Power in Motion Rehab is not your average physical therapy clinic.
When Dr. Kelly Nickerson, founder of Power in Motion Rehab, graduated from the University of Pittsburgh’s Doctorate of Physical Therapy program in 2015, she had one goal in mind…
…transforming the health, fitness, and lives of the people in her community.
Kelly was ready to channel her discipline and determination into becoming a fierce advocate for every one of her patients. As an All-American, all-conference golfer during her undergraduate studies at Gannon University, she knew a thing or two about hard work and supporting others through challenges.
But after 7 years working at 2 nationally ranked hospitals (UPMC Presbyterian and Massachusetts General), heading up a Lymphedema Committee, and becoming one of only a handful of Board-Certified Oncology Specialists in the Greater Pittsburgh area…
…Dr. Kelly noticed a big problem.
Patients in physical therapy were being forced to settle for “good enough.”
She saw patients who…
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Thought they’d never get their pain controlled after failed joint replacements or surgeries
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Believed they’d never fully recover their strength and endurance after chemoradiation, injuries, or hospitalizations
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Were told by their insurance company that they could only have 1 more physical therapy visit this year – when they clearly needed (and deserved!) more
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Barely made progress in therapy (or regressed afterward) because they didn’t have time for a 5-page cookie-cutter home exercise plan…that no one really explained how to do in the first place
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Struggled to leave the house to make it to therapy consistently due to pain, inconsistent transportation, or a busy schedule
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And maybe worst of all…
…Dr. Kelly met patients who had tried physical therapy in the past with big goals in mind – only to be discharged early and told they had “improved enough.”
Even if they still had pain, weakness, endurance issues, unanswered questions, and progress they wanted to make.
Dr. Kelly saw patients falling through the cracks of the broken, traditional physical therapy clinic model.
And she was ready to do something to fix it.
Dr. Kelly created Power in Motion Rehab to provide high-quality physical therapy that easily fits into people’s lives.
And in the process, she discovered…
You don’t need to travel to a physical therapy clinic to meet your goals.
You don’t need to have a top-tier insurance plan to make progress in therapy.
And you don’t need to be limited by your diagnosis, age, or past.
After traditional home health therapy following her hip replacement, Julie* was left frustrated and defeated.
After only 4 visits and some insurance issues, she heard the dreaded words…
“Sorry, but your progress has plateaued.”
And just like that – she was discharged by her first physical therapist.
This left her stuck using a walker…and barely able to move around her house.
And to make matters worse…
…because of her poor mobility, Julie felt sure she’d never be able to make it through the trip to Italy that she and her family had booked months before.
After nearly canceling her big trip, Julie found Power in Motion Rehab.
Julie and Dr. Kelly worked together twice a week for four weeks.
And after giving physical therapy her best effort – Julie was finally able to walk long distances without a walker.
Plus, she could do it all without feeling out of breath…something she had struggled with before because of her COPD.
Then, Julie did something she had thought would be impossible…
…she went on her trip to Italy with her family!
She was able to see all the sights, walk to her heart’s content, and keep up her energy – while remaining pain-free.
*identifying patient information has been changed
High-quality physical therapy in Pittsburgh that meets you where you are - literally.
Improving your health, fitness, and function has never been easier.
Here’s what you’ll get with us:
Therapy that’s so flexible we’ll come to your house. Or wherever you need us.
Whether we’re working at your home, office, or local track – we bring the entire physical therapy clinic to YOU (complete with resistance bands, a treatment table, and free weights). You’ll never have to drive through the Fort Pitt, Liberty, or Squirrel Hill tunnels for physical therapy again! For Pennsylvania residents outside of Pittsburgh, we also provide teletherapy.
1:1 attention from an experienced, board-certified physical therapist for your entire session.
That’s 5x as long as most PT clinics in the Pittsburgh area! More direct time with your physical therapist = more progress towards your goals, in less time.
A completely customized physical therapy or fitness plan designed to help you reach your goals – stress free.
Ongoing support between visits.
Your physical therapist is only a phone call, email, or FaceTime away. You’ll be able to troubleshoot any questions or problems between sessions quickly.
Flexible payment options and freedom from insurance worries.
We don’t let your insurance company decide how many therapy sessions you get with us or if you’ve made “good enough” progress. That’s for you to decide. Learn about Power in Motion Rehab's payment model.