Patient Testimonials

I went into surgery Jan. 16 at the Hospital for Special Surgery. My doctor performed an ACL/PCL reconstruction, along with a high tibial osteotomy. The rehabilitation process was estimated to be approximately six months. I was non-weight bearing for six weeks on crutches, lying in a hospital bed in my basement. I never thought I would be able to walk correctly again.

I was given the “ok” to start active rehab for my knee. I was told it would be six weeks before I could even walk without my crutches, but by my four-week checkup I was walking with a cane. Michael and Sharon were so thorough and precise that my rehab was already four weeks ahead of schedule.

The staff at Montvale Health was always accommodating and courteous. I am now golfing, playing with my three children, and enjoying my life! Thanks for everything!

All of the care I received at Montvale Health was to help get rid of severe back pain. Beth Anne’s Physical Therapy plan for me was the culmination of 6 months of working on my back and I am forever grateful for it. I can say with confidence that her physical therapy regimen was the final nail in the coffin that was my back pain.

Dr. Lambert was great. His professionalism and wonderful demeanor is an asset to Montvale Health. He explained how my physical therapy would go perfectly and I am grateful for the care he provided.

I also just wanted to say thank you to everyone at Montvale Health. It was never a chore coming in, and everyone is so friendly and willing to talk with you. That atmosphere is why I will never stop telling people about Montvale Health, not just because their care led me to being pain free for the first time in at least 3 years. Thank you all!

Montvale Health is truly Top Notch! After treating at several other facilities, I can honestly say nothing comes close. I couldn’t ask for better doctors, physical therapists, massage therapy, or staff! I would recommend the group to anyone I know or meet. Thank you for taking such great care of me!

My experience at the Montvale Health is very positive. The treatments I receive are helpful and the staff is welcoming and friendly. Dr. Lambert has been patient and understanding of my treatments. He is always asking how I am doing and looking for different treatments to help identify the problem. It is a pleasure to go to my appointments. I would recommend this facility to others.

I had Physical Therapy at Montvale Health & Wellness for about a month. It was very helpful. The therapists were all excellent and very pleasant. My experience was great.

I wanted to thank the staff for a thoughtful and well planned/executed therapy experience. Having gone from indestructible to mere mortal in a few years has given me a great appreciation for what you do.

Wishing you much success in the future!!

This facility is so welcoming. Maria at the front desk always greets me by my name and is so very helpful in scheduling my appointments. My Physical Therapist, Beth Ann, is always professional and attentive to my progress with a genuine interest in my well being. Dr. Lambert is another excellent professional who specializes in pain treatment in conjunction with physical therapy. He and his entire staff have been wonderful.

This is my second time coming to Montvale Health & Wellness for physical therapy. I have made great progress in my recovery with the help of the physical therapist, Voltaire and the aid, Ryan. Everyone in the facility is extremely friendly and is really dedicated to your recovery. The employees at Montvale Health are very educated and good at what they do. It is by far the best physical therapy facility and experience I have had in my many years of dealing with my shoulder injury. With their help I have been able to keep boxing and exercising without pain. I would recommend them to anyone who wants to recover from an injury.

My experience at Montvale Health’s physical therapy center has been excellent! The staff is friendly, caring and efficient. I am constantly progressing. I have an organized program set up to suit my needs. It has been a positive, healthful, and beneficial experience. The Physical Therapists and their aid, Ryan are terrific. They are encouraging and very knowledgable in their field. It has been the best!

My experience at your facility was excellent. Beth Ann and Veronica helped me along with my shoulder. Dr. Lambert was very helpful and your entire staff was very professional. Thank you!

Montvale Health is a very professional establishment that provides the very best care to their patients. They are the pinnacle of restorative care in the healthcare community. Eve, and the PT Aide, keep up the good work!

At Montvale Health, I received exceptional service. From PT, acupuncture, front desk scheduling and medical doctor guidance, they treated all my ailments. They showed empathy and true concern for me. My husband was also a patient of their chiropractor services and still is a massage client. He too had good experiences here at the center. They don’t just treat your condition, they handle all your physical and emotional needs together. Dr. Lambert and the staff will care for and treat the whole you. I highly recommend giving Montvale Health a try. A big thank you to the entire staff.

I have been asked by the Montvale Health & Wellness team to write an honest evaluation of my therapy treatment. I would state without hesitation or equivocation that MHA has been very helpful and supportive during my rehabilitation. Their concern for my well being and recover has been exceptional. The entire staff has gone beyond my expectations.

I would highly recommend Montvale Health & Wellness to any one in need of their services. Their approach is holistic and coordinated to help attain a speedy recovery.

I’ve just had my fourth injury in the past few years and there is no other place (all 4 times!) that I would even consider going to for my physical therapy then Montvale Health & Wellness. The staff there and the personal attention that a patient receives are second to none! When you arrive in the Physical Therapy Center, you are always greeted in a friendly, professional manner by all of the caring technicians and Therapists. Equipment, etc, had been prepared in advance for your arrival by the wonderful Technicians and Physical Therapists.

My Physical Therapist has been amazing in his attention to every detail in giving me the proper exercises and various therapies to get me prepared for my return to work and being free of pain. I feel like his is making it his personal goal in making sure I get healed in a timely manner and that I am doing the exercises, etc. correctly and receiving the proper attention. He maps out a complete plan for my home exercises, along with equipment for me to use at home. When I go for my check-ups at my Orthopedic Doctor he has always been pleasantly surprised with my progress! Going to Montvale Health & Wellness is the only place for me and all of the staff there are the best you’ll find anywhere! I am grateful for all that they do!

The staff at Montvale Health is professional, compassionate, and knowledgeable. I would wholeheartedly recommend the physical therapy services, as well as the services of the all the professional associated with Montvale Health & Wellness to friends and family.

I was referred to Montvale Health by a friend and fellow dancer. I was experiencing pain and extreme discomfort in my right hip due to excessive dancing and arthritis. It was recommended that I see Dr. Lambert. At the time of my first visit my pain level was between a 9 and 10. After an x-ray and physical exam by Dr. Lambert I knew I was in the right place. I was then evaluated by the Physical Therapist under Dr. Lambert’s watchful eye. After a month of acupuncture therapy and physical therapy I have gone down to a pain level of 1 and some days even 0. Dr. Lambert continues to monitor my condition and progress weekly. What I find most comforting is his calm, positive, thorough, and attentive demeanor. For the first time I feel like a doctor was really listening to me with my concerns. I would highly recommend Dr. Lambert and Montvale Health.

It’s a miracle!

I lived for months with constant nagging pain in my shoulder, day and night. I was fearful of any activity involving shoulder rotation because it made the pain worse.

I now have greater range of motion and I live pain free and can do activities that I have avoided for months. Michael continued to let me push my limits only as long as I continued progressing. He knew when to make me lighten up on the therapy. This sped up my recovery and within just 3 months of PT, my shoulder feels “as good as new.” Conversely, I watched him prod more tentative patients to push harder. “Just do this one more exercise, just try this before you leave this evening.” His intuition on what muscles to strengthen and when to watch out for tendonitis was a huge factor in the healing process. I went into PT not expecting too much progress since I assumed my chronic pain was “old age” and was not the result of a surgery. I wondered how far I would ever progress. The time and effort on my part for three days a week and Michael’s uncanny ability to continually adjust my exercise regimen as well as knead out the problem knots allowed me to progress more than I ever thought. I am so excited and pleased at my progress and I hope you meet with the same success. Follow Michael’s protocol and go for it! The result is well worth every bit of your effort, with his expert guidance.

I was experiencing joint pain in one of my legs and unable to walk and exercise any length of time. A hip replacement followed.

Then I received spinal adjustments and physical therapy at your clinic. That was a godsend for me.
Once more I could participate in a one-hour workout at my fitness center. My energy level and leg strength got a great jump-start with your treatments, ending in resounding improvements. I had tried Celebrex briefly, but it had negative side effects.

Chiropractic manipulations by Dr. Saint and Dr. Grantis put me back in shape. Michael Kryagin, my physical therapist, is an authority at pinpointing the exact problem areas. He knows in which direction we need to go with the exercises, soft tissue work, and stretches, etc.

It changed my life!

Last, but not least, because first impressions count a lot, the front desk offers a warm and friendly welcome consistently. Kudos to the lovely ladies!

I am writing to inform you of my wonderful experience at your facility. Overall, the entire staff should be commended for their professionalism exhibited with patients at all times. The front desk staff was always friendly, greeting patients by name as they entered Montvale Health.

In particular, I am grateful to Michael Kryagin, Physical Therapist for my speedy recovery. Mr. Kryagin took the time to discuss with my orthopedist and me my injuries and establish how he would proceed with my therapy. At the beginning of each session Mr. Kryagin would diligently assess my condition and adjust my therapy accordingly. He managed my care with the utmost professionalism, while still showing humanity and sense of humor.

Mr. Kryagin is an asset to Montvale Health & Wellness; he is knowledgeable and sensitive towards the concerns of his patients. I wish you and your staff continued success.

I’m very thankful for the service received. Beth Anne was wonderful. She helped strengthen my hip and I learned how to maintain a routine that would keep me pain free. Thanks to the team I am back to running 30 minutes every other day. It was a pleasure coming to the practice.

First I’d like to say that I feel welcome here. The staff here is very friendly, on the phone and in person. The workouts have been helping a great deal. It hurts sometimes and is difficult, but I believe it is helping. The music in the PT Suite is also great. Keep up the good work.

I have had a wonderful, very effective experience undergoing therapy here. I am already able to detect distinct improvements in my everyday life that I know are completely attributable to my therapy. Beth Ann, my therapist, has been patient and encouraging, and has helped to instill in me a real desire to work hard at the therapy and get the most out of it I possibly can. When I notice improvement in my mobility and flexibility, a reduction in pain and better recovery time, I see the results of the work I’ve done with Beth Ann, Eve and Felipe.

From the front desk staff to all of the professionals, everyone makes you feel so welcome and like you are family or part of a team. They made me feel so comfortable that my fears just disappeared. I also felt so much better. My back and shoulder pain has improved significantly. I sing their praise to all who will listen!

My experience at Montvale Health & Wellness has been truly positive.

I started therapy the day after my shoulder surgery, feeling apprehensive, in pain, and with my arm immobilized in a sling. I thought I’d never progress at all, but my therapist Michael Kryagin, was an exceptional professional with endless patience who provided me with the utmost care.

Michael knew when to push me and when to pull back. He never suggested I do more than I was comfortable with. But, he was always firm as to what was best for me, and I’m amazed at the progress I’ve made in eight weeks.

My experience with Michael’s physical therapy program was highlighted by his expertise, patience, kindness, care and concern.

I highly recommend Montvale Health & Wellness and most especially, Michael Kryagin, for anyone considering Physical Therapy.