Testimonials

Tamera Ford and her team were amazing. Very reassuring, kind and helpful. I received excellent treatment for a trigger thumb injury and the care also included a great referral to a surgeon when needed. Everyone at Restored Hope was professional and they went out of their way to give great treatment.

I had a pretty extensive hand surgery and was lucky someone suggested I go to Tamera for my PT. She is excellent and helped me so much. All of the people who work there are caring, friendly and when I was finished I felt like I was leaving friends. I highly recommend Restored Hope.

The Best!!! The second you walk in the door everyone makes you feel welcome. Therapist Tamera Ford runs her business with the utmost professionalism. She cares about every patient. I highly recommend Restored Hope for any type of therapy need.

Very patient, kind, friendly yet professional while treating my injured hand. I learned so much and when my treatment was completed, I was given suggestions for continued therapy at home. Highly recommend Restored Hope team for any hand/wrist therapy.

Suffering a broken metacarpal bone from a fall while hiking, Tamera was able to help restore the functionality of my hand. The treatments were a major help and helped show me the path to further my recovery. All the staff are cheerful and provide a comfortable atmosphere. – they are great!

Best ever!! The second you walk in the door it is very accommodating. Everyone makes you feel very comfortable. I can not express how much they helped!!

Thank you Tamera & Richard – I have my hand back!! I really appreciated the time you took with me – and the many explanations to help me understand.

Due to the nature of my hand injury, I was turned down by two different PT Businesses stating they didn’t have the expertise for my type of hand surgery. Many weeks transpired and then I was finally referred to Restored Hope.

After wasting precious weeks, I hand delivered my therapy prescription and met the Owner/Occupational Therapist Tamera Ford. She took the time to look at my hand, the therapy order and discussed a plan to go into effect the following week. She stated her background which included specializing in my particular hand injury.

My first session with Tamera included a full background on my type of injury, her occupational therapy plan, exercises, physical manipulation and a custom hand brace she made specifically for me. When I saw her three days later, there was a noticeable improvement which astonished me. I knew then I was in the right place.

I spent three months undergoing occupational therapy under Tamera’s care and guidance at Restored Hope. Tamera runs her business with the utmost professionalism and cares about every patient personally.

Not only did I gain the highest respect for Tamera, her staff and place of business, I am proud to say I became part of the family. I highly recommend Restored Hope for any type of therapy need. I look forward to being under her care again after my upcoming shoulder surgery. I wouldn’t consider any other occupational therapist after the success I had with my hand injury!

Absolutely the best physical/occupational therapist ever and I have been to several. Tamera is fantastic. Very warm and caring person who knows her business extremely well. I recommend her wholeheartedly.

Wonderful, kind, comprehensive, engaged and patient staff. Nice personalized attention and office environment. I’ve received OT for my RA hands from therapists over the years. Tamera is the first therapist to remain devoted in her treatment of my challenging degenerative condition. She is a great listener and created unique innovative custom splints for both my hands, protecting them from more decline, patiently supporting me with minor adjustments as needed. Her knowledge and skill for numerous exercises to strengthen and bring more flexibility to my fingers was extensive. I really appreciated the one-on-one focused care not always present with OT therapists who sometimes juggle multiple patients at a time. I highly recommend her and her OT team and if continued therapy is needed I will definitely be returning to Restored Hope Hand Therapy!

Before going there, I didn’t know there was a place that specialized in hand therapy. They were wonderful! Each therapist was caring and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend them to anyone.

I’ve been to several hand therapy centers in the area and this is by far the best! The entire staff gives individual attention.

Taméra is an amazing occupational therapist. The genuine relationships she builds with her patients is a testament to her passion for helping people heal and get back to their normal lives. I was stressed out and impatient when I first came in for therapy and Taméra communicated very clearly what to expect out of treatment and how long it would take. Essentially, she told me to chill out because it was going to be a slow process. With her guidance (and a few reminders) I was able to take it down a few notches and take it slow and steady to get full range of motion back in my arm after surgery to repair my distal bicep tendon.

Everyone in the office was pleasant to work with which created a positive vibe that I believe also contributed to my recovery. I highly recommend Restored Hope Hand Therapy for any upper extremity condition you might need treatment for.

Thanks everyone, I’m going to miss coming in!

Restored Hope Physical Therapy and, in particular, Tamera Ford, came into my life and my recovery from a burst bicep tendon at just the right time. The tendon burst on July 13 just above my right elbow while a was lifting a box. Surgery followed on July 20. I wasn’t booked into PT at another well known Prescott establishment until mid-September and then a slot with Tamera opened up. I’m glad it did because she really knows her stuff! While I had made progress on my own, the recovery program and process she laid out got me in and out of PT in just 4-5 sessions! I was amazed!

If you do the work with Tamera, I’m pretty sure you will get the kind of results that I did! Thank you Tamera. I owe you big time!

I could tell from my first appointment I was going to get the right therapy I needed for my finger. Everyone here is professional, knowledgeable, and so helpful. After just a few therapy sessions, I could already see the benefits of hand therapy. It really does make a difference when people truly love their job as they all do here.

If you’re in need of hand therapy, absolutely go see them. They provide high quality therapy that speeds up recovery. Their kindness, and professionalism is above reproach.

I would like to thank Melissa very much for the exceptional care I received in my hand treatment at Restored Hope Hand Therapy. She went above and beyond to listen to my concerns and to address each one for me. The office staff and the owner Tamera were helpful and caring as well. I would highly recommend this place for your Physical Therapy. So grateful and blessed for all you have done. Thank you!

Following outpatient carpal and cubital surgery, I was referred to Restored Hope for PT. Tamera and her associates are consummate professionals. The parameters of my then condition were carefully measured to demonstrate future progress. A game plan of exercises both in-house and for ‘homework’, along with heat and cold therapy were implemented. All the above was in accordance with the directives of my orthopod, PA and my family doctor. Prescott is blessed with many outstanding PT facilities I have used fine. However, I would cheerfully recommend Restored Hope to anyone in need.

Tamera is so much more than a “hand” therapist. I starting P.T. on my SHOULDER at a different office and they were having me do the incorrect exercises that almost caused irreparable damage. Tamera was able to get me back on track and provide the correct therapy. She knows what she is doing and is very caring and personable. I would highly recommend Tamera.

Restored Hope Physical Therapy provided most excellent care
for my post-surgical rehab. Tamera’s expertise and proficiency are unparalleled. Her kindness and genuine concern contributed to my healing. Her office staff are professional, extremely helpful and always cheerful. I would highly recommend Restored Hope Hand Therapy to anyone requiring PT.

Melissa was personable, helpful, and competent in providing therapy for my broken wrist. The office was well run and very timely in getting appointment reminders out. The jar of chocolates was a nice touch: my reward for a good workout!

Wonderful help for multiple breaks in wrist that caused limited movement in not only my wrist but my hand also. Tamera and her staff were professional, always on time, pleasant with great chairside manner. Thank you to all the staff especially Audri who always found a convenient appointment time for me.

I suffered a severe dislocation of my left index finger in a horseback riding fall which was surgically repaired in April of 2023. From the first day of therapy it was abundantly clear that owner, Tamera, and Melissa (my primary physical therapist) cared a great deal about my regaining flexibility once the surgical pin was removed. Like most physical therapy, it wasn’t easy! But Melissa was incredible in terms of taking the time to steadily improve my range of motion. I “graduated” after 10 weeks and continue on the road to recovery doing my stretches at home.

I highly recommend Restored Hope! They are professional. They are methodical in helping you make progress in healing. And above all, they CARE. Without question, I would see them again if I sustain an injury.

Thanks Melissa, Tamera, and Audri! You ROCK!

After an ATV accident, I had little hope that my right hand would ever be the same. Tamera gave me the confidence to work hard for results. Tiny improvements on each visit added up to big changes, allowing nearly full use of my hand once again. They were flexible when I had schedule conflicts. The pleasant positivity was infectious and appreciated, making my twice-weekly out of town drives worth it.

Tamera is very caring, talented and professional. The entire office staff is helpful and cheerful. I have seen her about 15 sessions and each one I felt I got exactly the help and attention I needed. Thank you. I highly recommend her.

Physical therapy sucks but it’s necessary if you really want to heal. I spent the last couple of months in the care of Tamera and Melissa at Restored Hope and while it took hours away from an already busy schedule, it was worth my time and their effort. They are experts at what they do and they share both their knowledge and compassion for getting their patients back to some level of normalcy. If you keep a positive attitude and do the “home work” they assign you, you’ll be be very satisfied with the results.

Terrific, caring people with expertise. Very personable and friendly. Focused on patient care/improvement, and free with suggestions for self-care.

After Hand Surgery I called 10 different Physical Therapy offices for an appointment in May. All of those offices had no opening until early/Mid June. Restore Hope Hand Therapy was able to fit me in for two a week appointments. I just finished all my sessions and my left thumb was able to recover 95% of the movement and bend at the knuckle. Tamera and her team made my visits feel like old friends getting together for each session. Thank you for all the support and friendship.

With a surgically repaired broken elbow and two sprained wrists, I was a mess. Tamera accomplished my physical therapy and succeeded beyond my wildest expectations. In addition to being an authority on her subject with decades of experience, she is an absolute delight to be with. While I’m so happy that my recovery is complete, I’m sad to no longer have a reason to see her regularly. Without reservation, I happily give Tamera my highest recommendation!

Tamera is a wonderful therapist. She is friendly and very helpful and really knows her business. It’s a clean and friendly environment. I highly recommend Restored Hope Hand Therapy.

If you ever need therapy for your hand or wrist or arm, this is the place to go. Tamera, the owner, knows her stuff. She is careful, thoughtful, and an excellent therapist. Her office is immaculate, well run, and a pleasure to visit.

Tamera is a miracle worker. I had a chronic problem (2 yrs) that was impacting my ability to do my normal daily activities and workout regime. It was so painful it almost brought me to tears with just everyday movement. Finally, an orthopedic doc referred me to Tamera. I was skeptical at first that anything could be done for me. I had tried cortisone injections, braces, rest, everything, etc. Tamera assured me that I could get back to “normal”, but it would take time due to the nature of my injury. She was always patient, positive, and treated me like “somebody”, not just another hand, wrist, finger, etc. She made me feel like she genuinely cared about me getting better. She always took into consideration my lifestyle and what “normal” I wanted to get back to in my life. Usually patients do not look forward to therapy as there is some discomfort involved in the healing process. Tamera made the process feel as if I were just meeting a friend, who just happened to also work on the therapeutic process. I would highly recommend Tamera to anyone who has any hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder issues. You will not be disappointed. She is excellent and gifted.

My wife used Restored Hope for her physical hand therapy. She loved Tamera, very friendly, personable, she made her therapy an enjoyable experience. We would highly recommend Restored Hope Hand Therapy! Thank you Tamera and Audri.

Each and everytime I went in for PT with Tamera, she was supportive and educational. She was gentle and kind and had a very good attitude towards my recovery. I would recommend her highly for your physicial therapy.

There are no words to properly describe my therapy. They are very vested in my recovery, professional and caring. I would highly recommend them for all your therapy needs!

Tamera is very knowledgeable about hand muscles, tendons, etc. and skilled at hands-on therapy. I liked the range of exercises and techniques used to strengthen my hand and fingers, thus reducing use of the arthritis-damaged joints. Both Tamera and Audri (front desk) are friendly, interested in their clients, and fun to chat with. Good music sound track, too!

I recently went to Restored Hope Hand Therapy after fracturing my left hand. Tamera was amazing and has given me back the ability to do surgery and use my left hand without pain. I highly recommend anyone who needs hand therapy to see her!

Tamera at Restored Hope is a true professional. She’s conscientious about her patients and helps them achieve their goals always confirming they’re not in pain as she proceeds.

I feel so blessed to have Tamera and her staff care for me while I’m healing my severe carpal tunnel syndrome. I have worked with many physical therapists in my lifetime. Compassion and hope are necessary to help me heal. Restored Hope is the perfect name for this Therapy. I am grateful for the care I am receiving at Restored Hope

Finally found a wonderful PT. Most of the PT places are not scheduling until December. I am grateful to Tamera for making time for me and providing awesome care for my post operative care.

With the personalized brace made specifically for me by Tamera Ford, OTR/L, HTC, at Restored Hope, my injury is now healed. Without the brace I would have had to have surgery to correct my injury. Thank you for your services (and caring).

Tamera was my therapist after my wrist fracture. She’s a great therapist and gave me the treatment I needed to rehab from my injury. She is a very nice person as well and a good teacher. I highly recommend Tamera.

As a physical therapist, I need my hands for my job. As a clinician, I need a good occupational therapist to refer to for my patients as well. I am so lucky to have been introduced to Tamera. She is a fantastic OT and someone with whom I trust all of my patients who need hand therapy. I dislocated my finger this summer, and she helped me return to 100% so that I can continue to treat patients and run my practice as well. I cannot recommend her enough.

Tamera Ford knew exactly what my injured hand needed for me to be able to play golf again. She runs her business very professionally yet with some humor and a lot of common sense. I would recommend her without reservation.

My wife has been having pains in her hands for several years, increasing over time. She had received therapy for her hands from others but no positive results were accomplished. She looked up several businesses in the area, however this one had the best of ratings. So she went in about two months ago and received a free consultation on the recommended therapy. Of course a prescription was needed which she obtained through the general practitioner. Her treatments were twice per week, and the care and time spent on the first and all of the sessions were amazing and she could tell that Tamera Ford, OTR/L, HTC, the owner and only therapist was completely focused and dedicated to performing the required physical therapy from the heat, to gentle exercises, the healing touch, and ending with an ice treatment. Tamera’s specializes from the shoulder to hand.

Its been several months, and my wife says her pain is all but gone and very manageable. I highly recommend Tamera and will be using her for any future treatments as required.

Not only is Tamera an excellent therapist but she was a pleasure to work with. My doctor was amazed at the speed of my recovery especially considering my age, 92. I attribute this to Tamera’s skill and patience.

I am a retired Physical Therapist. When I realized I needed hand surgery and knowing that I would need follow-up therapy, I started researching the best hand therapists in Prescott. I chose Tamera at Restored Hope Hand Therapy and experienced the best outcomes I could have gotten. Tamera is Certified in hand therapy, very experienced and knowledgeable. I would give her 10 stars if I could. Eventually I will need to have my other hand done and she will be the 1st person I will call.

Tamera’s hand therapy is second to none! She definitely knows how to provide relief to an injured hand within a few short visits. She is genuinely interested in assisting her patient regain full range motion of the hand. Her techniques are sound and precise. I highly recommend her as an expert in her field.

Tamera definitely knows how to provide relief to an injured hand.

Tamera is an exceptional occupational hand therapist. I have osteoarthritis in a thumb joint and de Quervains tendinitis. I was feeling hopeless even after cortisone shots. She immediately made me feel comfortable with her engaging personality. Her 20+ years of knowledge and experience is evident in how she devised a program for my specific issues. She truly cares about her patients and my experience and progress has been amazing. The name Restored Hope is perfect, I’m hopeful each day watching my progress. I highly recommend Tamera.

Tamera is a great hand therapist-I have almost full range of motion in my right hand/wrist. She is caring and very professional. I would recommend her to anyone that needs PT for hands. Will miss seeing her. Thank you Tamera!

I am happy to recommend Restored Hope to anyone. She was positive and encouraging which helped motivate me to do the homework. She was firm with expectations but kind and compassionate. She was great to work with.

I have struggled to write this review only because I feel my words are inadequate. The journey back from an injury and/or surgery can be a painful, discouraging one. From the first appointment, Tamera’s expertise and clear explanations gave me confidence that there was a path back to healing. She is an excellent physical therapist, bringing years of practical knowledge to create the best course of treatment for each person. She delights in personal milestones achieved and also listens to concerns and fears, quieting them with her calm, professional demeanor. She has given her practice the perfect name as she truly does restore hope. I highly recommend her.

I have been a patient of Tamera Ford’s for several months now. She has been instrumental in giving me the tools and individualized care I have needed. Her knowledge and hands on care has been helping me to regain the use and function of my left hand after undergoing a radical dissection of a wrist tumor leaving me with limited mobility. It is evendent to me that Tamera’s 20 plus years experiance as a Occupational Therapist is put into practice with each individual patient. I feel so fortunate to have her over-seeing my care and I highly recommend her to anyone needing any type of hand therapy. Claire

Tamera cares about your progress, designs therapy sessions that increase your strength and creates a friendly environment for all patients. I highly recommend!

Post wrist surgery from a severe break I was referred to Restored Hope Hand Therapy and Tamera Ford. Although physical therapy is no picnic Tamera has made a painful recovery very manageable. She is progressive and experienced, I would highly recommend Tamera for hand therapy with no apprehension. Thank you Tamera!

I am seeing Tamera for hand therapy to regain functional use of my fingers after suffering a dislocated finger. I found her to be very knowledgeable, dedicated and friendly. I have made significant progress since starting the therapy. Her practice is an asset to the Prescott Medical Community.

Tamera is very knowledgeable and easy to work with. She’s done wonders restoring my hand after surgery.

Tamera is the best- she saved my shoulder from surgery and worked hard to make it happened. She is the best!!!