We provide customized orthopedic physical therapy and strength training to active adults and athletes of all ages in the Pittsburgh area

AT EVOKE PHYSIO

We believe that movement is the best medicine for the human body. We also believe that moving often and under load improves health metrics and reduces the risk for chronic disease. We believe that care should be personalized and 1:1 with the provider, and we value quality over quantity. Our goal is to help you move with minimal pain so that you can achieve your highest level of functional fitness.

Meet the Owner

Kristen Carlin

PT, DPT, OCS, CLT, CF-L1, CERT-DN

Dr. Carlin is the owner and founder of Evoke Physio.  She has uniquely blended her experience in fitness with her expertise in orthopedic physical therapy to provide her clients with a fitness-forward approach to orthopedic pain and problems.  She uses her background in physical therapy and strength and conditioning with her training clients to provide a level of service that is safe and effective with regard to each client’s specific needs. 

Our Services

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Evoke Physio offers 1:1 private physical therapy sessions in a clean environment that is intended to optimize quality of care.  We provide evaluation and treatment for general orthopedic pain/problems including but not limited to neck/low back pain, tennis elbow, and shoulder pain.  Additionally, we provide golf fitness evaluations, fitness programming, mobility programming, and post-cancer care including chronic swelling management and post-cancer return to fitness. 

INDIVIDUALIZED TRAINING

At Evoke Physio, training simply looks and feels different.  We believe that combining our background in orthopedic physical therapy and strength and conditioning with our background in fitness yields the best results for our clients.  If aches or pains or injury surface, we address them immediately with effective solutions to help you train around them, so your fitness does not have to be “put on hold.”  As described by one of our clients, “Evoke Physio combines the best traits of an experienced athletic trainer and physical therapist, coupled with a highly effective, individualized approach to training.”

– B. Zinn

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EVOKE STRENGTH COMMUNITY CLASSES

Evoke Physio offers several options for semi-private and group training as a way to bring a sense of community through strength training to the greater Fox Chapel and surrounding Pittsburgh area. 

CORPORATE WELLNESS

Our Corporate Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Programming is custom-designed to meet the needs of each corporate client. Our team has expertise in a variety of areas which expand beyond traditional physical therapy enabling each corporate client and their employees access to services that promote a holistic approach to health and wellness. Our ultimate goal is to improve workplace productivity, satisfaction, and employee retention, while reducing insurance cost and expenditure to the employer.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Evoke Physio is a fee-for-service provider, meaning your insurance is not billed for services provided.  It may be possible to use out-of-network benefits, Health Savings Accounts, or Flexible Spending Accounts for the treatment you receive.  A Superbill will be provided to you to assist with this process.  It is the client’s responsibility to contact their insurance to determine if reimbursement is possible or utilization of these payment methods is possible.

Evoke Physio is proud to offer an experience far different than traditional physical therapy, where patient expectations are met and exceeded through a holistic approach to evaluation, top-notch evidence-based treatment, and empowerment of the patient to take an active role in their healing process.  The entirety of each session is spent with YOUR therapist working toward YOUR goals.  Being an out-of-network provider allows for 1:1, patient-centered care that is uniquely tailored to the individual.  This type of model yields better care in fewer visits than the traditional physical therapy model of care.  

All members of the Evoke Physio team maintain a Direct Access Physical Therapy license, meaning you do not need a physician referral to be seen for an evaluation or to receive treatment.  If treatment goes beyond 4 weeks, the state of Pennsylvania requires a physician signature on the physical therapy plan of care or a physician referral, which Evoke Physio will take care of for you.

What Our Clients Have To Say

“I can’t even begin to say how thankful I am that I went to see Kristen at Evoke Physio. I had a knee injury from college sports that left me unable to lift and run as I normally did before the injury. She was able to quickly identify the issue, change/modify my squat stance, and give me home exercises to do without feeling any of the pain in the front of my knee. She restored a new drive in me to be active again!”

Katelyn W.

Highly recommended! Dr. Kristen Carlin combines the best traits of an experienced athletic trainer and physical therapist, coupled with a highly effective, individualized approach. She knows how to encourage her client to improve significantly without being overwhelmed. In less than a year working together, I have experienced significant gains in strength, agility and overall fitness, and the work we have done has also helped improve my tennis game.

Robert Z.

“I have had a very hard time finding someone to help me with my low back pain that stopped me on a daily basis from doing things I loved. I’ve seen countless professionals without much help, Evoke Physio has been a game changer for me. With the help an advice from Kristen, I am doing better than ever with a decrease in my pain. She was supportive and encouraging. I am so glad I went to see her!”

Abigail S.

“As a healthy, fit 29 year old I was walking up daily with relatively severe back pain. I am a fitness professional myself and I knew that it was time to reach out to another professional for help and accountability.  From start to finish I was blown away with Kristen’s professionalism and process. I received a thorough evaluation which found my areas of weakness/dysfunction and was then provided a very detailed plan for me to start using immediately.  Within a week I was feeling better than I have in over a year and within one month of following her plan and guidance I am 99% pain free! If you have any questions, aches, pains, or weaknesses I couldn’t suggest Evoke more!”

Vincent C.

“I can’t say enough about Kristen and Evoke Physio. I have participated in her strength classes and also saw Kristen for PT on my hip and low back. She is the first PT I’ve seen that has been able to quickly identify the problem and offer immediate solutions and ways to strengthen the area to prevent future pain. I have struggled with back pain for years and have now gone my longest stretch ever without pain. Her strength classes are great because you can modify as much as you need to, but are motivated to push yourself to do more than you have each class. I would highly recommend Evoke Physio for either PT or strength classes. You won’t be disappointed and will see results quickly!”

Rachel M

MOVE AND HEAL WITH EVOKE PHYSIO

HOURS

Daytime, evening, and weekend appointments available

Contact us to schedule today

WE ARE HERE

115 Center Ave
Aspinwall, PA 15215
Phone: (412) 376-7870
Email: kristen@evoke-physio.com