Our knowledgeable, experienced, and supportive physical therapists get you back to your life faster. Avant Physical Therapy is an award winning outpatient, orthopedic clinic in Seattle's Belltown district. We are focused on helping our patients meet their health and wellness goals quickly with personalized care that meets their specific needs.
We make every effort to include your healthcare professionals and exercise specialists in a cohesive plan to promote your optimal outcome. We want to truly understand what drives you toward recovery. Your goals guide our goals! Our team of experienced professionals and specialists provides a variety physical therapy methods to ensure our patients experience the best recovery process.
We make every effort to include your healthcare professionals and exercise specialists in a cohesive plan to promote your optimal outcome. We want to truly understand what drives you toward recovery. Your goals guide our goals! Our team of experienced professionals and specialists provides a variety physical therapy methods to ensure our patients experience the best recovery process.
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Our team of experienced professionals and specialists uses a variety of PT interventions to ensure our patients experience the best outcomes. From manual therapy and exercise therapy to specialized exercise like therapeutic yoga or Pilates, Avant Physical Therapy can meet your needs and help you to reach your health goals.
Avant Physical Therapy combines evidence based treatment techniques with the experience, support, and attention to detail to optimize recovery from neck and back injury. When a person has suffered an injury to the neck or back - whether it be from a car accident, a work injury, a slip and fall, or other microtrauma - rehabilitation is a vital part of the healing process.
Avant PT is proud to incorporate Personalized Blood Flow Restriction (PBFR) into our practice with the only FDA-approved PBFR device on the market, the Delfi Unit. PBFR is low load strength training with use of a surgical grade tourniquet. This non-invasive technique allows you to accelerate muscle activation, endurance, and growth while working at only 30% of your maximal muscle capacity.
Dance Medicine is the practice of treating, healing and limiting recurrence of dance-related injuries through physical therapy. We will determine how to balance the flexibility and strength requirements for each dancer's body to optimize one's return to both recreational and professional levels of dance.
The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is a 7-step screening process that quickly allows us to evaluate any asymmetries and functional limitations in your body. This screening tool, which benefits patients at any fitness level, uses seven simple exercises to look at your range of motion, flexibility, joint mobility, strength, balance, and stability.
Reviews (25)
Cara Pierson
Dec 20, 2021
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Tom K.
Dec 17, 2021
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Avant has been the best physical therapy experience I've ever had. Their staff is head and shoulders above anything else I've tried in the area. They go above and beyond to ensure that you're recovering fully and completely. I hope that I will never need PT again, but if I do Avant is the first place I'd call.
Jennifer Li
Dec 07, 2021
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Avant PT has been my best physical therapy experience. Brenna has helped me recover from two shoulder surgeries. I am able to play sports at the level that I was at before the surgeries thanks to her help. She has a very methodical approach to her work, and the measurements and tests used to gauge my improvement were clear to understand. I like how the whole clinic is very hands on when working with their clients through all the exercises and ensuring good form every time. Exercises were always well explained and appropriately challenging since Brenna had such a good understanding of my capabilities
Joe Silva
Nov 29, 2021
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Avant PT, specifically Brenna, is amazing! She cares for you as a person and athlete, wanting to help you get back to doing what you love pain free. I saw Brenna for some knee pain due to running and in a few short weeks, she had me running with no pain! She was on top of scheduling to make visits very easy, diligent about what exercises would work best to strengthen my weaknesses, and just a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Avant PT. If there were a higher rating than 5 stars, I would definitely give it to them!
Gordon L.
Nov 21, 2021
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I've dislocated my shoulder over 2 dozen times and have always been hesitant to get surgery or see a specialist until one day it popped out when I pumped my fist in the air too hard. My two good friends immediately recommended that I see Kate and it was one of my best decisions to date.
From the start, she was completely real with me about my options and was such an amazing person to talk to about my worries about surgery, my worries about my health moving forward, etc.
She definitely kicked my butt with some of the exercises, but I'm stronger than I've ever been! If you ever have
From the start, she was completely real with me about my options and was such an amazing person to talk to about my worries about surgery, my worries about my health moving forward, etc.
She definitely kicked my butt with some of the exercises, but I'm stronger than I've ever been! If you ever have
Jeremy Anantharaj
Nov 17, 2021
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I had an excellent experience across half a year of visits working with Kate. I had a variety of areas I needed to address, from shoulder pain to lower back pain to general posture improvement.
Kate did an outstanding job during our sessions, and she also provided a thorough at-home plan for self work. I currently have no more shoulder pain, much improved back pain, and I'm very happy with my posture changes.
I highly recommend visiting Avant if you have any physical therapy needs, and I will definitely return in the future if necessary.
Kate did an outstanding job during our sessions, and she also provided a thorough at-home plan for self work. I currently have no more shoulder pain, much improved back pain, and I'm very happy with my posture changes.
I highly recommend visiting Avant if you have any physical therapy needs, and I will definitely return in the future if necessary.
Jason Meidl
Nov 04, 2021
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Ryan is hands down the best physical therapist I've ever been to. He takes his time with you. You really feel like he cares versus being rushed in and out. I would ask him questions via email and he would always respond promptly even outside of normal business hours. He remembered conversations we had in previous appointments and would ask about how I did in my softball game etc.
He is just very personable, he genuinely cares about you and your recovery, and most importantly, all of this great care lead to a successful full recovery and I've reached new heights! I'm stronger and faster now in
He is just very personable, he genuinely cares about you and your recovery, and most importantly, all of this great care lead to a successful full recovery and I've reached new heights! I'm stronger and faster now in
Tolga Caner
Oct 28, 2021
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Ryan is the best physical therapist you can find in Washington. It was a pleasure to be his patient. I'm sure as others say the other therapists of Avant PT are spectacular too. Though I'd definitely try and go back to him if I had any more physical therapy needs. I also referred him to my friends and still do whenever someone asks me.
Gabriel Guerra Medellin
Oct 20, 2021
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I really liked my experience at Avant PT. I injured my ankle while playing soccer and Brenna helped me get better. I was back playing sooner than I thought because I worked hard and the routine I did was the right one. Also, it was just a fun experience. It was a lot of work, but Brenna was always very encouraging and she made things easy. The gym is also very well equipped and it has everything you need to work on your injury. Would definitely recommend!
Shayley Timm
Oct 16, 2021
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I am a professional dancer and have been to many physical therapists in my life, and Laura Bannister is by far the most knowledgable and helpful PT that I've ever experienced. She helped my chronic wrist injury and I am so deeply grateful to have found her. Avant PT was always professional, efficient, and organized. Ronni at the front desk greeted me warmly every time and always remembered my name! Seriously I can't recommend this place enough, especially for dancers and athletes. Everyone is so genuinely kind and fun, and they make healing exciting. So grateful for this business.
Anam Saba
Sep 21, 2021
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Avant PT is awesome clinic. The entire team is very helpful and friendly. A big thank you to Kate. She is really amazing PT. All the exercises really helped me to recover from severe lower back pain. She knows her stuff, always listen and give the best exercise which will help you to become stronger. You get a positive energy with her that really boost you up. I had a fantastic experience!
Chance K.
Jun 09, 2021
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Brett G.
Apr 17, 2021
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Headline: Great experience and results with remote PT sessions.
I contacted Bianca at Avant for some help this spring - Starting to get backaches and having posture issues (working at home - not much moving around). I was a bit trepidatious as I was much more used to doing in-person, but with Covid, I was not interested in that.
So, we started a series of zoom appointments. Bianca would explain the exercises, assess how I was doing with them and change them up as needed. I was actually surprised at how well this worked. We worked on this for about 10 weeks and the transformation was amazing
I contacted Bianca at Avant for some help this spring - Starting to get backaches and having posture issues (working at home - not much moving around). I was a bit trepidatious as I was much more used to doing in-person, but with Covid, I was not interested in that.
So, we started a series of zoom appointments. Bianca would explain the exercises, assess how I was doing with them and change them up as needed. I was actually surprised at how well this worked. We worked on this for about 10 weeks and the transformation was amazing
Jeff G.
Feb 19, 2021
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Bianca changed my life. I've been to eight or so physical therapists over the last decade for a variety of issues that never fully healed. Bianca helped me work through all of them in roughly 2 months of treatment. What made it even more impressive was that all of our sessions were virtual.
Bianca mapped out a plan that continued building until I reached my goals of being able to run and ski again. She was thorough and efficient. I was surprised at how quickly I was hitting milestones along the way. I would highly, highly recommend her to anyone!!
Bianca mapped out a plan that continued building until I reached my goals of being able to run and ski again. She was thorough and efficient. I was surprised at how quickly I was hitting milestones along the way. I would highly, highly recommend her to anyone!!
Virginia B.
Feb 04, 2021
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I was initially referred to Avant by my primary care doc after suffering from pain and discomfort in my hip, back and pelvis post pregnancy. I had a hip surgery in 2008 and underwent PT but don't feel like I ever fully recovered. Then with my (first) pregnancy, things got much worse. I was unable to stand without pain after working out or running when I initially went to Avant. I waited 18 months after my first pregnancy to see someone, which was WAY too long.
I saw Kate for the duration of my treatment, and she was amazing! She is also a runner and challenged me to set my sights high with
I saw Kate for the duration of my treatment, and she was amazing! She is also a runner and challenged me to set my sights high with
Shawn A.
Dec 22, 2020
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Avant- is an absolutely amazing clinic. I got my physical therapy from Corissa after being in significant pain from herniated disk and time I was really sad. She cares, knows her stuff and helps you come out of pain and beyond that makes you stronger. She challenged me and supported me, pushed me to become fit. I still use her physical therapy exercises on daily basis in my gym which has made me stronger and I feel much better.
Everyone in the facility cares about you, is super helpful and polite. If you get in a situation where you need help, I feel they will help you beyond just getting you
Everyone in the facility cares about you, is super helpful and polite. If you get in a situation where you need help, I feel they will help you beyond just getting you
Kyle M.
Dec 22, 2020
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I don't know where to start. Dr. Brenna Murray changed my life! March 2020 (as if we didn't all have enough going on), I slept wrong on my arm and developed what I learned later to be "long thoracic nerve palsy". I've never had an injury before of any kind - losing control of my arm was the most emotional and scary thing I've ever experienced. I went from a fully functional human to not being able to raise my arm above my shoulder. I couldn't even put 1 plate in a cabinet when emptying the dishwasher. I was terrified. I went to a chiropractor and massage therapist
L. A.
Dec 03, 2020
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My body went through so many challenges during pregnancy, labor and birth. After giving birth my daughter, I didn't know when to start workout again and most importantly HOW to start it.. weakened pelvic floor, back pain after each breastfeeding, shoulder discomfort when I lift my baby.. From the moment I started therapy with Bianca, my body started to gain back the strength it used to have. During this pandemic, we had telemedicine appointments which worked for me pretty good and surprisingly easy! I had my postpartum therapy at home and I loved it! Bianca has a very lovely personality. She
Sara V.
Sep 14, 2020
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Bianca is amazing! I saw her in 2019 to strengthen my shoulder, and then again a few months ago in 2020 for a knee injury. Having done both in-person and virtual appointments, I can say that the quality of the virtual appointments was just as good as being in person. I actually found it easier to stick to my exercise program at home when doing virtual appointments; learning new exercises in the comfort of my living room over zoom helped me embed them in my daily routine. When I started seeing Bianca for my knee I could barely walk without pain, but 3 months later it's like the injury never
Alicia H.
Mar 27, 2020
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I found this place because they were in the same building I worked in, but have been the best physical therapy offices I've been to. They are the only office I've had physical therapy at in Seattle, but I do have experience with other offices in Kansas City and Iowa where I've lived before.
My PT was Ashlie Emert until I was laid off and lost my insurance. I was struggling with an issue in one of my feet that caused serious daily pain for years even after surgery back in 2015 to attempt to fix it. I was told by multiple podiatrists to just exercise normally and it would strengthen
My PT was Ashlie Emert until I was laid off and lost my insurance. I was struggling with an issue in one of my feet that caused serious daily pain for years even after surgery back in 2015 to attempt to fix it. I was told by multiple podiatrists to just exercise normally and it would strengthen
Jon H.
Jun 10, 2019
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Working with Bianca and Avant PT, I couldn't be happier with the results. I went in with limitations in my hips and ankles that were affecting reaching my lifting goals at the gym. After working with Bianca, she was able to work with me to eliminate the majority of pain in my lifting. Help me reach my goals in the gym and feel confident in doing more crazy adventures, such as, climbing Mt. Rainier last week. If I have any future issues I will sure to be back. Thanks for all your help.
Derek F.
Apr 16, 2019
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I'm an active runner and hiker, eager to move about and explore nature. For the past five years, however, my knees have been gradually experiencing more and more pain...so much so that last year, I would even feel pain walking up stairs! I had to improve my knee health before it got any worse, so I decided to take a chance on physical therapy before I'd need surgery. This was the BEST choice for me!
First, I met with Bianca, who immediately began to test every aspect of my flexibility in my legs. She then began to show me exercises to help with my knees while also diagnosing the source
First, I met with Bianca, who immediately began to test every aspect of my flexibility in my legs. She then began to show me exercises to help with my knees while also diagnosing the source
Lauren Z.
Feb 09, 2019
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In July, I had Endometriosis surgery and after months, still had daily pain. My surgeon recommended pelvic floor PT.
I started PT with little hope that it would help but after 8 weeks with Bianca, I'm almost entirely pain free. I had no idea that pain could be managed so well with PT.
Thank you, Bianca and Avant, for showing me what it is like to not have to live with that kind of pain.
I started PT with little hope that it would help but after 8 weeks with Bianca, I'm almost entirely pain free. I had no idea that pain could be managed so well with PT.
Thank you, Bianca and Avant, for showing me what it is like to not have to live with that kind of pain.
Savannah K.
Sep 17, 2018
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Bianca is basically the Hermione Granger of Physical Therapy. I started PT because of several debilitating injuries in my back and hip, and was able to complete my first half marathon, injury-free by the end of treatment. Bianca takes a holistic approach to care by understanding her patients lifestyle and goals, making sure that we are healing our bodies for the long-term.
And she even held my 4-month old puppy for me while I did my exercises - she's a serious miracle worker.
PS - do your exercises!
And she even held my 4-month old puppy for me while I did my exercises - she's a serious miracle worker.
PS - do your exercises!
Rita P.
Aug 07, 2018
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Laura is the best physical therapist. Period.
I've been seeing her for a few months now, and she is amazing at what she does. She truly listens, and my treatments always feel well tailored and personalized to my needs. She works with me at a pace that feels right and is always careful to not push it past my pain tolerance. Thanks, Laura!
I've been seeing her for a few months now, and she is amazing at what she does. She truly listens, and my treatments always feel well tailored and personalized to my needs. She works with me at a pace that feels right and is always careful to not push it past my pain tolerance. Thanks, Laura!
