Southbury, Connecticut
760 Main Street South, Unit D
Southbury, CT 06488
Phone: (203) 437-6155
Fax: (203) 547-7899
Monday-Friday: 7am-7pm
Most insurances accepted, click for more information.
PT For Life in Southbury is 5-star rated Physical Therapy
PT For Life, an affiliate of Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers, is conveniently located right near the I-84 highway in Southbury, Connecticut. We are committed to providing the very best physical therapy care in Southbury and beyond. We accept most insurances. For a full list of accepted insurances click here. Please contact us directly with questions or to schedule an appointment – we have skilled clinicians offering a variety of hands-on services, along with flexible scheduling, and in most cases there’s no physician referral needed for PT!
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Physical Therapy Services Offered
We specialize in treatments of:
- Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Injuries
- Post–Operative Rehabilitation
- Workers’ Compensation Injuries
- Graston Technique©
- Dry Needling
- Osteoarthritis
- Sprains/Strains
- Concussion Treatment
Partner
Drew Gallagher
PT, MBA
Assistant Director
Erik Olsen
PT, MSPT, CMTPT
Staff
Wow! Can’t believe the progress I’ve made in 5 appointments! Staff is super knowledgeable and very caring. If I could give 10 stars, I would.
Julie Moyaux
16:04 01 Dec 22
All of the physical therapists are excellent....knowledgeable and caring. The office personnel are great as well.I have been sick and had to change appointments several times. This was done easily and the first concern was for my health.I would recommend PT for Life for any physical therapy needs.
Roberta Sasso
00:58 22 Sep 22
From day 1, PT for Life has impressed me. The place itself is easy to get in and out, always clean, with cleaning done after each client. I have the pleasure of working with 2 physical therapists, and their team ,as they work as a cohesive unit, providing a PT plan that's personalized and carefully monitored. They ask questions, listen to your response and care about your health and progress, and progress I am making. Professional, progressive and friendly. 5 + stars in my book.
Patti Tadeushuk
23:28 08 Aug 22
The staff of PT for Life in Southbury is attentive, highly competent and kind. They pay attention not just to your injured limb but to the whole person who comes through their door. This is my second go-round with the group -- they first took care of me six years ago, the last time I needed PT. I wouldn't go anywhere else.
Anne Carroll
23:37 18 Jul 22
I was really lucky to go to PT for Life after an ankle fracture that required surgery. They got me back on my feet pretty quickly, and were always welcoming and easy to talk to. I mostly worked with Matt, who was awesome, and everybody else there was really nice too. My recovery process was so much better because I went to PT for Life, honestly.
Katie Sheets
18:51 07 Jul 22
Eric is fantastic. He really cares and makes sure you do the work. Follow and organization are fantastic.
ezr0cool 1
10:46 15 Dec 20
Great therapists who spend meaningful time with you every visit. I got great results and avoided the knife. Very refreshing and unusual these days. The staff is awesome, bending over backward to make sure insurance is sorted properly, etc. Highly recommended!
Sean Hayes
23:41 08 Dec 20
Great place for Physical Therapy, especially after surgery. You feel like part of the family there. Everyone keeps an eye on you to make sure you are always do exercises properly. Everyone gets along great with the other Team members, including the office staff.
VickiAnn Manville
22:34 07 Nov 20
The staff is personable, compassionate and skilled. With difficult physical problems, including chronic pain, these qualities are essential to managing and, hopefully, improvingthem.
Bonnie & Geoff May
00:16 15 Oct 20
To be honest, in the past I have not had a good experience during PT and was hesitant about going through it again. From the moment I made the call for my first appointment at PT for Life, I had a good feeling about them. They were accommodating with my crazy schedule and I had to start with one therapist and change to another. These physical therapists are extremely professional. My Physical Therapist paid attention to all that I shared and addressed issues as they changed or did not change, always ready to change my care plan as needed. I did not feel ignored. Highly recommend PT For Life.
Lucille Thomas
10:42 01 Jul 20
Excellent care and a very professional staff. I have had several sessions with Drew over the years and always walk out feeling better than when I went in.
William Plant
00:05 24 Feb 20
PT for Life is a very professional business that truly demonstrates a caring attitude toward its clients. The therapists are always on time and give a good hour's worth of exercises, which, in my case, have made a huge difference in a short time.Five stars
tonygg60 .
14:13 15 Jan 20
This facility is adequately staffed and offers excellent service to its patients. Amber (the therapist I am assigned to) is very competent; she’s also very friendly and polite.I like that they send me appointment reminders, via text.The place is clean and nicely set up.
Olga Hehl
14:42 05 Nov 19
Perfect place for physical therapy. Erik makes me work hard and I see positive results each session. I actually look forward to my new exercises, because I know that I am going to get stronger and be in less pain. Erik is very motivating and encouraging.
Judith E
01:38 20 Oct 19
Eric Olsen is an excellent physical therapist. I have always been taken in right on time. I have never had to wait!
Rod Doble
18:49 28 Sep 19
Physical Therapy has played a key healing role at many points in my life. A broken foot, 2 replaced hips, various tears in my left shoulder, a triple bypass of my heart and more back injuries than I care to recall, all had me turn to PT to assist with my recoveries. I’ve had considerable experience with Physical Therapists and I know something about what contributes to a successful partnership between a Practice, their team of therapists and the patient. PT for Life offers great teamwork among their staff and a caring, empathetic engagement with their patients. They are encouraging and patient and have helped to remind me to start low and go slow. At 70, I know healing will take some time and it’s great to have Amber and Erin working as a team to restore my strength and flexibility so that I can return to being the grandfather I was intended to be. I’m so grateful to know them and to have their collective help.
Fred Bailey
01:53 25 Sep 19
They were wonderful with listening to me.i have a difficult situation and it is very hard to get through the roof. They helped me get through with flying colors.thank you to Amber and Erin.they are also very friendly and compassionate
Lisa Cassidy
12:52 20 Aug 19
Erik Olsen is the most focused and knowledgeable physical therapistthat I have ever worked with. He is attentive and remembers the details of my injury history better than I do!
Brittany Kletter
16:38 15 Jul 19
Eric and the team do a great job. They are skilled, attentive and care about the patients. A very comfortable place to receive physical therapy. A high recommend.
robert lipner
09:37 21 May 19
They are the best! I can't say enough good about PT for Life. They are easy to make appointments with, the staff is excellent, they are all very friendly, and I enjoy going there. 🙂
Trinity the x
00:13 20 May 19
I had previously been to another local physical therapy provider, but had to change when the need arose again due to insurance coverage changes. Didn't know what to expect, but I have been very satisfied with the professionalism, knowledge and caring attitudes of Erin, Eric, and Amber at PT for Life. Mickey at the front desk is always so pleasant. I would highly recommend this PT provider for anyone in need of this type of service.
Robert Buck
23:42 20 Apr 19
Everyone follows the rehab program with kindness and professionalism. While rehab is not an easy period in post-op recovery, everyone I have worked with at this clinic has been so encouraging and pleasant that even the discomfort seems tolerable.
Abby Wells
01:34 02 Apr 19
Friendly, professional and dedicated staff. A well-managed center.
Jane Zaborski
03:30 25 Mar 19
PT for Life was my partner in recovering mobility and confidence. I hobbled in, not thinking they could help me with years of progressing weakness. I walked out, feeling strength in my core through my learned exercises and optimistic about my ability to move.
Trudy Swenson
04:23 06 Feb 19
If anyone has to go to PT this is the place to goThe staff and owner is awesome And you never have to wait long for your appointment
Patricia Purcaro
00:56 21 Jan 19
The staff at the Southbury PT for Life were all nice and easy to work with. No one ever pushed you to do more than you could. I would recommend PT for Life to family and friends. Thank you.
Nancy Kowalski
23:54 09 Jan 19
Staff is friendly and very knowledgeable. I've referred multiple people here & would use them again if needed
John P
12:02 07 Jan 19
Great flexibility in scheduling which helps a lot. Great one-on-one care. Good at setting expectations during a slow recovery.
Rick Hall
13:15 31 Oct 18
PT for Life is a wonderful Physical Therapy Organization. I have recently started rehab on my arthritic knee and am receiving the best therapy ever from my therapist Eric Olson. Every Exercise is carefully explain and the reason behind doing it are made clear. Eric is a great pt coach, patient, informative, and encouraging. His Aid Jackie is very professional and helpful as well. They have made the PT experience very valuable to me and my knee. thank you PT for Life and Eric and Jackie
nancy love
20:55 30 Oct 18
Attentive, knowledgeable, and diverse...Pt for Life is a great place to get what you need.
Janette M
19:22 16 Oct 18
Always attentive to what I need on any given appointment, they do not just do the same thing each time if something comes up that needs added attention. The environment is well organized, they don't rush you, they treat you like you matter and like your physical concerns are important.
Faith Vicinanza
09:41 01 Sep 18
Drew, Eric and staff are amazing. Got me moving from 8 months of back issues in 4 weeks!
Lisa Shepard
23:59 28 Aug 18
The therapist I worked with at PT for Life was able to pick up on some of my issues before I told him and therefore came up with a plan of exercises and massage therapy to help me.
Janet Ches
22:20 08 Aug 18
Great therapist who truly understand what is going on with in your body, explain it to you and develop a plan to get you back on the road to recovery. Drew is very personable and great to work with as is the front office staff and Jackie and the other therapist.Glad my doctor recommended them.
Raymond Garnsey
23:28 25 Jun 18
I had an excellent experience at PT for life. Erik was my PT, the therapy techniques that he used helped my headaches completely disappear. It has been so nice to not have to take medicine or cancel plans due to headaches!Erik would always make sure I was doing my exercises correctly and with each week I was seeing an improvement. Erik is awesome, I learned a lot. I 'm grateful to have had such a knowledgeable and compassionate physical therapist!Everyone in the office was super nice. All the PT assistants were great, especially Cody who was also checking in with me to make sure I wasn't over doing the exercises or forgetting any. The atmosphere in the therapy room was very nice. I would highly recommend PT for life!
Sarah Bourdeau
03:25 13 May 18
The facility is clean and the staff is amazing. They are very attentive and are very knowledgeable. I wouldn’t go anywhere else for any type of PT!
kerri pomponio
10:47 12 Mar 18
Every single person that I've encountered from the first phone call to meeting with my PT has been helpful, kind and knowledgeable.
missy carta
16:40 23 Feb 18
Very happy with Drew and staff. They are very supportive. Very clear on what your needs. Also very well with communicating with the patient are how they are feeling. I could bearly walk when I first started and I can walk and feel so much better its hard and a little bit tough but they kept me focused and positive. I would highly recommendLaurie Lenahan Thank you Happy client
Laurie Lenahan
11:20 05 Feb 18
Excellent patient care and treatment! I highly recommend PT for Life
sandy harriman
20:50 02 Feb 18
Eric has been my physical therapist for a few weeks now. I am very satisfied with the progress I have been making because of my sessions here. Eric is extremely knowledgeable, professional, personable and most importantly, effective. I look forward to my sessions and his handling of my situation has made me really hopeful of continued success. Additionally, the entire staff at PT for LIfe is helpful, professional, and very friendly. Highly recommend PT for Life!
Jennifer C
22:30 25 Oct 17
What a wonderful, kind staff and great facility! Treatment is personalized to the needs of the individual, with attention to any particular issues, questions or concerns. I am truly grateful for all the helpful advice and suggestions which are always graciously provided. Everyone is cheerful, friendly, accommodating and works together as a team for the good of each patient. I have received excellent care here and actually look forward to every visit....they make the experience fun and enjoyable! Highly recommend!
Susan Cassidy
01:58 07 Jun 17
Why choose PT for Life?
PT for Life, an affiliate of Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers, has achieved a reputation as a leader in healthcare in Connecticut, improving the quality of life for our patients, returning them to work, athletics and the lifestyle they enjoyed prior to pain injury or surgery.
PT for Life offers physical therapy services specializing in musculoskeletal, orthopedic and sports-related injuries. Our physical therapists focus on the individual needs of each patient and develop customized, tailored treatment programs that are the safest, most efficient routes to fast recovery.
1-on-1 assessments, hands-on care, cutting-edge techniques.
All PT for Life clinicians provide hands-on care to their patients. Listening and careful evaluation of each patient’s needs are vital to our patient-centered care model. Spending time with patients throughout the cycle of care, from initial evaluation to discharge, ensures complete satisfaction and successful outcomes. Patient education about injury, treatment and recovery is valued and stressed throughout the rehabilitation. Our clinicians use a combination of expert hands-on care with cutting-edge techniques and equipment to provide world-class treatment to each patient based on their individual deficits, needs and goals.
What do we treat?
Physical therapy is not just an effective way to rehab severe injury or immobility – it’s the go-to healthcare option for anyone dealing with sudden or recurring muscle or joint pain. This includes people of all ages and abilities with sports injuries, back or neck pain, vertigo or balance issues, TMJ jaw pain and headaches, arthritis, knee pain, foot and ankle pain, pre and post-natal issues, post-operative needs, fitness needs, or simply muscle or joint pain that keeps you up all night or keeps you from doing what you love during the day.
NO DOCTOR REFERRAL NEEDED!
With CT’s “Direct Access” laws, most individuals can see a physical therapist without a doctor’s referral. This means you can save time and money by skipping the physician and instead scheduling an appointment with the muscle and joint experts who can assess your issue, identify the root cause of the pain, and create a customized program to get you moving and feeling good again.