CORE Physical Therapy

Reviews

• SS

  Steven Smith

  Feb 12, 2026
  5.0
  I am rating my experience with David Porter at Core Physical Therapy in West Des Moines as 5 stars, a full 100%. I went to David after a rotator cuff surgery that the surgeon reported did not go well. Over the last eight months David has guided and couched me over a difficult recovery. David was responsive to emailed questions when I was initially in pain and needed more frequent guidance. As time progressed, David would measure my improvement, coach and encourage me through a progressive set of exercises that over time has significantly improved the strength and functionality of my shoulder. Particularly helpful to me is his explanation that while my shoulder will never be as it was given my specific situation, I should consider my eventual healing as a glass ceiling of an unknown height. Most significantly the height of my glass ceiling can be maximized by continuing with the exercise program as long as I show improvement. In my case I am continuing to slowly gain functionality even after eight months, and I am grateful for David’s effective and helpful medical care.
• DB

  Delaney Ball

  Jan 14, 2026
  5.0
  Laura is such an amazing PT. She is so knowledgeable and caring, and really works to find solutions to difficult problems. I have Pots/mcas/eds, and she really knows her stuff! She is very careful to listen to and respect my body's limitations, and adjusts her practice based on how I am feeling on any particular day. Since starting with her I have resumed ice skating, and now lead an overall more active life with less pain. She also gives me the tools to help myself when my body hurts, as well as strengthening exercises that can be easily adapted to be easier on my joints. Laura also has a network of other providers and practitioners that are eds-friendly, and helps facilitate finding resources. I would absolutely recommend Laura to anyone, but especially those who are hypermobile! I feel very lucky to have her as an integral part of my care team.
• CL

  Cord Linville

  Jan 13, 2026
  5.0
  I had PT for my shoulder with Justin Scherff. Not only did he help my shoulder pain resolve quickly, he was attentive and great to talk to. Thank you!
• BH

  Brianna Hill

  Jan 12, 2026
  5.0
  I had an amazing experience at Core Physical Therapy! I went in with extreme jaw pain and stiffness, and Justin was phenomenal! He was very knowledgeable, informative, and took the time to explain and answer any questions I had very clearly. He provided simple, yet effective stretches and exercises to do at home. After 8 weeks of PT, my treatment was a success—I have not experienced pain or stiffness and continue to use the exercises he taught me. I’m very thankful for the excellent care I received and highly recommend Core Physical Therapy to anyone in need of support!
• AM

  Abi Monk

  Jan 9, 2026
  5.0
  I had seen Justin Sherf for my TMJ jaw issues and he was very informative and quick to help resolve the pain I was in. He was very kind and respectful! If I were to have issues down the line, I feel comfortable to reach out again, and confident he’d be able to figure out what was wrong.