Serving Shadyside · Just 1 Mile from East Liberty
Pittsburgh Physical Medicine is the closest full-service chiropractic and physical therapy clinic to Shadyside — just 4 minutes east on Penn Ave. Dr. Foltz, Dr. O'Mara, and Dr. Crockatt serve the Shadyside community with expert, one-on-one care. UPMC and Highmark BCBS in-network.
What We Treat
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.
Spinal adjustment, soft tissue therapy, and corrective exercise by Dr. Foltz and Dr. O'Mara.
Learn more →One-on-one PT with Dr. Crockatt, DPT — every session, no aides or techs.
Learn more →Therapeutic and medical massage with Claire Sobek, LMT. Evening and weekend availability.
Learn more →Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) for chronic pain and adhesions.
Learn more →ESWT for chronic tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis, and calcific tendinitis.
Learn more →Same-day injury evaluation. We handle all insurance paperwork.
Learn more →Serving Shadyside
Shadyside is one of Pittsburgh's most vibrant neighborhoods — home to boutiques, restaurants, and young professionals along Walnut Street and South Aiken Avenue. It's also home to a highly active community of runners, cyclists, gym-goers, and desk workers who regularly deal with the musculoskeletal conditions that Pittsburgh Physical Medicine specializes in.
Our clinic at 5916 Penn Ave in East Liberty is just 1.0 mile from the heart of Shadyside — a straight shot east on Fifth Avenue or Centre Avenue. Most Shadyside patients reach us in under 5 minutes by car, and street parking is available on Penn Ave and surrounding streets.
We treat a high volume of Shadyside patients for conditions common to the neighborhood's active, professional population: running injuries from the Shadyside trails and Frick Park, tech neck and desk posture problems from the neighborhood's remote workers, and sports injuries from the local CrossFit and cycling communities.
Common conditions we treat for Shadyside patients:
Directions from Shadyside: Head east on Fifth Ave or Centre Ave toward Penn Ave, East Liberty. We are at 5916 Penn Ave — look for us near Whole Foods. Free street parking on Penn Ave.
Your Providers
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.
Conditions Treated
We treat the full spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions — from acute injuries to chronic pain to post-surgical rehabilitation.
Why Pittsburgh Physical Medicine
Insurance
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.
Patient Reviews
"Dr. Foltz is incredible. Fixed my back in 6 visits after two years of pain. Worth every minute of the drive from Shadyside."
"Best PT in Pittsburgh. Dr. Crockatt understood my hypermobility issues immediately and built a program that actually works."
"I've tried three other chiropractors in Pittsburgh. Nobody comes close to the level of attention and results I get at Pittsburgh Physical Medicine."
FAQ
In-network with UPMC, Highmark BCBS, Aetna & United. No referral needed. Same-week appointments at 5916 Penn Ave, East Liberty — 4 min from Shadyside.