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Forest Acres

Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday: Closed

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Doctors Care and Progresive Physical Therapy building on Forest Drive in Columbia, South Carolina

Forest Acres Address:

4500 Forest Drive, 2nd Floor
Columbia, SC 29206

Therapists

Austin Jones, PTA
  • Associate of Applied Science, physical therapist assistant, Midlands Technical College, Columbia, South Carolina
  • Bachelor of Science in biological sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina
  • State of South Carolina licensed physical therapist assistant
Michael Isreal, PT, DPT
  • Doctorate in physical therapy, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina
  • Bachelor of Science in exercise science, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina
  • State of South Carolina licensed physical therapist
  • Level 1 Smart Tools blood flow restriction, certified
  • Trigger-point dry needling, certified
  • Adjunct faculty at MUSC, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Samantha Bowers, PT, DPT, Cert. VRS, Cert. DN, CSCS
  • Doctorate in physical therapy, Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia
  • Bachelor of Science in exercise science, College of Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina
  • State of South Carolina licensed physical therapist
  • Certified Vestibular Rehabilitation Specialist through American Musculoskeletal Institute (AMSI)
  • Certified in Dry Needling through American Academy of Manipulative Therapy (AAMT)
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)

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Services we Provide

At Progressive Physical Therapy Forest Acres, we offer therapy services to help relieve pain and increase mobility. This includes specialized evaluations and individualized, goal-setting strategies to help you regain strength and self-sufficiency.

Trigger Point Dry Needling

Trigger Point Dry Needling therapy can be an effective part of a treatment plan for muscle tightness, sports injuries, neck and back pain, headaches and migraines, chronic pain syndrome, and hamstring problems (not an inclusive list).

Learn more about trigger point dry needling