Nova Pain & Rehabilitation Center - Erik Ward

Excellent place that knows how to deal with insurance companies and provide great physical therapy.

***BEWARE*** I went to this office in December of 2021. I was told they confirmed with my insurance I had 20 free sessions with their office. I went in for two appts over the span of one month and was never charged for a co-pay. After my second appt. they tried to put me on an aggressive plan of two appointments a week to use up my "free sessions." This didn't feel right to me so I stopped going. 3 months later, they charged me for those two "free" sessions.

I ended up confirming with my insurance that they do not cover this office and never have. When I attempted to straighten things out with the office, all the previous employees no longer worked there. The current employees refused to call me back or answer my emails. I spoke to 4 different employees over a span of two months, but they all continued to ghost me.

After two months, I attempted to reach out to the doctor specifically. A 5th employee reached out from the doctors email and said she would send me to collections if I did not pay immediately (my due date was not for another 2 weeks). She refused to listen to my story or make any type of accommodation. They had me sign a document at my first appointment stating I would need to pay no matter what the circumstances are.

I was forced to pay but I am trying to warn others so it does not happen to them. *UPDATE* : Within hours of posting this review to YELP, the Dr. himself sent me a threatening email to my personal email. He threatened to sue me for $10,000 if I did not remove this review due to "slander". After reading pages 2,3, and 4 of this YELP page, I am unfortunately seeing many others have had the same experience with this Dr. and his office. I encourage readers to look through all pages of this YELP page before making a decision with this office.

Dr Shawn is awesome! Karla is a master office manager and always takes care of any billing or scheduling issues. The office offers lots of solutions to any of your PT needs.

As usual, I was in and out of my chiropractic visit with efficiency and attentiveness -- and I'm always impressed at how Dr. Ward introduces new techniques and technologies that up-level the quality of service. I've been a patient on and off for at least 5 years now, and wouldn't think of going anywhere else because of the friendly, easygoing and top-notch care offered at NOVA Pain & Rehab.

The pain, rehab & physical therapy here is top notch. I have been to other places throughout the past ten years & Nova Pain & Rehab is by far the best yet. My before & after surgery plan & treatment was well managed and definitely helped my recovery from full-hip replacement surgery. The staff here listens & is very knowledgeable & professional. The front desk is very organized and responsive to needs & will try to help in any way they can. The chiropractors are awesome & make you feel like you matter & give good advise as well as excellent care. I Recommend Nova Pain and Rehab highly! 5+ stars

This practice helped me get rid of shoulder pain that I had had for years. They use a multi-modal approach, and they take advantage of the best therapeutic techniques - whatever works! They are quick to identify the source of pain, and will explain the mechanics of it to you. They recommend appropriate solutions, even if it's as simple as applying ice at home or changing out your office chair.

Plus they're really nice people - they remember your name, they will work with your insurance company (or lawyer) as needed, and there are staff members fluent in at least Spanish and Farsi. They are really the best physical therapy practice I've seen - I just wish I had found them sooner!

Someone had recommended this Chiropractic place since I have been having lower back pain for a while. I went and I thought the experience was alright. I was seen by one of the Chiropractors (I can't remember his name) and he just asked me questions and had me go to their bed tables to receive the Electric Shock Therapy for muscles. I was there for a while and then the physical therapist showed me some exercises to do.

The chiropractor then talked to me briefly and that was it. He barely check my back and I just felt like he used other methods to diminish the pain. I was hoping to be checked out for an alignment but that didn't happen. I decided to go somewhere else. I wasn't too fond of the experience unfortunately.

Located next to Gold's Gym on South Glebe. Very good option for sports injuries. If you need these guys, since you can't run, walk over to this highly commendable clinic to get right. I was referred for physical therapy following a back injury, and was pleasantly surprised at their multi-modal, "all-under-one-roof" approach. You go through a PT assessment, and they meld an exercise program with a pretty standard chiropractic 3-2-1 visit approach, and an MD consult.

The two exercise therapists, Dan and Don, are friendly, affable, fun to work with, and hyper-knowledgeable. They make a good team, and really brighten your day. My highest and most effusive praise goes to Dr. Sean Karimi. I had been limping around for two months with an issue that would not resolve. After about seven visits over the course of 2-3 weeks, I am back to normal and pain free.

I attribute this to the core strengthening, Dr. K's phenomenal chiropractic adjustments that also addressed my compensating injuries, and postural corrections coached by PT Jeannie K. I have seen chiropractors for more than 20 years for various back ailments, and Dr. Karimi is among the best adjusters I've ever come across. I laugh that if he didn't ace Kineseology in school, it's because he taught it. (Dr. Ward, who is an ironman triathlete, is great too, but I drew Dr. Karimi for my treatment plan.)

I'm new to the area and looking for a therapist or chiropractor. I wasn't allowed to see the chiropractor for some reason instead talked T length with a therapist who never examined me or learned about the unique issues of my body. She talked to me about how to sit in a chair and walk with purpose. Her comments were interesting but not something I wanted to listen to while still in pain.

I asked to see the chiropractor and was told that didn't happen on the first visit? What?!? Instead they offered me stim treatment. Why? I can do that at home. And stretching. But again no awareness of the condition of the patient - so having someone stretch when they are in pain without knowledge is wrong. I left still in pain with no adjustment or other treatment. I don't know how much it cost because it goes to insurance first. This is not at all what the website lead me to believe.

Dr. Shawn Karimi is amazing. He knows exactly where the issue with your body is, amazing treatments. fully equipped, one of my best experiences.

I've been seeing Dr. Ward now for about 2 years, and he has done wonders for my shoulder and back strength, posture, and mobility. I have a reconstructed right shoulder, so at first we worked on a lot of stretches and scap strengthening exercises. Then I started to get seriously competitive with weightlifting, training 4-5 days per week. He takes me through very effective adjustments, Active Release Therapy (ART) and dry needling that makes me feel like a new person after a few weeks of rough training!

I call him my "Pit Crew" because he gives me the tune-up I need to continue training hard and getting strong. I seriously credit him to my successes in weightlifting and why I can recover so well. He's the best!

They are wonderful! Their staff is so accommodating and Dr. Moses is very knowledgeable and spends time getting to know his patients. I highly recommend them to all of my friends who need PT.