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Julie is a first-rate physical therapist, and I'm glad to see her business growing as others learn what I learned a couple of years ago--she's first rate! I never need to tell her what to work on--back, legs, etc.--she knows as soon as I walk in and she's always right. She challenges me-but nothing I can't handle and she does it in a way that always stretches me and my boundaries. Thanks to her I'm in far better shape than I ever was when I first walked in. And to top it off, she’s a great person! I highly recommend her!.Posted on Google
Emily BluntBest Physical therapy in DC, hands down! Because of a severe injury, I need a lot of PT for my shoulder. This place indeed has the most incredible team I have ever met in the US. They take excellent care of me, with great attention and tremendous competence, and they rock in what they do. Outstanding professionals, all of them. Kind, skilled, attentive, and just great. I highly recommend it.Posted on Google
Alaura AlexaneHigher Physical therapy provides excellent service. All the therapists are highly skilled. I’ve seen Adrian for knee and back issues several times and have had great results. They use many different methods and techniques to formulate a bodywork physical therapy treatment program that works for you.Posted on Google
Richard LillyAndrea is highly knowledgeable about the body and current techniques to enhance healing. She even offered to accompany me to an MRI appointment that I was terrified of. I don’t know any other practitioner that would offer up their time like that. She is dedicated to her patients, and I am forever grateful. I wouldn’t be in top physical shape today if it weren’t for her incredible physical therapy. There is no one else I trust more when it comes to muscular injuries now!Posted on Google
Lucy StanleyI cannot recommend Higher Physical Therapy enough. This practice goes above and beyond patient care. Julie saved me when I was in a horrible place physically with 3 severely herniated discs/sciatica and was told surgery was the best option. I felt immediate relief from the first session, and I went from barely moving to a complete range of motion after regular treatments and avoided surgery. Thankful to this PT!Posted on Google
Linda CarrollHigher PT is fabulous! I’ve been seeing Julie for several months. I initially went to this practice because of their use of bodywork physical therapy, but I found the most talented physical therapist in the city! Julie’s treatment and strengthening guidance have helped me maintain strength beyond what I thought possible. She keeps me running. She’s methodical in her approach, and her attention to detail is unmatched. I am always amazed how she can remember exactly “what worked last time” for me when she has so many patients. I can’t recommend this practice enough!Posted on Google
joel hersonJulie and Andrea are superb physical therapists. Their skills enabled me to avoid surgery for my torn rotator cuff - they restored full mobility to my shoulder and thanks to them I am pain free!Posted on Google
Cameron FoordBoth Julie and Andrea have made a big difference in my mobility. My shoulder is so much more functional, has more freedom of movement and doesn’t hurt anymore! They have both given me great modalities to help my whole body function more efficiently and easilyPosted on Google
Kathryn WhyteI have been working with Julie for chronic muscle pain and sports related injuries since June 2019. She has treated me for acute shoulder and hip injuries and is able to work on the postural and daily living activities that contribute to their chronic presentation. She has an expert level knowledge on anatomy and phys and similarly practices her medicine with passion. I have gained so much knowledge and my shoulders are pain free! Thanks Julie!!Posted on Google
Morgan RittenbachHigher Physical Therapy was amazing!! I feel like a whole new person even just after one session!! Andrea was very thorough and spent extra time with me addressing other issues and painful areas. I am very grateful and look forward to my next session.
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Booksy Reviews
Julie is an amazing therapist- so insightful and really addresses every issue. Can’t
recommend HPT more highly!
Carl P…
Adrian is incredible-- solid technique and also very intuitive. He finds the core problem
and works that, not just the obvious surface issues (like other PTs I've been to). This is
true of all the staff...
Julia M…
I can’t say enough about the quality of Andrea’s care. She is so knowledgeable and
accomplished that you could swear she has an intuitive grasp of where your body needs
attention. There can be no doubt...
Nancy Morrison
Julie is the absolute best!
Kati W.
Julie is a PT savant in the best sense. She’s really into her craft and wants very much to
treat your condition.
Rob B…
Love Andrea! She is more direct and uses different techniques than Julie but between
their techniques are complimentary
June C…
I've worked with both Andrea and Julie for chronic knee pain, and I was in great hands
with both! I ultimately started seeing Julie, and she worked miracles by strengthening
my knee and helping relieve...
Claire-Frances S
I really love the way Julie works she is very knowledgeable and always knows how to
help from any pain or discomfort you have, she always listens and with patience helps
you to feel much better. I highly...
Sirena G
Julie is the best! Have seen her since 2015. I came to her when I had severe sciatica
attacks and she cured me and has since tended to various senior citizen aches and
pains with great results.
David R
Am returning to Julie after months of Covid-fearing seclusion, doing physio exercises by
myself, As always I'm delighted by her empathy, skill and intelligence about the body.
Also, she has the most...
Stephanie Smolinsky
Julie is an expert, and has been essential to my healing. She gives clear explanations,
and exercises and stretches to do at home so you can maintain your strength and
flexibility and avoid reinjuring...
Barbara Bergier
I'm a repeat client. The first round focused on my knee and hips; both are so much
better now. This round focuses on regaining strength and mobility following a week in
hospital. Effective sessions;...
H.B.
I have been seeing Julie for awhile and I am completely amazed by her care, her
professionalism and her extensive knowledge. I highly recommend her.
Lynne G
My wife and I both go because we like Julie so much. She has a real intuition for what's
bothering you each visit-and what to do about it. And it works!
Michael Kassin
I was impressed with a quick and friendly response to my call for help with knee pain.
Julie Z. gave me a wondrously thorough exam, a great treatment, and the perfect
exercises to relieve my pain. A...
Andrea M
Julie has help me overcome years of pain. I leave feeling refreshed and renewed. She
has amazing hands I can’t recommend her enough.
Arlynn A
I've had Physical Therapy for a few illnesses in recent years, and these people are the
best. They "get" the problem rapidly and start finding exercises and manipulations that
really help. They're...
K.V.
I’m amazed at how well Julie knows me in just Agee short months. He can usually tell
when I walk in what we need to work on and then we go right to it. My lower back feels
stronger, I have more flexibility...
Michael Kassin
I’m amazed at how well Julie knows me in just Agee short months. He can usually tell
when I walk in what we need to work on and then we go right to it. My lower back feels
stronger, I have more flexibility...
Michael Kassin
I found Julie Zapata when searching for someone to help me with safe, bone-building
Pilates exercises for someone with osteoporosis. She is a truly skilled and gifted
physical therapist and I feel very...
Jane C
Great one on one attention for a full hour. Samira is very focused and has a caring
manner. I’m getting good results and enjoying the process. I’m receiving the tools to
take with me so I can practice...
Steven Narvilas
Julie really homes in on where I need to strengthen and where I need to stretch.
Excellent work and good rapport!
Michael Kassin
I've been to many physical therapists, but Julie is truly the best. She sees one patient at
a time and gives completely individualized attention. I highly recommend this practice.
Caryn Duffy
The care I get from Julie could not possibly be duplicated elsewhere. Julie is a
dedicated professional who’s entire goal is to make her patients better. I wouldn’t go
anywhere else.
Lynne G
I have done PT with other practitioners, but this place is different. Much more personal
treatment, "hands-on" in the literal sense, not so much use of machines as I've
encountered--they have a few,...
K.V.
Julie Zapata is a pleasure to work with. She's thoughtful and careful, and will come up
with a treatment plan that you can also continue at home to help the healing process.
Barbara Bergier
They really dig in to my triggers and work them out. Week after week I come in feeling
better when I left than I did going in. Can’t ask for more than that!
Michael Kassin
Julie has helped me tremendously improve my functioning and quality of life in dealing
with pain and neurological symptoms; the only negative is that it is long term.
Phoebe R
Julie does a great job of listening to me as I tell her what part of me needs work (in this
case lower back) then gets right in there and really loosens the muscles and makes it
better. Big help!
Michael Kassin
Through our focus on both repaired and unrepaired knees, I am walking comfortably
most of the time without my ubiquitous stick. Pacing has been positively moving
forward and I definitely recommend Julie's...
Warren Monteiro
In our third session I feel Julie was really tuned into me and worked my shoulders,
hamstrings, quads and calves the way they needed. Building a good base here.
Michael Kassin
Just had my first session with Julie Zapata and it was great! We went slowly and she
was very receptive to any feedback I gave. In the end, though I didn’t think I’d worked
that hard, I was pretty tired...
Michael Kassin
I have benefitted greatly from my sessions with therapist Julie Zapata. She seems born
to helping others with chronic pain and other issues that doctors overlook. The office
space is inviting and...
C.G.
I came to Julie for tightness in a specific area, requesting myo-fascial release. Her
manipulations and instructions, the variety of techniques she uses, have given me
greater insight into the workings...
Mary Jane
Truly a caring, helpful, attentive therapist. Highly recommend her. The only therapist who
has ever utilized an individual approach.
Robert G
Julie really knows how to help you recover from an injury. She has all sorts of helpful
advice about exercises, stretching, and balance. Not only will you be feeling significantly
better after just a...
Skate Diva
Over my many years and injuries, I have been to more than my far share of physical
therapists. Julie is by far the best. She is smart, knowledgeable and skilled at her craft.
She is literally hands on...
David
Now HPT has an additional practitioner -- the practice is expanding! More opportunities
for clients to experience the healing arts, as I have found them only there.
S.S.
I’ve ever received from a physical therapist. Julie has a highly professional, personalized
approach to her therapy. I fully recommend her.
Lynne G
Julie is an excellent, innovative, intuitive physical therapist that has been a great help to
me. I have chronic neck and back issues - she’s helping me return to greater mobility.
Peter Fleischman
This is my first experience with physical therapy, but when I developed plantar fasciitis
for the second time in 10 years, I decided to try PT. I've been seeing Samira for about a
month now, and she's...
mary darby
In two months, almost all the discomfort and pain in my legs and back are gone. If I
were more consistent in doing exercises, I'd feel even better. Julie zeroes right in on the
weak spots and corrects...
helen b
Julie and her team made me whole after a total knee replacement. They know what
they’re doing, they’re efficient with time, and they’re damn nice.
Tim Thomas
I have already sent in a review, but Julie Zapata now has additional therapist! I worked
with Samari, and she gave the same personalized care as Julie. I appreciate the time
and care they take with...
Stefani M
Julie Zapata is the zen master of physical therapy. Using a pilates-based method, she'll
help you develop the strength to avoid re-injury. She understands your limits and helps
you surpass them.
J.C.
I'm confused--I already reviewed Ms. Zapata, very positively. Are you asking for
ANOTHER review? Why would you require that? I haven't changed my opinion of Ms.
Zapata's skills, sensitivity or capacity...
Stephanie Smolinsky
I have multiple upper body, hip, knee, foot, hand back and balance issues due to
stenosis at neck and lumbar regions and resultant neuropathy. We are working through
the best ways to exercise and build...
Barbara Fultz Martinez
Julie is caring and patient and has a wonderful touch, she also explains what she thinks
I need; she will quickly respond to my concerns. I have confidence in her skill and
knowledge.
Susan Kalev
I recommend all my friends go to see Julie she saved me from surgery I had a torn
meniscus ACL And a huge bakers cyst. All the doctors were pushing for surgery but I
am pain free now with no surgery...
Cynthia Auburn
Having done PT at other facilities previously, this is so much better. The exercises work;
treatment makes me feel better. Very glad that we have this great facility in our 'hood.
helen b
Wonderful personal attention and smart intuitive exercises and treatment. Very happy
with all aspects of the sessions I have had.
carl p
I hesitate to write this, because Julie’s work has been so magical and transformative for
me that I’m afraid to share her!!
Patient
Julie is smart, innovative, caring and very helpful. I have a number of issues and have
been to many physical therapists - she has successfully come up with approaches
others hadn't tried. Bottom line,...
Peter Fleischman
Explaining the recovery from a stroke is very difficult in a short review such as this. What
I can confidently say is that I would not have progressed so far in such a short time
without the incredibly...
C.E.
Julie really studies your body! She seems highly educated in a range of bodywork
approaches, gives great hands-on therapy for chronic tension & pain. She also teaches
you clearly & patiently how to help...
Stephanie Smolinsky
Julie takes her time and explains as she goes along. Didn't feel rushed. Started me off
with at-home exercises from the get-go.
helen blumenthal
Very thorough and thoughtful exam and treatment - Julie gave a lot of time and
specificity through the whole process. Would totally recommend her to others.
Carl Pasbjerg
Julie saved me from having to have surgery. I will be forever grateful to her. She is kind
compassionate and dedicated to her work. I could not recommend her more highly.
Cynthia Auburn
Julie Zapata easily earns 5 out of 5 for her therapy skills & is highly recommended. The
benefits of her many yrs of training are immediately apparent. She has outfitted a fully
equipped therapy suite...
Glen B
Julie Zapata is well-informed and caring as well as generous with her time and
knowledge. Unlike most physical therapists I've been with, she devotes herself totally to
her patient during a full hour....
M.G.
Julie Zapata is a highly qualified physical therapist. She is strong, gentle and very
sensitive to individual needs and concerns.
Susan D
Julie's methodology and training gave me far better results much faster than any
previous physical therapist. Highly recommend her.
L.G.
Julie knows what you need her to do and she certainly knows how to do it. Plus, she is
enthusiastic and encouraging. She has helped me at a time in my life when I most
needed her care.
alfred wegener
Julie provides a truly differentiated physical therapy experience. Beyond her years of
training and experience she has a talent for the work that just isn’t teachable. The
experience is personalized,...
paul viboch
Julie is excellent, good listener, gentle and very informative, felt good after our first
session, I will return for more.
Susan Kalev
The absolute best physical therapist. Personalized intensive attention . She pays
attention to individual’s needs and develops therapy program geared towards wellness.
Robert G
After suffering a stroke, I am very grateful that a good friend referred me to Higher
Physical Therapy and the amazing Ms. Zapata. Her thorough assessment of my issues
was impressive. The exercises...
C.E.
Julie is an amazing practitioner. She is professional. My results from her treatment have
been tremendous in a very short period of time. Julie is highly skilled and is constantly
updating her practice....
Lynne Goretska
Completely tuned in to my various conditions and adjusts treatment accordingly. Always
leave feeling better than when I arrived. Give her a try- you won’t be disappointed.
Ruth Weintraub
Julie Zapata is a true healer. I am extremely lucky to have found her. Her use of
deep-tissue myofascial massage among her other physical therapy techniques is, to my
knowledge, unique in NYC. She is...
Fortunate Patient
Julie has been bending me back into shape since my knee replacement a year ago and
we continue to move forward. Her therapy skills and people savvy are augmented by her
ability to get right to the...
Warren Monteiro
As said in the five prior reviews, Julie’s combination of training and skill sets makes her
an enormously talented and effective physical therapist. I have been seeing her regularly
for several years...
JSS
Julie is, by far, is one of the best physical therapist I have ever worked with. She is
professional, caring, thoughtful and thorough. I am very impressed with her skill and her
character.
Lynne G
Julie's unique approach of blending traditional physical therapy techniques with
yoga/pilates exercises, and myofascial release is what made me chose Julie from
among the other body work offerings in...
K.K.
Julie is amazing I had a torn meniscus and ACL and she was able to get me to a point
where I could avoid surgery and significantly reduced my pain.
Cynthia Auburn
Years of PT did not help my chronic back and leg pain. Then I found Julie Zapata. Her
work combines traditional PT with alternative methods of healing, such as Fascial
Release Massage. The FRM, as part...
S.S.
I haven’t felt this good in years. After a history of three knee surgeries, the relief of pain
and not having to proceed with other options (like replacement) Julie’s care has been
life changing. Julie...
L.G.
Julie uses a combination of pilates, yoga, and myofacia (sp?) release to heal and
strengthen the body. She goes beyond textbook PT to heal, not just relieve pain. She
works with all body types, and...
S. Miller
Ms Zapata’s work rests on comprehensive clinical expertise but is always tailored to my
specific needs: instead of applying wrote exercises she always adapts the work to my
personal health situation. ...
Mark Farnsworth
Julie is great. She will take good care of you and give you personalized attention for the
duration of your appointment.
Rebecca McMurdie