Stretch

I have been seeing Wolfgang Brolley for post surgery knee issues and can wholeheartedly recommend both him and his business. He is a good as they come in the business and both he and his staff are super friendly as well. If you need PT, or want to stop living in pain, this is your place.

Had top spinal doc diagnose me with bulging disc. Once cleared for rehab, headed to Stretch on his recommendation. Stretch told me that my bulging disc was «in my head.» What?! It still shows up on xray and spine doc says Stretch PT is to be avoided, that they have changed. I got better treatment – and importantly – respect, elsewhere.
AVOID, very disrespectful place for patients.

After a pretty rough car accident, I was in quite some pain and was having a hard time falling asleep and doing normal things for quite awhile. This place is as good as it gets as I chose to come here not just because it’s a close walk from my place, but because a large number of others on Unilocal has testified to the quality of this place, I now join this pack.
Environment: The environment is really nice and peaceful, defiantly felt my zen here with the bamboo and two dogs running around. I wouldn’t want it any other way, this place is the best as it gets. ⁵⁄₅
Service: Wolfgang knows whats he’s doing and got me feeling as well as I was before the accident, with all the pain this felt like a miracle. The insurance and billing is dealt with in a very good manner as all the staff are really kind and helpful. ⁵⁄₅
Overall: I give such a high rating to this business because if it wasn’t for Wolfgang and the quality of this PT, I would still be in pain and struggling to conduct my day to day routine. I’ve been to other places before, but here everything worked and as a result my health is much better since the car accident. ⁵⁄₅

I struggle to write this review but feel that I must. Before I begin, I want you to know that Gene and Jan are two of the absolute BEST physical therapists around. They both got my body in shape after a number of injuries and I just really really loved the bright bamboo space to work in to heal. That all came to a halt when one day, I came in for my regular session and there were two larger dogs joyfully bouncing around. I passed both. They seemed friendly and moved their toy in my direction as I passed. I lightly kicked it back and waved a little with my hand at my side. At that moment, the darker haired on literally darted at me and nipped my ring finger! I was stunned and felt a little pain and went to the bathroom when I saw the half inch cut into my skin and blood coming out. Now I love dogs and have had two of my own and I want them to be in professional work places. So when the owner (Wolf) came to apologize, I accepted his apology and tried to blow it off. But the pain from the bite increased over the hour that I was there and for the next few days. I was supposed to have another appointment with them a week later and realized that I was dreading it because of the dog. I asked a few people who I know that go to Stretch about the dog they they knew which one I was talking about. He routinely barks at people and can be quite antisocial and aggressive. I called the clinic to speak with the owner to convey my worry for others and how I just no longer felt safe at Stretch. While he listened to me, he apologized about his dogs behavior but said that he would not remove his dog. Period. And then he said that he would be happy to take me off the appointment if I didn’t feel comfortable about coming back. I then told him that I would write this review on Unilocal because that is where I found them to begin with. He invited me to write the review and stuck to his guns about bringing the dog to work regardless.
So, here is my review a month later. I now have a scar from his bite on my finger. While the therapists there are stellar, the fact that the owner would keep an aggressive dog in the clinic makes me feel like it isn’t a safe place and so I am passing on that info to you to make your own decision. It totally sucks that he just won’t remove the dog, but just avoid the darker haired dog if you go.

I saw Gene for a shoulder injury I had. Since it was nerve-​y pain, I was driven to distraction. I had been to the ER and to an orthopedist, but they just gave me Aleve and told me to wait it out. I was recommended Stretch by my general practitioner, and came in as soon as I was able (luckily, the very next day). Gene taped me up and the pain was almost immediately gone. Unfortunately that tape only lasts for 48 hours, but it was great!
Between the taping and different strengthening exercises Gene and I worked through (he also gave me daily homework), I was able to stop taking the Aleve within about 3 weeks, and I was 100% better by 6 weeks. (I heard that most people with my injury get better naturally, and it takes several weeks, so I was right on track). The awesome thing is, I was actually better at my handstand after my enforced time off because Gene had picked out the weakness that had caused my injury, and fixed it!
I wasn’t really a «believer» in PT before that experience, but now I think I may even begin preventative PT, say, when I am unable to see any progress in a pose. Hopefully that will keep me from re-​injuring myself!

No other physical therapy clinic comes close (and I have lived all over). Stretch, in a beautiful light filled space across from the flagship REI, is a completely zenned out place to go and get your healing on. There’s nothing clinical about it – no windowless rooms with medical charts, no uniforms, no weird high school gym teacher bullshit. Yet it’s also not new age-​y or alternative medicine. Just a beautiful, quiet space with bamboo interspersed around the equipment and exam rooms with curtains that still let in light (as well as the clinic’s dogs, animals rescued by Wolfgang, the clinic’s owner). I worked with two therapists: Jan and Wolfgang. Keeping with the nonclinical atmosphere, Jan did my intake while examining my legs and aligning them in different ways to trouble shoot the problem. She is an incredibly intuitive therapist and really understands the limitations and pain of chronic illness. When my doctor thought my problem might be helped by a specialty of Wolfgang’s, we worked together briefly. I found him to be too much of a coach for me, but he was very kind in taking feed back (and I totally understand that pushing limitations is a good trait in a physical therapist for many people). When I returned to Jan, she gave me an honest assessment of what physical therapy could do for me at this stage in my recovery (not much) and made incredibly practical suggestions for what to do to get to the point where I can come see her again. She always saw me for a full hour each time, sometimes going over. Everyone there always seems so tranquil and kind, scheduling is very easy and they’re flawless with insurance.

Who knew physical therapy wasn’t just for athletes? This girl.
Work had picked up and I spent way too many hours in the same desk chair. Add that to no free time for exercise and a few extra pounds on the frame. I was completely immobile and couch bound for a week. I saw my Dr, my massage therapist, a chiropractor — all to no avail. My Dr would up my anti inflammatory and muscle relaxers and nothing was getting better. I could barely move. Turns out I had bulged discs in my lower back. Oye.
Physical Therapy was recommended by my doctor and though my eyes were rolling into the back of my head I had no choice unless I wanted a full time job staring at my cat. (which actually wouldn’t be half bad…)
I’ve been working with Gene at Stretch and am extremely impressed. I was nervous getting starting because 1) I could barely move without being in pain 2) I didn’t have much experience with PT and wasn’t sure what to expect.
Gene did a great job working with my limitations and we got a plan together for how I was going to work on this both short and long term. With my own diligence keeping up with the exercises I have seen significant improvements! And don’t be fooled if the exercises seem small. They know what they are doing and if you work at it, you will see results.
Other general things I like
— Nice Office Staff (they bill my insurance too)
— Easy parking (Pay lots if you happen to not find street)
— Bright! They have nice big windows and it always feels bright and fresh
— The rooms can be open or private, depending on what you’re comfortable with
— Office dogs. Now that can be a plus or minus depending on your preferences.
Whether you’re an athlete who is familiar with PT and needing a pro, or if you’re a regular gal who has some pain — I highly recommend this office.

My massage therapist has been treating the same issue (a shoulder/​neck/​back pain problem) for years and she finally said, I think you need to try some PT. Im an acupuncturist, and I refer people to PT all the time, so I figured it was about time to take a dose of my own medicine:)
Wolf is great at explaining what he is doing, responding to my questions, and communicating with me and the other folks working on me. The office staff was also very helpful in terms of helping me estimate what the costs of the treatment would be, and how long things would take.
I’m still at the beginning of my quest for getting rid of this pesky shoulder issue, but it’s an interesting process that I am enjoying so far.

I have worked with Jan, at Stretch Physical Therapy over the last year. When I first met her, I was injured, and too afraid to do anything. It was as if I was trapped in my own body. I had seen many so called experts and doctors previous to Jan and no one could help me. Within the first week of physical therapy, I was able to perform activities that I was unable to perform for months. Within the first month, I was able to lift weights and I thought I would not be able to perform such activities again for the rest of my life.
Jan designs exercises that are exactly meant for your body, where as other physical therapsits assign generic exercises to anyone who has a back/​should/​leg etc. condition without a thorough analysis of your body. Jan is so much more than just a physical therapist. She understands that a huge part of healing is becoming mentally confident that one can heal. When I first met Jan, I lost all hope. Her talks and guidance helped me regain confidence in my abilities, which was just as important for me to heal as any assigned exercise.
I can’t say enough about Jan. She truly cares about her patients. Anytime something comes up, I call her on the phone, and she is always there for me. She has so much passion to help other and she understands soft tissue better than any doctor or physical therapist I have ever met. If you have any injury at all and want to heal, GO SEE JAN!

I’m so impressed! Jan is the best.
Over the last few years, I’ve worked with 2 other PTs and a trainer but I had no real changes, in fact one PT made my situation worse.
I’ve only been in twice to see Jan and I now have almost full range of motion and very little pain. Incredible. She took a completly different approach than the other PTs I had seen.

Stretch is an amazing place! The staff is incredible, the atmosphere calm and the energy almost Zen– like. Everyone is exceptionally trained and their educational technique makes you feel in control of your rehab. I actually look forward to going to PT every week.
This is the 2^nd time I’ve seen Gene in the past year. He’s helped me rehab from two knee surgeries and he is THE MAN! He works incredibly hard to get you mentally and physically where you need and want to be. He is great about teaching you simple techniques that can be done at home, but are very effective in recovery. Gene is genuinely interested in your goals and every bit of progress, even sometimes small, is greeted with positive enthusiasm.
The staff loves what they do and it shows. Their dedication and passion makes for a really happy and healthy environment!

I am really happy and impressed with Stretch so far! I’ve been working with Gene for 3 weeks now (twice/​week appointments) and I am finally excited about the prospect and reality of being pain free! I’ve had chronic neck and shoulder pain for 10+ years and have tried everything — even a couple other physical therapy places — and nothing has worked until now!
Gene made me feel comfortable from my very first appointment where he took a lot of time reviewing my history and listening to my pain story. He’s very thorough in his approach and does a lot of hands on manipulation.
I also like the whole vibe of the office. It’s nice and open and has bamboo plants all along the windows and paper cranes hung from the ceiling. The 2 dogs in the office are also friendly and like a good belly rub!

I highly recommend Strectch. I go in to see Jan, and she is very experienced. I was in a car accident in the summer and she was very helpful giving me all these exersices. The gal who works at the front is very nice always squeezing me in at the last minute!

I love the experience that I have each and every time I go to Stretch. Rachel at the front desk is always cheerful and nice, the therapists are all very down to earth, friendly, and knowledgeable. I’ve seen Carrie and I think she has been instrumental in getting me back on my feet and running again. She’s definitely a problem solver and has really worked to help alleviate pain with a whole-​body approach, teaching me how everything is related. It’s been incredible and I certainly recommend her. Marathons, here I come!

I would highly recommend the staff at stretch. They are a group of VERY experience physical therapists who really know their stuff. Aside from getting the job done, and doing it well, I think it’s important to note how dedicated they are to their craft. They clearly are doing this for the love of healing and not for the money.
I see Jan and am really impressed by her whole-​body approach to the problem. So many PT’s isolate the issue and just focus on a small area when in reality everything in your body is interconnected and needs to be treated as such.
As long as you are willing to do your ‘homework’ outside the appointments I think you’ll get great results from Stretch.

I used to work with Jan, Gene, and Wolf, until they relocated here… and I can’t say enough good things about them.
Wonderful people, very experienced and terrific therapists, and they care very much about their patients =]

Jan is great!
She will tell you that I was VERY skeptical because I was in a ton of pain and the first exercises she gave me were almost invisible to the naked eye (one was internal and the other was miniscule).
Then she taped up my shoulder on a follow-​up visit and my pain was GONE.
Tape! Who knew?
We’re still working on getting out all the kinks but we’re making progress, and that’s what counts in my book.
Plus, validated parking in the building!