Physical Therapy in Portland, OR
Portland Physical Therapy and Fitness is a highly rated physical therapy clinic in Portland, OR. Our team has over 190 five-star reviews and over 16 years of experience, giving you the best one-on-one care to reach your next level. We offer physical therapy for injury rehab, chronic pain, and post-surgical recovery. We also specialize in sports injuries and are experienced in helping athletes. We offer laser therapy, metabolic testing, and pelvic floor physical therapy. We also offer fitness & personal training services to complement physical therapy. We have an open gym, altitude training, group fitness, ClimbStation, personal training, and nutrition counseling.
What is Physical Therapy?
Physical therapy helps restore movement, improve strength, and reduce pain—without surgery or medication. Results from a study in the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation showed that physical therapy does reduce pain and improve functional status in the patient with chronic low back pain. In addition, the Mayo Clinic has run clinical trials for physical therapy services in various settings, supporting the use of the service. At Portland Physical Therapy and Fitness, our approach is hands-on and personalized. Every session is 1-on-1 with your licensed physical therapist. No assistants. No cookie-cutter plans.
We work with people recovering from surgery, healing sports injuries, managing chronic pain, improving balance and mobility, or aiming to perform at a higher level. Each plan is customized and may include manual therapy, corrective exercises, mobility work, and posture training. You’ll also leave with a clear home program to stay on track between visits.
The goal: Get you moving safely and confidently—so you can live, train, and feel your best.
We are a unique patient/client focused physical therapy clinic in Portland
Our sole focus is to provide our clientele with a diverse set of resources that enable them to make informed choices about their individual physical therapy and fitness needs. We are a community where relationships are built, friendships are formed, athletic potential is ignited, knowledge is shared, and health and well-being are invaluable commodities. We look forward to helping you reach your goals!
From Pain to Performance: What Physical Therapy Treats
- Post-Surgical Rehab: ACL repair, spinal surgery, joint replacements, rotator cuff recovery
- Sports Injuries: Sprains, strains, tendonitis, overuse injuries
- Chronic Pain: Back, neck, shoulder, hip, and joint pain
- Mobility & Balance Issues: Gait instability, posture problems, fall risk
- Soft Tissue Dysfunction: Myofascial pain, muscle tightness, scar tissue
- Movement Impairments: Limited range of motion, coordination issues
- Injury Prevention: Strengthening weak areas to reduce re-injury risk
- Performance Optimization: Athletic conditioning, mobility training
Each plan is tailored to support your unique goals, whether that’s healing, prevention, or performance.
Physical Therapy Services
At Portland Physical Therapy and Fitness, your recovery, your movement and your performance is our business and we’ve got all of the treatments on the full spectrum to help you back to yourself. Our patients of pain, injuries, or movement problems get back to the life they want living hard and with ease. Above all, we’re ready to support you in getting stronger through every step even if you’re hurting, healing from surgery or just want to become more mobile.
We will help you get back on track if you have pain, stiffness, or trouble moving because of an old injury, bad posture, or from daily stress. Each session involves us working along side you to address issues such as improving joint mobility, muscle strength, and improving control of movement. There may be hands-on techniques and specific exercises to restore normal function in treatment.
Late model sports injuries which include sprains, strains or tendon problems can impair activity and everyday life. Then we analyse the injury, decrease the inflammation and pain and lead you through a recovery process based on the plan you have developed. It helps restore, correct, prevent re-injury and return to sport or exercise with confidence. Read More
A large number of people get chronic pain or delayed healing after injury or surgery. Laser therapy classifies as class IV therapy can reduce inflammation, alleviate pain and speed up the healing. Also, this non-invasive treatment provides a faster recovery reaching deep into soft tissue. Read More
Weakness or dysfunction to the pelvic floor can be due to conditions such as pelvic pain, urinary leakage or post childbearing discomfort. We offer therapy that enhances muscle control, reduces the pain and restores normal pelvic function. It is provided in a private and supportive environment. Read More
Many people do not know how their body uses energy, which makes some people struggle to get and control their weight, increase their energy levels, or improve athletic performance. Metabolic testing comes up with fuel data for what your body burns calories for in sitting down and for something more intense. It helps in selecting exercise, nutrition and recovery strategies. Read More
Your First Visit: What to Expect
From your very first session, we take a hands-on, individualized approach to your recovery. Here’s what you can expect:
- 1-Hour Evaluation
We begin with a detailed review of your medical history, a movement assessment, and a physical exam to identify the root cause of your issue. - Same-Day Treatment
Treatment starts on day one. This may include hands-on techniques, guided exercises, or mobility work to relieve pain and restore function. - Home Exercise Program
You’ll leave with a simple, structured plan to continue progress between visits. - One-on-One Care
Each session is with your licensed physical therapist (no aides or assistants), but focused and consistent treatment, every step of the way.
Athlete-Focused Physical Therapy That Helps You Recover Stronger
Athletes are put through such physical stress that when injuries occur, rehab must be performed properly to get back into the game. Our sports rehabilitation more than physical therapists specialize in getting athletes back on their feet after their injuries, optimizing movement patterns which leads to the athlete building strength to avoid future obstacles.
We build targeted treatment plans that match your sport’s specific demands for sprain, muscle tear, or post surgery. Active rehabilitation is of paramount importance to us whereby athletes not only heal but in much return stronger and more resilient.
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Insurance accepted
We accept almost all insurance plans depending on the coverage. Please call our office to discuss insurance coverage. We are in-network for Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield. We also offer different payment plans to help patients.
Meet Your Portland Physical Therapists
Dr. Sanatan Golden, DPT, CSCS
Physical Therapist
Sanatan Golden LAS, is a licenced physical therapist with over 25 years strength and conditioning experience and 15 plus years clinical experience. He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from the University of Washington with the McMillan Fellowship award as the top applicant in his program. As one of Portland, Oregon, and the Pacific Northwest’s leading treatment providers for athletes and active people, Dr. Golden is known for his work in Blood Flow Restriction Therapy.
Dr. Golden services patients with post surgical conditions, sports injuries, running related injuries and chronic pain. In combination, manual therapy, movement correction, along with their rehab program utilizing strength approach, gets them back to 100% to avoid future problems. He works with sports organizations to provide care for athletes at various levels and is a continuing education instructor for physical therapists by the states of U.S.
As an engineer, Dr. Golden was interested in biomechanics and human movement, which evolved into rehabilitation and performance and led him to practice in the field of physical therapy. On the basis of his background he uses this to teach patients how to conduct sessions, every session is blended with science and practical training.
Dr. Golden is active outside the clinic with skiing, mountain sports and cycling. Ultimate Frisbee is a game that he has played at a world level and he is still involved within the outdoor and athletic community.
Dr. Alicia MacDonald, DPT
Physical Therapist
Dr. Alicia MacDonald is a licensed physical therapist with over 10 years of clinical experience. She completed her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine and the B.S. in Health Sciences is from the University of Central Florida. She is Certified Manual Physical Therapist and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Dr. Orthopedic injuries, prenatal and postpartum conditions, as well as joint hypermobility (EDS) are all treated by MacDonald.
Dr. MacDonald focuses on using a variety of hand on techniques such as joint mobilization, neuromuscular re education, PNF, blood flow restriction, and class IV laser therapy. This approach favors long term recovery, better movement and patient confidence. She is also a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, the Oregon Physical Therapy Board and APTA Orthopedic and Pelvic Health Sections.
In addition to clinical work, she is involved in community health through postpartum support groups, women’s wellness workshops, and youth sports programs. The philosophy of trust, education and for guiding patients to long term health independence in their physical health is her care philosophy.
She was originally from Florida, and now is living in Portland with husband and baby daughter. She enjoys skiing, hiking, rock climbing, as well as playing soccer, often in defensive roles, outside of work.
Dr. Brandy Hirsch
Physical Therapist
Dr. Brandy Hirsch is a licensed physical therapist with advanced training in sports rehabilitation and lower body injuries and owns and operates Pilates and Physical Therapy. She has a degree in Exercise Science from Coastal Carolina University and served as a competitive sports resident in Louisville, Kentucky. She has experience treating patients with ACL reconstructions, hip labral repairs, tendon injuries and pain related to performance.
Dr. Hirsch uses manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, strength-based rehab, and return-to-run programming to help patients recover and regain full function. The approach is focused on movement and on current research in clinical research. She is also a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the Oregon Physical Therapy Board.
Not only is Dr. Hirsch an accomplished clinician, she also provides talks on injury prevention and performance training, as well as works with local high schools and universities with student athletes. She is about building strong, supportive relationships with patients and guiding them through every stage of their recovery.
But Dr. Hirsch originally comes from Topeka, Kansas, and now lives in Portland with her partner and young daughter. She is also out for a run, hiking, or outdoors with her family outside of work.
Dr. Evan Price
Physical Therapist
Evan Price, PT, DPT, CSCS is a licensed physical therapist and endurance sports coach focusing on lower extremity injuries, proper ACL rehab post-surgical, and upper extremity athlete care. He obtained a Doctorate in Physical Therapy, the University of Dayton; and B.S. in Exercise Physiology, Ohio Northern University. Athletes of all levels and leads the Dialed Cycling triathlon team in Vancouver, WA. one of Washington’s largest multisport clubs.
Dr Price’s treatment approach consists of sport specific coaching combined with physical therapy. But he specializes in movement, strength building and safe return to play plans. Additionally, he has been involved in clinical practice working with runners, cyclists, swimmers and overhead athletes who are injured or have had surgery.
He regularly mentors youth and amateur athletes and volunteers with Whisper Running. His philosophy of care is based on developing science with realistic recovery plans aligned with the patient’s goals.
Dr. Price was raised in southern Ohio where his parents instilled endurance sports in him by running and cycling. Once a professional triathlete, having trained, raced and coached in the Pacific Northwest he continues to do so.
Dr. Lindsay Simonds
Physical Therapist
Dr. Lindsay Simonds is a licensed physical therapist specializing in pelvic health and complex musculoskeletal conditions. She earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Jamestown in Fargo, North Dakota, in 2018. Dr. Simond specializes in Pelvic floor therapy which offers whole body, trauma informed care for those dealing with pelvic pain, postpartum issues and chronic movement related discomfort.
Dr. Simonds is a patient-centered doctor who works with each person to reset their lifestyle, function, comfort, and goals at every stage of recovery. Her methods are firmly rooted in evidence based care and in inclusion, respectful care.
She sponsors pelvic health education and fights for access to physical therapy for the LGBTQIA+ community and underserved communities.
Prior to the Northwest, she was originally from Michigan’s southwest. Dr. Simonds’ other joy outside of the clinic is rock climbing, snowboarding, yoga, weightlifting, cycling, running and playing soccer.
Dr. Sanatan Golden, DPT, CSCS
Physical Therapist
Sanatan Golden LAS, is a licenced physical therapist with over 25 years strength and conditioning experience and 15 plus years clinical experience. He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from the University of Washington with the McMillan Fellowship award as the top applicant in his program. As one of Portland, Oregon, and the Pacific Northwest’s leading treatment providers for athletes and active people, Dr. Golden is known for his work in Blood Flow Restriction Therapy.
Dr. Golden services patients with post surgical conditions, sports injuries, running related injuries and chronic pain. In combination, manual therapy, movement correction, along with their rehab program utilizing strength approach, gets them back to 100% to avoid future problems. He works with sports organizations to provide care for athletes at various levels and is a continuing education instructor for physical therapists by the states of U.S.
As an engineer, Dr. Golden was interested in biomechanics and human movement, which evolved into rehabilitation and performance and led him to practice in the field of physical therapy. On the basis of his background he uses this to teach patients how to conduct sessions, every session is blended with science and practical training.
Dr. Golden is active outside the clinic with skiing, mountain sports and cycling. Ultimate Frisbee is a game that he has played at a world level and he is still involved within the outdoor and athletic community.
Dr. Alicia MacDonald, DPT
Physical Therapist
Dr. Alicia MacDonald is a licensed physical therapist with over 10 years of clinical experience. She completed her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine and the B.S. in Health Sciences is from the University of Central Florida. She is Certified Manual Physical Therapist and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Dr. Orthopedic injuries, prenatal and postpartum conditions, as well as joint hypermobility (EDS) are all treated by MacDonald.
Dr. MacDonald focuses on using a variety of hand on techniques such as joint mobilization, neuromuscular re education, PNF, blood flow restriction, and class IV laser therapy. This approach favors long term recovery, better movement and patient confidence. She is also a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, the Oregon Physical Therapy Board and APTA Orthopedic and Pelvic Health Sections.
In addition to clinical work, she is involved in community health through postpartum support groups, women’s wellness workshops, and youth sports programs. The philosophy of trust, education and for guiding patients to long term health independence in their physical health is her care philosophy.
She was originally from Florida, and now is living in Portland with husband and baby daughter. She enjoys skiing, hiking, rock climbing, as well as playing soccer, often in defensive roles, outside of work.
Dr. Brandy Hirsch
Physical Therapist
Dr. Brandy Hirsch is a licensed physical therapist with advanced training in sports rehabilitation and lower body injuries and owns and operates Pilates and Physical Therapy. She has a degree in Exercise Science from Coastal Carolina University and served as a competitive sports resident in Louisville, Kentucky. She has experience treating patients with ACL reconstructions, hip labral repairs, tendon injuries and pain related to performance.
Dr. Hirsch uses manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, strength-based rehab, and return-to-run programming to help patients recover and regain full function. The approach is focused on movement and on current research in clinical research. She is also a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the Oregon Physical Therapy Board.
Not only is Dr. Hirsch an accomplished clinician, she also provides talks on injury prevention and performance training, as well as works with local high schools and universities with student athletes. She is about building strong, supportive relationships with patients and guiding them through every stage of their recovery.
But Dr. Hirsch originally comes from Topeka, Kansas, and now lives in Portland with her partner and young daughter. She is also out for a run, hiking, or outdoors with her family outside of work.
Dr. Evan Price
Physical Therapist
Evan Price, PT, DPT, CSCS is a licensed physical therapist and endurance sports coach focusing on lower extremity injuries, proper ACL rehab post-surgical, and upper extremity athlete care. He obtained a Doctorate in Physical Therapy, the University of Dayton; and B.S. in Exercise Physiology, Ohio Northern University. Athletes of all levels and leads the Dialed Cycling triathlon team in Vancouver, WA. one of Washington’s largest multisport clubs.
Dr Price’s treatment approach consists of sport specific coaching combined with physical therapy. But he specializes in movement, strength building and safe return to play plans. Additionally, he has been involved in clinical practice working with runners, cyclists, swimmers and overhead athletes who are injured or have had surgery.
He regularly mentors youth and amateur athletes and volunteers with Whisper Running. His philosophy of care is based on developing science with realistic recovery plans aligned with the patient’s goals.
Dr. Price was raised in southern Ohio where his parents instilled endurance sports in him by running and cycling. Once a professional triathlete, having trained, raced and coached in the Pacific Northwest he continues to do so.
Dr. Lindsay Simonds
Physical Therapist
Dr. Lindsay Simonds is a licensed physical therapist specializing in pelvic health and complex musculoskeletal conditions. She earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Jamestown in Fargo, North Dakota, in 2018. Dr. Simond specializes in Pelvic floor therapy which offers whole body, trauma informed care for those dealing with pelvic pain, postpartum issues and chronic movement related discomfort.
Dr. Simonds is a patient-centered doctor who works with each person to reset their lifestyle, function, comfort, and goals at every stage of recovery. Her methods are firmly rooted in evidence based care and in inclusion, respectful care.
She sponsors pelvic health education and fights for access to physical therapy for the LGBTQIA+ community and underserved communities.
Prior to the Northwest, she was originally from Michigan’s southwest. Dr. Simonds’ other joy outside of the clinic is rock climbing, snowboarding, yoga, weightlifting, cycling, running and playing soccer.
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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.