1 on 1 Physical Therapy

Excellent experience. I have been going to 1 on 1 Physical Therapy since Fall of 2023 for a lower back issue. Alex Shwahna is an excellent and very knowledgeable DPT and continues to provide new ways to improve my lower back strength and flexibility everytime I visit the office. Alex also provided hands on muscle tissue work and dry needling to round out my treatment. He has a great sense of humor which definitely helps when you are dealing with an injury. I highly recommend 1 on 1 Physical Therapy.

I highly recommend Alex at 1 on 1 PT. I sustained some major injuries after a motorcycle accident which resulted in an open book pelvic fracture, a spiral tibia fracture, a broken wrist, and a stroke that led to major unilateral deficits. Today I’m about six months out and I’m back to jogging, working full time as an ER nurse, and continue to see weekly improvement in my affected extremity. I wasn’t able to find an occupational therapist that worked well for me, so Alex has taken the time to further his education relating to therapeutic techniques that generally fall within scope of practice for occupational therapists just so he could continue helping me regain hand function. He’s a genuinely good person and an even better therapist who always strives to do what’s best for his patients. I’m so lucky to have crossed paths with him during this recovery journey.

I have fibromyalgia and chronic pain from several injuries/surgeries. My Primary Care doctor sent me to 1 On 1 Physical Therapy because that’s where he went and then sent his wife. Ryan worked his miracles on me before and after shoulder surgery. He certainly knows PT and has provided a wonderful service to the Asheville area.

Recently I was suffering from a pinched nerve. I went back to 1 on 1 and have been working with Alex. I have worked with several therapist there and they are all great. But I have really clicked with Alex. He pushes me just enough but he has gifted hands and is a great listener with a fantastic sense of humor. I drive from Hendersonville past many other providers but I cannot recommend 1 On 1 PT highly enough.

Picture this: Twelve years of photographing life's best moments through a lens, only to find myself resembling a cooked shrimp due to bad posture and wonky body mechanics. I was seeking salvation at Alex's House of Pain and Torture...I mean, Physical Therapy Office. Enter Alex, the magician himself, armed with dry needling, cupping, and a knack for turning knots into nostalgia.

Let's talk about cupping – the ancient art of suctioning the stress out of your soul. If you've ever wanted to know what it feels like to be a human vacuum cleaner attachment, just schedule with Alex.

How about dry needling? Alex doesn't need a voodoo doll because he has me---his real life pin cushion.

And the massages? It's like being kneaded by the hands of Zeus himself, with each minute promising to undo years of bad decisions and questionable photography angles.

So here I am, folks, already back to 80% better and just getting started. Thanks, Alex, for turning my torture chamber experience into a comedy act worth writing home about. You're a PT wizard! Someone give Alex a raise.

I was referred to One on One Physical therapy for bulging disc and associated issues, that were making my life impossible. When I started working with Alex a few months ago, I could hardly move my neck or my left arm and was in constant pain every day. Over the course of my time at One on One Physical Therapy, I’ve come to realize just how seriously each one of the physical therapist takes their job. They know

“One on One” means you will work with a physical therapist, who is focused on you and only you, every visit. You will not ever be placed in a spot to excersize, and checked in with periodically.

Alex has not only gotten my neck and arms to a place that is well beyond manageable, he also listens to my concerns and updates and takes into account everything I say while treating me. I drive close to an hour to visit One on One Physical Therapy twice per week and I wouldn’t have it any other way. If you need physical therapy I highly recommend One on One Physical Therapy to anyone who would like their physical therapy experience to be empathetic, Knowledgeable and professional. Thank you Alex!!

I have been treated by 3 of the PTs at 1 on 1 and have been very pleased! I’m making great progress after surgical repair of a broken ankle. The atmosphere is warm and friendly, and the treatment has helped me so much! Highly recommend.

I'm rehabbing from a total shoulder replacement and am so grateful to be working with 2 of the therapists at 1 on 1. They are highly skilled, patient, and encouraging. I've seen other PTs in the past, and these folks are the best by far.

1on1 Physical Therapy with Ryan has helped me avoid a major back surgery. He got me in fast and his plan of care was exactly what I needed. His expertise in dry needling gave me relief when I needed it most. He checked on me periodically and I am grateful. I feel like I’m on the road to functioning normal again. Try them out!!!

I have been a client at 1 on 1 PT for a year. When I first started, I could hardly climb a flight of stairs due to pain and lack of mobility in my hip. Now I can carry 2 full bags of groceries up without even needing the hand-rail. The care, treatments, and exercise training I received at 1 on 1 has been transformative. Thank you, Ryan and crew!!

I have been seeing Alex since December for a right shoulder impingement. At this time, I had very limited range of motion, with pain on movement. Since Alex has been manipulating my shoulder, I am now able to have almost full range of motion. I am now able to use my right arm to reach overhead, brush my hair. Prior to seeing Alex for this condition, I had almost resigned myself to having limited mobility in my right arm and shoulder.
I am so pleased with my progress .
Thank you, Alex

Ryan and his team are amazing! They take time to learn about your injuries and provide the right treatments to get back to feeling good again. The atmosphere is professional, relaxed and comfortable!

I should have written this review last year! Now I have two reasons to give 1 on 1 my 5 stars. In 2022 I had frozen shoulder. After seeing another pt practice that did not help me, I was referred to a surgeon. He was eager to perform surgery and I was scheduled but the week before I got in with Ama at 1 to 1. She encouraged me to give pt another try and under her care I avoided surgery and gained function in my shoulder and arm! I’m so glad I went the therapy route rather than surgery! Then in 2023 I had 2 sprained ankles within 2 weeks. Again under Ama’s care and plan I gained strength and began to walk normally and without pain. I am forever grateful for the care and custom treatment for my condition.

Amazing experience. Everyone is always nice and welcoming. Alex is the best and has been so helpful in getting me back to pain free living!!

Absolutely awesome! After experiencing pain for several months, I tried 1on1 Physical Therapy and was pleasantly surprised by the level of relief and treatment I received. It is evident that the team has a thorough understanding of their field. The staff at Dr. Ryan's office were very accommodating and made sure that I was seen consistently in order to ensure my continued progress. I highly recommend 1 on 1 Physical Therapy.

Lu

All the PTs at 1 on 1 PT are the best! Alex has helped me improve my function and able to walk again better than I have in years!

The staff at 1 on 1 Physical Therapy is wonderful. They are kind and most of all know their job. When I first started I could barely move my arms and the pain was horrible. I honestly do not know what I would have done without them. Now I am back to normal and pain free. My range of motion is great. I would recommend 1 on 1 Physical Therapy to anyone.

Hands down the best Physical Therapy I have ever experienced! I came in with years of issues in my upper back, neck, and shoulders. After just one amazing session, and I already feel like a new woman. I will be recommending this practice to everyone I know. Highly, highly, recommend!!!

★★★★★ "A Trip to Ryan's PT Magic Land: Miraculous Healing with a Side of Soul Searching"

In the realm of soccer, took a dive,
My knee all wonky, barely alive.
"Off to Ryan!" ordered my wife,
Tired of my injury strife.

A skeptic I was, in plain sight,
'Til I met Ryan, the PT knight.
A voodoo doc, with a magic spree,
Fixed my knee, and set me free.

Lessons learned, clear as mist,
Not just lawyers on my list.
Great PT is the golden key,
Thanks to Ryan's therapy spree!

Ryan and team, they're quite the blast,
Healed my knee, and oh so fast!
To all my pals, I loud decree,
Try 1 on 1, and you'll agree!

Katherine is the best physical therapist I have ever seen in my 40 plus years in asheville, NC. She is so incredible at listening and focusing on where you are feeling pain. I arrived with extreme pain and left with very little, she is the very best ! Thanks Katherine !

Ryan and his team brought light out of darkness for me. Hard to find the words to express how grateful I am for the incredible care I've received over 1.5 years of chronic sciatica which set in during the pandemic. Their expertise, encouragement, emotional support (and good funk during dry needling) have brought healing to my body, mind and spirit and transformed my life and rhythms.
In the last year I've resume cycling (though I still fall and need stitches...), rock climbing, backpacking and swimming - activities that bring so much joy. I feel renewed gratitude each day when I wake up and breathe in.