Physical Therapy | Des Moines University Clinic
Physical Therapy • Des Moines, IA • Two locations
Clinic Type
Physical Therapy
Address
DMU Clinic – Physical Therapy location in DMU32 Health and Business Complex at 3200 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA; DMU Clinic – Physical Therapy location in MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex at 6500 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA
Phone
515-271-1717
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
Do you need a referral for physical therapy at DMU Clinic?
You don’t need a referral to receive care at either of our clinics unless you have Medicare.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: very positive
- Birdeye: 4.3/5 stars (59 reviews (aggregate for DMU Clinic))
Patients praise
- thorough, one-on-one care
- knowledgeable and compassionate staff
- effective, personalized treatment plans
- welcoming and helpful front desk staff
Common complaints
- limited specific negative feedback publicly available for the physical therapy department specifically
"Compared to physical therapists I've seen in the past, Shane was the most thorough and caring I've met. Everything was done one-on-one with the therapist rather than handing me off to an assistant."
— Birdeye review for DMU Clinic"I started therapy pretty much convinced I needed surgery, and thanks to Dr. Lauren Mach, today I was discharged feeling much better. She not only gave me physical therapy exercises, but helped me understand "why" I was doing them..."
— LocalityBiz review for DMU Clinic Physical Therapy (RecPlex)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Sarina (Lily) Jorgensen Joins DMU Clinic – Physical Therapy - DMU32 — Oct 23, 2025
- Ryan Enerson Joins Des Moines University Clinic — Physical Therapy | River Cities' Reader — Apr 1, 2026
- New Research Shows Collaborative Care for Plantar Heel Pain Leads to Long-Term Savings and Better Outcomes - DMU32 — Nov 17, 2025
- Jenilee Foster Joins Des Moines University Clinic — Physical Therapy | River Cities' Reader — Jun 18, 2026
- News | DMU32 — Jun 22, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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