Metro Center – Foothills Sports Medicine Physical Therapy Reviews

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.

I went for therapy on my feet for two months. There were different therapists that worked with me. Auggie Santamaria stands out most. I worked on strengthening my feet, and my balance. I'm not 100%, but I'm alot better than I was. Everyone is very polite and professional. You need a good therapist, Auggie is your man!

After my podiatrist prescribed physical therapy, my neighbor recommended Foothills Physical Therapy—and I’m so glad they did. Scheduling my initial consultation with Auggie was quick and easy. From our first meeting, Auggie took the time to assess my needs and designed a personalized plan to help me overcome chronic foot pain.

The sessions have certainly been challenging at times, but Auggie and his team consistently offer clear guidance and effective alternatives when needed. Their support has made a real difference in my progress.

As I continue to heal, I know it will be a bittersweet moment when I no longer need therapy—I'll miss the team that helped me reclaim a pain-free life. Thank you, Foothills PT!

Auggie is very professional. Checks throughout session to make sure that the exercises are not causing any pain. Checks to see the progress of the therapy and whether or not it is helping. I would recommend Foothills Sports Medicine Physical Therapy at 11225 N. 28th Dr. and especially Auggie to anyone in need of therapy

As a first time knee replacement patient, I didn't know what to expect. Augie set me up correctly and set proper expectations after he evaluated me. VERY professional and personable. I have successfully rehabilitated and am quite happy with my therapy and therapist . The entire staff is welcoming and professional.

My therapist's name is Auggie and he is awesome. On my first visit he really tried to get to know what my problem is and what is my daily routine to best help me. I was impressed with him on my first day. When I get there he asks how my day is going and how I'm feeling, I love that. I can really tell that he is committed to helping me out. The rest of the staff is very friendly and I noticed when they don't have a patient they are straightening things up and cleaning. I feel like I'm in good hands there.

I'm so very pleased with the excellent customer service and help I received from Foothills Physical Therapy. Kevin Gerard, Maria and the whole staff at the location of 11225 N. 28th Dr., Phoenix, were so awesome. Maria scheduled me in at my convenience. Kevin and his staff made sure that I was doing the exercises which best suited my needs to help with my left knee replacement and my sciatica. Thanks, you guys!

Foothills Physical Therapy is wonderful! I've been going to the location at 1125 N. 28th Dr. in Phoenix 3 separate times - for my right knee, after my right hip replacement and for my two fingers which are arthritic. Auggie Santamaria, Kevin Gerard, Maria and the whole staff were so very helpful and understanding. They all went out of their way to make my experience pain free and comfortable, and schedule me in at my convenience. Thanks you guys!

After two knee replacement surgeries and many, many physical therapy sessions, I can only say that the care I received at Foothills was excellent. Every staff member was so encouraging and delightful (especially Kevin & Issac). They made a difficult situation actually enjoyable and they are experts at their profession. All I can say is thank you, Foothills!!