Metro Center – Foothills Sports Medicine Physical Therapy Reviews

Worked with auggie. Helped me get through my tricep injury

Augie is a jewel… knowledgeable, gracious and helpful. He has helped me recover much of my agility and strength. At times we converse in either English or Spanish. I recommend him highly!

Auggie is an excellent physical therapist and helped me with my shoulder problems. I Highly recommend him!

I really enjoy going to PT at the Phoenix Location of Foothills Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine. The staff is very welcoming. Their efforts to keep everything clean and organized presents a professional environment. My therapist, Augie, is amazing. He asked several questions about my back issues and then did some stretching and pressure points on my back. When I stood up and walked around, all my pain was gone. After 15 years of seeing various therapists, he is the first therapist to use techniques that alleviated my pain. I am impressed with his knowledge and techniques. I would highly recommend him.

My experience so far has been great the workers there are very kind and thoughtful. My physical therapist Auggie has been helping me rehab after a forearm surgery and I’ve made very good progress. He really knows his stuff and pushes all the patients to do their best in their recovery. You can tell he really cares about helping people get better. Definitely recommend him to anyone needing PT!

I've been a continuing patient of Foothills Physical Therapy for three different issues. Having a new problem requiring PT, I didn't hesitate returning to Foothills PT. The staff is exceptional in providing treatments with empathy and professionalism. I couldn't be more satisfied with my current therapist, Auggie Santamaria. He has provided an unsurpassed level of knowledge, care, concern and encouragement with compassion that truly inspires accomplishing healing success.
Foothills Physical Therapy and Auggie are definitely my #1 choice when I need physical therapy.

Auggie is amazing. Amazing physical therapist and and an amazing man. He has helped me alot in my recovery in so many ways and urges positive mindset in this process. Great place to go of you need a therapist recommended my mother actually. Thank you foothills staff and co for the help.

Auggie is by far the best physical therapist I have been to during my 35 years in the Valley! I have a lot of neck issues, and every time I see Auggie it's a slightly different pain or a different spot, etc. He listens, asks questions and then determines what he needs to do to alleviate the pain.

Love love love this place. Auggie Santamaria is the best physical therapist I’ve had and I’ve had a lot. Not only is he super knowledgeable, he’s kind and patient. As an added bonus, you get to look out the wall of windows at the lake and maybe catch a glimpse of turtles! Chompers is my favorite.

My mom goes to PT here with Auggie and he is amazing. He has helped her come a long way in her journey to recovery. He has motivated her and pushed her to success. He has been her guardian angel through it all and our family will forever be greatful for him. He is a part of our family now! Much love for him and everyone there.

I have been working with Minor (Auggie) Santamaria for several months now to treat a congenital spinal stenosis with radiating nerve pain that has been affecting my mobility and quality of life for years. Auggie took the time to create a personalized treatment plan that has made a huge difference for me by decreasing pain levels while increasing mobility and strength tremendously. His knowledge, compassion, honesty, professionalism, sense of humor and expertise are just a few contributing factors that make him an exceptional physical therapist. He takes the time to explain the mechanics behind my condition and how each exercise helps to improve it. He always goes the extra step to ensure proper technique while executing each session’s rigorous exercises. Furthermore, every therapy session is impactful and empowers me to take exercises home or to the gym. Auggie’s positivity and encouragement (training staff included) have kept me motivated, especially on the tough days. Special thanks to Auggie and the staff at Foothills Physical Therapy (Eden, Christine, Maria, April, Eric, Kevin and others who I haven’t had as much time with) for all their support and creating such a great atmosphere of both healing and encouragement. If you are dealing with any ailment requiring physical therapy and want someone who truly understands and cares, Auggie is the PT you want in your corner. Highly recommended!!

I met with Foothills Physical Therapy Staff for 8 weeks, in mid June of 2025, thru mid August 2025. In the hope of increasing my range of motion in my spine, and in my limbs. The Staff are all wonderful to work with, and their training reflects in the care and attention to detail they demonstrated in each of my sessions.
I worked with the Physical Therapist, Minor Santamaria (Auggie), for the majority of the sessions and he guided me through various exercises and stretching positions to achieve my desired goal. I'm not new to Sports Therapy, but he showed me many stretching movements and exercised that I had not seen before.
And refreshed my memory of the ones I had, and why they are beneficial to perform daily.
This is what I came to them for. I'm glad I listened to my doctor, when he suggested setting up an extended period of Physical Therapy treatments.
Thanks to Auggie and the entire Staff at Foothills Sports Medicine, Metro Center Office. My mobility and range of motion has increased. And as I continue their exercises and stretching movements, into my own training. I am confident that my mobility and strength will continue to improve.

Very professional and helpful, Santamaría is an excellent Physical Therapist.

I have had the best experience here and care. Everyone is attentive and friendly. Big thanks to Auggie who has helped me along and got me back to being able to enjoy my active life style .

Great friendly and professional people. I highly recommend Foothills .

Auggie is fantastic!! He helped my mother, Reyna, with her foot pain and my dad, Adrian, with his back issues. He’s patient, knowledgeable, and really cares about his patients. He also speaks Spanish, which made everything so much easier since my parents mostly speak Spanish. We’re so grateful for his help! Would highly recommend him!!

I have only the best words for the welcoming and knowledgable therapists and staff at this location! I was lucky to meet my therapist Auggie who helped me so much even at my first visit and he continue to do so! He gave me a hope that my plantar fasciitis can be completely cured! Deeply grateful for all his help!

My name is Dee Dee and I am currently a patient at Foothills Sports Medicine at 11225 N 28th Drive, Phx. I have been here several years ago for a joint rehab after surgery and liked the office so well I asked to come back. I am currently here now for Balance Therapy after experiencing several nasty falls. My PT THERAPIST is Minor Santamaria who goes by “Auggie”. He is amazing. When ever I want to say “I can’t”, he finds another way to help me do it, always with kindness and patience. I am doing so well under his guidance and know when I can walk again without a walker, it will be because of him. I would recommend this location and Auggie to anyone needing Physical Therapy.