Gray Duck Physical Therapy PLLC

Dr. Nick has been instrumental in making everything feel better, head to toe. One of my biggest struggles was with calf pain while running which has always bothered me and was just something I lived with. After working with Dr. Nick I have been running for the 1st time in my adult life pain free. I have also learned how to take care of my whole body and movements I can do to reduce soreness. Dr. Nick really listens to what you need and gives you all the tools to be successful.

What I really appreciate, is that he makes sure that you are understanding the movement and will adjust his wording until you get it. I have enjoyed working with Dr Nick and am happy with my results!

If you have tried physical therapy before at a clinic or hospital forget their methods. Dr. Nick listens to what you tell him, if something hurts to do he will customize the plan for how you feel, PT should not hurt! (I know this now) I was ready to give up and just live with the pain everyday for the rest of my life. Saw his ad and decided to go for the consultation, gave him a shot and I am very grateful that I did! I haven't felt this good in years!

I have been seeing Dr Nick for multiple issues for about a year now, and as my care is wrapping up it would be an absolute disservice to Grey Duck by not at least attempting to quantify the caliber of his care in a review. When you first visit him, do not be overwhelmed by his enthusiasm. It is genuine. I promise. He truly cares for the whole person.

First your physical person, but also the mental and emotional components that come with injury. His scope of knowledge when it comes to the human body, and how it functions and heals is absolutely humbling. Dr Nick is excellent at communicating his techniques and is hands on in coaching you and getting your body to move, load and engage in ways that you had no idea was possible.

You leave feeling better after the very first session, and filled with hope for the future that recovery is possible. I came in for a bum knee, diagnosed by multiple doctors and orthopedists, and that I was headed for total knee replacement. I was only 41 years old. Dr Nick has dramatically improved my range of motion, mobility, and ability to hinge and squat by giving me real life tools to heal and strengthen my knee.

I have been able to conquer unthinkable adventures because of it. 2 years ago I couldn't even go up or down stairs without assistance, and now just last month I hiked up and down 3800 feet to a mountain summit with just a pair of shoes and a 20 pound backpack. Pain free! I am eternally grateful for Dr Nick, he is brilliant and an all around really good human. He has unlocked a pain free life for me I never thought I could achieve without medications or surgery. 10 out of 10 definitely recommend

Wow! What a difference this program has made in my life! I came without hope, in tears, and felt that the sport that brought me joy in playing and coaching was slowly being taken away from me due to reduced mobility and knee pain from osteoarthritis. I had tried physical therapy before, but Dr. Nick definitely has a different approach, and in my opinion, has found a better way.

It is not a cookie cutter, one size fits all approach, but more of a wholistic one in treating my whole leg versus just my knee. I am able to run and move without pain and I continue to improve each week. I realized last week that since I started working with Dr. Nick 2 months ago, I have complely stopped taking Advil and Aleeve before my activities.

Before this program, I had been taking them to relieve pain and inflammation in increasing amounts. I have also completely stopped using my brace. I would highly recommend checking out Gray Duck to regain an active lifestyle that restores joy in your life like I did. Thank you to Dr. Nick and his wife, Ariel, at Gray Duck!

I went to see Dr. Nick after having a strange pain in my right foot for months-I couldn't even go for a leisurely walk without excruciating pain. I went to go see a different therapist at a large well-known clinic who on my second visit told me he couldn't do anything else for me and I still had pain. I came to Dr. Nick disheartened and doubtful he could do anything, but from the first intake appointment with him, he was certain he could not just reverse my foot pain, but treat the root of the pain and all the other smaller aches I came with (upper back pain, knee pain, wrist pain, chest pain-all not as bad as my foot so I didn't even think it needed treatment).

I had a big trip planned a couple months after is started treatment, so we started doing 2 sessions a week to try to get me to a good spot to travel. In only 2 weeks my foot pain had gotten better. With every session I started to feel stronger and see my body respond to the exercises in a way that totally surprised me. I now have no pain in my foot and can go for long walks and go down stairs!

My trip was not dampened by my pain in the least! And, the little pains I had have been corrected. Dr. Nick's attention to detail and level of care is like nothing I have experienced in the health field before. This family owned small business honestly gave me my life back and I couldn't be more grateful!

Due to a couple of hip injuries over the years of playing hockey, my hips would be sore from sitting all day, working out, and many other daily activities. When working out, I would shy away from actually using them in exercises that needed them. I had tried physical therapy once before, but the doctor basically gave me stretches then sent me on my way.

I decided to try it again with Dr. Nick and my experience was so much better. Every session was a workout to build up my hip strength and mobility. Not only are my hips stronger and more mobile, but I no longer experience daily pain. Dr. Nick helped me have confidence again in actually using them when working out my lower body. I could not recommend Dr. Nick enough and I am so thankful I went to see him!

I highly recommend Dr. Nick and Grey Duck. First things first - my knee pain has gone away and for this, I am grateful. Dr. Nick is passionate about getting people to feel better. His goal is not to get you return - his No. 1 goal is to get you to feel better. His motivation and intentions are pure - reduce pain and keep it away. It's refreshing to have a health care provider with a authentic attitude and passion about the service they provide. Visits don't feel rushed, and he has answered all my questions.

Each session we review the work I have done myself, then he answers any questions I have and then he makes necessary tweaks and adjustments to the plan. In 6 weeks, (weekly visits) I have so much progress and in my mobility - it's fun to see. I am thankful for Dr. Nick and Gray Duck! They are rock stars!

Went to see Nick because of having shoulder and elbow pain due to working in the trades. Nick was able to identify the cause on the initial meeting and set me up with a plan to eliminate my issues. Very happy with how everything went and was a pleasure working with Nick. Feels great to be able to do my job and live my life now without pain! Highly recommend Gray Duck Physical therapy!

Dr Nick Manning has a well thought out plan of service that allows him to provide the best possible results. He knows what a body is capable of and how to make the it happen. I had ankle joint replacement surgery in November 2020 to allow me to continue to be active without pain. After standard PT I was struggling with intermittent and finally plateaued success in rehabilitation.

After 3-4 weeks in Gray Duck PT my foot strength was such that I no longer needed my orthotics. I can wear whatever shoes I want now! I have seen a marked improvement in mobility and strength. Half way through the program I have hope that I can be continue to be active and enjoy it! Thank you very much!

I want to extend my thanks to Dr. Nick. He has met with me for the past month and I am feeling better. My shoulder was hurting and keeping me up at night. In a few short weeks the pain has reduced and I am sleeping better. I was able to do more weight over head this past week. My knees are the other issue which may take a little bit longer. Again, feeling much better.

When you can ask the question, maybe I could have lifted more, you are moving the the right direction. Thanks you Dr. Nick for all your help. I would encourage anyone to give this doctor a try.

Dr. Nick's knowledge and expertise with regards to pain, associated muscle movement, and exercises designed to stimulate those movements is simply remarkable! However, more than that, his care of his patients, as individuals, has been such a huge source of encouragement for me and has further inspired me to continue with my PT, despite a lack of solid motivation on my part, in the beginning of our sessions together. Dr. Nick never stopped working to find a solution to help motivate me to put in the work in order to begin seeing relief from my chronic migraines.

I cannot recommend Dr. Nick and Gray Duck Physical Therapy to anyone who is looking to change the level of pain that they've been experiencing. I assure you, it is 100% worth the time and money that you will invest in yourself!

Nick goes the extra mile to help you find relief from nagging issues. He doesn't ever make you feel like just a number, nor does he give you some predetermined set of exercises. Nick is passionate about what he does, and it shows in the care he gives you.

I have been working with Nick for a couple of months now. I came in with some long standing low grade pain in a few places. Nick has shown me with skill and precision how to retrain movement patterns and build strength in ways that are not only relieving my specific pain but giving me confidence that I can do CrossFit workouts and movements in an optimal fashion going forward.

Nick is really good at teaching and personalizing general concepts in a way that you can understand and apply to the exercises you are working on so that you have confidence that you are doing them well and making progress.

Nick has helped me get my shoulders back to normal! After several months of pain and thinking things would get better on their own, I went to see Nick. After a few in office sessions and adhering to my home exercise plan, I felt huge reductions in my shoulder pain! I’m now done with my treatment and my shoulder pain is gone and my shoulder strength and mobility are back! Don’t hesitate to meet with Nick. If there is something he can do to treat you, I suspect you will get great results.

Doctor Nick is fantastic.
He’s very knowledgeable and puts the latest research into practice. He also genuinely cares for his patients and is basically as excited as you are to get you functioning well without pain.

I have been going to Gray Duck Physical Therapy for a little over a month, dealing with some old issues in my body. My body is already moving better than it has for years! Nick is very patient and easy to work with. I recommend him to anyone who wants to better their quality of life that deals with mobility issues. He is fantastic to work with!

Nick is a doctor of physical therapy, he is very knowledgable. He is very personable and takes the time to explain what treatment he feels would be beneficial to you. I went to him with bad shoulders and arms from arthritis. I had a great experience. I would highly recommend him, he takes a personal interest in you and he keeps a high level of energy which helps you maintain a positive attitude and motivates you to get better.

Dr. Nick is a fantastic physical therapist! As a former co-worker, I have witnessed firsthand the care and guidance he has provided for his patients, and he goes above and beyond for every single one of them! He is incredibly knowledgeable, and has a great way of breaking things down so that people can more easily understand the mechanics of their body, and how physical therapy can help them live a pain free life! If you are looking for a great physical therapist who will absolutely help you get better, go see Dr. Nick!

I’ve only recently begun working with Dr. Nick, but I’ve been consistently impressed with his process as well as his commitment to evidence-based care. That commitment permeates both Gray Duck’s social media, which frequently features results from solid peer-reviewed studies, and every session with Dr. Nick. In my mind that commitment alone makes him a gem in a fitness industry that always seems to be looking for the new quick fix regardless of whether it actually works or not.

I reached out to Dr. Nick on the recommendation of a friend. I had fallen off my strength training routine over the past year due to COVID and other life circumstances and had been trying to get back on the ball with kettlebell and calisthenics workouts from home when I began feeling everything in ways I knew I shouldn’t. From my initial phone consultation to my in-person evaluation to my first full session Dr. Nick’s commitment to understanding my individual situation was clear.

As was his commitment to developing a plan to help me address my pain and move towards my goals. Dr. Nick takes ample time to explain not only what he is doing and why, but what drills and exercises he is prescribing any why. I have never once felt like I was being given an exercise or drill without a good reason for it. I’ve got a long way to go to bounce back from my time away from my training, but with Dr. Nick’s guidance I’m feeling more confident by the day that I will be able to bounce back stronger than ever before.

I would highly recommend Dr. Nick to anyone that is suffering from pain or just wanting to maintain their body's health. I was having issues with my shoulders and back and from the very first session I was already noticing a difference. He is very knowledgeable and has a great way of explaining exercises and why they are useful/ important. I have learned so much valuable information that I can apply to daily life as well as help me stay active and pain-free!