Testimonials
“Francie Marzec is a rare find in the world of physical therapy. She has helped me more in three one-on-one sessions than has occurred in a month’s worth of appointments (3x a week) in a more traditional PT setting, where I was intermittently attended to and “parked” for heat/sim treatments, or to perform sets of exercises on my own. Her techniques are hands-on, gentle, and patient and she unravels not just the symptoms of your body’s imbalance but, more importantly, the causes. She is kind, knowledgeable, warm, and committed and clearly derives great joy from helping her clients return to a more balanced and vibrant state. While she works with you, she helps you to understand more about your body and how it works so that you can learn how to become a better advocate for your own health, and a partner in your own progress.”
W.M., female/artist, 57 y.o.
“I had been to see many doctors, other physical therapist groups, and, also, two neuro specialists. All said there was nothing they could do...after the very first session I noted improvement, but I thought it might be imaginary. After the second session I knew it was for real...and within three sessions I had regained 90% of my normal condition.”
K.S., male/ engineer, 62 y.o.
“HIGHLY recommended—several months ago, I began to experience a mobility issue with my right shoulder. Because I knew Francie casually through business networking, I called her up. At my first appointment, she asked me detailed questions about which motions and activities triggered the discomfort. After developing a clearer picture, Francie went to work. Sometimes she would work a group of muscles that seemed to be completely unrelated to my shoulder, yet each time, I could feel huge improvements. By the end of my visit, I felt like a new person, which was a happy surprise. A couple weeks later, my shoulder began to act up again, so Francie scheduled me for another appointment. Once again, she worked very energetically on various sets of muscles, each contributing to relief. And once again, I walked out feeling completely renewed, and – five months later- I have experienced no other troubles with my shoulder. Back when the trouble first occurred, I pictured myself potentially having to go to weeks or months of physical therapy, but Francie only scheduled me for as much as I needed and no more. I really appreciate that. Francie not only has a deep knowledge of anatomy she has amazing intuition about the root cause of an issue. She listens attentively and -at least for me- knew exactly what was required to solve the problem. Based on my experience, I recommend Francie without reservation.”
C.G., male/marketing strategist, 56 y.o.
“My whole experience with Francie was wonderful. I felt her warmth and caring as soon as I started talking with her, which made me feel comfortable to open up and explain the issues that I was having. Francie is extremely knowledgeable. I was amazed when she told me that the area of my body where I thought my pain was coming from wasn't actually where it was coming from at all. This proved to be true, as when her hands started working on me, I could already feel the tension that I have had for a long time releasing and my pain level start to drop. I have never felt that way with other PT treatments that I have had in the past. She explained to me what was going on with my body and how the body works and heals, which I never knew and found very interesting. She gave me a lot of valuable information and simple things to incorporate into my everyday routine at home to help my body feel its best, which has been helpful. I feel that Francie is very passionate about helping people and what she does is amazing! I would highly recommend her.”
Lisa
“I truly had tried everything to help with my chronic tension headaches/migraines (massage, acupuncture, myofascial release, chiropractic, etc.) and nothing made huge improvements like Francie has. She is truly so intuitive and attentive, she has connected and treated symptoms I have been suffering from for 10+ years over several months. It is evident that Francie is incredibly passionate, knowledgeable, and truly invested in you when you work with her. For those that suffer from chronic pain, this really is life-changing. Beyond physically helping me, Francie also has remained a positive reminder on bad pain days that things will improve and that the body is "amazing." I cannot recommend this enough!”
J.V., female/graphic designer, 29 y.o.
“Francie is all hands on while also continually checking in to see what improvements were made and what could be changed. She is compassionate and exactly what you would want from one-on-one care. If you are looking to become more in tune with your body and eliminate your pain, Francie Marzec is the therapist you are looking for.”
M.K., female/admissions counselor, 28 y.o.
“Francie is PHENOMENAL!! She was thorough and asked questions that demonstrated to me that she was more than just the typical physical therapist. During my session, she clearly explained in detail each technique and its benefits. I appreciated that and was able to relax more because of it. I have been able to gain some movement in my arm without excruciating debilitating pain. She answered all of my questions and provided the visuals when I gave her the "what are you talking about?" confused look. She is the only physical therapist I have scheduled an appointment with who has taken the time to address my concerns and truly care!”
A.M., female/sales, 50 y.o.
“I have lived with shoulder pain for over 15 years. I went to Francie for about 3-4 month once a week. My pain is all but gone. She listens to you. This is not your typical physical therapist. She employs unconventional methods. But I am living proof of her amazing ability to find and correct the real problem. She will explain things in a way the average individual can understand. I have referred her many times, and I will continue to do the same. If you have any chronic pain, I suggest you go see her, she is very effective and she does not just give you stretching exercises to do. She spends as much time as needed, I never felt rushed, in fact she makes you feel like you are her only client. Absolutely amazing. Thank you for giving me back full use of my shoulder Francie you're the best!!”
M.M., male/contractor, 40 y.o.
“This was Hands Down the best experience. I explained everything that was bothering me and in one session we were able to work it all out. I feel much more flexible and loose and definitely have more mobility than before. I work out frequently which causes my muscles to tighten up quite often so I’m very happy my wife and I found Francie.Not only am I getting the service, I’m also getting the education so I can continue to work on myself in between visits. My 90 minute session was worth every penny because those each minute was spent with a well studied & experienced expert. Highly Recommend.”
A.E., male/sales, 30 y.o.
“Francie Marzec provided complete physical therapy care, being very attentive to my concerns and needs as well as sharing her knowledge in a way that was easy for me to understand. She gave me exercises and stretches to maintain the work we accomplished for full pain relief over my lifetime. I have highly recommended Francie Marzec to several friends and family members and will continue to do so.”
L.R., female/manager and Business Development Specialist, 57 y.o.
“I had an amazing video visit with Francie. She was very thorough, knowledgeable and detailed in describing exercises for my condition. She asked me many questions to pinpoint exactly how I can help myself heal. She was personable, honest and professional and I loved her sense of humor. I am writing this the day after my visit, and I can honestly say I feel a difference already! I will be using her advice and exercises in my daily routine on my road to recovery. I would highly recommend her. She is compassionate and takes her time to make sure your recovery is personalized and not a one size fits all. Thank you, Francie, and continue doing amazing things for your patients!”
E.R., female/management, 50 y.o.
“Like most people I'm completely skeptical when it comes to physical therapists and chiropractors. Well Francie is an absolute EXCEPTION! I knew it when I saw her treating another women and the women started crying. Francie's hands are magical and healing. She identifies the areas in your body that need to be released. I had an appointment 3 days ago and waited to write my review. She released areas I had tension in for years after mere minutes; there was a noticeable decrease in my pain level on the spot. She's completely through and extremely knowledgeable. I felt all my concerns were acknowledged and addressed. She took her time and did not rush; I was a partner in my healing versus a patient or number. Since my appointment my body is still adjusting and repositioning from the years of stiffness and being out of alignment. I'm excited for my next appointment and getting closer to getting my body back. THANK YOU FRANCIE!!!”
S.M., female/sales 40 y.o.
“I will never forget at the end of my first visit, her giving me a hug. That let me know that she truly cared about my recovery as her patient. She never made me feel like I was just another one of her patients, she made me feel that together we would figure out a solution for my pain. I would highly recommend Francie to anyone looking for a physical therapist. It is evident in her work, that Francie truly loves what she does. I cannot thank her enough for all of the help and relief she has given me. Thank you!”
Amanda
“I recently had the privilege of working with Francie, and I’m very grateful for the care I received. Francie created a custom treatment plan that was easy to understand and follow through with. She answered all of my questions while making sure I felt comfortable and informed about the process. After the first session, I’ve already seen improvement. I would highly recommend Francie to be your physical therapist.”
P.M., male/engineering student, 20 y.o.
“Francie is wonderful to work with. She listens but most importantly hears you when discussing your issues. She is helping me work through my issues my pelvic issues related to Interstitial Cystitis. I am having success and relief for the first time in years.”
D.R., female/retired, 63 y.o.
“Francie set me free! Struggling with neck and back injuries since childhood, doctors have told me surgery was my only option. Francie knew better. Not only did her “magic hands” liberate me from my daily pain, her magic mind provided me easy and effective tools to keep making progress between sessions. She worked with me to develop realistic goals and educated me on how to make small tweaks that yield big results for overall health. Two years later, I’m back to the real me. When you’re really ready to be yourself again, call Francie at The Real You PT!”
J.H., male/ branch manager, 45 y.o.
“The most proficient and genuine physical therapist you will ever meet. Not your typical PT where they leave you to do repetitive exercises. Hands on every minute, knowing your body even more than you do. Very first appointment my chest was loosened, and my esophagus spasms were immediately released. Other part of my body has more to go, and this is the right place to be.”
M.W., female/sales, 40 y.o.
“Francie's knowledge, process, treatment, and advice has been truly life-altering for me. I've known Francie for a couple of years, and thought I knew what she did, but I only recently actually received treatment with Francie. After just one session, the pain I had in multiple areas completely went away, and she gave me several tools to use to prevent and improve my body overall. I never actually thought of physical therapy as a holistic treatment, I assumed it was usually specific to the body part which you are having an issue with; but I was wrong! The way Francie treats is more holistic than any other treatment I'd ever had (chiropractic, acupuncture, massage, etc). GO SEE HER NOW! You'll wish you'd gone sooner, I certainly do!
L.G., female/websites, 30 y.o.
“Francie is a unique find, I never experienced what I experienced in the healing powers that Francie holds in her hands. All I could say is try it, you will be amazed and super surprised. There is just no words to describe my healing experience and new knowledge I gained from her!”
A.G., male/sales, 60 y.o.
“What impresses me the most about Francie is that her treatments are far from a “one size fits all”. She learns your medical history, listens to how you describe your immediate concerns, and determines your needs based on the combination. Everything she does, shell tell you why. She uses both scientific and layman’s terms, which made me confident in her skills but was also very helpful to understand. She suggested several small changes that I could easily make in my day-to-day to prevent the pain from returning. When I arrived, my lower back, shoulders, and left side were all at about a 7-8/10 pain level. When I left, each had decreased to a 2-3/10. It has been over a week since I met with Francie, and I honestly expected the pain to increase again in a few days, as it has after seeking treatment elsewhere in the past. To my surprise, each pain has actually decreased more or completely eliminated since! Francie says, “there should be no pain”, and I am astonished that she made this a reality after one session!”
A.K., female/ pure romance consultant, 29 y.o.
“Francie is amazing! I am so blessed to have been referred to her by my daughter. I have had neck and shoulder pain/contraction for over 4 years. My "diagnosis" was a herniated disk or thoracic outlet syndrome. I have been to 4 different chiropractors, Physical Therapy, myofascial release, acupuncture, cupping--each of these helped in the smallest of ways. Then I found Francie--her techniques are simple, and they work. Each time I see her, I have noticeable improvement. I believe that she helps the body to remember how to function--like reconnecting the brain and the body to work as one. The "exercises" she gives to do at home are so simple and they work--not like the repetitive stretches suggested by other physical therapists. I highly recommend Francie--she has the gifts of a healer. Addition: others have told me that I cannot improve due to scar tissue- not Francie- she believes in the body to heal- I continue improvement and I am grateful!”
L.C., female/retired, 60 y.o.
“I can't recommend Francie enough! I went to see her after weeks of pain in my neck and back and left feeling complete relief! I had been having daily headaches for the last several weeks and attributed it to a new medication. After my session with Francie my headache was completely gone! I have been putting off my much needed appointment for awhile. I didn't want to take the time out of my schedule. But once I got on her table and felt so much relief, I didn't want to leave. If I can spend 2 hours getting my hair done, I can definitely spend 90 minutes taking care of my body! If you are in pain, GO SEE FRANCIE!!!”
L.C., female/language teacher, 50 y.o.
“This is to provide my highest recommendation for The Real You Physical Therapy and Francie Marzec. I found Francie to be a clear communicator as she was extremely articulate at describing the triggers to my knee pain and her subsequent work to help me better understand how flexibility and proper biomechanics would improve my condition.”
J.H., male/superintendent, 50 y.o.
“I was having trouble with pain in my neck for a few weeks. I went to Francie for a few visits and learned a lot about what could be causing the pain. Francie is extremely knowledgeable and explains things in a way that you can understand. I made a couple appointments- which she was very accommodating with. She gave me the tools to help me heal and hopefully prevent this pain in the future. I would highly recommend her.”
P.R., male/fencing, 50.yo.
“I had an amazing video visit with Francie. She was very thorough, knowledgeable and detailed in describing exercises for my condition. She asked me many questions to pinpoint exactly how I can help myself heal. She was personable, honest and professional and I loved her sense of humor. I am writing this the day after my visit and I can honestly say I feel a difference already! I will be using her advice and exercises in my daily routine on my road to recovery. I would highly recommend her. She is compassionate and takes her time to make sure your recovery is personalized and not a one size fits all. Thank you Francie and continue doing amazing things for your patients.”
E.R., female/ Manager, 53 y.o.
“I would recommend Francie to anyone and everyone who suffers from physical pain. Her knowledge, experience and approach is a game changer...Francie’s therapy is more of a 360⁰ approach...she has magic hands.”
A.W., female/ Owner of Fashion Lab NY, 60 y.o.
“Francie’s gift of healing the human body is nothing short of amazing. She takes great care to learn about her patients and what ails them. In my experience in Francie’s expert care, I was receiving treatment for a totally different issue, but happened to mention that I was experiencing rather severe TMJ pain for 2 months following a dental procedure, making it necessary to take pain medication 3-4 times per day. Francie had me perform some jaw maneuvers under her careful guidance to be certain I was performing them correctly and then I was to continue the jaw maneuvers a couple times per day. Upon leaving her office I did not need to take anything for jaw pain for over 24 hours, (and it was a half dose) and then after that no pain medication was needed at all. For the nearly constant jaw pain I was experiencing, it’s truly an amazing result (and relief!) I will comment on my current treatment at a later date, but I had to share this stunning result. As an added comment, Francie’s beautiful office space is very comfortable and private. Thank you, Francie!”
R.M., female/retired, 60 y.o.
“I highly recommend Francie to anyone who is dealing with chronic physical pain. I went to her with several concerns after two pregnancies. She not only addressed those issues but found several other spots that needed to be worked out and took care of them as she went along. As someone who usually doesn't like to step out of my comfort zone, I am so glad I went to Francie because she is so passionate about her work, and it is pretty obvious that she is someone who reads and studies continuously. You can tell she loves what she does. I left each session feeling better, but most importantly feeling HOPEFUL about getting my pain-free life back!”
M.L., female/sales 30 y.o.
“Just several weeks of treatment with Francie I have felt a noticeable difference in how I stand and walk. Even after my first session with her my pain level decreased and my body moved more naturally. Francie’s homeopathic approach to healing and body transformation is astounding. Her passion and unique approach paired with extensive treatment sessions truly delivers effective, long term results. I am fortunate to have met Francie and hope to continue working with her throughout my journey.”
B.H., female/retired, 70 y.o.
