Bodywise Physical Therapy Named “Top Physical Therapy Practice 2026” by Medical Care Review

Key Takeaways

• Medical Care Review named Bodywise Physical Therapy “Top Physical Therapy Practice 2026.”
• Bodywise was also included among the publication’s Top Physical Therapy Companies.
• The national profile highlights Bodywise’s one-to-one care, structured recovery model, coordinated team approach, and focus on measurable, long-term results.
• Bodywise remains an independent, locally owned physical therapy practice serving Epping, Stratham, Rockingham County, and the New Hampshire Seacoast.
• This recognition belongs to our entire staff, our patients, our referring providers, and the communities that have supported Bodywise since 2007.

What Medical Care Review Recognized About Bodywise

The Medical Care Review profile did not focus on one treatment, one piece of equipment, or one person. It focused on the way care is delivered throughout Bodywise.

The article highlighted several principles that have guided us since Ryan and Karen Poplaski opened Bodywise in 2007:

• One patient, one therapist: Care is personal, focused, and adjusted in real time instead of being handed off or built around a generic routine.
• A clear path through recovery: Treatment moves through purposeful stages that may include pain relief, mobility, strength, function, and long-term wellness.
• Measurable progress: Recovery is tracked through objective findings and the real-life goals that brought each patient to physical therapy.
• Coordinated teamwork: Physical therapists and administrative staff work together to make the experience clear and consistent from the first phone call through discharge.
• A return to meaningful activity: Feeling better matters, but the larger goal is helping people regain the strength, confidence, and ability to return to their lives.

Those ideas may sound simple. Delivering them consistently, visit after visit and year after year, takes a remarkable team.

A National Honor Rooted in Local Care

Bodywise began as an alternative to the high-volume model that Ryan and Karen saw becoming more common in healthcare. They believed physical therapy could be more personal, more thoughtful, and more focused on the patient’s full recovery.

That belief still guides us today.

Every day, someone walks through our doors because shoulder pain is keeping them awake, a running injury has taken them away from the sport they love, surgery has changed how they move, or balance problems are making everyday life feel less secure. Our job is not simply to treat a body part. Our job is to listen, understand what that person wants to get back to, and build a plan that moves them toward it.

National recognition is exciting, but it does not change our mission. It confirms that a locally owned, independent practice can earn national attention by staying focused on the individual patient.

What “Top Physical Therapy” Means to Us

For us, top physical therapy is not defined by a plaque or a headline. It is defined by what happens during each patient’s care.

• You should feel heard and never feel like just another appointment on the schedule.
• You should understand what your physical therapist sees, why the recommended treatment matters, and what comes next.
• Your plan should be personalized and should change as your body, symptoms, strength, and goals change.
• Progress should be measured by more than a pain score. It should be connected to work, sleep, sports, family activities, hobbies, independence, and confidence.
• Pain relief should be the beginning of recovery, not always the finish line.

“We believe recovery is not complete when pain disappears, but when patients confidently return to the activities that define their lives.”

This Recognition Belongs to the Bodywise Team

Physical therapy outcomes depend on more than what happens during an exercise or hands-on treatment. The entire patient experience matters.

Our physical therapists bring skill, curiosity, collaboration, and genuine care to their work. They listen closely, reassess progress, share ideas, and keep learning so that each patient receives the right care at the right time.

Our administrative team creates the first impression and supports every step that follows. They answer questions, work through scheduling and insurance details, communicate with medical offices, and help patients feel welcomed and supported.

Karen and I are incredibly proud of what our staff has built. This award recognizes the standard they work to uphold every day in both Epping and Stratham.

It Also Belongs to Our Patients and Community

Bodywise has grown because people have trusted us with their care and then told others about their experience.

Patients have recommended us to friends, relatives, coworkers, and teammates. Local physicians and other healthcare professionals have trusted us with their patients. Coaches, trainers, community organizations, and local businesses have invited us to share what we know.

Every recommendation, thoughtful review, return visit, and word of encouragement has helped shape Bodywise into the practice it is today. We do not take that trust for granted.

Thank you for allowing a local New Hampshire physical therapy practice to become nationally recognized.

What Patients Can Expect at Bodywise Physical Therapy

At our Epping physical therapy clinic and Stratham physical therapy clinic, patients can expect:

• Private, one-to-one care with a licensed physical therapist.
• A thorough evaluation that considers the whole person, not only the painful area.
• A personalized plan based on clinical evidence, professional judgment, and the patient’s goals.
• Progressive exercise, hands-on treatment, education, and advanced treatment options when appropriate.
• Clear communication about progress, expectations, and the next stage of recovery.
• A plan for returning to activity and staying well after formal physical therapy is complete.

Bodywise provides care for orthopedic injuries, back and neck pain, joint pain, sports injuries, work injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, balance and vestibular problems, concussion recovery, and other conditions that limit movement and independence. You can learn more on our Physical Therapy Treatments & Services page.

Looking for the Best Physical Therapy in New Hampshire?

People searching for the best physical therapy in New Hampshire are usually looking for more than a convenient location. They want to know whether someone will listen, whether the treatment will be built around their needs, whether progress will be explained, and whether the plan will help them return to what matters.

That is the standard we continue to pursue at Bodywise. The Medical Care Review recognition helps tell our story nationally, but the experience of each patient remains the most important measure of our work.

We are proud to serve Epping, Stratham, Exeter, Newmarket, Raymond, Lee, Nottingham, Fremont, Kingston, Newfields, Greenland, and communities throughout Rockingham County and the New Hampshire Seacoast.

Thank You, New Hampshire

Being named “Top Physical Therapy Practice 2026” by Medical Care Review is a tremendous honor. It gives us a reason to celebrate, but it also gives us a responsibility to keep improving.

We will continue to listen, learn, collaborate, measure progress, and put the patient first. We will continue to invest in our staff and our communities. Most importantly, we will continue to treat each person as an individual whose goals matter.

You can read the full Bodywise profile in Medical Care Review and view the publication’s list of Top Physical Therapy Companies.

Ready to Experience the Bodywise Difference?

Whether pain, an injury, surgery, dizziness, or a balance problem is keeping you from the activities you love, our team is ready to help you move forward.

Book your first visit online or contact Bodywise Physical Therapy.

• Epping: 603-679-8100
• Stratham: 603-580-5919

Frequently Asked Questions

What national recognition did Bodywise Physical Therapy receive?

Medical Care Review recognized Bodywise Physical Therapy as “Top Physical Therapy Practice 2026.” The publication also included Bodywise among its Top Physical Therapy Companies.

Why did Medical Care Review recognize Bodywise?

The publication’s profile highlights Bodywise’s one-to-one care, structured phase-based recovery model, coordinated team approach, measurable progress tracking, and focus on helping patients return to meaningful activity and long-term wellness.

What makes Bodywise Physical Therapy different?

Bodywise is locally owned and independent. Patients receive private, one-to-one care from licensed physical therapists, with treatment personalized to their condition, progress, lifestyle, and goals. Care is not built around a generic routine or high-volume treatment model.

Where is Bodywise Physical Therapy located?

Bodywise has two New Hampshire locations: 285 Calef Highway, Unit 11, in Epping and 28 Portsmouth Avenue in Stratham. The clinics serve patients throughout Rockingham County and the Seacoast.

How can I schedule a physical therapy appointment?

You can request an appointment online, call Epping at 603-679-8100, or call Stratham at 603-580-5919.

About the Author

Ryan Poplaski, MPT, is an owner of Bodywise Physical Therapy & Wellness in Epping and Stratham, New Hampshire. He earned his Master of Physical Therapy from the University of New England in 2001 and has owned Bodywise with Karen Poplaski, MPT, since 2007. Ryan’s clinical background is focused on orthopedics and sports medicine, with an emphasis on manual therapy, patient education, and functional exercise. Learn more about the Bodywise team.