Success Stories
"I will recommend Smart Body Physical Therapy to all of my friends that need Physical Therapy."
S.C. (September 2nd, 2009)
"Before Smart Body Physical Therapy I was walking with assistance of crutches and unable to put much weight on left leg. After Smart Body Physical Therapy I am now able to walk unassisted placing full weight on my left leg. I have learned exercises that have helped me develop strength in the left leg."
T.D. (November 6th, 2008)
"I had a knee injury from volleyball about 18 months ago - diagnosed as patella tendonitis. I under went physical therapy for six weeks at a local physical therapy facility, but the pain was only reduced marginally. At Smart Body Physical Therapy after approximately six weeks of therapy and "homework," the discomfort in the knee has disappeared!"
A.M. (September 12th, 2008)
"Prior to physical therapy at Smart Body Physical Therapy I was always tired due to lack of sleep (3 - 4 hours per night max) and I was in pain 24 hours per day for at least 2 years. My quality of life was very low as a result. My main goal was to have a reduced level of pain so that I would be able to sleep better at night.
After physical therapy at Smart Body Physical Therapy I have exceeded the goals that I wished to achieve. I am virtually pain free and I sleep straight through the night (7-1/2 - 8 hours). As a result of better sleep, my overall quality of life is much better. I am not too tired or in too much pain to do the things I want to do with my friends and family, and I am able to perform my duties at work more efficiently.
I want to thank everyone at Smart Body Physical Therapy for changing my life, especially Charlotte, Eleanor, Lindsay and Steph."
Patient from Jacksonville, FL
"Dear Laura:
I wanted to thank you and your wonderful staff for giving me relief from extreme neck and lower back pain. I cannot begin to tell you how great it is to go through my day pain free. I had gotten to the point where I thought this is how I will spend the rest of my life. In agonizing pain, having to give up almost all of the physical activities I enjoy and becoming the dreaded couch potato. I have been on pain killers most of my life just to function in a somewhat normal way. With your treatments and advice I am ready to get back to having a full life again. You and your clinic rock. Your staff always treated me great, answered all my questions no matter how many times I asked the same ones, addressed any concerns I had and always did it with a smile.
Keep up the great work."
Many Thanks,
Jeff Cooper
"A referral by my physician sent me to Smart Body and physical therapist, Laura Bittencourt. I went there for one problem, but also received extensive treatment for another problem.
Laura believed strengthening my "core" was a solution to my chronic back problems. She was firm yet gentle with her instruction. I worked diligently and I'm now relatively free of pain. I am continuing with the exercises she taught me and I'm sure I will continue to improve each day.
I am grateful for Laura's skill and her expertise. She has given me a "Smart Body." Thanks, Laura."
Helen G.
"I hurt my back and was experiencing intense pain when I first visited Laura Bittencourt at Smartbody. She put me at ease by properly diagnosing my problem and taking her time to explain it to me. We set up regular visits that included treatments to reduce the swelling and exercises to improve my strength and flexibility. After several visits, I am now fully recovered. I want to thank you Laura and the other professionals at Smartbody for doing a great job."
Brett Bosworth
Women's Health Success Stories
"Prior to Physical Therapy at Smart Body Physical Therapy I needed to wear a pantiliner every day due to stress incontinence. I was unable to participate in high impact activities such as jogging or jumping. After Physical Therapy at Smart Body Physical Therapy my abdominal muscles are stronger and flatter. I've learned some really effective exercises that I will continue to use. I rarely need a pantiliner, and I can usually jog without "leaking." I especially appreciate the education I have received about the muscles that affect and strengthen the core. Thank you!"
- M.F. (March 13th, 2009)
"Before Smart Body Physical Therapy I had terrible pain with intercourse and when I had to use a tampon with my period. After Smart Body Physical Therapy I now have no pain at all with insertion of a tampon and intercourse is almost pain free. Before I started Physical Therapy my pain level on a scale of 1-10 was about an 8 or 9. After Smart Body Physical Therapy and use of a TENs unit, my pain level has not been over a 3. Many Many Thanks!"
H.M. (September 30th, 2008)