Next Level Physical Therapy - Raritan, New Jersey

Steven H.

Dr.Kate Freyberger was an exceptional physical therapist. I went to her for eight weeks and within those eight weeks my body felt 1000 times better than when I started. My doctor told me I was just dealing with arthritis and I would have to get used to it. But the pain I was going through was too much. Kate sat me down and talk to me and had me go through this program and since I’ve been going I no longer have that pain that I had when I started . Kate and her staff was patient with me and took the time to hear my problems and help me to deal with them head on and because of that I will forever be grateful.

Roger

Ive been to many PT places in the last 15 yrs. I got to say Dr. Kate at Bridgewater location has been one of the best Ive been to. She's really knows her stuff when it comes to the human body. She tackles problems in different ways that I have not experience at any other place. She's very caring to her patience and pays close attention to there progression. Next level is a different kind of PT. It's for people who want to be there and put in the work. One on one, no aids, just you and a PT. Highly Recommend. Especially with Dr.Kate!

Geoffrey T.

I’ve worked w/ a number of physical therapy practices in the last 20 years (and reputable strength coaches in the northeast); and Dr. Kate Freyberger at Next Level PT has offered a completely different experience. Dr. Kate is a highly skilled physical therapist and a CrossFit athlete, offering clients a different perspective on rehab, injury recovery, and strength training. From Day 1, I felt very confident working w/ Dr. Kate as we completed a very informative movement assessment, reviewed health questions, discussed my training history, and developed a plan. Each 1 x 1 appointment, I left feeling better but also having a greater understanding of my movement issues, different corrective exercises, and modifications to my current workouts so that I would be able to train in between physical therapy appointments. It’s a relief to have a trusted physical therapist and coach in the area! I highly recommend Dr. Kate!

Somerville P. #.

Fantastic PT outfit. Having been to several other types of rehab for a shoulder injury, this is the first time I felt like I was the priority. There was no "here are your exercises, I'll check on you when you're done." The doctor stayed with me for the entire session, one on one. Drastically different approach than every other PT I had done. The treatment plan focused on more dynamic areas of improvement, not just the injured shoulder. Introducing new breathing techniques created rib cage flexibility, which in turn allowed range of motion gains to limit the deficit of the injured joint. Great to schedule appointments with, very flexible. Facility and equipment were immaculate. I would recommend Dr. Kate, but all their staff is excellent and you can't go wrong.

Michael A.

I highly recommend Next Level Physical Therapy! I came in with multiple overuse injuries that were limiting my activity and athletic performance. Dr. Kate Freyberger, a talented physical therapist and athlete, quickly identified the root causes of my pain and recurring injuries. When I suffered a hamstring injury just weeks before my half-marathon, Kate adapted my treatment plan, and I was able to run the race pain-free. The therapy focused on breathing exercises, correcting my movement patterns, and building strength. Despite my age, mobility limitations, and busy work schedule, Kate personalized the approach to get the best results. I'm now stronger and more active than before!

Italot T.

I’ve dealt with knee problems for years and had worked with two different physical therapists in the past, but the pain never went away. I got to the point where I almost gave up. I could still run, but that was about it—everything else felt out of reach. Then I found Dr. Kate at Next Level Physical Therapy.

From our first session, Dr. Kate listened to my story and told me to trust the process and believe it was possible to get better. She was right. After just a few months, I’m able to do things I haven’t been able to do in years.

Dr. Kate is incredibly skilled and combines different advanced techniques to address the root of the problem, not just the symptoms. She focuses on your whole body, and it really works. On top of that, she’s such a great person to work with—her energy and personality make the process so much easier.

Thanks to Dr. Kate, I’m pain-free and doing things I thought I’d lost for good. I highly recommend her and Next Level Physical Therapy!

Nichole A.

I cannot recommend Dr. Kate and Next Level Physical Therapy enough. If you have ANY ache/pain, I recommend giving them a call. I’ve written a novel of a review, and if that’s too much for you – just read those first two sentences above and take it seriously. Otherwise, this is my story of back pain, and how Dr. Kate with Next Level completely fixed it:

As a physician, when I hurt my back competitively horseback riding and then again in a downhill ski race, I did everything to ease the ache/pain: I saw countless specialists, had XRays and MRIs, tried medications of numerous kinds, had procedures performed... nothing worked. I went to physical therapy (not at next level yet) and was disappointed by the entire experience. I then reached out to other methods: chiropractors, massage therapy, acupuncture, CBD oils... still, nothing worked. With the years, I gave up that my back pain would ever improve. My pain kept me from several sports that I used to love, made my long work days miserable, and made almost every night sleepless.

My husband found an ad for Next Level and recommended I try it. I truly got annoyed with him because I had already tried everything for my back – including physical therapy. But, regardless, I went to Next Level and met Dr. Kate. She spent an hour getting to know me, my story, my aches and pains, taking several measurements of my joints and flexibility, and then educating me on where she felt my posture went awry based off those measurements, which was likely causing a significant amount of my pain. The reason I signed up right then and there wasn’t necessarily because I was convinced right away this would work, but one, because I could already tell Next Level was so different from my previous physical therapy experience, and two, because she asked me during the consultation, “what are you willing to do to help improve your pain?” And while she likely wanted to ensure I would do some exercises at home, my honest answer was that I would do anything to relieve the pain – so why not try this program, which is so different from other physical therapy programs (one on one time with the doctor, hour long sessions, therapy catered to your specific needs…)? Best. Choice. Ever. Six months later, I am already back to sports I enjoy, working without pain allowing me to remember how much I love my job, and sleeping soundly at night. Another bonus I hadn’t seen coming through this journey with Dr Kate is that my IBS-constipation is resolved and my asthma much improved (through improved posture and breathing techniques).

To get to this pain free life I now live, Dr Kate started me off with different deep tissue releases and posture correcting positions to hold. It started off “easy”, letting the floor and gravity help, eventually progressing to more difficult positions where I didn’t have the floor or gravity help pull me in the right direction. Some days I physically couldn’t do the exercises she worked through with me, and it was purely because my body wasn’t ready for it yet. But time and continued work with Dr Kate got me there. Other days, I told Dr Kate about an acute pain in my knee, and we’d focus on that for a session to help it heal. Dr Kate’s ability to shift between different joints, muscles, and nerves impresses me, despite being an ICU doctor myself. Next Level also incorporates a wholistic approach to their program, helping to not only improve the area I came in for, but other concerns as well, which for me was my IBS-C and asthma (and occasional knee pain). I am forever thankful to Dr Kate and Next Level Physical Therapy for drastically changing my life. No one should have to live in pain, and after over a decade of being in it, I am still often surprised and crying happy tears at the ability to just live, pain free. Call them, you won’t regret it!

George V.

I'm 70 years old and I had my left knee replaced in 2014 and my right knee replaced 5 months ago. The difference in the quality of my rehabilitation between then and now is really quite amazing.
Dr. Kate Freyberger (she likes her patients to call her Katie) has been my physical therapist (PT) for the past 5 months and I can honestly say that Katie is quite simply the most knowledgeable and experienced PT that I have ever met.
Her understanding of the intricate workings of my body allowed me to finish my rehab and start living a normal pain-free life in 2/3rd the time it took me 10 years ago. Katie literally re-taught me how to walk properly. I thought I knew how to walk but when she explained what my legs, ankles, and feet were actually doing and then showed me what they should be doing, I came to understand that I didn't know how to walk properly, and this probably had a lot to do with my knee problems.
I have been a CrossFit devotee and Katie is part owner and a Coach at the Chimney Rock CrossFit gym I have attended for the past 7 years. That means Katie can not only provide Next Level PT to rehab you after surgery, but she can also make sure that the various exercises you do for workouts are also done properly.
That means my new knees will last much longer!
And on top of all that, she is super nice, very empathetic, and she has a great sense of humor!
I guess by now you get that I highly recommend Dr. Kate Freyberger and Next Level for all your physical therapy needs
What else could you possibly want in a PT?