Gilford Physical Therapy & Spine Center

Being a Physical Therapy Student I was able to spend 10 weeks at Gilford Physical Therapy and Spine Center observing and learning from multiple members of the staff. I’ve had the opportunity to see patient’s with all types of injuries, acute and chronic that have benefited from the treatment they receive here. The atmosphere is welcoming and each therapist truly cares about the success of their patients. You can count on them to take the time to understand you and your injury, and provide one-on-one personalized treatment each session. Whether you just had surgery, or have been having pain for years, I highly recommend coming here.

I have been a patient of GPTS for a variety of physical issues and have always been more than satisfied with Donna and her staff. My most recent problem involved significant leg pain while driving. I went to two orthopedic doctors in Sarasota Florida without success. When I got back to NH I went to Donna in hopes that she could help. She told me what she thought it was and that it would take 3-4 months to resolve, but if I stuck with it, it would work.
I did stick with it and it worked.....I continue to do the exercise and I am pain free..one year and counting!! Thank you Donna

I feel blessed to have found Donna and her physical therapy practice 20 plus years ago and is my go to physical therapy location. I have been to others during this 20 years due to my son's school locations and it only made me realize how knowledgable, compassionate and caring Donna and her staff are! And it made me realize the level of commitment to the patient that is always present at Gilford Physical Therapy and Spine Center. They approach the injury or ailment with your whole body in mind, not just the part that is problematic at the moment. Which saves a ton of time with the rehabilitation process. Just yesterday in a session with a new symptom, Donna evaluated the issue, found resolution and informed me of the Mckenzie method for physical therapy, in which she is trained...which was what was behind her evaluation process. Success! Yes, effort is involved, but if you see your success in lessening pain level, better movement, it is encouraging to continue! As aging in inevitable, I will be sure to not put off pain, and to seek physical therapy with Gilford Physical Therapy amd Spine Center to learn the needed tools for my own comfort and progress...no more "living with it" until I have time to deal with it. Donna and her staff are great people to get to know and make each visit beyond pleasant. Feel better, and be better educated about things to do moving forward!

You may think this review is a biased opinion on account of me being an employee here, but I wouldn't even have bothered to leave a review if I didn't think the clinic deserves it.

From being behind the scenes, I can tell you that the people you meet with when first entering this clinic as well as the therapist that you're seeing are exactly who you first perceive them to be; kind and genuine.

I have worked my fair share of jobs from retail to a guard at a prison/jail and I can tell you that there were consistent inconsistencies not to mention 'shift wars' which made the environment uncomfortable, and in other cases, unsafe. Working here is not only comfortable but also a wonderful breathe of fresh, positive air. I am thankful for Donna for giving me an opportunity to work for her and this amazing team. It makes my decision to obtain my degree in Physical Therapy all the more sensible.

P.S. Chloe the dog is also a wonderful asset to have in the front office. She's a good girl.

"I swear that the healing of my rotator cuff was the result of Donna, and I have told that to a number of people. Your staff is genuinely caring and competent. I have complete faith in Donna and Mitch. A little laughter helps with the cure, too.
You folks are the best."
Shared with us by one of our patients with his permission

Just what I was looking for - intelligent, individualized, and goal-oriented therapy to recovery. My therapist was Mitch and she approached everything from this "intelligent and goal-oriented" basis -- she is the best. One time I had to go to another therapist there and soon learned that they were all coming from this same successful basis. My initial thoughts of choosing a center with a "team of therapists" for the best and most up-to-date techniques and practices turned out to be ... greatly satisfied. Should I have any future needs, I will definitely be ... RETURNING to Gilford Physical Therapy. I greatly thank them and their whole team, especially my awesome therapist "Mitch'', for all their help and their very successful organization. You do great work GPT !!!

After Shoulder replacement surgery I needed to start therapy to regain range of motion. I have been a client for approximately 4 months. I am impressed with the staff, their knowledge and experience. I have found that although the work can be difficult it is rewarding. I recommend this practice to all inquiring.

As an informed, critical consumer, I am pleased to share my review of services provided by Donna Lang-Rice, PT, DPT, Cert. MDT.:
1. Professional, clean environment with ample parking, ease in making an appointment, and careful adherence to COVID safety standards.
2. Courtesy reminder calls and timeliness for appointments.
3. Informed, respectful, effective treatment protocols specific to diagnosis and patient needs.

In summary, knowledge-base and credentials are important. Dr. Rice has used her expert training to provide me with information and techniques to lessen my level of pain and to improve my daily functions. I am appreciative of the effective tools I have learned to improve my well-being. I feel most fortunate to have such expertise available within my community.
M.-M. Windsor, Sc.D., OTL/ret

Knowledgable, friendly staff who identified my problem areas and helped me work them back to normal.

I am posting this review because of several incidents that happened, one is I canceled the PT, and they refused to discharge me. Now I am unable to go to the correct place that I was supposed to go. Second on the door, it states no heavy, perfume or cologne, but when I went into the building, it smelled really bad of incense or candles, and I came out of there with a headache..