This place is the absolute best! Very knowledgeable, attentive to every detail, and Michael and Heidi are so friendly and caring. Our treatments are one-on-one, hands-on, pain-free, and focused on the root cause of each patient's symptoms. Renew Physical Therapy, located in SE Portland, is an independent manual physical therapy clinic.
Renew was established in December of 2015 by Michael and Heidi Cantwell, who met while working at a well-established outpatient orthopedic physical therapy clinic in 2002. Michael was mentored by a reputable manual physical therapist from New Zealand, who had trained under renowned manual physical therapists around the world.
Renew was established in December of 2015 by Michael and Heidi Cantwell, who met while working at a well-established outpatient orthopedic physical therapy clinic in 2002. Michael was mentored by a reputable manual physical therapist from New Zealand, who had trained under renowned manual physical therapists around the world.
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Acute or chronic musculoskeletal pain related to car accident or work-related injury; Headache; Numbness/Tingling; Weakness. Accidents happen, even to the safest of drivers and most cautious of workers. Auto-related accidents include single vehicle collisions, multiple vehicle collisions, rear-end impact, front-end impact, side impact, car versus pedestrian accidents, etc.
Any type of musculoskeletal pain or symptom that has been present for longer than 6 months (time frame definition varies based on source). Our job is to detect any biomechanical and lifestyle contributing factors to persistent pain conditions with a thorough subjective interview and physical examination.
The above-mentioned symptoms can be caused from a multitude of factors, ranging from a non-injury such as sitting too long during a road trip or at the computer to an injury such as an auto accident, fall, or awkward lift. Oftentimes the cause is unknown to the client, non-physical such as emotional stress, or from gradual progressive onset.
Any type of musculoskeletal pain or symptom, including spinal symptoms involved in conditions recommended for surgery by surgical specialists or involved in conditions following surgical intervention.
All forms of physical injury and gradual-onset conditions leading to pain and/or other symptoms resistant to conservative non-surgical interventions that have been recommended for surgical intervention or have undergone operation and require post-operative rehabilitation.
All forms of physical injury and gradual-onset conditions leading to pain and/or other symptoms resistant to conservative non-surgical interventions that have been recommended for surgical intervention or have undergone operation and require post-operative rehabilitation.
The entire staff are so in tune with listening to how I'm feeling. In just a few sessions the pain in my back went from a 15 down to a 3! Thanks Heidi, Michael and Chris for following your passion to help people get back to wholeness! After seeing other physical therapist I have to say Mike and his team are the best.
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Eowyn Rieke
Dec 14, 2021
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The best the best the best. I don't have the words to say how great the team from Renew PT is, but I'll try. I'm a medical doctor and have worked with a lot of PT offices: Renew is far and above the best. I'd give 10 stars if I could. They are knowledgeable, kind, thorough and inspiring. Their treatments are more comprehensive than any I've had or heard of, and they are that magical blend of supportive and direct about what I need to do between sessions. My injury is healing up and I look forward to better functioning than before I got hurt, because of their guidance. I've been singing their praises
Lauren C.
Oct 24, 2021
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I started seeing Mike, Chris and Heidi after a shoulder injury in August 2020. Even during the height of the pandemic, their stellar team showed up every day and provided the best care I have ever received. Mike and Chris care so much about getting to the root of the issue, and were incredibly thorough during each appointment. And Heidi never hesitated to advocate for me with insurance. I wholeheartedly believe that I would not have recovered as quickly had I gone anywhere else.
I was also very impressed with their COVID-19 safety protocols, and needless to say I was beyond grateful to still
I was also very impressed with their COVID-19 safety protocols, and needless to say I was beyond grateful to still
Danni
Jul 20, 2021
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After taking on a very physical job I was not prepared for at my company, I started experiencing severe pain in my lower back that inhibited me from performing the functions of my job and started diminishing my ability to stand up straight or do anything without pain. I was referred to Michael and Heidi's office through my employer's clinic and went for a few months. In that time my condition improved, but my work was so demanding that I ruptured a disc, in my lumbar spine and was diagnosed with lumbar stenosis. I was bedridden for over 5 weeks and intermittent therapy to recover my form and strength
Bob Geiger
Mar 28, 2021
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Recovery from an injury can be tedious, but every cloud has a silver lining. For me, this was meeting and working with Michael, Chris, and Heidi at Renew. They are all extremely friendly, kind, and helpful - and made PT a very positive experience. Michael's great attention to detail in fine tuning my PT regimen and communicating with my Podiatrist helped me recover from tendon surgery faster than I thought possible. I could not recommend this team more!
Elise Holcombe
Nov 13, 2020
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I never dreamed I could be pain free. However due to the thoroughness and attention to detail by Michael and staff, I was finally able to be correctly diagnosed (something missed by many others) and rehabbed. I love my new pain free life. I highly recommend the knowledgeable and caring experts at Renew PT.
David C.
Sep 23, 2020
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Can't say enough good things about Renew. Mike and his team are highly professional, super responsive and know their stuff. They helped me largely resolve what I'd previously thought was an intractable tendon injury in a very short amount of time. While I hope to avoid injuries of this nature in the future, age is a bear. When I next need treatment I'd work with Renew again in a heartbeat, and can't recommend them enough.
Lori Johnson
Aug 02, 2020
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I received excellent care from Renew PT and my injury was completely resolved. Every single team member treated me with kindness and respect. I highly recommend this office and somewhat hope for another injury one day so that I'm forced to go back 😉 If you are considering treatment, definitely go here!
Brad R.
Mar 18, 2020
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Nothing but positive things to say about Renew. Mike and his team are professional, courteous, and deeply care about getting you healthy again. I am 40 and active in sports and working out about 4-5 days a week and when I started having back pain from an injury I kept making it worse. I went into Renew and was getting weekly treatments as well as valuable information on how to not only get my back healthy but keep it healthy. I am now not feeling any back pain for the first time in a couple years. Highly recommend checking Renew out if you find yourself frustrated with sports injuries that just
Dan Wilson
Dec 17, 2019
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I enjoyed working with Michael, Chris, & Heidi at Renew Physical Therapy during my shoulder rehabilitation sessions. This being my first experience with physical therapy I wasn’t sure what to expect. The people at Renew are very knowledgeable and personable. The explanations of my condition were clear and the treatment was successful in getting me 95% back to normal. I’m Very happy with the result.
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Cathy May
Dec 12, 2019
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Renew was wonderful!! Mike and his team were kind, great listeners, empathetic, and my progress was fast! I came in very hesitant due to a prior negative experience and Mike put me at ease immediately. I recommend this place hands down, and happily drove over an hour and a half one way each time. Please give them a try and you will be so glad you did.
Steve D.
Aug 06, 2019
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Matthew Neish
Jun 24, 2018
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The team at Renew is beyond fantastic. They truly care about their clients and take the time to really figure out what the best path forward is. Unlike other places that are 45 minutes beginning to end, Mike and Chris get you warmed up, do hands on therapy and then work with you on exercises that you can do at home to continue the therapy between visits. Heidi, at the front desk, is also a great pleasure to work with and helps smooth out the scheduling by looking weeks ahead so that you can get the times you need. I've have been to three different physical therapist in the past twelve months and
