Handling Physical Therapy: Home
Physical Therapy • New Castle, DE • Since 2011
About
Handling Physical Therapy (New Castle, DE) is a small, owner-operated medical practice focused on orthopedic-related rehabilitation. Key points: - Location: 189A Christiana Rd, New Castle, DE 19720 (two offices listed at the same address). - Lead: Thomas Handling, Physical Therapist and owner. - Services: Comprehensive evaluations, one-on-one hands-on therapy, spine and trauma rehabilitation, sports/injury recovery, geriatric care, auto injuries, fall prevention, and conditioning programs. Emphasizes evidence-based care and personalized treatment plans with a goal-driven approach. - Accessibility: Appointments available mornings, evenings, and weekends. Accepts most major insurances and offers transportation when needed. - Scale: Very small practice (2 employees), established in 2011; client-focused with personalized programs. - Web presence: Website handlingpt.com; modest online traffic; primary audience is local (U.S.). If you’re looking for a patient-centered physical therapy option in New Castle offering one-on-one, tailored rehabilitation, Handling Physical Therapy fits that need.
Clinic Type
Physical Therapy
Address
New Castle, Delaware (Route 273)
Phone
302-633-5840
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
Our team will verify your insurance for you before your first appointment.
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
Appointments availability?
Appointments available within 24 hours with no referral required
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: very positive
- Birdeye: 4.9 out of 5 stars (169 reviews)
- Healthgrades: 5 out of 5 stars (10 ratings)
- Facebook: 100% recommend (46 reviews)
Patients praise
- Personalized, one-on-one care
- Knowledgeable and compassionate therapists
- Friendly and welcoming family-like environment
- Effective treatment plans with home exercise programs
- Accommodating with scheduling
Common complaints
- No major or systemic complaints found; some feedback indicates wishing to avoid future need for PT due to the nature of injuries
"The family like environment that Tom and Kaitlyn provide make the session relaxing and made me want to come back the next day for my rehab."
— Patient testimonial on company website"The personal attention given by Tom is professional unlike going to a large environment where you become a number"
— Review on BirdeyeSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- ChristianaCare Expands Access to In-Home Physical Therapy - ChristianaCare News — May 27, 2026
- Lauren A. Brown, PT - Physical Therapist in New Castle, PA — May 14, 2026
- Grand Opening at Our New Location in New Castle, PA on July 15th! | Pain & Spine Specialists Maryland and Pennsylvania — Jul 7, 2026
- ChristianaCare Now Offers Rehabilitation Services in West Grove, Pennsylvania - ChristianaCare News — May 19, 2026
- Mitch Thomas Brings Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy to the Christiana area of Wilmington, DE | Ivy Rehab — Apr 9, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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