📍 5916 Penn Ave, East Liberty, Pittsburgh PA 15206  |  (412) 404-8337
⭐ 422 Reviews — 5.0 StarsMon–Thu: 8am–6pm  |  Fri: 8am–12pm

Serving Oakland · Pitt · CMU · UPMC · Just 1.5 Miles Away

Chiropractor & Physical Therapy Near Oakland, Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Physical Medicine serves Oakland's massive community of students, researchers, healthcare workers, and professionals. We're just 6 minutes east on Fifth Avenue in East Liberty — in-network with UPMC, Highmark BCBS, Aetna, and United Healthcare. No referral needed.

UPMC & Highmark In-Network No Referral Needed 422 Five-Star Reviews Same-Week Appointments
1.5 milesfrom Oakland
6 mindrive time
5916 Penn AveEast Liberty, Pittsburgh PA
Free Parkingon Penn Ave

What We Treat

Full-Service Chiropractic & Physical Therapy Near Oakland

Pittsburgh Physical Medicine offers chiropractic care, physical therapy, massage, Graston technique, and shockwave therapy under one roof — with providers who communicate about your case and coordinate your treatment.

Serving Oakland

Pittsburgh Physical Medicine & Oakland

Oakland is the academic and medical heart of Pittsburgh — home to the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, UPMC's main campus, Duquesne University, and dozens of research institutions. It's one of the densest concentrations of desk workers, healthcare professionals, graduate students, and researchers in the state — all of whom are at high risk for the postural and repetitive strain conditions Pittsburgh Physical Medicine specializes in.

Our East Liberty clinic at 5916 Penn Ave is 1.5 miles from Oakland — about 6 minutes east on Fifth Avenue or Forbes Avenue. We regularly see Oakland patients from Pitt's medical campus, UPMC Presbyterian, Children's Hospital, and CMU's campus on Forbes Avenue. Street parking on Penn Ave is easy and free.

Conditions we commonly treat in our Oakland patient population include tech neck and Upper Crossed Syndrome from lab and desk work, lower back pain from extended sitting and poor ergonomics, and stress-related muscle tension conditions common among graduate students and medical residents.

Common conditions we treat for Oakland patients:

→ Tech Neck & Upper Crossed Syndrome
→ Lower Back Pain
→ Desk & Ergonomic Injuries
→ Stress-Related Muscle Tension
→ Headaches & Migraines
→ Shoulder Pain
→ Sciatica
→ Post-Surgery Rehab

Directions from Oakland: Head east on Fifth Ave or Forbes Ave through Shadyside to Penn Ave, East Liberty. We are at 5916 Penn Ave — look for us near Whole Foods. Free street parking on Penn Ave.

Pittsburgh Physical Medicine chiropractic treatment clinic East Liberty
📍 Our Location
Pittsburgh Physical Medicine
5916 Penn Ave, East Liberty
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Mon–Thu: 8am–6pm  ·  Fri: 8am–12pm  ·  Free parking on Penn Ave

Your Providers

Meet the Team Serving Oakland

Three expert providers — two doctors of chiropractic and a doctor of physical therapy — working together under one roof. Every session is one-on-one with the doctor, every visit.

Dr. Justin Foltz DC Pittsburgh Physical Medicine
Doctor of Chiropractic · Clinic Owner
Dr. Justin Foltz
DC · Palmer College · University of Pittsburgh
Specializes in spinal adjustment, Graston technique, and shockwave therapy. Known for finding the root cause quickly.
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Dr. Patrick O'Mara DC Pittsburgh Physical Medicine
Doctor of Chiropractic
Dr. Patrick O'Mara
DC · D'Youville University · Biomedical Engineer
Biomedical engineering background brings a uniquely analytical approach to sports injuries and athletic biomechanics.
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Dr. Charlie Crockatt DPT Pittsburgh Physical Medicine
Doctor of Physical Therapy · OMT
Dr. Charlie Crockatt
DPT · Grand Valley State · Orthopedic Manual Therapist
One-on-one every session. Specializes in post-surgical rehab, EDS/hypermobility, and orthopedic manual therapy.
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Conditions Treated

Conditions We Treat for Oakland Patients

We treat the full spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions — from acute injuries to chronic pain to post-surgical rehabilitation.

Why Pittsburgh Physical Medicine

The Closest 5-Star Clinic to Oakland

422
Five-Star Google Reviews — one of the highest-rated practices in Pittsburgh
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Expert providers — 2 DCs and 1 DPT — coordinating your care under one roof
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Major insurance plans accepted — UPMC, Highmark, Aetna, United
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1.5 miles
from Oakland — the closest full-service chiro + PT clinic in the East End

Insurance

Insurance Accepted for Oakland Patients

We verify your benefits before your first visit so there are no surprises. No referral needed for chiropractic or your first 30 days of PT.

UPMC Health Plan
Highmark BCBS
Aetna Commercial
United Healthcare
Auto Insurance
Workers' Compensation

Patient Reviews

What Oakland Patients Say

★★★★★

"As a CMU grad student sitting 10 hours a day, my neck and back were destroyed. Dr. Foltz had me feeling normal in 4 weeks."

— Alex P., Oakland / CMU
★★★★★

"UPMC sent me here after my surgery. Dr. Crockatt is the most thorough PT I've ever worked with. Remarkable attention to detail."

— Linda S., Oakland / UPMC
★★★★★

"I've been a patient for two years. Best healthcare decision I've made in Pittsburgh. They actually fix the problem."

— Marcus W., Oakland
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FAQ

Questions from Oakland Patients

How far is Pittsburgh Physical Medicine from Oakland?
Pittsburgh Physical Medicine is at 5916 Penn Ave in East Liberty — 1.5 miles from Oakland, about a 6-minute drive east on Fifth Avenue or Forbes Avenue. Easy street parking on Penn Ave. We are the closest combined chiropractic and physical therapy clinic to Oakland.
Do you treat Pitt and CMU students and UPMC employees?
Absolutely — we see a large volume of Pitt, CMU, and Duquesne students as well as UPMC and Allegheny Health Network employees. We are in-network with UPMC Health Plan, Highmark BCBS, Aetna, and United Healthcare, and we see many Oakland patients without referrals under Pennsylvania's direct access law.
What conditions do you treat for Oakland desk workers and students?
We treat the full range of conditions common in Oakland's academic and healthcare population: tech neck and Upper Crossed Syndrome from extended computer work, lower back pain from prolonged sitting, tension headaches and cervicogenic headaches, shoulder pain, sciatica, and repetitive strain injuries.

Ready to Book? We're 1.5 miles from Oakland

In-network with UPMC, Highmark BCBS, Aetna & United. No referral needed. Same-week appointments at 5916 Penn Ave, East Liberty — 6 min from Oakland.