Tony is a long time resident of Boise and a proud graduate of Boise State University. He received his doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from Loma Linda University. He became disillusioned with the results of traditional PT and decided to pursue an alternative philosophy accepting a residency position at the prestigious Institute of Physical Art clinic in Colorado.
Tony is proud to be the only Certified Functional Manual Therapist in the Treasure Valley. He is excited to bring his knowledge and expertise in FMT to address the needs of our amazing community. Esther received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine in 2017. She joined the PT profession with over 15 years of experience as a dancer and educator, having earned a Performing Arts BFA in 2002.
Tony is proud to be the only Certified Functional Manual Therapist in the Treasure Valley. He is excited to bring his knowledge and expertise in FMT to address the needs of our amazing community. Esther received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine in 2017. She joined the PT profession with over 15 years of experience as a dancer and educator, having earned a Performing Arts BFA in 2002.
Reviews (9)
Luke Timmons
Sep 15, 2021
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I can't say enough great things about both Tony (10+ visits) and Esther (2+ visits). I've had quite a variety of sports-related injuries and surgeries with little to no rehab for any of them over many years. The team at Premier PT has been systematically resolving my pain and extreme lack of mobility. Every visit they identify areas of dysfunction and deliver immediate (and permanent) gains. My entire body is finally recovering and figuring out how to live and move pain-free and with much higher function. Thank you Tony and Esther!
Leslie Anderson
May 03, 2021
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Denise Lile
Apr 05, 2021
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Cindi Bennett
Feb 03, 2021
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Three months after total knee surgery, I needed pain relief in the knee joint area, hips and back. The surgery itself is a tough one and it takes time to heal, ( 8 to 12 weeks), however my walking pattern changed causing incredible muscle pain in the thigh, hips and back, not to mention waking every 2 hours in pain and not getting sleep. Tony's expertise in his field directs him to the root of the problem and his hands on approach/technique is so valuable when someone like me has been in some sort of constant pain since surgery. If you have tried other lens of care and need a new approach, I would
Nancy Logan
Nov 16, 2020
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One example of Tony's amazing abilities - we were in Arizona for the month of February. I was suffering with a painful knee for the last ten days prior to our return which was progressively getting worse to the point I was unable to walk on it (requiring crutches or my handsome husband as a crutch in order to walk). He diagnosed my issue quickly, and after one pretty much painless treatment by Tony, I was 60% better. Rather than treat the knee, where I assumed the need probably was, he gently treated my ankle and hip. A second treatment two days later found me completely healed and pain free. The
Jessica Mcauliffe
Oct 05, 2020
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Michelle Castillo
Dec 25, 2019
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I would like to start by saying thank you to Tony. Never did I think after suffering with chronic back pain for over 20 years that I would be able to do much of anything without any pain.
After another flareup of my SI joint, my general physician recommended Tony as he is a breath of fresh air in the PT world. I am very open and willing to try new things and I am so glad that I did. His hands on approach gets right to the areas, that in my opinion, are all connected. After my first visit I could feel a noticeable difference. It did not hurt to stand for long periods of time nor sit for long periods
After another flareup of my SI joint, my general physician recommended Tony as he is a breath of fresh air in the PT world. I am very open and willing to try new things and I am so glad that I did. His hands on approach gets right to the areas, that in my opinion, are all connected. After my first visit I could feel a noticeable difference. It did not hurt to stand for long periods of time nor sit for long periods
Bill McDonald
Oct 22, 2019
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5 stars is not enough, for Tony or the techniques he employs. Both are superb! I ruptured a disk in Jan., 2019, that pressed against the sciatic nerve in my left leg. While the resulting numbness gradually went away, the drop foot did not. As a result, my posture, gait, spinal alignment, etc. all got out of wack due my walking incorrectly and with substantial difficulty. In Sept., I saw Tony for 4 sessions over only 10 days because I was unexpectedly going overseas for 2 months and a LOT of walking. Thanks to his expertise and skill, I was able to walk comfortably for the first time since Jan.
Jan Eastman
Oct 22, 2019
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Tony was absolutely fabulous! As a physical therapist trained in "functional manual therapy", he used the modalities of that process to isolate the probable cause of my knee pain and provide amazing resolution. It was jaw-dropping improvement for me!! I went in with a knee I could barely bend and profound pain and left with more mobility than I've had in weeks.
Tony was professional, knowledgable, caring and respectful, but most of all he knew what I needed to get back use of my knee without the pain I've had for more than a month. I highly recommend Tony at Premier Physical Therapy to any friend
Tony was professional, knowledgable, caring and respectful, but most of all he knew what I needed to get back use of my knee without the pain I've had for more than a month. I highly recommend Tony at Premier Physical Therapy to any friend
