Optimal Movement Rehabilitation and Performance

As a fitness professional I’m always looking for others in the business for inspiration. That is how I found Taylor. After more than a year of following her online I was lucky enough to be gifted an evaluation and training sessions with her. Let me just say the experience has surpassed my expectations. Taylor is very easy to communicate with and flexible with scheduling. Her new facility is beautiful with lots of state of the art equipment. When I started I was having some upper back and shoulder pain. In just two sessions she made some small adjustments to my workout and since I have not had any pain. It just shows that little things make a difference and with her knowledge and experience Taylor was able to spot these small things. I’m very excited for my journey with Optimal Movement and would recommend it to anyone looking for a nice facility with highly qualified staff.

I came to Optimal Movement after dealing with chronic neck pain and nerve pain for almost three years. Working with Ed was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had with a physical therapist. It was the first time I felt like someone was really listening to me. He made my symptoms make sense. Every activity we did he made sure I understood why and how it would help with my current situation. I still struggle with pain from time to time but now I have the confidence and knowledge to return to old exercises and get my pain under control. It doesn’t feel like my body is out of my control anymore and I have significantly less anxiety. I was also able to enjoy my wedding day without pain!
If you are consistent with the programs that the PTs here recommend, you will definitely get results, and probably gain a friend along the way!

I've been treated by both Taylor and Ed, and their impact on my physical well-being is beyond words! Currently, I'm seeing Ed, and after an incredible first session with him, he tailored a program for me to follow outside of our sessions. Within just a week, I began noticing remarkable improvements in both the mobility and strength of my shoulder. Now, about a month and a half later, I'm thrilled to say I'm completely pain-free! As someone who once believed my shoulder pain would be forever, Ed assured me it can be fixed and helped me get back on track. The level of care provided by both Taylor and Ed is unbelievable. Not only are they phenomenal physical therapists, but also outstanding individuals. Choosing them as your physical therapist is a decision you won't regret!!!

I was referred to Optimal Movement by a colleague of mine after finishing PT with a big box company. I left my previous PT wondering if I would ever be able to run again. I didn't realize there was such a difference in method/training and more options out there until I walked into Optimal. I had never been to physical therapy until I had knee surgery and didn't understand I had more options. I made the call to Optimal Movement because I was desperate to be able to run again and start training for an endurance event.

I met with Ed and after my hour long consultation he informed me that I would start running again after two weeks of PT, I practically laughed knowing about all the hard work I had already put in with no progress towards running. I signed up and trusted his word doing everything he asked of me. The second week came around and he started to get me on the treadmill to start my "running program". True to his word, I was on my way. Ed wrote specialized programs, had me lifting heavy weights and brought my knee back to 100 percent. I cannot say enough good things about Optimal Movement or Ed. I refer anyone that is needing PT to Optimal knowing they will be in great hands. -Justin Taylor

Finding Taylor and Optimal Movement has been a game changer for our daughter, Ella. Having torn her ACL mid-season last year, Ella has been out of the field hockey, a sport she loves dearly. Taylor met with Ella before surgery and provided a specific exercise plan so that they would have a head start after surgery. Taylor also guided Ella to optimize her diet and protein intake for recovery. We were dreading these nine months away from activities, especially field hockey. Thanks to Taylor, Ella now loves going to physical therapy and appreciates Taylor's comprehensive approach. Ella has also loved learning to lift weights safely and build muscle. Taylor is a ray of joy and such an inspirational source of encouragement. Ella diligently does her daily workouts at home to keep up with her progress. Taylor makes the weekly at-home workouts easy to follow by providing programming Ella accesses on her phone where she logs progress. When working with Taylor, you always have her full attention for the entire session. She only sees one patient at a time, which is different from other PTs. Thank you, Taylor, for being Ella's PT and one of her biggest cheerleaders! Your positive attitude shines through to all of your patients.

I have been going to Optimal Movement for over 18 months and I love it! It has been extremely effective for me and I have demonstrably more mobility and strength. One of my favorite parts is how flexible the offerings are. I initially started going because I wanted to get stronger for running and get rid of some lingering back pain and I wanted a personal plan that worked best for me. Taylor helped me get through the pain and back to running without it! Now, we work more on performance training to generally strengthen my body for whatever life throws my way. I would highly recommend Optimal Movement and any of the great professionals there.

I would recommend Optimal Movement to anyone and everyone, young or old and from any athletic background. I came to Optimal Movement after the disappointment from the traditional, insurance based PT, following a labrum repair surgery. I had not made much progress to get back into my sport of weightlifting and was hesitant to do any movements in the gym. Working with Ed for only a few weeks gave me 100% confidence to excel at every workout and lift with confidence. Between sessions, I send him my programming each week and we modify accordingly. I have gained drastically more mobility, strength, and confidence in just 5 sessions with Ed than I did after 4 months, 3x per week, at traditional PT. My surgeon is amazed at the progress I have made in such a short amount of time since making the switch. Thanks Ed and Taylor!

I started seeing Taylor a year and a half ago and I cannot say enough amazing things about her and her program. I have never felt as strong or aware of my body as I have since I started going to her. I started lifting weights and focusing on pelvic floor therapy during pregnancy and lifted until the week before I gave birth! I was able to give birth naturally to my almost 10lb baby because of the work I did with Taylor. Now 8 months postpartum I feel better than I ever have about my strength and way that my body moves. To be able to proactively feel that something isn’t right and go to Taylor to help strengthen the parts of your body that are hurting is life changing. I wish I would have started this years ago!

Optimal Movement is amazing! The environment, staff and treatment are all great! I started coming to optimal movement to see Taylor a little over a month ago, and the progress I have already made is outstanding. Their new location is a super clean and friendly workout facility that has the best equipment to help me with my needs. There is nothing bad I can say about Optimal Movement, it’s great!!

Taylor is simply the best! Incredibly thoughtful in her approach, highly educated and knowledgeable in many different scenarios, and just the most motivating and empathetic trainer/therapist. I am feeling the best I have in a long time and know I’ll only get stronger with her help. Cannot say enough good things about Taylor and her new facility!

I have been working with Ed at Optimal Movement and it has been fantastic. The team there is super friendly and really knows their stuff. They made a personalized plan and the progress has shown both personally and on the metrics we’ve been using during the sessions.

The sessions are tough and have ramped up as we’ve gone along, and I’ve seen real improvements in my strength and less pain. The place is also really nice and clean, with practically all new equipment.

Big shoutout to Optimal Movement for helping me get back on my feet. If you need physical therapy, this is the place to go.

Love the 1 on 1 strategy you get at Optimal Movement. Both Ed and Taylor are highly skilled in their practices. Ed lead me away from meniscus surgery and other knee surgerys that would have kept me off of the field for longer than I needed to be. After 3 sessions I was able to cut and move again with no pain. Ed is very hands on and interactive and truly enjoys helping his patients get back to the activities they love.

Our son started seeing Ed for Little League Shoulder. He was told to rest for 6 months any maybe do some band work. Instead of waiting around and growing weaker Ed was able to build his strength during this time so that when he came back he was stronger than before the injury.

Ed is extremely knowledgeable, has a lot of personal baseball experience and does a great job relating to and educating youth athletes.

Through Liams recovery, I had a knee injury. I knew exactly where to go and now Ed has helped me avoid surgery. Working out and getting better with the Optimal Movement crew is now a family affair :)

I’ve been seeing Ed for pain in my rotator cuff. He did a thorough job explaining what was wrong, isolating the exact muscle causing the issue, and developed a plan of in person and at home exercises to get me back to being good again.

I’m not a professional athlete by any standards, and never felt intimidated being there. Both Ed and Taylor are top notch people and I couldn’t imagine going anywhere else for physical therapy.

As a lifelong soccer player I’ve been to PT many times and Taylor is hands down the best physical therapist I’ve ever seen. She really understands the whole body as a system and creates programming that is responsive week over week to your body’s needs (what’s working / what’s not) as opposed to handing you a pre-built package of exercises based on a diagnosis code as so many PTs do. The progress I’ve made in my strength and mobility and the pain reduction I’ve experienced as a result are more than I ever thought was possible. Can't recommend Optimal Movement enough.

Taylor completely saved me! I was scheduled to have surgery (twice) and Taylor worked with me to minimize my symptoms so much that I was able to cancel the surgeries. Before Taylor, I was in traditional PT for 2+ years with little relief or progress. I would not be able to live the life I do today, almost completely pain free, without Taylor. She is the best!!!

My 15 yr. old son spent a considerable amount of time with Ed, rebounding from groin injuries sustained while playing soccer. He did a fantastic job.

He took such a positive, but realistic and methodical approach to getting my guy "back in the game" and back to the high level of performance required.

It was obvious that he loves doing what he's doing, and genuinely cares about his clients---with a very organized no-nonsense plan for success.

You would be making a solid decision if you head his direction for rehabilitation and/or performance. 7 stars out of 5!

I came to optimal movement with mild-severe back pain that had persisted for months. Ed was extremely attentive to detail and formulated a structured correctives routine along with a personalized workout routine after our first session. Within 2 weeks, I already noticed a relief from my pain. By 4 months, my pain had subsided completely. I have never seen actual results from other practitioners, until I met with Ed. Nobody does it better. You can tell they actually care about the work they do and love to see results. The care, attention, and dedication I received was unlike any other. Thank you, Optical Movement!

I first started seeing Taylor after years of frustration with numbness/tingling in my leg and seeing many doctors. She knew right away I was dealing with lower back issues and came up with a concise plan. It has not been easy but I now don’t feel as restricted in my mobility. Taylor has really helped me to stop being afraid of movement and the power of walking! I still have a lot of work to do but I’m so grateful for Taylor for being as passionate as she is about her career!

I had an amazing first experience at Optimal Movement! The facility was clean and everyone was friendly.

I worked with Ed on a nagging shoulder injury and he was detailed and thorough in our evaluation. I feel like I finally have a plan in place to strengthen my shoulder and prevent further injury!

He has checked in on me several times since my first appt and helped me make necessary adjustments even before our second appt.

I’m very grateful I found Optimal Movement!