Physical Therapy in Portland, OR
Portland Physical Therapy and Fitness is a trusted clinic with 16+ years of experience and 190+ five-star reviews. We offer personalized physical therapy for injury rehabilitation, chronic pain, and post-surgical recovery.
We specialize in sports injury treatment and have extensive experience working with athletes of all levels. Our services include laser therapy, metabolic testing, and pelvic floor physical therapy.
To support overall health and recovery, we also offer fitness and personal training services. Our facilities include open gym, altitude training equipment, ClimbStation, group fitness classes, and nutrition counseling.
We are a uniquely patient-focused physical therapy clinic in Portland.
We are a physical therapy clinic in Portland dedicated to prioritizing the needs of our patients and clients. Our primary goal is to guide each individual with the resources and information necessary to make well-informed decisions about their physical therapy and fitness care.
We aim to create a welcoming environment where long-term relationships are built, knowledge is shared, and every person feels supported in their health journey. Whether you’re recovering from an injury or working toward a fitness goal, we’re here to help you move forward with confidence.
Services
At Portland Physical Therapy and Fitness, your recovery, movement, and performance are our priorities. We offer a full range of treatments to help you return to your normal routine safely and effectively.
Whether you’re dealing with pain, recovering from an injury or surgery, or working through mobility challenges, our goal is to help you get back to doing what you enjoy—with strength and confidence. We’re here to support you every step of the way, whether you’re in pain, healing, or simply aiming to move better.
We can help you get back on track if you’re dealing with pain, stiffness, or limited movement caused by an old injury, poor posture, or everyday stress. Each session is a collaborative process where we work with you to improve joint mobility, build muscle strength, and enhance movement control. Treatment may include hands-on techniques and targeted exercises designed to restore normal function and support long-term recovery.
Recent or unresolved sports injuries, including sprains, strains, or tendon issues, can interfere with daily activities and physical performance. We begin by assessing the injury, reducing inflammation and pain, and guiding you through a recovery plan tailored to your needs. The goal is to restore function, correct movement patterns, prevent re-injury, and help you return to your sport or exercise routine with confidence.
Many people experience chronic pain or delayed healing after an injury or surgery. Class IV laser therapy is a non-invasive treatment that can help reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and promote faster healing. It works by delivering targeted energy deep into soft tissue, supporting quicker recovery without the need for medication or invasive procedures.
Pelvic floor weakness or dysfunction can result from conditions such as pelvic pain, urinary leakage, or discomfort after childbirth. We provide therapy focused on improving muscle control, reducing pain, and restoring normal pelvic function. All treatment is offered in a private, supportive environment.
Many people are unaware of how their body uses energy, which can make it difficult to manage weight, boost energy levels, or enhance athletic performance. Metabolic testing provides data on how your body burns calories, both at rest and during physical activity. This information helps guide decisions about exercise, nutrition, and recovery strategies tailored to your individual needs.
Your First Visit: What to Expect
From your first visit, we focus on a personalized, hands-on approach to support your recovery. Here’s what each session typically includes:
- 1-Hour Evaluation: Your first session includes a thorough review of your medical history, a movement assessment, and a physical exam to identify the root cause of your symptoms.
- Same-Day Treatment: Treatment begins on the first day. This may involve manual therapy, guided exercises, or mobility work to reduce pain and improve function.
- Home Exercise Program: You’ll receive a clear, easy-to-follow plan to continue your progress between sessions.
- One-on-One Care: Each session is provided by your licensed physical therapist—no aides or assistants—ensuring focused and consistent care throughout your treatment.
Insurance accepted
We accept most insurance plans, depending on your coverage. Please call our office to discuss your specific insurance benefits. We are in-network with Cigna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We also offer flexible payment options to help patients.
Meet Your Portland Physical Therapists
Dr. Sanatan Golden, DPT, CSCS
Physical Therapist
Dr. Sanatan Golden took an unconventional path to becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy, first working as an engineer before pursuing his passion for the human body. He brings over 25 years of experience as a strength and conditioning specialist and more than 15 years as a physical therapist. He earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the prestigious University of Washington Medical School in 2009, where he was awarded the McMillan Fellowship as the top-ranked applicant.
An expert in running mechanics, injury prevention, and lower extremity treatment, Dr. Golden has been a keynote speaker at OHSU Sports Medicine Symposia and an instructor for medical providers across the country. His specialties include running, team sports, cycling, CrossFit, kettlebells, powerlifting, skiing, and mountain sports. He was the first person in the Pacific Northwest to be certified in the innovative Blood Flow Restriction Therapy and, since 2016, has instructed hundreds of clinicians in this technique, including medical staff from professional teams such as the Blazers, Timbers, Thorns, and Seahawks.
With world championship experience in Ultimate Frisbee, Dr. Golden understands the demands of elite athletics. However, his expertise extends far beyond. He customizes treatment approaches for every body type and activity level. Whether optimizing performance or simply pursuing pain-free movement, he provides personalized programming designed for these incredible human “machines.”
Dr. Golden’s diverse background allows him to blend rehabilitation, conditioning, and sustainable lifestyle strategies, empowering patients and clients to achieve natural health and wellness at Evolution Healthcare & Fitness.
Dr. Alicia MacDonald, DPT
Physical Therapist
Dr. Alicia MacDonald hails from Florida’s Space Coast and came to Portland by way of Central Arkansas. Alicia received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of St. Augustine in 2012 and returned in 2014 to receive her Manual Therapy Certification. Alicia has extensive experience in orthopedic physical therapy that has helped her become a well-rounded therapist capable of treating a wide range of diagnoses. She is skilled in treating pregnant and postpartum individuals, helping them stay active and return to their desired activities.
She also has training in pelvic health and believes that this training, along with her background in orthopedics, allows her to take a truly holistic approach with her patients and address any of their concerns.
Alicia’s passion is working with climbers of any type and level. She can assist with everything from performance assessments and training to injury prevention and recovery, helping them reach their goals and complete their projects.
Her practice involves a comprehensive treatment style, ensuring that all aspects of life and the body are being considered while focusing on short- and long-term goals for each client. A key component of her treatment is patient education, with the ultimate goal of maximizing each person’s quality of life through knowledge and awareness of their body.
In her free time, Alicia takes every opportunity to get outdoors with her husband and two dogs. While trad and sport climbing are her passions, her love of the outdoors and travel encompasses everything from skiing to sailing.
Dr. Brandy Hirsch
Physical Therapist
Dr. Brandy Hirsch attended college in Kansas and South Carolina, competing in Division II soccer while earning her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. She went on to earn her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Bellarmine University in Louisville, KY. In 2017, she completed a sports residency to become the only female Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist in Kentucky.
Throughout her practice, she has gained valuable experience working with local high school and college athletes, both in the clinic and out on the field, including the University of Louisville football team.
In 2019, Brandy relocated to Houston, Texas, where she worked closely with orthopedic surgeons from the region’s largest sports medicine practice to provide post-operative care for simple and complex knee and hip surgeries.
Since moving to Portland in 2020, she has served as the director of a clinic and furthered her manual therapy skill set. She has a special interest in the lower extremity, running, soccer, and post-operative rehabilitation, including ACL reconstruction. Brandy particularly enjoys helping people return to sport and performance.
Brandy understands that the ability to move is a major factor in quality of life. She strives to utilize evidence and continuing education to inform her practice, while also acknowledging that every body is different and some situations call for innovative thinking. She collaborates with her patients to establish a plan and program that makes sense for their schedule and goals. Brandy is passionate about empowering patients to not only be active participants in their recovery, but also to develop habits and knowledge that will lead to lasting results.
Outside of work, you can find Brandy exploring the outdoors whether running, hiking, snowshoeing, throwing a frisbee, traveling, or trying something new.
Dr. Evan Price
Physical Therapist
Evan’s home is in Vancouver, WA, having moved here from southern Ohio. After attending Ohio Northern University to receive his Bachelor’s in Exercise Physiology, he continued his DPT education at the University of Dayton. Shortly after spending time in Bangalore, India, volunteering in multiple medical locations, he moved to Colorado for a short while before settling in the Pacific Northwest and honing his skills as a coach, DPT, and endurance sports enthusiast.
Evan grew up around endurance sports—his mother completed multiple ultra marathons and Ironmans, while his father’s passion for the history of the Tour de France sparked his love for cycling and racing.
After one year of soccer at Ohio Northern, he shifted gears to focus on the sport of triathlon. Racing grew into the drive to coach, and now, after three years of racing professional triathlon on the Ironman North American circuit, he has finally found a way to blend his lifelong love for triathlon into his career as well.
Evan is the president of the triathlon club under “Dialed Cycling” in Vancouver, WA—one of the biggest teams in the state. He also volunteers and paces for the local youth Whisper Running program.
Evan specializes in multiple sports injuries, including all lower extremity endurance sports-related issues and post-op ACL, from the surgery table back to the field. As a swimmer, he also enjoys treating overhead athletes, including throwers and high-level or beginner aquatic athletes. Coaching and endurance sports consultations are also services that he provides at this time.
Dr. Lindsay Simonds
Physical Therapist
Lindsay grew up in southwest Michigan, completing her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of Jamestown in Fargo, ND, in 2018. She then spent three years practicing in Fort Collins, CO, before making the move to Portland. She has received specialty training related to pelvic health and is passionate about providing care to a historically underserved population.
While treating pelvic health conditions is her specialty, she has ample experience treating a variety of conditions and fully believes in addressing the body as a whole—not just temporarily resolving individual symptoms. Furthermore, Lindsay prides herself on providing trauma-informed and LGBTQIA+ friendly care in a safe and welcoming environment.
Lindsay loves to move and is active with rock climbing, weight lifting, cycling, snowboarding, soccer, running, and yoga.
Dr. Sanatan Golden, DPT, CSCS
Physical Therapist
Dr. Sanatan Golden took an unconventional path to becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy, first working as an engineer before pursuing his passion for the human body. He brings over 25 years of experience as a strength and conditioning specialist and more than 15 years as a physical therapist. He earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the prestigious University of Washington Medical School in 2009, where he was awarded the McMillan Fellowship as the top-ranked applicant.
An expert in running mechanics, injury prevention, and lower extremity treatment, Dr. Golden has been a keynote speaker at OHSU Sports Medicine Symposia and an instructor for medical providers across the country. His specialties include running, team sports, cycling, CrossFit, kettlebells, powerlifting, skiing, and mountain sports. He was the first person in the Pacific Northwest to be certified in the innovative Blood Flow Restriction Therapy and, since 2016, has instructed hundreds of clinicians in this technique, including medical staff from professional teams such as the Blazers, Timbers, Thorns, and Seahawks.
With world championship experience in Ultimate Frisbee, Dr. Golden understands the demands of elite athletics. However, his expertise extends far beyond. He customizes treatment approaches for every body type and activity level. Whether optimizing performance or simply pursuing pain-free movement, he provides personalized programming designed for these incredible human “machines.”
Dr. Golden’s diverse background allows him to blend rehabilitation, conditioning, and sustainable lifestyle strategies, empowering patients and clients to achieve natural health and wellness at Evolution Healthcare & Fitness.
Dr. Alicia MacDonald, DPT
Physical Therapist
Dr. Alicia MacDonald hails from Florida’s Space Coast and came to Portland by way of Central Arkansas. Alicia received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of St. Augustine in 2012 and returned in 2014 to receive her Manual Therapy Certification. Alicia has extensive experience in orthopedic physical therapy that has helped her become a well-rounded therapist capable of treating a wide range of diagnoses. She is skilled in treating pregnant and postpartum individuals, helping them stay active and return to their desired activities.
She also has training in pelvic health and believes that this training, along with her background in orthopedics, allows her to take a truly holistic approach with her patients and address any of their concerns.
Alicia’s passion is working with climbers of any type and level. She can assist with everything from performance assessments and training to injury prevention and recovery, helping them reach their goals and complete their projects.
Her practice involves a comprehensive treatment style, ensuring that all aspects of life and the body are being considered while focusing on short- and long-term goals for each client. A key component of her treatment is patient education, with the ultimate goal of maximizing each person’s quality of life through knowledge and awareness of their body.
In her free time, Alicia takes every opportunity to get outdoors with her husband and two dogs. While trad and sport climbing are her passions, her love of the outdoors and travel encompasses everything from skiing to sailing.
Dr. Brandy Hirsch
Physical Therapist
Dr. Brandy Hirsch attended college in Kansas and South Carolina, competing in Division II soccer while earning her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. She went on to earn her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Bellarmine University in Louisville, KY. In 2017, she completed a sports residency to become the only female Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist in Kentucky.
Throughout her practice, she has gained valuable experience working with local high school and college athletes, both in the clinic and out on the field, including the University of Louisville football team.
In 2019, Brandy relocated to Houston, Texas, where she worked closely with orthopedic surgeons from the region’s largest sports medicine practice to provide post-operative care for simple and complex knee and hip surgeries.
Since moving to Portland in 2020, she has served as the director of a clinic and furthered her manual therapy skill set. She has a special interest in the lower extremity, running, soccer, and post-operative rehabilitation, including ACL reconstruction. Brandy particularly enjoys helping people return to sport and performance.
Brandy understands that the ability to move is a major factor in quality of life. She strives to utilize evidence and continuing education to inform her practice, while also acknowledging that every body is different and some situations call for innovative thinking. She collaborates with her patients to establish a plan and program that makes sense for their schedule and goals. Brandy is passionate about empowering patients to not only be active participants in their recovery, but also to develop habits and knowledge that will lead to lasting results.
Outside of work, you can find Brandy exploring the outdoors—whether running, hiking, snowshoeing, throwing a frisbee, traveling, or trying something new.
Dr. Evan Price
Physical Therapist
Evan’s home is in Vancouver, WA, having moved here from southern Ohio. After attending Ohio Northern University to receive his Bachelor’s in Exercise Physiology, he continued his DPT education at the University of Dayton. Shortly after spending time in Bangalore, India, volunteering in multiple medical locations, he moved to Colorado for a short while before settling in the Pacific Northwest and honing his skills as a coach, DPT, and endurance sports enthusiast.
Evan grew up around endurance sports—his mother completed multiple ultra marathons and Ironmans, while his father’s passion for the history of the Tour de France sparked his love for cycling and racing.
After one year of soccer at Ohio Northern, he shifted gears to focus on the sport of triathlon. Racing grew into the drive to coach, and now, after three years of racing professional triathlon on the Ironman North American circuit, he has finally found a way to blend his lifelong love for triathlon into his career as well.
Evan is the president of the triathlon club under “Dialed Cycling” in Vancouver, WA—one of the biggest teams in the state. He also volunteers and paces for the local youth Whisper Running program.
Evan specializes in multiple sports injuries, including all lower extremity endurance sports-related issues and post-op ACL, from the surgery table back to the field. As a swimmer, he also enjoys treating overhead athletes, including throwers and high-level or beginner aquatic athletes. Coaching and endurance sports consultations are also services that he provides at this time.
Dr. Lindsay Simonds
Physical Therapist
Lindsay grew up in southwest Michigan, completing her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of Jamestown in Fargo, ND, in 2018. She then spent three years practicing in Fort Collins, CO, before making the move to Portland. She has received specialty training related to pelvic health and is passionate about providing care to a historically underserved population.
While treating pelvic health conditions is her specialty, she has ample experience treating a variety of conditions and fully believes in addressing the body as a whole—not just temporarily resolving individual symptoms. Furthermore, Lindsay prides herself on providing trauma-informed and LGBTQIA+ friendly care in a safe and welcoming environment.
Lindsay loves to move and is active with rock climbing, weight lifting, cycling, snowboarding, soccer, running, and yoga.
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About us | Physical Therapy Clinic Portland
Portland Physical Therapy and Fitness is a patient-focused community of healthcare and fitness professionals proudly serving the Pacific Northwest. Our goal is to help you return to the life you enjoy, without pain limiting your movement or progress.
Each session is one-on-one with a licensed therapist who listens, explains, and works with you to address the root cause of your issue. Whether you’re recovering from surgery, managing chronic pain, or healing from a sports injury, we use evidence-based methods to support your recovery and improve function.
We combine physical therapy with strength training, movement coaching, and advanced tools like laser therapy and metabolic testing to enhance your results. You’ll always understand what we’re doing and why—because your recovery and progress are our priority.
Integrated Physical Fitness and Therapy
- 16+ years of clinical experience
- Specialized in sports chiropractic, with a focus on treating athletes and sports-related injuries
- Over 190 five-star reviews from satisfied patients
- Equipped with advanced, modern technology and tools
- Physical fitness programs combined with physical therapy for complete care
We support local athletes and actively volunteer within the community.
How to find us
Located in: 905 SE Ankeny St.
Suite 102, Portland, OR 97214
Phone: (971) 202-1023
Portland Physical Therapy and Fitness is located at 905 SE Ankeny St Suite 102, Portland, OR 97214. The clinic is situated directly east of the Doug Fir Lounge.
- From Downtown Portland:
Head east on E Burnside → Right on SE 9th Ave → Left on SE Ankeny St → Clinic is on your right. - From I-84 Eastbound:
Exit 2 → Merge onto NE Halsey → Left on NE 39th/César E. Chávez Blvd → Right on E Burnside → Left on SE 9th Ave → Left on SE Ankeny → Clinic is on your right. - From I-5 Northbound:
Exit 300 for I-84 E → Take SE Morrison Bridge ramp → Continue on SE Belmont → Left on SE 7th Ave → Right on SE Ankeny St → Clinic is on your left.