Client Testimonials
At Divergent Rehab & Wellness, our reputation has been built through real results and real relationships. With more than 140 five-star reviews and recognition as the number one physical therapy practice in Carmel and a Top 3 practice in Indianapolis, our work is reflected in the experiences of the people we serve. The stories below highlight what matters most to us: listening carefully, treating the whole person, and helping patients return to the activities they love with confidence.
Dr. Murphy is amazing!! He is the absolute best at diagnosing I have ever met. He truly cares about helping his patients get to the root of the issue. His goal is to teach them how to help themselves in a finite number of sessions. Not only for that particular issue, but also how to prevent additional issues in the future. Dr. Murphy also cares about our F45 West Carmel community. He has been kind enough to do multiple workshops at our studio to help our members. We are so appreciative of his kindness and generosity. We love working hand in hand with Dr. Murphy to help our members with their fitness journey. A number of members who have worked with him as patients are now back to doing fitness activities they never thought they would be able to do again. (Example running). You are truly one of a kind Dr. Murphy. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you do for us!!:-)
-Lori U. F45 West Carmel personal trainer & owner
I worked with Dr. Alex Dunn to help me heal from Plantar Fasciitis. I could feel a difference after the first week of targeted physical therapy. Dr. Alex is incredibly knowledgeable, takes time to explain and demonstrate the exercises, he watches to make sure you do them correctly, he’s encouraging and he listens! He also records the proper way to do the exercises so you can access them from your computer. I will 100% choose Dr. Alex the next time I have an issue. If you have pain of any kind, do yourself a favor and call today. You’ll be glad you did!
-Toni N.
Excellent PT experience that not only got to the root cause of some chronic issues I've dealt with over time but helped me learn how to properly move for my body structure. Dr. Murphy educates you on function and form, customizes protocols with video guidance, and helps strengthen each area of concern so I will not continue to have the same nagging injuries. Makes scheduling and communication very easy! Will continue to visit as needed to maintain all we've worked on.
-Heidi H.
Dr. Michael Murphy is both professional and personal. He listened to my needs, asked questions, and alleviated my pain. If I hadn't had Dr. Murphy as my physical therapist I would not have been taught how to properly take care of my own needs. He gave me exercises that were simple to do on my own, as well as, movements that are now part of my everyday lifestyle. Also, the dry needling technique that Dr. Murphy knows is extraordinary. He made adjustments based on my comfort level and pain level. After living for 4 years in pain, I once again have relief and a more active lifestyle. Thank you!
-Denise U.
Julie was great to work with for PT! I spent about 5-6 months with her working to recover from a running injury. She listened to me when I was in sessions and altered home workouts to work with my schedule being a working mom of toddlers. She was patient and kind as well as very personable during every visit! She helped get me back on my feet and finish my first half marathon! I’d go back to her in a heartbeat for PT again!
-Kaitlyn F.
I had shoulder pain and a loss of range of motion and stiffness in many areas. I had tried many approaches that didn’t work. But, Michael’s individualized program really helped me and pain gone. Great experience and highly recommended. He is an amazing clinician and very personable.
-Mitch P.
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I've worked with Dr. Murphy over the past two months leading up to a half ironman, and I would highly recommend his practice. His knowledge and expertise is invaluable, and he helped me address and remedy biomechanical issues that have plagued me for years. Not only did he help resolve those issues, but he also worked with me on strengthening exercises and sport specific performance exercises. His treatment is extremely comprehensive and effective. When I added dry needling to my sessions, I noticed an immediate improvement in mobility and nerve-related issues. All of the work with Dr. Murphy allowed my body to perform at top levels for my race, and the aches and pains of everyday life have improved significantly. In addition, the ability to treat the whole body without restrictions from insurance continues to prove essential in this type of treatment. On top of everything else, Dr. Murphy provides an easy-to-follow app program with exercise videos, and his communication is top notch. He was able to fit me into his schedule for last minute pre-race needling, which was much appreciated. Dr. Murphy's practice exceeded my expectations, and I will surely return for any future physical therapy needs.
-Courtney T.
I came to Dr. Murphy with chronic back pain due to 29 years as an outside sales rep covering Indiana and Kentucky. I am grateful for the transformation in just 6 weeks. My back pain is gone and/or manageable for the first time in a long time! I realize now how much the chronic pain was affecting my every day life. It's amazing how much more energy I have! Thank you Dr. Murphy!
-Vicki H.
I have spent decades in and out of physical therapy and have tried so many treatments for pain management. Dr. Murphy is different and EFFECTIVE! In only ten visits, I went from barely able to play two holes of golf to being able to play 18 holes regularly. His treatment plans work, and he helped me understand my body's strengths and limitations. And now, if I ever have a little flare up, he is able to get me in for 30 minutes of dry needling and cupping to get me back on track. We are so lucky to have him in the community.
-Karissa M.
I had almost given up before I found Dr. Murphy and Divergent Rehab & Wellness. After a year of being in and out of physical therapists with no long term management of symptoms, I had assumed that I would just have to learn to live with the pain and limit my goals accordingly. But, I found Divergent Rehab & Wellness, and wanted to give PT one more chance. From the beginning, Dr. Murphy has truly taken a divergent path in my healing. He’s focused not only on my areas of pain, but taking my whole body and movement patterns into account. And unlike previous crowded PT clinics, I spend the whole appointment with Dr. Murphy with one on one. He does a great job of addressing my concerns + educating me not only on what movements we're doing but why we are doing them. I’ve been so excited to see the progress I’ve made through Dr. Murphy. I’ve run further than I thought was possible and also have made great strides in my mobility. Divergent Rehab & Wellness has given me hope again.
-Morgan C.
There are times in life when you meet someone and you just have a gut feeling that they are a truly amazing person. That's how I felt when I first met Dr. Michael Murphy. We first met discussing our growing businesses. After hearing all about his philosophy and style of PT I knew I had to dive in as a patient too. To make a long history short, I was a collegiate athlete that had 2 ACL surgeries and an ankle surgery all on the right side of my body. So, as you can imagine I was a little crooked. I've worked with PT's in the past and never had much luck correcting my knee pain longterm. I would always get some quick fixes and feel ok for a while, but the pain ended up coming back. Dr. Murphy's approach was simple, precise, and incredibly effective. I haven't felt as good as I do now in a very long time. I am so very thankful for his approach and encouragement. The best thing about my time with Dr. Murphy is that I can continue what he taught me on my own and if I need him, he will be there to help me work through it. Our goal from the beginning was to get me moving the way I wanted to and then send me on my way. If you are struggling with any physical ailment I cannot recommend Dr. Michael enough! He does things differently because it works.
-Laura G.