Physical Therapy near Parkersburg

“Yesterday was my first time as a patient at McCarter Health Center. I had a serious fall off my porch nearly four years ago and within the two weeks that followed, two more back injuries. The pain and effects had lasted nearly four years. I had an x-ray after the first few months with only worsening problems, but it showed nothing. I often feel like I’m about to have a heart attack or my heart rate spikes, so I know my upper-back has reached a point where I need to stop what I’m doing and try to get it back in, albeit with a foam roller or a rolled-up towel. I began doing Yoga and stretching twice a day, but nothing could touch my tailbone. I didn’t go to a doctor because of the adage “If you have a pebble in your shoe, do you remove the pebble? Or do you take an Ibuprofen so you don’t have to feel it in your shoe anymore?” I went to many chiropractors all of whom I love and respect dearly, but none were able to get my tailbone. They would do a side posture to hit my lumbar which was always accompanied by awesome “cracks” and immense relief, but the root cause remained. They could usually get my upper, but with my foundation still out of whack, it was always re-subluxated before I even got back to my car.Two weeks ago, my wife had her first appointment here. I had initially gone with her to scope the place out as my next possible attempt at resolution and left with an appointment scheduled. Dr. Heather offered two adjustments I desperately wanted/needed, but had never seen done locally.From the perspective of a first-time patient. McCarter Health Center will be where I go for any chiropractic needs. If they relocate, I will travel to them. Personable, professional, and respectful. They knocked it out of the park. Dr. Heather listened, asked questions, and brings with her presence an atmosphere of GOOD energy. At no point did I have to point to a location that was bothering me, she found all of them through palpation which is major kudos. Certain ailments aren’t fun or comfortable to discuss, and as someone who deals with one, the level of professionalism displayed was second to none. At no point was I made to feel anything other than I was where I needed to be. From the moment she dug into my back, I could tell I was in good hands. I’d heard it said in massage therapy school “You either have the gift of touch, or you don’t.” Dr. Heather has this gift.Long story short, she fixed my tailbone. You ever lived with pain so long it doesn’t become pain? It just becomes the norm. I didn’t realize how normalized I had become to existing in constant dull pain. I drove home giggling like a walrus. My upper back is still doing amazing at the time of typing this. It doesn’t hurt to sit or walk. I laid down on my bed and it was the comfiest it’s ever felt. I am going to sleep amazingly tonight; I feel it in my soul. But I also genuinely feel as if “I got my life back.” And that has me in an unparalleled rush.Dr. Heather, I cannot thank you enough and eagerly look forward to my next visit! Thank you for wonderful hands that heal, an aura that radiates, a mind that connects, solves and fixes, and staff that wholeheartedly make you feel as if you’ve come to the right place. As someone typing this pain free after nearly four years, I can say the feeling was justified. Sincerely, thank you all.“

“The team I worked with at FSPT (Vienna) were some of the sweetest people I've met. They worked and communicated well amongst themselves in order to help me progress in my therapy goals. They were kind and understanding and encouraging, and of course, they knew their stuff. To top it all off, scheduling was easy and flexible. I highly, highly recommend FSPT.“