About Spear Physical Therapy
Spear Physical Therapy, founded in 1999 by physical therapists Dan Rootenberg and Dave Endres, has grown to over 50 clinics in the Tri-State Area, offering a personalized patient experience and exceptional results. Recognized as the nation's top physical therapy practice (twice), Spear is known for its empathy-driven, personalized care. Patients praise the knowledgeable and kind therapists, such as Nehal, who make them feel safe and comfortable from day one. Technicians like Lana and Alimah also receive positive feedback for their wonderful care. Kristian Divina, in particular, is described as an excellent listener who adapts treatments thoughtfully, ensuring proper form and educating patients about their recovery. Patients who have worked with Kristian, Siddhi, and other Spear therapists report significant improvements in their conditions, from shoulder injuries to hip problems. They appreciate the personalized attention, clear advice, and progress monitoring, feeling like they are part of the Spear "therapeutic family." Overall, Spear Physical Therapy is highly recommended for its commitment to personalized care, exceptional results, and a team of knowledgeable and empathetic professionals.
My therapist at Spear was Gianluca Tavia. He is highly skilled, gentle, but firm, and very thorough. He and his team took me from barely being able to walk and get up on the table to walking up the steps without holding on to the banister, to walking uphill and back to being able to do something as simple as bending over to do a pedicure! They gave me my life back, and for that I am grateful. From the front desk staff to the clinic, they've all been a pleasure.
Chose Spear PT on Pine after a trimal fracture in my ankle and had a great experience. This was my first time having any kind of major injury, and Richard had incredible knowledge on what recovery for an injury like this looked like and should feel like. With true focus on strength and mobility, I was so encouraged by the progress I made not just with the injury, but with my return to day to day activities. I was fortunate to be back to almost full speed within a few months, and couldn't have done it without Richard and the Spear team!
I came to Spear after stress fracturing my left foot (navicular bone) and was paired with Richard and wow, does this guy know his stuff! As a competitive pickleball player, my biggest concern was getting back on the court, so I needed to strengthen my feet and ankles and regain mobility. Richard delivered on all fronts, building a program that covered strength, mobility, plyometrics, agility, and stability work.
What really stood out was that even with multiple clients at once, Richard always knew exactly where I was in my program and never missed a beat. I’ve learned so much from him and walked away a better athlete and person for the experience. All pickleball,...read full review