Client Testimonials
Very personable!
everything!
The staff was amazing. Very knowledgable and seem to genuinely care.
It is fast and convenient and I am confident in the level of expertise and care offered
Thrive Proactive a Health is the absolute answer for anyone in pain for any body part.
At 71, I came in with level 10 pain from a devastating auto accident 50 years ago, a Disectomy 18 months ago on discs L4/L5 that failed after 6 months; 20 years of epidurals 4x/ year, lidocaine injections 12-15x/ year for 10 years; needling and acupuncture x 10 years; wearing a brace 12 hours/ day all my life, and living on Flexeril and every prescribed pain med on the planet.
I saw the best spinal surgeon in HamptonRoads last month and was given the ultimatum: finally fusing L4/L5 with rods, screws, and hip bone grafts, requiring 3 days in hospital, and rehab/ PT 3x/ week, with maybe a 70% success rate. I was beyond desperate! In 40 years I’ve had both knees, both shoulders, both elbows all surgically replaced, many required several scar tissue revisions. and years in rehab. I’m an experienced orthopedic “frequent flyer” and know when I see a unique approach like Thrive. Everything about it is different.
Three days ago I was recommended by a stranger: a 31 year old female fire fighter, who fell 50’ while rock climbing and broke her back, refusing surgery, and opted for Thrive. They healed her in a year. I called that day, got my referral from my PCP and was seen the next day. As long as you haven’t used 18 visits in the current year, Medicare, BCBS and probably all insurance companies will cover all charges.
The Eval is very different than all those other PT places: it’s detailed, fast, and highly productive. Lee checked my physiology in minutes, them cupped me for 10 minutes, which was so relaxing I started to fall asleep. I’d always heard about movie stars using cupping but to experience it firsthand is beyond description. Lee explained each exercise carefully, answering my questions as he gently maneuvered my hips, spine, ribs, and most important of all showed me how I was breathing improperly for 71 years.
Halfway through the Eval and demonstrated exercises my pain was at 8. I left with pain at 6 completely energized, totally excited to be able to finally tie my sneakers, and felt like dancing. My right knee replacement felt like a brand new knee, my hips felt like elastic and my spine was more flexible than it had been since I was 21.
I have my second appointment at the Virginia Beach office in a week, despite the 4th of July holiday, they fit me right in. Annie, receptionist, goes out of her way to ensure you’re seen asap.
The Evaluation form online is quick and precise, I recommend you complete it and email it before that first appointment to save everyone's time.
Lastly, the Kempsville office has plenty of parking in back, when you enter upstairs it looks like a beach scene in natural woods, serene colors, uncluttered, comfortable chairs and 4 therapy tables. No need for wasted machines all other rehab/ PT have; it’s simply efficient. The great part is you can do all your exercises at home immediately with only your body, colored exercise detailed diagrams, and your new breathing techniques.
I will not need that dreaded surgical TLIF fusion this fall. I feel certain that Thrive Proactive Therapy will heal me just as they did that stranger.
This review is totally voluntary, nobody offered me remuneration or asked me to write this.
I chose to share my experience and recommendations as a service to others with lifelong pain.
Laurel Bishop
Pay It Forward, Virginia Beach
Everything! First place I have been that looks at the full scope of a problem rather than focusing on the 1 area causing problems. I've never received results before until I came here!
Everything
Friendly and knowledgeable staff
I have been to quite a few physical therapist but Thrive is ultimately the best they resolved my pain and when I leave I feel alive and energized. Great facility and awesome staff!!!
Staff are very patient, motivated and explained every stage in great detail. They are very understanding Incase you are stuck in traffic and not other places that are quick to cancel your appointment yet charge you.
The quality of the services and the wonderful people who provide them.
Friendly staff, diversity of services, professionalism
All of the wonderful services are performed by capable and caring people. It feels like a kind and generous family! From the massages to physical therapy and cupping, all to help ease tension and pain that we get in daily living. It truly is a wellness therapy that all should take advantage of to save your body from wear and tear as you grow older. Share Thrive with all you love, they will appreciate it.
It's a clean, peaceful office and the staff are awesome and professional.
I recently left a review for Mo and Lauren (meant to do this for the KR location).
My session with Mo and Lauren was amazing. I originally scheduled a massage with Mo to try and reduce tension in my neck and low back (they were hurting differently and more than they ever have before). My massage with Mo was one of the best I've ever received in my life. She was able to target the areas of tightness with precision and completely understood what other areas were affected by the root cause, too (like my jawline).
In just 60 minutes, my back and shoulder pain were completely gone. Then, she recommended I get some Physical Therapy to help with the dysfunction that I was feeling my hips. My insurance covered my session and she was able to get me in that same night. Mo and her wonderful aid, Lauren, helped me understand which muscles I should be feeling and were very hands-on and attentive. At times, I'd begin to overthink the exercises, but they'd always redirect me and simplify to ensure that I was performing the movements correctly. They also instructed on me on the best ways to do these at home and provided me with some modifications for my regular exercises in the gym. After leaving my session, my hip no longer felt tight or uncomfortable, and was totally pain-free. This was such a relief given the fact that I was really upset about having to miss out on a few workouts and break away from my standard routine. I've never been in pain during a squat before and I felt so discouraged before seeing Mo and Lauren. Now, I feel relieved and excited to know that I truly can count on someone to help my body bounce back & that I'm no longer hurting.
Thank you SO, SO, SO much to Mo and Lauren. Your treatment worked wonders!!
Outstanding as always!
They listen to my cares and concerns . Asked a lot of questions to help evaluate my condition and set forth a plan to help me recover . Very comfortable conditions . The staff was helpful and friendly !
Very attentive and knowledgeable staff. Love how they are able to communicate across locations and work to solve my issue.
The staff is super friendly and the facility is amazing. They also work with my nine year old and are great with him as well.
The people and service were just great.
Love ya!
Offering healthy and convenient choices for family.
Everyone has been very helpful. It is nice to do my physical therapy in a positive environment.
this was my first prenatal, everything was fantastic and I will be back next month!
Engaging professionals who know what they are doing and communicate every step of the way!!
Driveway, parking, and location @ Kemps River are a little tricky and not well marked for first visit...or maybe I just missed the guidance?! These specific location details need to be shared.
Was referred here for Physical Therapy and after 2 sessions I am impressed by the professionalism and care provided by the staff. I am not back to normal yet but feel confident they will do what it takes to help me get through my issues.
I liked that the physical therapist performed a very thorough examination. I feel that she was able to come up with a better diagnosis than I previously had from other doctors and physical therapists. I also feel that the prescribed treatment will better address my physical needs.
Fast friendly efficient staff
The clinic was very clean and well organized. Everyone was extremely friendly offering encouragement and advice as I worked through my exercises. Jess seemed very knowledgeable and explained everything in a way that was easy for me to understand. I really enjoyed the overall experience and will definitely be back!