First Settlement Physical Therapy in Charleston (Kanawha City), WV, located near Steak Escape, provides personalized, expert care to help you recover from injury, manage pain, and improve mobility. Our therapists are committed to help you achieve lasting results and a more active, healthy lifestyle.
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3704 MacCorkle Ave SE, Charleston, WV, 25304, United States
(304) 553-7240
304-906-4515
Our Charleston (Kanawha City) team offers skilled, personalized physical therapy tailored to your needs. With strong expertise in orthopedic rehab, post-surgical recovery, chronic pain management, and sports injuries, our therapists deliver targeted care designed to support steady improvement. You’ll receive one-on-one guidance, evidence-based treatment, and dedicated support throughout your recovery.

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Read what patients have to say about their recovery journeys with First Settlement Physical Therapy.
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Troxel Groves20 July 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
They are very professional and care about their clients.Posted on Google![]()
Shawna Estep22 May 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
The staff was very helpful and polite friendly answering any questions that you had. The office was always clean. I would highly recommend them.Posted on Google![]()
Rick Bailey1 April 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
They push you to your goals, and make you feel like fam. Definitely the place to go Kanawha City First SettlementPosted on Google![]()
Will Green11 March 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
A+, 5 stars, 10/10... I came in with a sore abdomen & sore thighs due to being rear ended in a serious car wreck. I worked 1 on 1 with Jake & April. Both knowledgeable, professional, considerate, & caring. My strength, mobility, & range of motion all have improved. The atmosphere was welcoming & very clean. I appreciate that I was taught exercises to do at home to continue my treatment & get back to 100%. In closing, I recommend this location to anyone that is looking for excellent PT services. My quality of life has improved & I'm sure they can do the same for you. WG PS: Take care of the people that take care of you. Thank you's CAN BE cookies, cakes, & pies =)Posted on Google![]()
Rodney Patton4 November 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
My experience here FSPT has been awesome. Jake is a awesome therapist I'm very pleased to have him in my corner and the rest of the staff also awesome people and all of there clients also great people when you have happeness in a environment like this one you can't go wrongPosted on Google![]()
Carla Browning12 June 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I would like to thank Brett and his crew at Kan City location. They're very knowledgeable, friendly, professional group of people who dearly care about their patients. Wonderful job.Posted on Google![]()
Bonnie Stark13 April 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
These folks helped Mr for a year and a half with back pain. Excellent PT’s NickL.and Rhonda. I can do things w/o pain now. Professional, knowledgeable, and courteous!Thank you.Posted on Google![]()
Annette Carey2 March 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Everyone was very friendly and professional!Posted on Google![]()
Gene Barker1 January 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Very helpful and they do their best to accommodate you.Posted on Google![]()
Kayli Cogar5 August 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Very nice and knowledgeable people. I would recommend anyone to go here !Posted on Google![]()
Susie Garrison3 July 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Nick and staff are amazing! Transitioned from bent over limping to standing straight, heel to toe full weight bearing in less than a week. Equally important is Nick’s empathy and understanding, taking time to learn and understand patient needs.Posted on Google![]()
Dreama Wolfingbarger15 June 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
They are all wonderful people! I highly recommend their services!Posted on Google![]()
Mandy Glaspell25 April 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Awesome people super friendly!Posted on Google![]()
Noel Garcia8 November 2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
The best physical therapy, here in West Virginia.Posted on Google![]()
Eric Kilpatrick29 August 2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
They were very professional I had a pleasant time there !Posted on Google![]()
David Sanders13 August 2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Wonderful staff. Great convenient location. I am virtually pain free.Posted on Google![]()
Tonda Johnson28 July 2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Great, comfortable environment. Nick and Mary really care about their patients.Posted on Google![]()
Karen Ryan26 June 2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Nick is excellent! He will have u back up in no time! Thank you for helping me!!Posted on Google![]()
Scott F12 June 2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I am very grateful for the knee rehabilitation care that I received from Dr. Landry. I highly recommend FSTP in Kanawha City for physical therapy! Thank You!Posted on Google![]()
Erik Neville31 May 2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Hands down excellent care! For some context, I recently moved to the area and required therapy post hand surgery. This is the third therapist I have worked with and fifth joint surgery I have had, so I am not new to PT. Nick and team absolutely stand out! Therapy is supportive, yet challenging, and the communication is great. I highly recommend this location to anyone looking for care.Posted on Google![]()
John Roush22 May 2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
The team at FSPT helped me tremendously. I had suffered a shoulder-upper arm injury from a fall. In the course of the 8 weeks of therapy, my range of motion was restored to normal and my pain reduced to almost nothing. they were always nice to me and ready to go with my planned workout. I had a completely positive experience, except for that dreadful finger ladder!Posted on Google![]()
Alexandrea Lane2 May 2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
This is a great place. Staff is friendly Mary helped my back in just a few weeks.Posted on Google![]()
Imui For2oh13 April 2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
The staff was extremely friendly and made it fun while maintaining their professionalism. Excellent place, couldn't recommend them enough!Posted on Google![]()
Kimberly Bradley29 March 2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Awesome staff! I recommend FSPT and PTs Nick and Mary. I recovered very quickly due to their care plan. Thank you for your help.Posted on Google![]()
Jordan Cantrell8 March 2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Fantastic staff! Very knowledgeable and highly recommended. Thank you all so much!Posted on Google![]()
Princess Jones7 March 2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Great place for physical therapy; I worked with Nick and Carreghan and they were both fantastic. The environment is so friendly and there are lots of laughs. PT is something that makes me feel awkward and I never felt that way at FSPT. I would recommend this location 10/10 times to anyone who asked. Wonderful people and great services!Posted on Google![]()
Skinny Mike Da Boss T.V10 January 2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Nick Landry (PT), Carreghan (PTA), & Kayle Landers (office manager) was great. Very professional & make you feel at home. I was always greeted with the best hospitality. I 1,000 % recommend these individuals when you need some physical therapy. Thank you for the great experience 💯💪🏾Posted on Google![]()
Ken Robidoux30 December 2022Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
After my first visit with DPT Nicholas (Nick) Landry I was only able to turn my head to the left 22mm (0.9 inches). Within two sessions he was able to give back to me 57mm (2.5 inches) of range. After a month and a half I am not not only able to see all the way to the left, but I can also see up, which I haven't done in decades. NICHOLAS IS AN AMAZING THERAPIST. I can't speak highly enough about this guy's talent at helping people in pain. It's so refreshing to find someone who knows what they're doing and does so with kindness. Also, the receptionist, Kayle, is wonderful and helpful. FSPT, specifically in Kahawah City, is a GREAT place and THE ONLY physical therapy I trust in Charleston. 5 BIG STARSPosted on Google![]()
Joe Solomon27 September 2022Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I was a lost cause and this place gives me hope! There’s also a mini keurig and the occasional bag of animal crackers.Posted on Google![]()
Paradigm Renaissance8 September 2022Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
If you will take the time to read what I have written here, you might find that you need to visit this exact branch of First Settlement in Kanawha City ASAP. When I first walked through the doors of this center, I had no idea that it would be one of the most important things that I would ever do—but it has initiated a turnaround in my life that before I thought was impossible. Let me explain my situation. Since 2019 I have suffered extensively from a condition known as Myofasical Pain sSyndrome. This is a chronic pain condition which—like its close cousin fibromyalgia—is extremely difficult to diagnose and treat because it is undetectable by the legions of machines that modern medical professionals rely upon to reach their conclusions. As such, it was three years before a medical professional finally made my official diagnosis. I have a severe case of Myofascial Pain Syndrome caused by trigger points in the muscles of my back and chest that defer pain to the network of fibers that surround the muscles of the chest wall. For nearly three years, literally every medical professional and specialist I visited failed to find my problem. I have been through three primary care physicians, one of which became so frustrated that she expressed disbelief in my pain altogether. By 2022 the medical system had completely failed me. I had lost employment more than once, could no longer drive a vehicle, wash dishes, or even tie my shoes without excruciating pain. My life was reduced to spending my days lying flat on my back on my living room floor with my chest covered in Bio-freeze. Then in July my current Doctor referred me to physical therapy. I had no confidence in this at first, since I had already tried it three times before and each time it made my problems worse. So, I just randomly chose a center and made the call for an appointment, not expecting any real results. Then on August 2nd, 2022, everything changed. This was the day of my first appointment at the Kanawha City First Settlement and immediately I was impressed to learn that Nick knew about my condition. This set his knowledge base on a much higher tier than 90 percent of the other medical professionals I had met thus far. When I told Nick that acupuncture seemed to keep my symptoms at bay just enough so that I could continue to exist, it told him everything he needed to know to actually begin treating my problem. As it turns out, Nick is an expert at forms of physical therapy largely unknown to most others in his field working in our region. He suggested that Dry Needling would gradually dispel the trigger points causing my extreme pain, and from the first session on he has been proven right again and again. Let me be clear: visiting this clinic was one of the most important things that I have ever done. My chronic disease had wrecked my life and the medical establishment had completely failed to do anything except bestow a tremendous burden of debt upon myself and my family. If you are suffering from chronic pain because of either a known or unknown condition—walk into this place today and speak to Nick and the other members of this exceptionally informed staff. You will probably find that there is a solution to your pain after all.Posted on Google![]()
Erdmut Bays3 August 2022Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Very friendly staff !Amazing service! The staff explains why the exercise is done and what the will do to your problem. Had dry needling done . Not much pain when needle went in and good result from procedure. Therapist always demonstrated the exercise ,so you know how it was done properly.Will go without hesitation to this location again! EXCELLENT SERVICE !Posted on Google![]()
Steven McVicker7 July 2022Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Nick & Kerigan r very good & passionate about their carrer!Posted on Google![]()
Amber Phillips6 July 2022Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I work as a PTA and was suffering with Left shoulder muscle and nerve pain. I would wake up with my arm numb. Talk about scary! I tried everything I knew and then sought out help. Within a few short visits Nick and Carreghan found my impingement areas and zapped it right out. They did the appropriate amount of follow up for strengthening so it wouldn't slip and get stuck again, but didn't keep me coming long than I need to. I am so thankful that I found them and will recommend them to anyone!Posted on Google![]()
Andrew Quesenberry21 June 2022Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
The therapy is amazing and the service is even better! Working my way back from injury with this group has truly been great experience.Posted on Google![]()
Dan Neal10 June 2022Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I started therapy with this company last August. I was treated at the South Charleston facility by Nick about 2 months ago. I have very severe leg contracture, meaning I can't straighten my legs. I had suffered through in home therapy for over 2 years before going to 1st settlement. My leg contracture was actually getting worse. Finally, I started going to 1st Settlement South Charleston, and started seeing some improvement. I was thrilled at the thought that I might walk again. I was there for several weeks before I was paired up with Nick. Nick immediately started doing a new procedure on my legs. In the last 2 months I have had more than double the success that I had in the previous 2 years. I'm continuing to show improvement weekly. Nick transferred to take over the Kanawha City location, and I immediately followed him there. I realize he is my key to getting back on my feet. The new facility is incredibly nice, and the staff is very friendly and capable! I would recommend this facility to anyone who is interested in getting their life back..Posted on Google![]()
Roberta Seabolt8 June 2022Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Great group of people who have really taken time n care.Posted on Google![]()
Joe Parsons17 May 2022Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Very pleasant and professional...always gives time and attention to client..highly recommend ...Posted on Google![]()
Catherine Carter14 March 2022Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Great staff and good results. Julianne is the absolute best!Posted on Google![]()
Carrie Crowder4 February 2022Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I have been going to FSPT since 2019. I have been seeing Julianne Williamson who is now located in Kanawha City and I would follow her anywhere!! They are great and help me even when I'm at home with things I can do to get thru to my next treatment! I love them and would definitely recommend them to anyone who ever needs any kind if therapy! Their new clinic is so clean and always smells amazing. They have amazing coffee too! I can't recommend them enoughPosted on Google![]()
Shawn Pinkerton22 November 2021Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Wonderful caring staff. Couldn't ask for care. I have seen massive improvement since beginning treatment there and Julianne is absolutely amazing. 5 star +
Are you missing out on precious moments with your family, falling behind at work, or unable to pursue your favorite activities due to pain or discomfort? We’re here to help! At FSPT, our team of expert Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech-Language Pathologists are dedicated to getting you back to doing what you love. Our personalized treatment plans are designed to meet your unique needs, setting us apart with exceptional care and results tailored just for you.
First Settlement Physical Therapy provides expert physical therapy services throughout Charleston (Kanawha City), WV. From dry needling and aquatic therapy to pelvic floor therapy, hand therapy, and sports rehabilitation, our dedicated team offers personalized care to help you recover, move better, and live pain-free. Contact us today to start your journey toward better health!
Our Charleston (Kanawha City) clinic treats orthopedic injuries, chronic pain, sports-related issues, balance problems, mobility limitations, and post-surgical recovery needs. Every patient receives a personalized treatment plan focused on reducing pain, restoring movement, and building long-term strength and function.
A typical physical therapy session at our Charleston (Kanawha City) location lasts 45 to 60 minutes. Your therapist will guide you through targeted exercises, manual therapy, and structured progress evaluations. This focused approach ensures steady improvement and helps you reach your recovery goals safely and effectively.
Many patients in West Virginia can begin physical therapy without a referral due to Direct Access laws. Some insurance carriers may still require one. Our team can verify your benefits and explain any referral steps needed so you can start treatment quickly and avoid unnecessary delays.