Metro Center – Foothills Sports Medicine Physical Therapy Reviews

I was here for about 12 weeks of physical therapy for my shoulder, and I had a great experience. The team was consistent with my treatment and recovery plan, and I could definitely see the progress over time.

What stood out most was how much the staff genuinely cared. Everyone was friendly, encouraging, and made each session a positive experience. I really appreciated the time, effort, and attention they put into helping me get my shoulder back on track.

I would absolutely recommend this clinic to anyone needing physical therapy. Great people, great atmosphere, and most importantly, great results. Huge thanks to Auggie, Abi, Eduardo, Beau, Kevin, Maria and all the staff there. They made the recovery possible for me to start weight training again!

Kevin and his staff are competent, upbeat and fun. Program was effective and solved my issues. Highly recommended!

I am 98 years old; I broke my hip and had a partial hip replacement in May 2026. Once I was ready to start outpatient PT in July, I chose this Foothills PT location because I used them before, about 15 years ago after knee replacement surgery. They were good back then, and they’re even better now. I highly recommend them – they go above and beyond. My therapist this time is Auggie, and he is fantastic. He, and all the staff, are very kind and patient, as well as knowledgeable and professional. They are gentle and caring with me and are always looking out for my safety, but they do not treat me like I’m a lost cause because I’m old. They’ve always been very encouraging, and put as much effort into helping me as they do with any other client. They’re respectful of all their clients, from what I’ve seen. There are clients of all ages and abilities here, and they personalize their therapy to fit the client’s condition and needs. I feel that they do care about their patients and want us to get better and feel that we matter.
Auggie did my initial assessment and did a great job of pinpointing my needs and prescribing a course of therapy to help me improve my strength and balance. At some PT places, you only see an actual physical therapist the first time and then the rest of the time the PT assistants and aides work with you, sometimes starting you on an exercise and then disappearing for a long time. It’s not like that at all here. Auggie spends quite a bit of time with me each visit, assessing my progress, instructing me in the exercises, showing me how to use the gym equipment, and adjusting the work for the day depending on how able I am feeling that day. If he does hand me over to a staffer to monitor my exercises a while so he can do other work, the staff desk has a view of the gym and he's always watching over the whole gym to see if anyone needs help. The PT assistants are vigilant too, so I don’t feel ignored. They have quite a few staffers and they don’t short me on my time.
This location is nice because it’s on a peninsula in a little lake, with a pleasant view of the lake’s landscaping and waterfowl to look at while you work out, if you don’t want to watch TV. There is also some tree-shaded parking, depending on the time of day, which helps in the summer.
I’m here to get stronger, and I can tell I’ve made progress. I can’t believe the exercises I’m able to do now. If I ever need therapy again, I wouldn’t want to go anywhere else. These people are the best, and I’m so grateful for them and all their help.

This is my second time using Foothills for physical therapy. This time I fell from 8 feet up onto concrete and busted up my heel and foot. I really did not have a lot of hope of ever walking in any semblance of normalcy but thought since these folks helped me before lets give them a chance. I found my PT Auggie to be amazing in that he is not only knowledgeable but personable to the point you can really feel he cares and you feel he is someone you can trust. After all it is teamwork. Been a long process but I have returned to a level of walking that I never really expected I would have again, and Auggie and I are still working on it, so progress continues.

Auggie Santamaria great! He is very knowledgeable and has helped me alot. I have seen significant progress since my surgery

Quiero agradecer a mi Fisical Terapeuta Auggie Santamaria Alfaro la ayuda que me proporciono en mis ejercicios de espalda, logrando una mejoria del 75%. Al mismo tiempo hago mencion de trato y la buena disponibilidad que siempre me brindo al igual de su equipo colaborador.
Estando muy satisfecha del servicio recibido por ustedes Foothills Sports Medicine, muchísimas gracias !

Auggie has been such a huge help in my ACL/meniscus recovery(pre and post surgery ).I never feel rushed or that he is unapproachable. He cares a lot and pays attention to details. I can tell he's passionate about each patients' growth. He gives me reassurance about how much I can do and makes adjustments right away if something is too difficult.They tried to send me somewhere else after surgery and I said no thank you. I'll stay where I feel at home. All the staff is so welcoming and personable. 10/10 recommend.

I literally just finished 14 weeks of physical therapy & I can't say enough about my experience. Not only do u get results but the people actually care, you can see it their faces every session. I would like to thank Maria, Kevin, Auggie & their crew Eric, Eduardo, Beau, Eden, Abi, Andrew. All of you have helped me get ready for my up coming surgery. Thank you!

I AM SO THANKFUL FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART FOR THIS TEAM'S EFFORTS AND CARE, BECAUSE THEY GAVE ME NEW HOPE AND LIFE BACK TO THIS AGING SENIOR FOR A HEALTHIER FUTURE DURING MY TWILIGHT YEARS.. THANK YOU SO MUCH❤️🙏😊
Background: survivor of double heart attack due to stress (heart failure), veinous insufficiency resulting in endemic and painful legs, loss of balance and steength in legs, knee, ankle and feet due to muscles which atrophied for five years. After suffering from numerous fall due to blackouts.. I was referred by my doctor to FOOTHILLS PT to regain my lower body strength and balance. I began in April and average two sessions a week until the third week of July this year. I'm proud and glad to say that I've achieve the goals set forth by kevin, my physical therapist, Steve is deputy, and the marvelous technicians who were all inspirational, caring and very supportive of my therapy.. I'm really appreciate their dedication, their care and commitment to my achieving the targets and goals set forth by kevin.
I since graduated ahead of the 30 session program that my insurance program thought I would need, and I'm now enrolled with VASA gym in order to continue on the foundation laid by FOOTHILLs physical therapy sessions.. since my sessions in April, I've lost 15 pounds, regain my flexibility strength and stamina with my lower body and even improved my core muscle groups. Joel 🥰

I'm currently attending Foothills Pysical Therapy after having back surgery. Auggie has been very helpful with my therapy. He pushes me to complete some of the exercises that I don’t want to do and is professional. I'm grateful because I can feel myself getting stronger with each visit.

I’ve had an excellent experience at Foothills Sports Medicine.

Scheduling appointments was easy from the start, and they accepted my insurance without any complications. The facility itself is clean, modern, and honestly beautiful — and as far as I know, it’s the only physical therapy location in the Phoenix area with such a gorgeous view of the water. It makes a real difference in the overall atmosphere.

Most importantly, my physical therapist, Auggie Santamaria, has been outstanding. He is patient, kind, and incredibly attentive. It’s obvious that he truly cares about his patients and their progress. He brings a great depth of experience and created exercise routines that helped me heal quickly and completely eliminate my pain.

I’m deeply grateful for his guidance and support. This experience has made me an even stronger believer in the power of physical therapy and how transformative it can be in recovering from injury.

Highly recommend Auggie and the team at Foothills.

Absolutely wonderful staff & top notch care.

The physical therapy my mom receives from Auggie is excellent. He is professional, patient, and truly attentive to her needs. He takes the time to explain each exercise, makes sure she is comfortable, and genuinely cares about her progress. We have seen noticeable improvement, and my mom always feels encouraged and supported after each session. I highly recommend Auggie to anyone looking for high-quality physical therapy.

Foothills metrocenter was great place to rehab the staff was great made u feel comfortable Auggie was great he help me get stronge before my hip surgery and after he help me big time great guy thank you all for helping me if u need rehab call them

Kevin and his crew are wonderful! They have helped get me back from 2 knee replacements! Thank you for all you do!

Thank you for the great service. My experience after surgery has been excellent — my physical therapist, Auggie, is a wonderful professional who truly cares about his patients. I appreciate the compassion and skill your team provided. Thank you so much for everything.

Auggie was spectacularly helpful in achieving the goals set on the initial appointment. The pain a had for months is totally gone. The exercises and manual treatment were very beneficial in reaching full recovery. For an 80+ old lady now I can walk like someone much younger. Extremely happy about the results.

Thank you for the great service I received from Foothills Sports Medicine, Metro Center location. Especially from my Physical Therapist, Auggie S. He came up with a great treatment plan to help with Balance and Strength Training, and with exercises to do at home, also. Looking for all the help I can get in fall prevention, and with his help, I feel more confident. Also, Rene, helping with my table stretches, and Maria with my appointment scheduling. C. Rowland November, 2025