The KOR Physical Therapy & Athletic Wellness

I had to update my review since I have since become a long term client at Kor. I am a runner and also have back issues (scoliosis) so I am prone to imbalances. Kelley has been my physical therapist for over a year and my running strength (and pace) improved significantly. She listens to your specific goals and focuses your treatment plan to help you achieve them. I often leave PT breaking a sweat! I recently sustained a grade 2 moderate ankle sprain (not related to running, and not even a cool story)! Kelley has provided me with specific goals and benchmarks during my recovery and I could not be happier with my therapy. I am pretty close to a full recovery and know that if I ever sustain another injury that my return to recovery will be in the best hands!

Amazing team. BRAD is my favorite go to guy.
Very nice facilities. Very hands on staff.
The only weird thing is that appointments only last 40 minutes, not 60 like most PT clinics.

I currently see Brad at The KOR, for a few weeks now and have been impressed every time. He’s fairly new to the practice and brings in his own little quircks to it that I truly appreciate. I have suffered from back problems for most of my teenage and adult life. The last PT I saw gave me two exercises and had me on a bike for most of my visits. Brad not only has me introducing NEW exercises each visit, we revisit old exercises, check my alignment, He is always on top of my positioning and what I can improve on and what I’m doing well on. Very personable. and not only am I getting relief from some of my back pain, I am learning how to retrain my back, strengthen my core, AND I’m leaving every visit like I’ve just had an awesome 40 minute workout! In my opinion, two days a week, is not enough. I wish I could go every day. Also, having the option of the therapy pool for aquatic therapy is AMAZING!
Could not have asked for a better physical therapy center. I am forever impressed. I dont need to reccomend it to my friends/​family because I already rave about it so much!

I went to The KOR, Beaverton location, twice a week for two months. I left because the director was rude and controlling, but he unintentionally did me a favor — as soon as I saw a more capable physical therapist, she pointed out immediately that I had an underlying injury remaining and should go back to an actual doctor. The capable therapist didn’t add «you idiot,» but she probably should have, since I should have realized for myself that I wasn’t getting better normally. I trusted The KOR too much.
I have now had the knee surgery I required and will soon be able to begin actual recovery (with the capable therapist, not The KOR). My accident was in February and I’m writing this in June, so they set me back quite a bit.
Others have mentioned billing practices which seemed potentially shady. I didn’t encounter any actual funny business, but you do have to be alert since services might be billed from several different names. You’ll need to pay attention to your bills and be prepared to explain that this person is your actual therapist, that person is the director, and still another person works in billing. It’s doable if you’re paying attention.
Glancing through these other reviews, I get the impression that most of the happy customers didn’t have anything actually wrong with them. If you have a tight neck and shoulders, then The KOR might be all right. Of course, a massage therapist or a yoga instructor would also be fine for something like that. Similarly, if you can’t (yet) race as far as you wish you could, then The KOR could probably advise you, but so could any fitness trainer.
If you need actual physical rehabilitation, this isn’t a good place. Save yourself a great deal of time and money by looking elsewhere in the first place.

I’ve been to more physical therapists than I can count in my lifetime (woo-​a whole 18 years) due to various sports injuries, and none even come close to The KOR. The combination of the openness and cleanliness of the facilities, the camaraderie between staff and patients alike, and the treatment one receives far surpasses any expectations one may have. Chloe Murdock, (who is no longer in practice in Oregon) is hands-​down the greatest professional I have ever worked with, and since her leave I have seen Kathleen, who I trust 100 percent. I have also seen a strength coach at The KOR for a period of time, as well as the nutritionist; all were exceptional. A truly incredible team.

I had a chronic running issue that had plagued me for a few months. After going to my chiropractor who was unable to help, a friend suggested KOR. The initial consultation was free, and the running specialist doctor was able to pinpoint exactly what the issue was. I went for three months and can honestly say that I am completely pain free and running better than ever!

Because of KOR’s billing practices, I can only give them 2 stars.
The downside with KOR, is their billing system. It does not match the actual calculations from my Insurance. For example, I would be asked to pay $ 255 up front, but when I receive the actual statement from my insurance, it says that I am only responsible for $ 150.00. So, in this case, there is a $ 100 discrepancy between my insurance calculations and KOR Charges. KOR system is to collect part of the money up front even before they send the actual bill to the insurance company. By the time my insurance processed all the claims, the paperwork have accumulated and it was hard to trace the payments I had made previously to KOR and match it with the insurance final calculation of claims.

Avoid this company. They have unethical billing practices. Their staff is very friendly and seemingly helpful, but underneath the surface there is an undercurrent of corrupt business practices. Not sure how far it goes, so proceed with caution. They have one billing department for all KOR locations, so beware of that individual, and of the company as a whole.

Kent is the only guy I trust with my neck. He is
Truly an expert at his craft and really cares about
His clients. Always a good experience.

I love The Kor!!! Kent has been a lifesaver in terms of getting me back to running (old ankle injury) and helping my chronic neck situation. His techniques are not only effective, but have long lasting effects. I also appreciate the amount of education and information I get from Kent which helps me manage my chronic situation on my own when I can’t come in to The Kor. Would highly recommend this clinic!
I also see Kevin for acupuncture and cupping which I highly recommend also. Kevin’s techniques keep me relaxed for quite some time after visiting and he always goes the extra mile to help (calling to ask questions of insurance, etc).
Thanks Kor!!!

I have trained at the KOR since it opened. I have played on the LPGA for 7 years. Donn Dimond and his staff are the best in Portland. I highly recommend to work with them for injuries and/​or athletic performance.

Great staff and facilities. Saved my shoulder. Was told I needed surgery and would be out for 6 months. Got a second opinion who gave me an impartial recommendation for PT. It was intense for 2 months but made it so I didn’t have to take time off work for surgery or the recovery. Now can play golf without any pain.

If you are suffering from any sort of sports injury I highly recommend The KOR. The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. When I came in I couldn’t run to the distance I was training for. Not to mention it was a constant nagging. Now I am happy to be back on form & I understand why I was having problems & how to avoid them in the future. So now if someone tells me they have tennis elbow or runners knee I will send them here.