Stories

We believe that all patients should be treated as if they were one of our own children or grandparents, and we will work diligently to make sure they receive the highest quality physical therapy treatment.

Not only do we improve pain and injuries, but we also strive to provide all patients with the confidence to be proud of their body and share it with the world. 

We are thankful for our past, current and future patients.  It is you who make us.  These are your stories.

Highly recommend this place for your PT needs! I’ve made more progress here in 1 month than I did in 6 months at my previous provider… Just wish I’d found them sooner!
 
— BECCA- WAKE FOREST, NC
 
I have had great experiences with all three of the physical therapists that I have seen here, would highly recommend them! My knee pain was helped significantly and I was given excellent prenatal and postpartum care.
 
— ANDREA – WAKE FOREST, NC
 
I have had a very long, painful and difficult time with pelvic floor prolapse. The pain was so debilitating that I spent 2 years in bed, and had three surgeries.
 
I was referred to and had gone to two Physical Therapists for a short period of time, but with no success. I felt helpless and scared, unsure where to go or what to do. After calling several PT offices and finding no available pelvic floor specialists or openings, I by chance, called Physiofit. I was first very encouraged by one of the staff members who answered the phone. She spent a long time talking about their pelvic floor specialists and took the time to answer all my questions.
 
My first appointment was with Dr. Danielle Vaughan who spent a great deal of time listening, educating and explaining in detail what to expect during my treatments. She is extremely knowledgeable, patient, caring and has helped me make great progress in relieving my pain and improving mobility.
 
I am so grateful to Dr. Vaughan, Emily Rivera and Physiofit. I often wonder if my 2nd and 3rd surgeries could have been prevented had I found them earlier. I’m hoping that by sharing my experience with Dr. Vaughan and Physiofit it will lead others to find the help they need.

Thank you!

— ELIZABETH- YOUNGSVILLE, NC

I always thought the role of the physiotherapist was to rehabilitate patients after accidents or surgery.  That was until I began physical therapy with Dr. Harrison Vaughan, nearly two years ago. To my surprise and embarrassment, I was ignorant of the breadth and depth of their expertise – and I consider myself
an intelligent and informed adult.  The scope and breadth of the knowledge plus the experience they possess is impressive and, in my case,
endless.

One aspect that makes Physio Fit of NC and the four physios who work there is not that they are excellent in their field, but it is their active listening to their patients, understanding not only what their patients are dealing with physically but what stage they are in their life.

The final component is their compassion and working in concert with their patient to ‘fix’ and help them reach their optimum physical wellness and movement. It doesn’t matter to them if the ‘problem’ is simple or complex; they
genuinely want to help, which is felt in every appointment. The patient receives their full and undivided attention and dedication each and every time – they don’t walk away from you or your problem.

This group is exceptional, and anyone fortunate enough to work with them is lucky. Thank you Harrison, for teaching me about the positive effect physiotherapists have on and in our lives and for not giving up on me.

— JAN- WAKE FOREST, NC
 
Physiofit is an imperative part of my circle of health. Highly recommend! Best in the area!
— CANDI – LOUISBURG, NC
 
This is the best Physical Therapy center! Alyssa is an excellent clinician. You will be in great hands no matter who you see here.
 
— MICHELLE – WAKE FORET, NC
 

“Dr. Vaughan has given me hope! Due to age and a hypermobility disorder, my joints sublux and dislocate frequently and I would see my chiropractor sometimes 3 times in a week to put my joints back in place (neck, shoulders, hips, ribs, back). For years, I have increasingly limited my activity in fear of dislocating a joint. Dr. Vaughan is unlike any doctor or physical therapist I have seen. I have not needed my chiropractor in over a month and I am gaining strength and my pain has significantly decreased.”

— PAM – WAKE FOREST, NC
 

“Danielle Vaughan resolved the problem I was experiencing which included a sense of vertigo and a “swirling” sensation. Balance is one of her specialties in which she has a great deal of expertise. Through her evaluation, she determined that I had BPPV. She performed the maneuver that helps this problem and had to do this several times. She also determined that I had slight variations with my eye movement. In short, my sessions with her and the exercises she gave me eliminated the problem and I have been free of the swirling dizziness for months now. I “sing her praises” to everyone I know and am honored to give her five stars in this review.”

— JUDY SHEPHERD

 

“I was expecting another back surgery due to the pain i was experiencing in my back, but after seeing Dr. Harrison Vaughan, he diagnosed the source of the pain and through his diligence and therapy, completely eliminated my pain which has not reoccurred in over 9 months since I saw him. I highly recommend him not only for his medical expertise, but also for his attention to my needs and friendly, personable and professional attributes.”

— RANDY

 

“Danielle was an excellent physical therapist! She was always professional and vest in me feeling better. She motivated me to work harder while getting excited when I made progress. I initially went to see Danielle because I was having some minor back issues but the more severe neck and shoulder pain. She obviously reviewed by file in detail before I arrived and knew the right questions to ask. Even after the first visit, I could feel some relief. I had seen other physical therapists before for the same problem, but this time was different as Danielle, and I talked. She asked very pointed questions to understand my pain level and where the actual pain points were located. On my next sessions and sessions to follow she did her research and found even more techniques that reduced the pain more each time. She gave me exercises that I could do at home that added to my recovery progress. I could feel progress at the end of each session. By the time we reached the last session, my range of motion in my neck had improved tremendously. I was able to move my neck and head without pain or stiffness. I have continued the exercises because they work. Thanks to Danielle I can now drive and feel comfortable. I know what I need to do if I start feeling stiffness to avoid the pain I had before. I would recommend Danielle to others and have. True Story: I was talking to the parent of one of my students the other day, and she told me that her son would be leaving school early to go to physical therapy. I said to her the best physical therapist I ever had left the office in South Hill so she and her husband could open a business in Wake Forest. She looked at me and said I am going to North Carolina to see Harrison. I said my physical therapist’s name is Danielle Vaughan. She looked at me and said I am taking my son to see Harrison Vaughan. We just laughed and continued talking about how great Harrison and Danielle are and that we would drive from Virginia to North Carolina to see them. I liked Danielle so much that I ask to be referred to her for my ankle and foot surgery. I had surgery in 2016 and have continued to be in pain after two years. When arriving after Danielle’s office, I explained to her how my pain level was 8-10 every day all day. Even when sitting I felt pain in my ankle, foot, calf, and knee. During the first session, she was able to connect my lower back pain with my foot pain along with calf. Danielle went beyond the pain from the surgery to the root of the foot problem. The manual therapy she used helped to decrease pain and started to improve mobility. Danielle made me feel very comfortable during all therapy session by listening to everything I had to said and used that information to help me. She even laughed at my jokes and my lack of coordination. I now KNOW it is important to feel comfortable with your therapist and that is part of the healing process. Not only did she use manual therapy on my neck but also my ankle and foot. One of the most important things to me was Danielle’s desire to explain exactly what she was doing and why. She explained how mobilization involved joint and soft tissue and how strengthening muscles improve mobility and decrease pain. As a patient, it was extremely important for me to be able to tie the in-house physical therapy to what was expected of me at home when I do my exercises. I was able to work with Danielle for a month to reduce the pain and increase mobility with my foot, ankle and calf muscle. I have continued to improve and do not dread having to work in the grocery store, at work, at church or any place else. I have gone from a continuous and constant limp to wearing low heel shoes and limp free most of the time. Thank you, Danielle, for improving my quality of life.”

— WANDA MORRISON

 

“Harrison was an answer to a prayer when I injured my lower back. I could barely stand up when he first began treatment. We developed a plan that included spinal manipulation, stretching, dry needling and an at home exercise routine. I travel for work and he helped me learn techniques that I could relieve the pain on the road and in hotels.

Not only is he a great physical therapist, he is also extremely knowledgeable about current treatments that are non-invasive. He is very passionate about living a healthy lifestyle and has a very caring and encouraging attitude toward his patients. Thanks for all you did for me Harrison!”

— JENNE

 

“Harrison was able to help relieve me of my severe lower back pain. I had tried many other options that just treated the symptoms. He is exceptionally knowledgeable about the spine and I have not had pain in over a year because of his treatment. I would recommend any of my friends or family who are suffering to meet with Harrison. He provides quality and professional care and I am truly grateful for his expertise for helping me get pain-free.”

— BETHANY

 

“I highly recommend Harrison Vaughan to anyone looking for a P.T. experience that is uniquely personalized to meet whatever specific concerns/needs you may have as a patient. I spent 2 1/2+ yrs under the care of Dr. Vaughn & learned a great deal from him during that time. He is a very kind, caring person & a highly skilled clinican. He truly cares about his patients & seems personally invested in watching them succed. Will give you the tools and information to guide you on your own path of wellness and healing. Dr. Vaughn is always willing to adapt & create a realistic care plan that is right for you.”

— CARA

 

“After injuring my elbow and dealing with pain for over ten months, Dr. Harrison’s rehab gave relief after the first treatment. His therapeutic techniques, professionalism, and investment in his patient’s individual needs are reasons enough to highly recommend his services as a physical therapist.”

— MICHELE

 

“It is our pleasure to recommend Harrison for any physical therapy needs you have. He worked with our daughter to help resolve her hip and knee pain that got worse with sports. He was always so good with her and truly cared about her outcome. He is very compassionate and committed to each patient. Thankful for Harrison!”

— KRISTIE

 

“Dr. Harrison Vaughan helped me so much with my shoulders, wrists, & hands! As a full time massage therapist, they get a lot of strain so I saw him regularly while he was in South Hill, VA. Harrison always listened to what I was having trouble with every time I saw him….no cookie cutter treatment, but genuine, thoughtful care. In addition, he patiently guided my husband through recovery from a severe foot injury. The doctor’s had low expectations but Harrison’s attention to my husband’s individual case had him progressing almost immediately. ”

— BETH

 

“I have been treated by Dr Vaughan for over four years for a myriad of issues including headache, neck pain, elbow pain, and low back pain. He not only helped considerably with pain, but also gave recommendations on return to sport and proper training so that I was able to return fully and quickly to lifting or running. If you are looking for pain relief or need help in your training, call PhysioFit NC.”

— CALEB

 

“Thanks to the treatment and care I’ve received with Dr Vaughan I’m able to again enjoy things I had long given up due to pain and tremendous discomfort. I can read in bed, garden, endure marathon meal prep sessions and sport clothes other than sweats now. It’s been a beautiful progressive process and a gracious healing.”

— LEIGH – ROLESVILLE, NC

 

“I first met Danielle about 8 years ago and she has been my physical therapist on and off since then. I have a lot of issues with neck and back pain, muscle spasms and joint pain due to a car accident I was in when I was 9. Total hip replacement and then a lumbar fusion surgery. Danielle has helped me so much learning how to deal and minimize the severe pain I was feeling. Her techniques helped me to understand what my body is going thru and how to strengthen it all around. She is understanding, patient and very knowledgeable in her field. I 100% recommend Danielle Vaughan to help better your body and mind!”

— TRICIA MULLINS