Orthopedic Physical Therapist in Raleigh, NC
You Don't Have to Suffer to Get Better
Pain that keeps coming back — even after PT, injections, or surgery — usually means the root cause was never addressed. Our TMR approach finds it and fixes it, often with improvement at the very first visit.
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5.0 Rating • 357 Reviews
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Our Services
We Help You Move and Feel Better
Every service at Total Motion PT is built around the same goal: find the underlying cause, treat it directly, and give you the tools to stay pain-free.
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Why Choose Us
What Makes Total Motion PT Different
Most PT clinics treat the painful area directly. We don't. Our TMR approach uses pain-free movements on the opposite side of your body to rapidly reset restriction and restore function — no forcing, no guesswork, just objective results.
The TMR Difference
Total Motion Release is the only technique of its kind — co-developed here by Chip Moseley, OCS, CSCS, and now taught to over 5,000 clinicians nationwide.
Consistency of Care
Our team works together to ensure consistent care, clear communication, and steady progress throughout your treatment plan.
Measurable Progress, Session by Session
We test and re-test your movement every session so you can see real, objective improvement — not just feel like something might be working.
In-Network with Most Insurance Plans
We accept Medicare, BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, and Workers Compensation. Real care, covered by your plan.
How It Works
Getting Started Is Simple
Contact the Clinic
Reach out by phone or through the form on our Contact page. Tamara or Deanna will confirm your appointment quickly.
Meet with Your TMR Therapist
Your first visit includes a comprehensive physical assessment and the start of your personalized TMR treatment plan. Most patients feel improvement before they leave.
Follow the Plan and Stay Pain-Free
Work through your TMR program to relieve pain, address the root cause, and learn the self-treatment skills that keep it from coming back.
Our Team
The People Behind Your Recovery
A small, dedicated team built around one goal: get you better and keep you that way.
Chip Moseley
MPT, OCS, CSCS
Co-Owner, Lead Therapist
Michael Dettlaff
PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
Mana Tangirala
CPT
Physical Therapy Technician & Personal Trainer
Tamara Allen
Patient Care Coordinator
Deanna Merritt
Office Manager
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What Patients Are Saying
357 five-star reviews from patients in Raleigh and surrounding communities
Excellent care, evaluations, and a wonderful professional staff! I came in with a stiff shoulder and neck and saw great improvements in a short period of time! They gave me many tools to continue my self care. I would highly recommend Chip and his staff!! Thank you for your excellent care.
Pam Bowlus
Chip and his team focus on the specific needs and goals of the patient and devise a therapy routine to accomplish the goals. The patient feels empowered and valued. In my case, this led to amazingly quick improvement in rotator cuff pain and restoration of total mobilty. I highly recommend Total Motion.
Dikran Kabbendjian
These guys are great at what they do.. I came in about 2 months ago could barely walk, now today I’m feeling like myself again. Total Motion helped with my back pain, knee pain, and shoulder pain.. Thank you Total Motion
Herbert Granger
I wanted to share what a great experience I had at TMPT. The team is very professional and personable. They made a significant positive impact on my healing. Highly recommend.
Jason Wheeler
My back problems have been tricky and disabling me for quite a while. I tried physical therapy in other places, spinal epidurals, medications, and surgery on my spine, none of which made any difference. Total motion PT is filled with great practitioners who listen to you and they were able to help me with pain management and give me tools to help with my persistent flare ups. I am very thankful for the help I received!
A C
I highly recommend Total Motion! The therapy is designed to work with you. The owner and are professional and responsive to your needs. Through working with the therapists I was able to see immediate improvement.
Jackie Aquino
when I first came to Chip last Fall I could barely drive. I was having difficulty in every aspect of my movement. I developed Sciatica from an exercise injury a few months prior. I was in constant pain and kept thinking it would go away. None of the meds prescribed were helping. Total Motion got me back on track with my PT plan catered to my needs. THEY ARE AMAZING! Out of pocket price very reasonable.
mae spears
I had the best experience with Chip, Mike, Vince, and Tamara! At my last session my neck and shoulder pain were nearly gone. I highly recommend working with Total Motion Physical Therapy!
Madelyn
I had the pleasure of receiving therapy from both Chip and Michael and both of them were fantastic!! I was able to trust them a lot because their goal was the same as mine — not to keep coming back to therapy, but to feel better and also learn how I can fix things for myself. They were patient with me, but were also super informative, helpful, and I feel 100% better with very little pain now! Highly recommend!!
Mitchell Piechocki
I'm not new to TM, so I'm probably bias. I think TM is the best by far when it comes to PT. I have tried others, and I always come back home to TM. I had knee issues and the staff at TM worked with me and got me back to my baseline. Great place for PT!
Ms. T Simmons
Total Motion is the best physical therapy I've experienced. I came in for pain in my Achilles tendon that made it difficult to walk. Not only did my pain get resolved, but I improved areas I did not realize I had issues with. Thank you Chip, Michael and the entire TM team for your help!
Nuria Suari
They are the best!! Very professional
Randy Spivey
Chip and his staff listen and implemented the best program for me. I'm very happy with my exercise program. Thanks for helping me reach my goal.
Sheila Woods
I can't say enough good things about this company. I never would have realized that working on the opposite body parts would help align and heal me. Thanks for your positive approach to my wellness! Brent J Lockwood
Brent Lockwood
After working with Total Motion therapists, I was able to sleep without shoulder pain. I have also returned to the gym, doing classes that I had given up due to shoulders. Thank you Chip, Michael, and Vince!
Betty Huffman
Highly recommend! Chip and his team are so personable and honestly takes the time to get to know you and understand your concerns. Truly the best!
Carm Roberts
Love the concept of being able to find ways to control pain and increase mobility.
Carolyn Davis
Total Motion Physical Therapy teaches innovative skills to assess your pain and learn how to counterbalance your body to alleviate it. I highly recommend them. They are professional and caring!
Trish Holden
Chip and his team built a personal therapy regimen for me that was extremely effective. It not only created great improvement in my knee performance but gave me a repertoire of exercises and how to determine what to use to help me to continue to improve. His team is great!!! THANKS Chip, Michael and Tamara !!
Rich Laviano
The Total Motion Physical Therapy staff were excellent at assisting and teaching me various exercise techniques to manage my shoulder, knee, and back pains. They have a positive impact on the quality of my daily life. I highly recommend Total Motion Physical Therapy to anyone seeking assistance with pain management.
Shirley Freeman
Total Motion Physical Therapy is the best place in Raleigh to go to! I had an amazing experience with Chip and his team. I was given tools to help me for life. Highly recommend!
Karolane Tetreault
Phenomenal staff that not only focuses on the issues you are experiencing but educate you on ways to prevent future issues. Chip and his staff are highly recommended
J Gorton
Chip & Team are awesome! TMR has great techniques to help improve mobility.
C Pulley
Great place to go for therapy if you want to understand how to care for yourself after treatment and tweak things to maintain or get results on your own. They don’t just spit exercises at you but want to make sure you understand the why behind what they are doing. You leave with a whole toolkit that is invaluable.
Allison Monger
You have to go in with an open mind. At first I didn’t believe it would work but, I’m glad I decided to go. I feel so much better now and I have recommended their therapy services to my friends and family. Before, having surgery give them a chance!!
Vee frederick
Chip and Michael always listened to my concerns and gave me personalized exercises that helped ease my injury. The theory behind Total Motion Physical Therapy made perfect sense and allowed me to rehab at my own pace without causing pain to the injured area yet managing to alleviate the pain over time.
Paula Donahoe
Chip, Mike and Vince are very committed folks! I loved how they measure and record various movements to help assess progress. Key differentiator: sharing exercise details, measurements and instruction videos to equip patient with knowledge to continue the exercises on their own beyond the therapy sessions. I experienced significant relief from overall stiffness and lower back pain in 5 weeks. Thank you Total Motion! Keep up the good work.
Kamalesh Nayudu
Total Motion Physical Therapy is a lifesaver. Their approach to wellness is different from other physical therapy practices. Everyone there is wonderful to work with. Their goal is to not only make you better, but to teach you how to take care of yourself at home so you don’t have to keep coming back.
Susan Hittner
Saw immediate results that lasted. 2 months of PT gave me a 350% improvement in one of my most problematic and painful measurements taken at the start of PT. Cannot reccomend enough.
Angel Dohme
They crushed it! They could teach a course on how to run a customer facing business. And, they happened to alleviate my pains in just a few short sessions, which is nice. Highly recommend!
Ed Yanchuk
The majority of my measurements improved from my time here. I was able to significantly reduce my dizzy spells and leg pain, I will continue to use what I have learned until I am at balance once more!
Phoebe Guice
Chip and this wonderful team were up for the challenge. I presented with over 50 years of injuries and over 10 major surgeries of which I only mentioned about 5, and to have 85% improvement in a short period of time is a miracle. I'm grateful and looking forward to getting the 100% improvement. TT keep up the great work!
Dwight Bone
I’ve been to many PTs over the years and Total Motion is by far the best!!’ I’ve had chronic low back pain and have worked with many different professionals. None have helped nearly as much as Total Motion PT! Amazing approach, amazing staff and great availability too!
Erin Warnick
My experience here was amazing! I saw improvements very fast!
Aaron Leek
Great team, honest, professional and knowledgeable. they have a proven system for getting your body back in good order
Robert Daniels
I was having pain and tingling on my upper right arm, so I looked up on Google. First thing I saw was Total Motion PT, so I just called and make appointment. I’m so glad that I did, within a few sessions with Chip and Michael, my arm was pain free. Thank you Chip and Michael.
Cuong Nguyen
I had an amazing experience at total motion PT. Chip, Michael, and Tamara were all super supportive and welcoming during my time here. I initially came in with severe back and leg pain and after just 5 week, walked out with no pain at all! Highly recommend!
Eh Mwee
My initial encounter with Total Motions Physical Therapy started with a workshop. During this session, I was amazed by the almost instant results following a brief series of exercises. I was scheduled for several therapy sessions. By the conclusion of my sessions, I experienced noticeable reduction in my shoulder pain. I would like to express my gratitude to Chip and the team for providing such a pleasant and valuable experience.
Lamar Davis
TM has a wonderful approach that has instant results. They teach you how to listen to your body to make steady progress and equip you to carry that progress home for long lasting results. A friendly staff and wonderful environment, it's obvious they take joy in seeing their patients be successful in reaching their goals, sometimes earlier than expected. Thank you TM Team!
Erin Leuci
An excellent experience from the day I first walked in to the day I completed my therapy. Chip and Michael and Tamara are an awesome team, extremely knowledgeable and fun to work with! Everything was very professional from the text updates to the training videos used to help guide us into the next exercise. Definitely recommended!
Dave Thompson
I came to Total Motion Therapy dealing with minor pain in my left shoulder and was really pleased with the results. After just a couple of sessions, the exercises and guidance I received from Chip and his wonderful team made a tremendous difference. I still do the exercises consistently and they’ve kept things well under control. Highly recommend TMPTif you’re looking for effective, personalized physical therapy!
Donna Whitaker
I'm extremely flat footed and have had so many issues with ankles, knees, hips, and back because of it. I have never had luck with orthopedic inserts. Total motion made custom inserts for my feet by making a mold of my feet. I've had them for about 10 days now and they are incredible! My anklets feel so supported and my knees aren't hurting anymore. Thank you to the Total Motion team!!
Joshua Donahue
Chip and his team were my last resort to solving my shoulder issue. They did not let me down. They taught me how to stop my pain and increase mobility. Highly recommend!
Ann
Just a wonderful program. Treatment for the whole body and not just the back, had me improved in multiple areas of movement. I highly recommend Total Motion if you need PT.
richard myers
Wonderful place for physical therapy!
Mary
Total Motion is amazing!!! Not only did they help unlock different parts of my body and help my range of motion drastically, but they made everyday better when I came in. They are such joyful people and take everything you have going on into account to help you get better. I would recommend to any of my friends and family.
Natalie Thom
Chip and Michael at Total Motion are phenomenal at what they do! They gave me the guidance to get my knees back to where I wanted them as well the tools to take what I learned in PT back home and working out recovery on my own! The atmosphere is so warm and welcoming and it never felt like work but fun to get my pain healed. I highly recommend for all ages!
Julianne Dorman
I walked into my first appointment very skeptical of physical therapy and walked out pain free! Cannot say enough good things about Total Motion. They take a very unique approach to PT that may seem counter intuitive at first but trust the process! I felt relief after my first few visits. Chip and Michael are both great at what they do and truly care about you as a patient. 10 out of 10!
Katie Scheffer
Love this place and highly recommend it to all individuals who need any form of PT. from their welcoming staff, to their own PT approach 10/10 highly recommend!!
Eunese Franklin
These people are just so professional and efficient. I have had several surgeries in the past few years, and I always go to Total Motion physical therapy, because I know they're going to make my life better. I recently got arthritis in my hip, and they helped with that. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
bill bryan
I got my life back and now can even dance at my son's wedding after my treatment for plantar faciatis. I suffered for months going thru my primary to orthopedics and then podiatrist until I was desperate and called here. I really didn't think they treated it and that's the only reason I didn't go to them first. Thank you so much!!!
alexandra young
The whole team at Total Motion Physical Therapy is great. I had pain in my left leg that didn't decrease even after resting or trying some PT exercises from my doctor. Chip and Michael were able to walk me through exercises that actually helped, and teach me how to treat myself in the future.
Daniel Rice
Total Motion PT was a game changer for me. Their unique approach had me feeling better within a few visits. I know I will have no problem going forward with the exercise. They have suggested to keep my body working the way God intended. So grateful!
Bonita Meoli
Amazing! My back pain wasn't being helped by other therapists, but the counterintuitive techniques taught by Total Motion provided complete pain relief. I enthusiastically recommend their services.
Jeb Bowlus
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions we hear most often from new patients.
What is Total Motion Release and how is it different from regular PT?
TMR is an evidence-based physical therapy technique that treats the pain-free side of the body to rapidly restore function on the painful side. Instead of forcing movement into areas that hurt, we use pain-free movements elsewhere — allowing the nervous system to reset and relieve restriction almost immediately.
I've already done physical therapy and it didn't work. Why would this be different?
Traditional PT often focuses on the painful area with passive treatments like heat and ultrasound. TMR works differently — we identify the underlying mechanical cause of your pain, which is frequently in a different part of the body, and address it directly. Many patients who had no results elsewhere notice significant improvement at or after their first visit.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes. We are in-network with most major insurance plans including Medicare, BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, and United Healthcare. We also accept Workers Compensation cases. Our staff verifies your benefits before your first visit so there are no surprises.
How quickly will I feel results?
Most patients notice significant improvement at or after their first visit. The number of total sessions varies depending on the nature and history of your condition, but our goal is always meaningful, measurable progress from day one.
What should I expect at my first appointment?
Your first visit includes a full physical assessment — range of motion, muscle testing, and a thorough history review. We discuss your goals and create a personalized TMR treatment plan on the spot. Most patients begin treatment at the first visit and leave with a clearer picture of what is causing their pain and how we are going to fix it.
Still have questions?
We are happy to answer them before you book.
Ready to Stop Living With Pain?
Book your evaluation today. Most patients feel better after the very first visit.