Dr. Chris Estafanous, DPT

One and a half months ago, I began going to Chris Estafanous for physical therapy after spinal fusion surgery. I cannot speak highly enough of his abilities and wish I would have found him years ago. Ten years ago, I was in a car accident and found that I could not move without pain: no more dancing, no more running, sailing or any other active sport that I participated in. That led to depression and chronic, debilitating pain that I had gotten used to. But during my fourth pregnancy two years ago, the pain intensified. There were days and weeks where I could not stand up straight, or move my head more than slightly, and the numbness in my arms and hands prevented me from functioning normally. With four young children and worsening pain and numbness, my primary doctor said I absolutely needed the surgery.



I am confident in saying that my life would have been very different had Chris been practicing as a physical therapist in VA at the time of my accident. I am equally confident that I would have been able to avoid having so intense a surgery - if any surgery at all because of Chris's skill, intuition, knowledge, dedication, and ability to treat a patient as a whole person rather than as a carrier of individual, unrelated aches and pains.



In the last month and a half, I also have seen Chris give 110% to each of his patients and inspire confidence and loyalty. He is a gifted, intuitive healer who is equally helpful and inspiring to high school athletes as he is to elderly folks dealing with chronic conditions.



Chris doesn't guilt you into doing your home exercise routine either. He encourages you in a way that makes you feel like you have a partner who sincerely cares about your recovery as much as you do. Chris is a motivating coach. In fact, he has worked successfully with professional sports teams before moving to VA to work with Physiotherapy Associates. The pictures hanging in his office attest to that. He is professional, engaged and personable. From my experience, his demeanor has also created a sense of camaraderie among his patients like I have not seen in ten years of going to physical therapy. That is not only because of his good-natured personality but also because of the results he achieves.



Just before Christmas, Chris sent me to a phenomenal pain management doctor in DC, whose use of adult stem cells has led to diseased discs rejuvenating themselves. In my case, Dr. Victor Ibrahim removed a small amount of scar tissue and osteoarthritis in a five-minute procedure. Almost immediately, I had full range motion in my neck - something that I have not had in ten years. I am incredibly thankful for Chris' recommendation and his ability to zero-in on the problem that no other doctor did, even those with the benefit of x-rays and MRIs. That alone is enough to show me there is something special and different about his work. And I am forever grateful for his help and insight.



For the first time, I am addressing physical issues that I have not before, am getting stronger and experiencing less pain. I have complete confidence in him as a practitioner of physical therapy (Chris has a doctorate in his field). I know that he has me on the right path. So much so that I wrote this yelp review. Chris Estafanous is an excellent, dedicated and extremely well-trained physical therapist. Highly, highly recommend.



J.M Manassas, VA

My therapy at Physiotherapy Associates is coming to a close because I am now close to 100%! Chris Estafanous has been truly a blessing to me!



I began going to Chris in June after surgery for a severe humerus break and insertion of a plate in my upper arm. Everyone who has seen me in the last six months has remarked on my phenomenal progress! I attribute most of this to Chris.



To fellow customers at the local Deli and Pub, to neighbors on our street, to friends at Church - whenever I saw people in the last six months - I have sung the praises of MY physical therapist and encouraged them to seek him out if they or family members had a need.



To me, competence is always what I look for first in a health professional. There is no question in my mind that Chris Estafanous is highly competent. Besides this, he is caring with a capital C. There is also no question in my mind that he cares for all of his patients. (I have observed his interactions with patients of all ages over the last six months.) Yet, he makes you feel that you are his only patient. And he motivates you to work with him during the sessions and at home.



Besides competence and caring, Chris has a cheerful personality and a great sense of humor. This makes for an environment that is welcoming to the patient.



Again, I thank God that he directed me to Chris Estafanous.



TF Clifton,VA