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

I’ve worked with Dr. Colin twice now, and each time he has taken time to listen, plan and adapt based on what I want and what I’m feeling. He’s very clear, straightforward and caring, while bringing a wealth of knowledge. I had a very old injury that flared up while working out, and now I’m back in the gym with no pain only a month later.
Kayla Brooks
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
A few weeks ago I managed to injury my leg doing small tasks around my house and was unable to pinpoint what the issue was and how to solve it. After a brief conversation, and a few tests/exercises with Colin, I had the issue diagnosed and a thorough exercise program intended to heal and strengthen the injury. Colin was awesome. Great experience!
Michael Pelletier
Dr. Gabby is the best PT I have ever worked with! As someone who has had various nagging injuries over the years from weight lifting, I have been to SEVERAL Physical Therapists over the years. None of them really fixed my issues and I would end up back in the same place a few months later. Working with Dr. Gabby was totally different. Not only did she fix all of my injuries, but she also gave me routines to mix into my workouts to ensure I didn’t re-injure myself. Now I feel better than ever in my workouts. On top of this, Dr. Gabby offers a friendly, welcoming, and personalized training environment whereas other physical therapists I’ve worked with would divide their attention between multiple clients at a time. I highly recommend Dr. Gabby! 10/10!
Steve Krakower
Very experienced and professional staff!
Eric H
Can’t recommend Grit enough! I’ve been dealing with back pain on and off for years and felt kind of defeated. Gabby really took the time to get to the root of the problem and I’ve never felt better! Gabby is extremely knowledgeable and has a broad range of treatment approaches she utilizes in each session which I found to be extremely beneficial. If you need a PT, look no further!
Kimberly Dangelo

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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