Testimonials

What our patients have to say

It is hard to truly know whether you are choosing the correct provider.  At Hopeworth Physical Therapy we believe that the best people to ask are our former patients.  Here are a few of their stories:

I’ve been on my journey with breast cancer for almost five years and it seems each month brings a new challenge.  One of the most important lessons I’ve learned is that you need a physical therapist on your team as soon as you’re diagnosed – one who can follow you through treatments, surgery, radiation and reconstruction.  Each phase of the journey brings with it a whole host of physical challenges, most of which no one tells you about.  It’s been a long and difficult road for me but I’m finding my way back to wellness thanks to Mindy.

She’s used her experience and skill to unfreeze my shoulder, rehabilitate my irradiated tissue, restore my range of motion, help resolve the axillary web syndrome in my arm and give me strategies to deal with the crushing fatigue that continues to be an intermittent problem.  Mindy was vigilant in watching for the first signs of lymphedema, catching it early and treating it before it progressed.  No matter what I’ve had to deal with, she’s been an effective and empathetic partner in restoring my health and making the journey less lonely and frightening.  Mindy is a tremendous blessing to anyone who has to struggle through life with breast cancer and find the way to wellness.                                                                       

 ~Susan M., Tiverton

I started with Lymphedema in my right leg after cancer surgery to remove my lymph nodes. As a flight attendant this was extremely concerning to me as I feared for the possibility of not being able to return to work, since air travel can drastically affect Lymphedema.  I was referred to Mindy after previously being treated by another individual, and seeing no improvement at all. Mindy listened to my concerns with empathy and replied with a complete knowledge of lymphedema. I immediately felt as ease with her professionally as well as personally. She devised a treatment plan for me informing me of what I could and could not expect to happen. After just a few sessions and following her at home care plan, I began to see remarkable improvement in my leg. After being in her care for several more weeks, I was able to return to the skies sooner then anyone had anticipated, surpassing mine and my doctors expectations. I cannot thank Mindy enough for all her help in getting me back to the job that I love! If you struggle with lymphedema, there is only person to help you with it....Mindy.

~Karen M. from Bristol, RI

Thank you for recognizing my early stage of Parkinson’s Disease from my  arcane collection of symptoms. Your recommendation of the LSVT-BIG exercise program for the treatment of Parkinson’s Disease has been a God- send, relieving me of the anxiety that comes with that disease and provides me with a pathway to improving my quality of life.

~John Miguel Ph.D. from Arizona