Expert Physical Therapy in Richmond, VA

TRANSFORMING SETBACKS INTO COMEBACKS

At Grit PT, we help athletes and high-performing adults recover faster, prevent setbacks, and return to peak performance with confidence.

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Tired of Being Held Back?

Sitting Out While Others Train

Missing games, practices, and workouts while everyone else keeps improving.

Pushing Through Pain

Hoping the pain will just go away, but it keeps getting worse or coming back.

Worried You'll
Never Be 100%

Doubting if your body can handle the demands of everyday living or your favorite activities.

Our Services

Expert Care for Every Stage of Your Journey

From recovering from injury to preventing the next one, we offer specialized services that meet active adults where they are.

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Physical Therapy
& Recovery

Get back to full strength with personalized treatment plans that target the root cause of your injury, not just the symptoms.

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Injury Prevention

Keep young athletes healthy with specialized prevention training.

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Team Performance Services

Pre/post-season testing and assessments, sideline recovery tent, etc.

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Why Choose Grit?

We're not just another physical therapy clinic. We're performance specialists who understand what it takes to compete at your best and stay there.

Sports Injury Specialists

Expert treatment for ACL tears, rotator cuff injuries, and every sports-related setback.

Post-Surgical Experts

Specialized post-operative rehab for knee, shoulder, ankle, and spine surgeries.

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Injury Prevention Focus

Movement screenings to enhance strength, stability, and prevent potential injuries.

Advanced Recovery Methods

Dry needling, blood flow restriction training, and manual therapy that accelerate healing.

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Our Process

How We Help You Get Back in the Game

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Evaluate and Create a Plan

We spend quality time finding the root cause of your pain and create a comprehensive treatment plan to get you moving.

Execute the Plan

Treatment starts on Day 1 with manual therapy, dry needling, blood flow restriction training, and targeted gym work.

Perform + Recover

Get back to your sport, work, and life goals. We'll help you optimize performance and recover when you push it hard.

Your Performance Partners

Meet our team of experts

Every provider at Grit PT & Performance is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with advanced certifications and passion for helping active adults. As athletes ourselves, we understand your goals and can help you move without pain and improve performance.

Dr. Gabrielle Griffin

Owner • PT, DPT, CMTPT, CMPT, CSCS

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Dr. Colin Pietryk

PT, DPT, CSCS, Cert. DN

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Dr. Greg Mitro​

PT, DPT, OCS, Cert. DN

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Dr. Lisa White

PT, DPT, Running Gait Analyst

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What Active Adults in Richmond Are Saying

Colin was very helpful and knowledgeable, answered all my questions and offered suggestions to keep me on the road running. Colin showed me exercises that can be incorporated into my gym workouts as well as do at home. Would highly recommend Colin at Grit Physical therapy
Judy wood
THIS is the BEST physical therapy place ever !! you have to go !
Skyler Hope
Gabby is incredible. She is very thorough and thoughtful with her evaluation and diagnostic approach to ensure the treatment plan fits your specific needs. I cannot recommend her enough!
Dalton Stokes
I had an incredible experience with Colin and I can’t recommend him highly enough! He worked wonders in just 45 minutes, helping me find relief from a painful pinched nerve and stiff neck. Colin is also helping me with a hip injury (from running) and guiding me towards recovery with targeted exercises and dry needling. His deep knowledge and passion for PT shines through every session…Go see Colin!
Abby Mulugeta
Dr Gabby fixed my nagging neck pain I was dealing with for months with sleeping and any overhead weight lifting. 1 session of dry needling and her working on my neck/shoulder, I felt 100x better. I highly recommend Dr. Gabby and Grit PT for any sports rehab or PT need!
Ben Welch
So thankful for Dr Greg and GRIT! I was feeling discouraged before seeing him, but now I’m seeing great improvement and feeling so much better. He’s very patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely cares!!
Beth Farmer-Smith

Ready to Stop Being Sidelined?

Don't let injuries hold you back from the activities and sports you love. Schedule your evaluation today and start your journey back to peak performance.

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