Choose Your Physical Therapist
Eric currently provides in-person services at his clinic in Greenville, SC and mobile services in Greenville and Spartanburg, SC.
Eric is a Phyx hybrid PT - you can choose to have your sessions in his clinic or at your home or office.
Dr. Eric Kao, PT, DPT, CH
Meet Eric! He studied exercise science at the University of South Carolina and went on to earn his doctorate in physical therapy at Western Carolina University. He became certified in hypnosis by the NGH a year or two later in the pursuit of his belief that mind and body cannot be separated.
His education, experience, and training have led him down many different roads including presenting on the usage of hypnosis in the field of physical therapy to the South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. He has helped conduct research in both the fields of exercise physiology and physical rehabilitation.
Certifications and Skills:
Certified Consulting Hypnotist
Ericksonian hypnosis
Motivational Interviewing
Provocative Coaching
Powerlifting
Kettlebell Training
Myofascial release
Mind-Body Focus
Activities: “I love working out of all kinds and currently do a mix of about everything ranging from pulling a car to weighted pushups to bench pressing. I also box for conditioning and just plain fun!”
What People Are Saying About Dr. Eric Kao
“I began working with Eric for a specific physical problem, which was addressed and improved. I gained such a wider perspective on the connection of my thoughts and all that transpires from them. Eric has a way of communicating in such a non-judgemental and friendly manner that it becomes easy to hear just what you need to hear. In addition to being so very knowledgeable, I found him to be inspiring. I experienced working with Eric to be a gift of well-being.”
“Whatever your injury or ailment, you will be in great hands with Eric. He was tremendously helpful both to my wife in her recovery from rotator cuff surgery and to me in my recovery from calf and heel injuries. He takes the time to create an individual program that is tailored to your specific issues and needs and regularly checks in to monitor your progress. I highly recommend him.”
“Eric is amazing. I’ve seen him for multiple problems over the years. I had a pain in my back at one point. Went to a chiropractor and massage therapist thinking it was just muscle problems. This went on for 3/4 months. After 1 trip to see Eric he lets me know it’s a nerve that runs down. He showed me how it needed to be taped and handled and after about 3 weeks the pain was gone. Now if I feel that strain in my back even start I tape it for a few days and I’m all set. Highly recommend his services. You can tell he really cares about what he does and generally wants to help people.”
“I saw Dr. Kao for a shoulder injury as a result of improper vaccine administration. Through a combination traditional physical therapy and meditative visualizations I was pain-free and back to my full range of motion within one month of seeing him! His approach was thoughtful, accessible, thorough and educational. I very much appreciate how he was able to help me heal quickly so I could return to normal activities!”