Success Stories

“This is the best place that I have had therapy and the best service. I recommend this place to anyone for quick recovery.”  Jose

“With low back pain, I have gone from mostly being inactive because of pain to being much stronger and without pain. I now can vacuum, and and mow my lawn. I am much more flexible and learned through the exercises how to control my back using skills learned in therapy. Wonderful experience…thanks staff!” Jackie

“Very professional and they have been helping my patients for years! I always get great feedback from my patients and have recently benefited from their services myself! I highly recommend Vance PT.” Torey

“I feel great! I came in still really tender and weak in the core and legs. Through Physical Therapy exercises I have gained much strength in my legs and core. I also learned how to be aware of my back and the movements I make. I rarely have painful days!“

"The staff at Vance PT worked diligently with me at my pace to rebuild my strength both physically and emotionally with patience, strength, and dedication." - Lindi Ellis, Vance PT Patient

“When I first started coming to therapy I had almost constant pain in  my back. With deep massage and exercise my back has improved a lot. I still have days that I battle the pain but am now able to do much m ore that I could before.” Nona

“For me, going to Vance Physical Therapy enabled me to run, play on the ground with my Grandkids and get back with my life after knee surgery!! I highly recommend Vance Physical Therapy to anyone who wants their mobility and endurance back after surgery.” Patricia

“Other facilities…just don’t compare”

I feel much better with the help I have received, the care they have provided has been greatly appreciated. I have had therapy at other facilities and they just don't compare to Vance. I feel I have received great personal care and because of that I am able to function better. Thank you much! Will highly recommend!

~ Rosalie

Vance Physical Therapy and Wellness, Exeter, CA
2016-10-02T16:16:02-07:00

~ Rosalie

I feel much better with the help I have received, the care they have provided has been greatly appreciated. I have had therapy at other facilities and they just don't compare to Vance. I feel I have received great personal care and because of that I am able to function better. Thank you much! Will highly recommend!

“Exceeded my expectations”

"Your work with me over the past two months has exceeded my expectations for recovering from hip replacement surgery. Gentle hands have worked away sore and tight muscles relieving pain allowing me to become mobile without aids. I have no reservations in recommending you and your professional service to others. Thanks to you, I can walk the rows of my citrus orchards without aid or pain."

~ Ray

Vance Physical Therapy and Wellness, Exeter, CA
2016-10-02T16:27:59-07:00

~ Ray

"Your work with me over the past two months has exceeded my expectations for recovering from hip replacement surgery. Gentle hands have worked away sore and tight muscles relieving pain allowing me to become mobile without aids. I have no reservations in recommending you and your professional service to others. Thanks to you, I can walk the rows of my citrus orchards without aid or pain."

“I go home feeling better.”

"I did not think that I would be doing this good, this soon. Mr. Vance keeps you going with a lot of encouragement and good humor. Each time I come, I go home feeling better. I would recommend him to anyone."

Travene

Vance Physical Therapy and Wellness, Exeter, CA
2016-10-02T16:29:13-07:00

Travene

"I did not think that I would be doing this good, this soon. Mr. Vance keeps you going with a lot of encouragement and good humor. Each time I come, I go home feeling better. I would recommend him to anyone."

“I am much stronger and NO PAIN”

"Thankful for Josh and his staff. 2008 did not start well for me two episodes with pain loss of mobility, the second time put me in the hospital. After working with Josh and staff I feel like I have quality of life again. I plan on taking what I have learned to good use. I am much stronger and NO PAIN."

~ Faye Moore

Vance Physical Therapy and Wellness, Exeter, CA
5
2019-04-16T00:49:22-07:00

~ Faye Moore

"Thankful for Josh and his staff. 2008 did not start well for me two episodes with pain loss of mobility, the second time put me in the hospital. After working with Josh and staff I feel like I have quality of life again. I plan on taking what I have learned to good use. I am much stronger and NO PAIN."

“The Very Best!”

"I have much less pain. For the most part I'm able to walk without limping. Thank you so much! The Very Best!"

~ Margaret Grim

Vance Physical Therapy and Wellness, Exeter, CA
5
2019-04-16T00:52:05-07:00

~ Margaret Grim

"I have much less pain. For the most part I'm able to walk without limping. Thank you so much! The Very Best!"

“I had a great time”

"This is the 2nd time I have been here because I had a great time the 1st time my balance and the quality of life for me has gotten BETTER."

~ Lauren S. McNair

Vance Physical Therapy and Wellness, Exeter, CA
5
2019-04-16T00:55:40-07:00

~ Lauren S. McNair

"This is the 2nd time I have been here because I had a great time the 1st time my balance and the quality of life for me has gotten BETTER."

“I am less dependent on pain meds.”

"I have chronic back pain - Low back - have had for years dependent on pain meds.

After 8 weeks of therapy I am happy to say I am less dependent on pain meds and I can do activities and chores without having to spend 2-3 days recuperating from pain - because now I don't have back pain increase after a morning working in the yard or around the house."

~ Berne Sandberg

Vance Physical Therapy and Wellness, Exeter, CA
5
2019-04-16T01:00:50-07:00

~ Berne Sandberg

"I have chronic back pain - Low back - have had for years dependent on pain meds. After 8 weeks of therapy I am happy to say I am less dependent on pain meds and I can do activities and chores without having to spend 2-3 days recuperating from pain - because now I don't have back pain increase after a morning working in the yard or around the house."

“…has made me feel normal again.”

"My physical therapy sessions have been a tremendous learning experience. Josh has helped me understand my body and has explained its motion in a very understandable way. Physical therapy has helped me regain my ability to enjoy everyday life, from playing with my grandchildren to performing on my job. My increased strength and flexibility has made me feel normal again. It's been a great experience and I would recommend Josh and his facility to anyone in need of recovery from an injury or just improvement in overall strength and flexibility."

~ Ronald Watson

Vance Physical Therapy and Wellness, Exeter, CA
5
2019-04-24T23:26:48-07:00

~ Ronald Watson

"My physical therapy sessions have been a tremendous learning experience. Josh has helped me understand my body and has explained its motion in a very understandable way. Physical therapy has helped me regain my ability to enjoy everyday life, from playing with my grandchildren to performing on my job. My increased strength and flexibility has made me feel normal again. It's been a great experience and I would recommend Josh and his facility to anyone in need of recovery from an injury or just improvement in overall strength and flexibility."

“Josh has taken my pain away.”

"Josh has taken my pain away. In the time I have seen him I have learned how important it is to continue stretching and building strength. The stretches that I continue to do at home have helped me. I will continue working out and stretching."

~ Mary Vargas

Vance Physical Therapy and Wellness, Exeter, CA
5
2019-04-24T23:30:40-07:00

~ Mary Vargas

"Josh has taken my pain away. In the time I have seen him I have learned how important it is to continue stretching and building strength. The stretches that I continue to do at home have helped me. I will continue working out and stretching."

“It’s like being free from a horrible nightmare!”

"I would like to thank Josh Vance for his help in taking my horrible headaches that I suffered. With his help I didn't have to take medication for headaches, I was medication free. After two and a half months, I am pain free - medicine free!

I feel so great that I can do everything that I need to do and more! It's like being free from a horrible nightmare! Happy again! Feel like I can conquer whatever comes my way!"

~ Elaine Conway

Vance Physical Therapy and Wellness, Exeter, CA
5
2019-04-24T23:32:12-07:00

~ Elaine Conway

"I would like to thank Josh Vance for his help in taking my horrible headaches that I suffered. With his help I didn't have to take medication for headaches, I was medication free. After two and a half months, I am pain free - medicine free! I feel so great that I can do everything that I need to do and more! It's like being free from a horrible nightmare! Happy again! Feel like I can conquer whatever comes my way!"

“My back pain is gone.”

"My back pain is gone. Josh taught me about strengthening ALL of my core - not just my abs - and the exercises helped greatly. I feel better. My mobility has improved. I feel stronger.

I will continue to do all the exercises he taught me I have a great foundation to keep improving my strength on my own. Plus Josh is really nice and fun to talk with! Thanks!"

~ Nancy Hendricks

Vance Physical Therapy and Wellness, Exeter, CA
5
2019-04-24T23:33:16-07:00

~ Nancy Hendricks

"My back pain is gone. Josh taught me about strengthening ALL of my core - not just my abs - and the exercises helped greatly. I feel better. My mobility has improved. I feel stronger. I will continue to do all the exercises he taught me I have a great foundation to keep improving my strength on my own. Plus Josh is really nice and fun to talk with! Thanks!"

“I definitely feel stronger.”

"Therapy has helped so much, as I am a very active busy mom.

I've learned to slow down some of my movements to prevent pressure on my low back and really concentrate on my core for strength.

I'm excited to incorporate the exercises I've learned in therapy into my workout routine.

I definitely feel stronger."
Vance Physical Therapy and Wellness, Exeter, CA
5
2016-12-07T00:27:54-08:00
"Therapy has helped so much, as I am a very active busy mom. I've learned to slow down some of my movements to prevent pressure on my low back and really concentrate on my core for strength. I'm excited to incorporate the exercises I've learned in therapy into my workout routine. I definitely feel stronger."

“I take less pain pills.”

"I came to PT in bad shape and had so much pain. By having PT, the pain has gone so much. I still have some pain. But having PT it really has helped me a lot. I take less pain pills."

~ Marie

Vance Physical Therapy and Wellness, Exeter, CA
5
2017-01-05T21:32:50-08:00

~ Marie

"I came to PT in bad shape and had so much pain. By having PT, the pain has gone so much. I still have some pain. But having PT it really has helped me a lot. I take less pain pills."

“…life changing experience.”

"My therapy has helped 100%. I've learned different types of exercises. It's been a life changing experience. I had a real bad injury and Physical Therapy has helped 100%."

~ Steve

Vance Physical Therapy and Wellness, Exeter, CA
5
2017-01-06T18:48:13-08:00

~ Steve

"My therapy has helped 100%. I've learned different types of exercises. It's been a life changing experience. I had a real bad injury and Physical Therapy has helped 100%."

“Pain has gone…”

"Pain has gone and easier to walk. I learned to do exercise correctly, feel better. I am able to move my leg so it doesn't hurt."

~ Betty Maness

Vance Physical Therapy and Wellness, Exeter, CA
5
2017-02-23T01:55:20-08:00

~ Betty Maness

"Pain has gone and easier to walk. I learned to do exercise correctly, feel better. I am able to move my leg so it doesn't hurt."

“…my physical strength and abilities have improved significantly…”

I think my physical strength and abilities have improved significantly as a result of physical therapy at Vance Physical Therapy. I have been able to improve my balance after learning the balance exercises. I have appreciated the professional and friendly attitude in the office and during my therapy.

~ Celia Pennebaker

Vance Physical Therapy and Wellness, Exeter, CA
5
2018-05-25T23:51:58-07:00

~ Celia Pennebaker

I think my physical strength and abilities have improved significantly as a result of physical therapy at Vance Physical Therapy. I have been able to improve my balance after learning the balance exercises. I have appreciated the professional and friendly attitude in the office and during my therapy.

“…very good and considerate…”

"I could not use my right arm at all when I started therapy. Every week/session, I could tell a difference in pain level and what I could do especially as the weeks progressed.

Josh was a very good and considerate and kind to my pain level. He encouraged me to progress.

I can do most household chores with exception of 2 or 3 now. The exercises I do at home will help me regain all my strength I had before the injury.

~ Polly Kelch

 

Vance Physical Therapy and Wellness, Exeter, CA
2018-08-20T21:33:36-07:00

~ Polly Kelch

 

"I could not use my right arm at all when I started therapy. Every week/session, I could tell a difference in pain level and what I could do especially as the weeks progressed. Josh was a very good and considerate and kind to my pain level. He encouraged me to progress. I can do most household chores with exception of 2 or 3 now. The exercises I do at home will help me regain all my strength I had before the injury.

“…such personalized care.”

I've always been active in sports since my grammar school days. The last 15 years, I've stayed active with running and then triathlons (swim/bike/run). One morning I woke up a few months ago and when I stood up I experienced a sharp, stinging/burning pain on my mid-foot and heels! After a few weeks of trying to get rid of this painful injury I knew I needed physical therapy to relieve the "plantar fasciitis." Josh explained this painful condition and started me doing different stretches for my calves and feet. He gave me a set of exercises to continue to do at home between sessions to further the healing process. After 24 therapy sessions, my pain is almost fully relieved. I am able to run more and walk less when training or racing. Cycling is almost completely pain-free now also! Thank you Josh and the entire staff for such personalized care.

~ Peggy Stevens

Vance Physical Therapy and Wellness, Exeter, CA
5
2018-08-20T21:47:50-07:00

~ Peggy Stevens

I've always been active in sports since my grammar school days. The last 15 years, I've stayed active with running and then triathlons (swim/bike/run). One morning I woke up a few months ago and when I stood up I experienced a sharp, stinging/burning pain on my mid-foot and heels! After a few weeks of trying to get rid of this painful injury I knew I needed physical therapy to relieve the "plantar fasciitis." Josh explained this painful condition and started me doing different stretches for my calves and feet. He gave me a set of exercises to continue to do at home between sessions to further the healing process. After 24 therapy sessions, my pain is almost fully relieved. I am able to run more and walk less when training or racing. Cycling is almost completely pain-free now also! Thank you Josh and the entire staff for such personalized care.

“My life is richer…”


  • Leg is stronger.

  • I now have basic exercises for future.

  • My life is richer having gotten to meet you and your staff.

  • [My physical abilities have changed] for the better.

~ Bill

Vance Physical Therapy and Wellness, Exeter, CA
5
2018-08-20T21:57:53-07:00

~ Bill

Leg is stronger. I now have basic exercises for future. My life is richer having gotten to meet you and your staff. [My physical abilities have changed] for the better.

“My knee feels strong…”

I came in after my right knee surgery and my main concern was the weakness of my knee. My goal was to make that knee strong again so I can start exercising to loose weight that I gain over the years. My knee feels strong and I feel like my goal was met with the help of my physical therapy coach. I want to thank her for helping me reach my goal. Thanks!

~ Alondra Guizar

Vance Physical Therapy and Wellness, Exeter, CA
2018-08-20T22:00:22-07:00

~ Alondra Guizar

I came in after my right knee surgery and my main concern was the weakness of my knee. My goal was to make that knee strong again so I can start exercising to loose weight that I gain over the years. My knee feels strong and I feel like my goal was met with the help of my physical therapy coach. I want to thank her for helping me reach my goal. Thanks!

“I can climb stairs more easily…”

Therapy has helped me become more mobile. I can climb stairs more easily, lift my feet since my knee are more flexible. The pain in my knees has decreased as I rise from sitting. The exercises have helped stretch and strengthen my knees to my hips. I will continue the exercises and expect to become more mobile with even less pain.

~ Susan Hammond

Vance Physical Therapy and Wellness, Exeter, CA
5
2017-04-28T00:42:44-07:00

~ Susan Hammond

Therapy has helped me become more mobile. I can climb stairs more easily, lift my feet since my knee are more flexible. The pain in my knees has decreased as I rise from sitting. The exercises have helped stretch and strengthen my knees to my hips. I will continue the exercises and expect to become more mobile with even less pain.

“It has helped me greatly…”

I can work much better since having physical therapy. It has helped me greatly by doing the exercises here and at home. It took about a month to regain the use of my arm, and now I don't have any trouble getting up from my chair.

~ Patricia Coffelt

Vance Physical Therapy and Wellness, Exeter, CA
5
2018-08-20T22:01:52-07:00

~ Patricia Coffelt

I can work much better since having physical therapy. It has helped me greatly by doing the exercises here and at home. It took about a month to regain the use of my arm, and now I don't have any trouble getting up from my chair.

“I can use my right arm a lot more.”

I have been going to massage therapy a couple of times after getting physical therapy with Josh. This past Monday (7/23/18), Amanda was massaging my back right shoulder which was very painful. There was a large "knot" that she was working on. It was extremely painful and she asked me to take deep breaths during the massage, which I did. In no time the "knot" was no longer there and I was able to feel a big difference on my range of motion. My pain has gotten less severe and I can use my right arm a lot more. Thank you Amanda and Josh!"

~ Bertha D. Mestaz

Vance Physical Therapy and Wellness, Exeter, CA
5
2018-08-20T22:04:57-07:00

~ Bertha D. Mestaz

I have been going to massage therapy a couple of times after getting physical therapy with Josh. This past Monday (7/23/18), Amanda was massaging my back right shoulder which was very painful. There was a large "knot" that she was working on. It was extremely painful and she asked me to take deep breaths during the massage, which I did. In no time the "knot" was no longer there and I was able to feel a big difference on my range of motion. My pain has gotten less severe and I can use my right arm a lot more. Thank you Amanda and Josh!"

“Therapy has truly changed my quality of life!”

Since beginning physical therapy, I have noticed a gradual improvement in my physical abilities. Before I was unable to stand, sit, lay, or walk for long periods of time. As a hiking/outdoors enthusiast, it was depressing. However, after several weeks of therapy, I am now able to incorporate everything I have learned to my daily life. Being conscious of how my body works and reacts to certain movements has allowed me to take part in activities I was previously unable to do, such as go hiking again, play sports, and most importantly play with my children! Therapy has not only helped me enjoy these things again, most days I am pain free. Therapy has truly changed my quality of life!

~ Jessica Solorzano

Vance Physical Therapy and Wellness, Exeter, CA
5
2018-08-20T22:11:03-07:00

~ Jessica Solorzano

Since beginning physical therapy, I have noticed a gradual improvement in my physical abilities. Before I was unable to stand, sit, lay, or walk for long periods of time. As a hiking/outdoors enthusiast, it was depressing. However, after several weeks of therapy, I am now able to incorporate everything I have learned to my daily life. Being conscious of how my body works and reacts to certain movements has allowed me to take part in activities I was previously unable to do, such as go hiking again, play sports, and most importantly play with my children! Therapy has not only helped me enjoy these things again, most days I am pain free. Therapy has truly changed my quality of life!

“I’ve learned how to reduce the pain to near zero…”

I came to Vance PT after an extensive meniscus repair and debridement for arthritis knee pain. Before the surgery my pain level was 9-10 or higher. Post-surgery found me with a swollen, painful knee joint. Thanks to these  weeks spent under Josh's tutelage, I've learned how to reduce the pain to near zero with only occasional pain mostly at night.

Josh has made me aware of what muscles affect which joints - more importantly, he has taught me exercises and methods to use to maintain optimum health in my knee joint. Thank you, Josh!

~ Sophie Britten

Vance Physical Therapy and Wellness, Exeter, CA
5
2018-08-20T22:14:28-07:00

~ Sophie Britten

I came to Vance PT after an extensive meniscus repair and debridement for arthritis knee pain. Before the surgery my pain level was 9-10 or higher. Post-surgery found me with a swollen, painful knee joint. Thanks to these  weeks spent under Josh's tutelage, I've learned how to reduce the pain to near zero with only occasional pain mostly at night. Josh has made me aware of what muscles affect which joints - more importantly, he has taught me exercises and methods to use to maintain optimum health in my knee joint. Thank you, Josh!

“I feel stronger and more flexible.”

I have learned that posture is very important. I have learned many new exercises and stretches that have helped alleviate my pain. I feel stronger and more flexible. My pain is almost gone and getting better every day. Very good experience and will gladly recommend . And I promise I will keep up with all I have learned. Thank you!

~ Cindy Hartman

Vance Physical Therapy and Wellness, Exeter, CA
5
2018-08-20T22:16:47-07:00

~ Cindy Hartman

I have learned that posture is very important. I have learned many new exercises and stretches that have helped alleviate my pain. I feel stronger and more flexible. My pain is almost gone and getting better every day. Very good experience and will gladly recommend . And I promise I will keep up with all I have learned. Thank you!
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