Dan Halfman - East Village Physical Therapy, Des Moines IA

I have suffered from back and leg pain for the past several years. I have had medical procedures to assist me, but nothing has helped me more than starting physical therapy, specifically with Dan Halfman.

Dan helped me really understand my issues by describing the nerves and muscles around the spine and how they interacted with each other, which allowed me to mentally take control of my condition. After sticking to my routine, I almost immediately saw results. I am able to walk a much farther distance, and I now have techniques to implement in my everyday life to help me when my pain strikes.

I would and do recommend Dan Halfman to anyone I know who is looking for pain relief who can't seem to find it.

I was recommended this physical therapist by a friend. The staff, including Mallory are extremely friendly and welcoming. I’ve been seen by Dan Halfman for the past couple of months for some pain, that I’ve been having in my hip previously for the past 9 months. I after MANY attempts with a chiropractor to try and fix the problem, I started seeing Dan. Right away he knew exactly what the problem was, and we started addressing it immediately. He made it very easy to understand the workouts necessary to achieve relief. I’m happy to report that I started having relief within the first week of seeing him and has progressively gotten better since. Last week I reached the summit of my first 14’er mountain hike with no pain. I am beyond thrilled and grateful. I will recommend this office and Dan Halfman to everyone!

Dan Halfman has helped me so much over the past several years, including rehab from reverse shoulder surgery, severe pain from bursitis in my hips, therapy to strengthen hip muscles following a tear in my left gluteus medius and several other issues. He is very thorough in explaining what is causing the problem, in language you can relate to, and also how the exercises he recommends will help you to improve. Dan is very knowledgeable, professional, personable and caring. I highly recommend Dan for all your physical therapy needs.

I have been seeing Dan for various pt issues for a few years now, and I won't go to any one else. He is very knowledgeable, professional, and caring. No matter the injury, he knows just what to do to help fix the problem. I highly recommend Dan to help with your physical therapy needs.

We have been going to Dan for various problems since 2019. He is very good and explains everything clearly and is truly interested in the well-being of his patients. He is my go-to person for any joint/muscle pain, even before I see a doctor. He definitely has a passion for physical therapy. For any physical therapy needs, he is the first person I think of!

I went to Dan with a nagging hip injury that sidelined my ultramarathon training. I tried other PTs in the area that couldn’t quite pinpoint the source of my problems. He quickly identified the issue and provided a range of personalized techniques to get me back on track. Extremely professional, very talented, and a genuine person. If you are doing any endurance training, I highly recommend keeping Dan front of mind for your PT needs.

Dan has been very helpful and getting me back on track after knee surgery as I continue to heal. I would definitely recommend him!