the therapist you want throughout your treatments.
I will continue to go there as long as my aging body still needs their help from time to time!

My husband was injured at work and had to have surgery on his shoulder. He went to Fairwood Physical Therapy because he could not drive and it was within walking distance. He was shuffled around to 7 different therapists. He received ultrasound once and hands on manual therapy only 2 times.
My husband was ill and had to miss 3 appointments and called each time. The last time I called in for him telling the individual that he was vomiting and she said that they definitely did not want him in the office to spread his illness and we said our goodbyes. However, the next visit the receptionist demanded that he pay either $ 25 or $ 35 for his missed appointment. He explained that he did not have his wallet, plus he was sick and no one ever mentioned he would be charged because he was unable to come in since he had the flu. We complained to his claims manager with L&I and they then decided to charge him for another of the missed appointments as punishment.
All said and done, they sent him to collections for refusing to pay this unfair and punitive fee. He did not receive the quality therapy we had expected and will not return nor will we recommend anyone to this office.

Nicole S. helped me rehab after my back surgery and got me going faster than I expected. She gave me a great home exercise program, helped me set reasonable goals and motivated me to keep a positive attitude even when I didn’t think I was ever going to feel normal again. The clinic is in a great location and has a very friendly, professional staff. They work long hours to accommodate patients working around a normal workday. They also offer GRAVITY training, which is a very fun exercise class and is very affordable.
I highly recommend Nicole and her staff to anyone who has an injury or ailment that is keeping them from operating at 100%.

Okay, so I found out that my physical therapist now is on crutches and is going to need physical therapy.
Fairwood Physical Therapy called me and canceled my scheduled appointment — with less than 24 hours notice (I’m thinking of sending them a bill for the $ 25 cancellation fee).
Apparently my personal therapist injured herself. Not good news because (a) she is injured and in pain, (b) she is incapacitated, © she is out of commission for the summer, and (d) she now has to go through the recovery process including … physical therapy.
If you need and can afford their services, please go here and let them help you to heal the right way instead of trying to tough it out and hurting yourself (like I almost did).