Chain Effect

Fantastic experience: I have been working with Jayd for almost a year now and it's been a total game changer for me. She is extremely knowledgeable about how to help her clients reach the results they're looking for. She is also super empathetic and can read people extremely well. This makes for an amazing experience that is truly tailored to your needs. She always makes you feel supported and is there to pick you up if you're not having the best day. She's extremely positive, but not in a way that seems fake or annoying, honestly. She makes you want to kick butt and pushes you just enough where you're going beyond what you thought your limits were and feel amazing and so accomplished after. If you're looking for someone to push you to be your best self, Jayd if your girl. Not only has she changed my physical health, she's helped shape my mental health as well. Jayd is truly one of a kind when it comes to trainers. I simply cannot recommend her enough, especially to any women out there looking for someone to hold them accountable to becoming a better version of themselves (all while having a great time doing it)!

Fantastic experience: My wife and I have been members of Chain Effect for over a year and have really enjoyed the experience! We both work with Dyala and she has been incredible! We have seen improvements in our strength and flexibility and would highly recommend her as a personal trainer and Chain Effect in general.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been working out at Chain Effect for over a year and have had an incredibly positive experience throughout. The PT, the personal trainers, and the individual use of the gym equipment have been the tools I’ve needed to prioritize my health and wellness. Working with both Dyala and Jayd has been very motivating. I would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for the support you need to achieve your fitness goals!

Fantastic experience: Working with Victoria has been such a positive and refreshing experience. I was nervous at first, thinking I’d be handed a strict food prison sentence—but instead, she’s been incredibly supportive and realistic. She focuses on smart substitutions rather than eliminating foods, and always provides helpful shopping lists, encouragement, and weekly tips that actually keep me on track. Her approach feels sustainable and empowering, not restrictive. Victoria has been a wonderful addition to my wellness journey, and I’m so grateful for her guidance!

Fantastic experience: I love my nutritionist, Hannah! Right from the start, she embodied empathy, compassion, and wisdom in her area of expertise. Not only is she a great person, she has helped me to achieve many of my goals; leaving me to feel empowered and confident. Time spent with her is invaluable and I would highly recommend her!

Fantastic experience: Working with Hannah has been an absolute gift. She is incredibly kind, caring, and empathetic—always meeting me exactly where I am without judgment. Her approach is supportive and realistic, filled with helpful tips and tricks that make healthy changes feel achievable, not overwhelming. I always leave our sessions feeling encouraged, empowered, and motivated. Hannah has a unique ability to create a safe space while also pushing you toward your goals. I can’t recommend her enough—100% worth it!

Fantastic experience: Have been impressed with Michael Hunt for PT and Dyala for personal training. Great team at Chain Effect!

Fantastic experience: After Covid, I had a goal of getting healthier and in better shape. I joined Chain Effect and worked with a personal trainer, Bryan Hamilton-Brown, for approximately three years until he recently switched industries. I have recently begun training with Dyala Corrales Castillo. She is very knowledgeable, personable and motivating. Both trainers I have worked with not only asked me about my fitness goals, but took the time to know me as a person. I have some degenerative hip issues and occasional related knee pain. Bryan and Dyala have adapted exercises to avoid aggravating those conditions while still working those areas to gain strength and stability. By working with Bryan and Dyala, I have gained strength, flexibility and stamina. In addition, to the trainers, the owner, Taylor Pope, and entire staff at Chain Effect are very welcoming, friendly and helpful. I would strongly recommend Chain Effect and Dyala for anyone seeking professional assistance and guidance to pursue their fitness goals.

Fantastic experience: After the initial session, I experienced significant improvement and gained greater confidence in my path to recovery. Michael was exceptional and provided a thorough explanation of the situation.

Fantastic experience: Hannah has more than exceeded my expectations for a nutritionist/dietician. I'm in my 60's and am reaching way beyond the conventional norms for my age. (Thank you Joan MacDonald) Hannah brings expertise to the macro balance and pre and post workout needs. She offers guidance with supplements. She is educated on the specialized needs for women my age regarding body recomp and gaining muscle and being optimally healthy. She is a steady support and encouragement.

Fantastic experience: Taylor and his team do great work. Over the past year I have recovered more from my back injuries than I did the previous 3 years. Their approach really works and I appreciate the attention and time they spend with me. It’s a great mix of hands on PT work and gym work.

Fantastic experience: Michael is a miracle worker! I visited Chain Effect the day after I went to the ER for passing out from pain from a pinched nerve. After some assessments and dry needling I’m feeling relief! Thank you!

Fantastic experience: Very great experience. Very helpful on helping me get my neck healthy and strong. Immediate improvement. Very friendly environment

Fantastic experience: The best place to get PT in Raleigh. Hands down. Highly recommended

Fantastic experience: DJ was absolutely wonderful. In just one session he made my shoulder pain bearable. Dry needling scared me but he helped me through it. I’m so grateful!

Fantastic experience: I have been working with Michael and he helps me with exercises to increase pain tolerance and muscle mobility wherever I need it. He’s qualified in many different techniques, and he usually does dry needling in each session.

Fantastic experience: As a result of a wrist fracture I have been seeing a Michael a Physical Therapist to increase my range of motion and Victoria a nutritionist to increase calcium in my diet. They have both been very friendly, easy to work with, and helpful. The physical therapy is done in individual rooms and a large gym. There is also an app that Michael uploads exercises I can do at home or in the gym between appointments. The nutrition appointments are virtual and I do those from the comfort of my own home. I am happy with the progress they have helped me make.

Positive experience: I just started working with Dyala and I've been very impressed with her thoroughness and encouragement. She is clearly knowledgeable and eager to help me on my fitness journey!

Fantastic experience: I can't say enough good things about the way you get truly personalized attention at Chain Effect in all their services - training, physical therapy and nutrition.

Fantastic experience: Super huge shoutout to my nutritionist, Victoria. She is amazing, knowledgeable, patient, and kind. Victoria is definitely my biggest cheerleader and coach. She has helped me get a handle on this menopausal rollercoaster I am on. We have worked together wonderfully and closely since June 2024. I have followed all her advice and done all my homework, but couldn't have done it without her being my teacher and coach. I highly highly recommend her.

Fantastic experience: Very great customer service! They know what they’re doing and how to better your life!

Fantastic experience: I have been working with Eddie since March and he has been extremely helpful. He is very knowledgeable when it comes to eating healthy food and the training with the right exercises needed. Eddie has helped me to determine what foods I like which has helped me to meal prep for me and my family. I have lost 20 pounds and my A1C has dropped by two points. Eddie is wonderful and a pleasure to work with. I look forward to working with him and chain effects to continue meeting my health goals. Thank you so much Eddie you truly are an inspiration to everyone.

Fantastic experience: Jason McLaughling (spelling*) and Victoria Vucich are top of the line. Jason was for PT and Victoria is for nutrition. Jason was very helpful with my shoulder and specific intricate movements. Victoria, as of today, has helped me lose 26 pounds in 8 weeks. I give my full recommendation to both.

Fantastic experience: Sydney has helped me beyond the obvious coaching about nutritional recommendations. I have learned so much from her about finding peace with food. I can now eat when I am hungry and stop when I get full. I have learned more about how I view food, how restrictive I have been in the past and am actively working on taking back some control over the choices I make. I appreciate how patient she has been with my roller coaster eating and how confident I am becoming with my food choices. I would recommend her to anyone!!!! She gets an A+++ in my book.

Fantastic experience: Eddie F. is a delight to work with. He is super supportive and knowledgeable as dietician. We work together on diet and fitness goals, and he keeps me accountable. He has a wealth of resources that he shares related to nutrition, meal planning, recipes and exercise/strength training. I highly recommend him.

Fantastic experience: My provider, Eddie, has given me an experience that is far different than I had at previous councilors. He actually listens to my likes and dislikes and then creates a personalized plan and achievable goals. Other places I have been never go into this detail and care for their patients. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for nutritional care. Working together with Eddie to incorporate simple exercise goals, dietary changes that I can actually stick to, and medicine suggestions from my GP I have already seen very real results. I look forward to working with Eddie to further my healthier living habits through his suggestions. The items and recipes he has suggested have throughly surprised me. They actually tasted good! He has vetted all the products out there so I don't have to and has really found some tasty healthy gems. It also doesn't hurt that we sometimes discuss video games.

Fantastic experience: I have been working with Eddy intermittently for the last 2 years. Eddy has been an amazing dietician allowing me to progress towards my health goals, and providing knowledge so that it changes my lifestyle. He has been the first dietician that allowed me to feel that I was not being restricted towards my eating, and I was able to address multiple aspects of health and wellness. Best, Barry R Wallace Jr. MA, LCMHC, LCAS, NCC

Fantastic experience: Eddie is the best! He has a great holistic approach to health and wellness that is balanced and tailored to your personal needs. He’s provided some great guidance and motivation that I use constantly. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: I was very impressed that Jason understood my pain. He explained to me what may be going on and the tools and modalities to help alleviate it.

Fantastic experience: Taylor and Jason are the best physical therapists I have ever seen. They are worth every penny, whether you are an athlete, recovering from injury/surgery, or just want to improve your strength and mobility. I also recommend joining Chain Effect’s gym. You get 24/7 access plus a variety of recovery resources.

Fantastic experience: Everyone in Chain Effect is absolutely amazing to work with! The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and most of caring of their clients! I look forward to being a client here for years to come!

Fantastic experience: Caroline my Chain Effect coach has changed my life. Her suggestions are attenable and I reached my initial goals. Chain Effect has been helpful explaining how and why to eat certain foods and food chemistry. Once you understand how foods work with or against your body you have the incentive tools to change your eating behaviors. My husband loves the change in my life. I have recommended Chain Effect to friends and will continue to. Thank you

Fantastic experience: Love this place. Great people who really care about their patients and gym members.

Fantastic experience: Jason is the best!!!!!

Fantastic experience: I cannot recommend Dr. Pope and his team enough! I had been seeing multiple PTs for a handful of years trying to resolve various issues with my hamstring, knee, shoulder, neck and back. Every other PT I had seen would only address one single area of complaint; which would help for a couple of days or weeks at best. I was so fed up with the pain that was preventing me from not only enjoying my sports of choice but everyday functioning. So my first visit to Dr. Pope I was pretty desperate for some help. Immediately, he showed me that he was listening to ALL of my concerns. We worked on dry needling and exercises that managed all of my issues and figured out that a lot of my pain was referred pain (something that none of the other PTs I had seen in the past had even considered). Now, several months later all of my complaints have continued to be resolved or I know how to manage them easily. Now I have the confidence in my body to push myself again. The front desk team was also always so friendly and helpful. Given the office does not manage the insurance claims for Physical Therapy services, this was a financial commitment from me up front. I have been able to work with my insurance and get reimbursed on the back-end. While this was a little inconvenient for me at first, I have no doubt in my mind this was completely worth the investment. I fully believe without visiting Chain Effect, by now I would have spent almost as much in co-pays going directly through my insurance, but would have wasted a lot more time and would still be frustrated and in pain. I cannot thank the whole Chain Effect team enough for everything they have done for me and know who I will go to the next time I need Physical Therapy.

Fantastic experience: I can’t say enough about how great it’s been to work with Eddie Fitzgerald - I have accomplished more in my weight loss and fitness goals than I expected. Eddie is a wealth of knowledge and a great support. He has helped me not only lose weight, but has taught me so much on nutrition and wellness. I am leaner, stronger and healthier. It’s incredible what our bodies can accomplish with proper fueling techniques.

Fantastic experience: Excellent experience with the absolute best!

Fantastic experience: I had a fantastic experience with Jason McLaughlin at Chain Effect! Over the course of an 8 week strength class, he helped me address some muscle imbalances that had an incredible impact on my marathon training. Each session felt purposeful and (comfortably!) challenging, and I would love to come back next season. The facility was great and Jason used the variety of equipment to make each session interesting. Easy 5 stars!

Fantastic experience: The whole team at Chain Effect has helped get me to where I wanted to be, in terms of weight loss, fitness, and nutrition. I worked with Eddie on understanding more about the food I eat and how to build good habits. I worked with Bryan to go from barely lifting a kettle bell to benching more than I ever thought I could. And when I hit a bump along the way, Jason helped me with physical therapy to relieve me of some pain to get me right on track. The best part about Chain Effect is that the whole team works together and communicates my individual needs to each other to make sure they're better equipped to help ME reach my goals in the way that works best for me.

Fantastic experience: Dr. Pope is very knowledgable, professional, and has a great setup at Chain Effect! Chain Effect is a great place for dry needling and injury recovery/prevention work.

Fantastic experience: Chain Effect is an amazing comprehensive therapy and training studio as advertised. Over the years I have used every service and each one has been wonderful. Physical therapists are top notch, nutrition services have been life altering and the NuCalm had me floating on air. PT fixed my plantar fasciitis after 3 visits which I had lived with for 3 years. Caroline helped me through mental challenges I had with losing 10 pounds I had struggled to lose for 10 years. Then the NuCalm literally made me feel like I was floating with all my stress and worries washed away. NuCalm was better than any anxiety drugs or massage therapy I have ever tried. Taylor and his team truly understand and help people with not just physical ailments but mental barriers as well. When I started stressing out about workouts they really listened to me and addressed my concerns and reminded me that I was in control of the workouts.

Fantastic experience: Awesome service

Fantastic experience: Have you come to the conclusion that you just aren't meant to be "skinny?" Maybe you've tried aggressive weight loss strategies, extreme dieting, workout programs, smart devices, couch to 10Ks and nothing seems to get the job done? If this is you, you're not alone. I felt that way too. Then I met Caroline at Chain Effect and, fortunately for me, was proven wrong. Granted, when I met Caroline I was already on my weight loss journey (see first pic). I had been working out several times a week, eating more protein, cutting out soft drinks and had successfully lost 10 lbs on my own (see second pic). Unfortunately, I wasn't happy with these results because, for me, my body didn't resemble how great I felt inside. At that point, I had considered the idea that I simply wasn't meant to be "skinny." So what changed? Caroline educated me - plain and simple. There were no diet restrictions or extreme alterations to the way I lived. Instead, she analyzed my eating and exercise habits, determined some areas of improvement, and made suggestions for small wins here and there. My wife and I began swapping out one item here or there, tried new foods, and started measuring our portions during meals. Immediate results? I began losing around 1 - 2 lbs per week. Long-term results? I lost 25 lbs and have never felt better (see final picture). To be clear, my workout routine remained the same the whole time. My weight loss (from second pic to third pic) is a direct result of changes made to my diet as advised by Caroline at Chain Effect. So if you're still reading this, I hope this review gives you new hope in your journey toward a more positive body image. My only regret is that I didn't seek out nutrition guidance sooner. Thanks again, Caroline!

Fantastic experience: I have had such a great experience working with the folks at Chain Effect! They were so easy to work with and very accommodating. Dr. Tremblay who I worked with was very knowledgeable and read over the notes from my spinal surgery so he knew exactly what I was dealing with. In six weeks he got me out of the back brace I had been wearing for four months and moving so much more naturally. He worked on strength training as well as skill movements to get back to moving in ways I haven’t moved since my accident. He was so positive it motivated me to keep up with the daily training program he set up for me which helped me to start rebuilding my stamina. He was a great listener too and incorporated training to deal with issues I brought up to him. He has a huge difference in my recovery and I am extremely grateful!

Fantastic experience: I currently use Chain Effect for Nutrition Counseling. Caleb Frazier has been an amazing help throughout my journey of bettering my relationship with food and my health! In just a short five weeks, the advice he gave me and taught, used with proper exercise, I have lost about 17lbs and feel so great about my body and journey. I highly recommend starting your journey with him!

Fantastic experience: Just what I needed to kick things up a notch! My Nutrition consultation was amazing. I felt heard and valued. I highly suggest Chain Effect if you are looking for that extra push.

Fantastic experience: Grant is an amazing physical therapist! He has helped tremendously with my sciatica and other ailments. He listens carefully and tailors my sessions based on how I'm doing that day, which is so much more effective than other PTs I've seen. I am very pleased that I was recommended to Chain Effect. (Thanks Taylor, for not letting me cancel that first appt. You were right! ).

Fantastic experience: Educating you on making healthy choices and why. Excellent help.

Fantastic experience: It has been great. Eddie works with me on nutrition and hydration. He helps me get exercise in and teaches me to listen to my body. I have lost 29 pounds in 5 months and I couldn't have done it without Eddie's support. If you listen to him he will go above and beyond to help you.

Fantastic experience: I recommend this place to anyone interested in working on building their confidence around eating right and getting fit. The staff is personable and empower you to make the best decisions based on your personal goals.

Fantastic experience: I work in the building upstairs from Chain Effect and workout in their gym fairly regularly. It was a natural choice to visit them for a PT issue. Dr. Trembly went right to work. I've got my range of motion back and generally feeling better after two visits. I highly recommend them.

Fantastic experience: The premise that the Chain Effect of using multiple therapies to effect change in your self is the real deal. I was struggling with pain, weight, and diminishing mobility. By working with a trainer, nutrition, and physical therapy, I've gained pain free mobility, gained strength to aide me in my everyday life, and lost weight. It takes effort to make life changes like this, but the folks at Chain Effect make the effort fun, and it works. I can't thank Taylor / Caroline / and Bryan enough for helping me get my life back on track.

Fantastic experience: I've been working with Caroline every week for the past six months. First we met for an hour, now 30 minutes. Every week I learn something new - about myself, about nutrition, resources available, recipes, etc. Each week we discuss an area to work on the following week. Some weeks I do better than others with regard to the specific goals, but sometimes something we've discussed will pop into my head right when I need it to help me make a better choice. It has been a wonderful experience and continues to be an important weekly investment for me.

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Chain Effect! Caroline has been great to work with!

Fantastic experience: I did not think I would be able to regain mobility in my neck—after four weeks I can look up at the stars again! So thankful to Taylor and his staff.

Fantastic experience: Dr Taylor is awesome at what he does! Also side note: I had been trying to get pregnant for over a year and I was telling Dr Taylor this and he suggested I try NuCalm. Boom. Pregnant! Thank you!

Fantastic experience: Started going to here for a nutritionist simoly because their website seemed very much my style.... What a great decision. The staff is great and added personal training too, Im making great progress

Fantastic experience: I would like to share my personal experience with Chain Effect Physical Therapy and Performance Enhancement First, they are true professionals starting from booking an appointment till receiving treatment. Upon arrival, the clinic was totally COVID safe, and measures are taken very well. I used to take physiotherapy sessions in the UK, and I needed to continue them in the USA. I was fortunate to meet Taylor; he is very friendly and explained everything in simple terms that I could understand. Personal opinion Taylor was one of the best physiotherapists I ever encountered; he diagnosed and treated the first session's problem. The issue was having pain in my right shoulder and continue to my figures. We tried dry needles and other treatments. I highly recommend the treatments at the clinic. Yousef,

Fantastic experience: This review is LONG OVERDUE! Taylor has been treating me for many issues including neck, back and shoulder pain and I have experienced many positive results. Having been to several different physical therapists over the years, I absolutely appreciate the 100% hands on physical therapy that is lacking at other facilities. He is extremely knowledgeable and takes the time to understand your needs and how they relate to your daily life in order to provide a program of stretching, exercise, postural improvement. His support and encouragement have meant so much as I have made many lifestyle changes including working with the trainers available and improving my nutrition (so far, I have lost 38 pounds and feel better than I have in a few years!). The staff is very friendly and the facility is top notch-a full gym, personal trainers, and dietitians are available to meet all of your needs. I highly recommend them! GO TEAM CHAIN EFFECT!

Fantastic experience: Taylor is a fantastic PT and has really helped get my shoulder function back. Thank you.

Fantastic experience: I have had an amazing experience with Eddie Fitzgerald. He is one of the nutritionist at Chain Effect. They have transitioned to telehealth seamlessly. Eddie is super knowledgable and consistent! Cannot recommend this place enough!

Fantastic experience: Caroline Pope has been a great RD to work with. I see her because despite a healthy diet and regular exercise I have very stubborn weight to lose, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and a high A1C. She helped me make small changes that have had a huge impact on my health. No supplements, major calorie deficits, etc, but instead tracking macros, eating at specific times during the day and adjusting water consumption. She has suggested great foods to add to my eating routine and I'm making awesome progress. If you are debating seeing an RD I highly recommend her.

Fantastic experience: It's really awesome that Taylor takes the time to explain the therapy, not just do it. I'm learning a lot of how muscles work and why the specific therapy is needed. Also, making sure I understand the exercises to do at home has been beneficial so I know exactly what I must do on my own. I’ve also started nutrition counseling with Caroline, and she has been instrumental in helping me to understand serving sizes, moods associated with eating, and choices for meal plans. She is helping me set up a routine of when to eat and how much so I know how to make better decisions.

Fantastic experience: Caroline has been wonderful. I’ve only been seeing her for a couple short months now, and have seen such a drastic improvement and change in my weight and well-being when following her suggestions. I’m a new mom, so finding ways to eat right and exercise have been difficult, but Caroline has completely helped change my lifestyle. The atmosphere is very welcoming, and the rest of the staff are very kind as well. Definitely will continue going.

Fantastic experience: Been a gym member since they opened almost 5 years ago. Always felt comfortable....clean, friendly, supportive. Started 1 dry needle PT session recently with Taylor and I can already tell a difference. So glad I made the choice to do PT!

Positive experience: They leave you alone and let you work out in peace. The equipment is all clean and functioning.

Fantastic experience: I have been seeing Mrs. Caroline Pope at Chain Effect for about six months now and I couldn’t be more pleased with how she and the team at Chain Effect have treated me. I have struggled to gain weight as long as I can remember, but within the past 6 months I have seen incredible results not only to my weight but to my overall health and well-being due to her care and persistence in providing me with meal plans, tips, and general interest in helping me to achieve the weight I desire. Since the visits I have been eating more healthy and in turn it has really improved my appetite and sleeping habits. I recommend her to anyone trying to gain weight, lose weight, or live an overall healthier and more sustainable way of life!

Fantastic experience: The moment I walked into this gym, I felt a 180 difference from previous gym experiences. The facilities are impeccably well maintained, and the staff treats you like a VIP guest. I train with Bryan, who not only has the compassion and enthusiasm of a great personal trainer, but the higher education to design effective workouts. And with 24/7 access, I can manage to work out around my atypical work schedule. I highly recommend this gym!

Fantastic experience: I have been working with Eddie Fitzgerald, RD. Like most people, seeking guidance on how to improve your diet and life can be a little nerve racking. Eddie will but you at ease and help you achieve your goal. He understands that life happens and working through the challenges is part of creating change that will stick. FYI his services are normally covered by health insurance, usually with no out of pocket expense.

Fantastic experience: This review is for Eddie Fitzgerald: I began going to Chain Effect about a year and a half ago with a buddy of mine and initially utilized it as my back up gym when it was convenient as I used to work in the same building. After a couple months went by this quickly turned into my full time first choice for where to workout. There were multiple reasons that contributed to this, including the maintenance of the gym, the availability and choice of equipment, and lastly and probably the biggest reason, the staff. Everyone there is very welcoming and they go out of their way to give advice/help even if not specifically hired to do so. I would consider myself an intermediate lifter and pretty knowledgeable when it comes to nutrition but was not expecting to learn as much if anything from the staff as I usually keep to myself but Eddie made quick remedy of that. To keep this short, after a few months of small talk and realizing that he is a master of his craft with science backed advice, I decided to start working with Eddie for his expertise in being a dietitian. With a wedding/honeymoon coming up my main goal was to get into the best shape of my life so I could bring my best physique. While I was already nutritionally sound and without giving away any of his secrets, Eddie made multiple small adjustments and recommendations that have had a HUGE impact on my fat loss, recovery and overall health. Roughly 3 months later I can already tell that I'm the happiest I've ever been with my physique and nutrition and I've still got a month to go. He works with any type of programming you prefer as well (i.e I hate cardio and can grow tiresome of "diets" quick however I didn't touch the treadmill once nor have I felt at any point like I was struggling with the diet). If you're looking for a professional's help with regards to nutrition I would strongly suggest talking to Eddie!

Fantastic experience: Taylor has a lot of experience as an athlete and as a doctor of PT, which definitely helps him understand his patient's needs. He has a distinct, hands on approach towards healing with no judgements about your level of pain or personal goals. Chain Effect is a highly recommended service for injured athletes or those hindered by the movements of daily life.

Fantastic experience: Great gym! Owners are awesome. Helpful and professional staff. Weights and equipment are neat and organized. Locker room and showers are CLEAN!!! Yay for that! 24/7 access. All around good stuff.

Fantastic experience: I’m headed to college as a competitive gymnast and I feel more than ready to compete on a higher level, thanks to Chain effects physical therapy!

Fantastic experience: I can't say enough wonderful things about Nutritional Counseling at Chain Effect. I've been working with Caroline weekly for about 3 months now and it's been incredible. It was important to me not to focus on a scale or calorie counting, but instead focus on giving my sugar heavy diet a much needed nutritional overhaul! I always feel like my concerns are heard and worked with, I never feel deprived of anything, and Caroline will always adjust to what works best for my mental health, in addition to my nutritional health. Since we meet every week, it's much less stressful for me because I can make small, manageable changes that I'll be accountable for every week vs trying to hit bigger benchmarks over a longer period of time. Approaching it this way, I've seen progress quickly which makes me want to keep going! I've noticed a huge uptick in my self confidence, I feel better overall, my clothes fit better, and I'm empowered to keep this up long term! After every week, I come out with a consistent plan to make me successful, on my own, long term. Working with Caroline has been the best decision I ever made for my nutritional health and I highly recommend her to anyone looking to take that positive step towards eating healthier!!

Fantastic experience: Dr. Pope has treated me several times for various sports-related injuries. Each time I've been thrilled with the results. He not only got me back onto the field, but gave me a program of strengthening and stretching to avoid re-injury. In addition to providing great treatment, he does a really good job of explaining the physiology behind the treatment, helping to visualize the goal of the physical therapy. I highly, highly recommend Dr. Pope.

Fantastic experience: Great overall practice - from physical therapy to nutrition to personal training; I have used them extensively for all three and have found all of their staff to be very well-rounded and skilled at their respective disciplines. I recommend Taylor for excellent physical therapy and training, and Eddie for practical and useful nutritional coaching.

Fantastic experience: Not enough stars! I play professional ultimate for the Raleigh Flyers and was evaluated and treated by Dr Pope for loss of cuttting and running power due to achilles pain. After just one visit I can already feel positive results with return of lost range of motion and explosiveness. The office is a state of the art set up and the customer service was top notch. The website is useful and easy to navigate and appointment availability was within 48hrs of my request. update: I went back this year (2019) after being pain free for 2 YEARS even during a grueling competition and training schedule. I had a recurrence and Dr Pope had me walking out feeling good again and I know the path to recovery. I'm 100% satisfied with the service I received

Fantastic experience: I absolutely love coming to Chain Effect! I work at the Atrium building and the location is unbelievably convenient for me. The facilities are always clean and the staff is always welcoming.

Fantastic experience: Review for Eddie Fitzgerald, nutritionist at Chain Effect. Eddie was my first experience with a nutritionist, I would highly recommend visiting him if you are looking for a local option. He was super flexible with scheduling, even allowing me to book after work for my first visit! Eddie took a realistic approach to my goals, habits, etc . He always followed our meetings with detailed notes and tips/goals to implement and experiment with between the next session . Eddie's highly professional and friendly attitude made the experience for me. It felt like getting expert advice from an old friend, even on the very first session.

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Chain Effect as both a gym and for deep needling. Taylor is great at what he does, knowledgeable, and friendly. He walks you through what he is doing and why he is doing it throughout the process. Plus he gives you some take home tools to continue the healing process. I have seen Taylor for a multitude of injuries including neck, shoulder, calf, and IT band pain. All have been a great experience.

Fantastic experience: I will be forever grateful to Dr. Taylor Pope. For two years I struggled with hamstring pain that made sitting painful and stopped my running. I had been through 3 physical therapists who were unable to bring me any relief. With the right exercises, dry needling, and increasing my physiological awareness Dr. Pope was able resolve my pain and get me running again.

Fantastic experience: Chain Effect is a state of the art facility. Gym is organized, clean, and open 24/7. Taylor Pope is very knowledgeable and works great with the patient. He diagnosed an injury of mine that other therapists did not take the time to look at. Dry needling is also a great functional therapy method that I strongly recommend everyone gives a try.

Fantastic experience: Very well maintained, with a great selection of equipment, and the staff is very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend if you are looking for a enjoyable place to work out.

Fantastic experience: Matt Hartshone at Chain Effect delivers attentive, quality physical therapy sessions. Doesn’t pass off to aids or assistants. Very well educated, thoughtful, and personable. He gives his full attention and expertise towards getting me better. Highly recommend seeking out Matt.

Fantastic experience: Chain Effect, as well as Matt Hartshorne, provided a comfortable environment in which I was able to heal and strengthen myself against future injuries. As a swimmer, I was prone to overuse and other injuries that stemmed from weaknesses or inflexibility. Matt worked with me to not only mitigate harm, but to educate me for the future. After my time with him, I now understand how the body works and connects to itself in various ways. Although I spent little time with him, Taylor is an equally charming guy that works hard to maintain a pristine gym. The two clearly believe in what they do and make sure to be as knowledgeable about their craft as possible.

Fantastic experience: I came to chain effect because I wasn’t satisfied with the assembly line therapy mill at one of the big orthopedic rehab places. Taylor and his staff designed a hands on custom approach that not only brought me back from injury, but helped me become stronger than I was before I got hurt. It was work, but thier approach was both caring and effective.

Fantastic experience: I went to the Chain Effect to rehab a lower back injury in June 2018 and couldn't recommend it more highly. - Taylor and the team are friendly, responsive, and deeply knowledgeable. Taylor has a rare gift for providing an intelligent-and-easy-to-understand orthopedic explanation for my issue and the treatments we pursued, very helpful - The facility is clean, modern, and highly functional. I loved having gym access in addition to PT services - Most important they drove meaningful recovery. I have more mobility and less pain – can't argue with results. Hopefully I won't need to go back! But I'd recommend the Chain Effect without qualification to anyone who needs PT in Raleigh.

Fantastic experience: I have had a great experience with Chain Effect. I initially saw Dr. Taylor Pope in the fall of 2017 for tight hip flexors, shoulder pain, and overall posture improvement. With his assessment and exercise plan, the issues were completely resolved within a couple months, and I have not had any problems since. Taylor also taught me a number of kettlebell exercises to incorporate into my workouts, which have been immensely helpful. I would highly recommend Chain Effect for anybody with mobility issues, or anybody just looking to improve their posture and develop proper movement patterns.

Fantastic experience: I have been looking for someone like Taylor and Chain Effect for a very long time. I found him out of exasperation, not knowing where to turn after getting blank stares in orthopedic offices regarding my sports-related leg injury, that seemed to arise without an acute incident. We began with dry needling and some proprietary treatments for about a month before moving to look at my training in the in-house gym (which is absolutely phenomenal). Taylor noticed some significant issues in my movements, and began reworking my regiment while still treating the leg. As the dry needling treatments worked & the issue subsided, we have since been primarily focusing on building my training to align with my vision, and it’s paying dividends. Recently, I began working with Katie here, a registered dietitian, and have had more progress with her in a handful of meetings than I have in the last year with multiple prior providers. Absolutely thrilled. I came here to solve a leg injury mystery, but after a few months working with Taylor and his team I can honestly say that I am operating at the peak fitness level of my career, and only expect it to continue to increase. Jo, Katie, Jenny, Taylor, & the entire Chain Effect team are extremely professional, efficient, and knowledgeable. Taylor’s drive and knowledge show; this is truly a top-notch operation.

Fantastic experience: Dr Taylor Pope was fantastic with his dry needle therapy. I pulled my glut/hamstring muscle during sport activity to the extent that i was not able to move or bend and he made me ready to play again in 7 days. Highly recommending , if you need physical therapy than Taylor Pope is the answer

Fantastic experience: Taylor is very knowledgable and professional. Highly recommend the services provided by Chain Effect

Fantastic experience: Taylor is great! I got excellent care with him. He understands the needs of athletes, primarily the desire to get back to our best level of fitness and not spend a lot of time at the doctor's office! All my appointments with him were excellent :)

Fantastic experience: Taylor and his staff are fantastic! I was referred to them by a friend because of hip pain. Turned out I needed surgery and Chain Effect was spot on with pre-treatment and helping me recover quickly. I love exercising there too; the equipment is in great shape and there is plenty of variety - no waiting for something to become available. I highly recommend them!

Fantastic experience: Taylor Pope is simply fantastic. He is very experienced and knowledgeable. He got me back into action in a couple of weeks from a shoulder injury, after being out of commission and not improving for 3 months.

Fantastic experience: Dr. Pope is fantastic! I’ve been to other physical therapists that simply follow physician’s orders to strengthen “these” muscles and stretch “those” muscles. Dr. Pope took the time to look at biomechanics and dig into the root cause of the pain. Once he understood the cause he was able to fix it very quickly. He is much more knowledgeable and skilled than anyone else I’ve been to. He starts and finishes every appointment exactly on time. Every minute of the appointment is used constructively. Every appointment is one on one with no distractions. He does not have you waste time doing exercises you could be doing at home. He gave me a home exercise program that was simple and effective and I could actually follow through on. He had realistic expectations about the amount of time I would spend on home exercises. During the appointment he focused on manual therapy and dry needling (things I couldn’t do at home on my own). It is a completely different experience than any other physical therapist I have been to and it works! He is very skilled at dry needling and was able to get rid of the knots in my back that have been there for over 2 years in one appointment. The main reason I went to see him was pain in my knee that had been present for over a year. It prevented me from running, biking, swimming, hiking, doing squats and lunges, jumping, using the elliptical or the rowing machine. He understands that athletes want to continue training when they are injured and helped me come up with activities that I could do while recovering. In just a few appointments I was back to exercising several days per week with little to no pain. Dr. Pope really cares about the progress of his patients and works to restore function as quickly as possible. I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Pope. He’s awesome!

Fantastic experience: I've been here for personal training and physical therapy. Dr. Pope is the best physical therapist I have seen. He handled an Achilles' tendon injury as well as tennis elbow. Those are probably two of the most difficult conditions to treat effectively and he really helped me. Dr. Pope does use dry needling. I've had it done before (it's not my favorite although it does get results) and you can tell that he really knows what he is doing with it. I like that Dr. Pope takes a holistic approach to the treatment and looks at your body mechanics as a whole as opposed to just the condition that you are there to have treated. The facility is very clean and the equipment is top notch. Everyone I've worked with there was incredibly knowledgeable and had a true focus on functional movement.

Fantastic experience: I just completed my second dry needling session with Dr. Taylor Pope and I am very, VERY pleased with the results, as well as with the overall approach (identifying and focusing on weak/problem areas in my fitness and running technique). As a Brand Ambassador for Vibram and a competitive runner being sidelined for over 4-months due to heel and ankle pain has been very frustrating. I saw such incredible results after just one session that I came back for a second one! Not only my injury is rapidly healing, but my functional mobility is improving and I am already running faster than I did prior to my injury, despite missing so much training time.

Fantastic experience: I cannot recommend Chain Effect enough. First, it's run by a young husband and wife team, which I love. I have taken a bunch of classes at this gym and am consistently impressed by how hard they push you and how much I get out of a 45 minute class. Caroline is probably the best class instructor I've had anywhere, she switches up our exercises every week to keep things interesting. Plus, she works her ass off while leading the classes. The gym is very clean and they offer showers and a nice locker room. Don't hesitate to check this place out!!

Fantastic experience: Dr. Taylor Pope and Liz Hurley have created an excellent program for runners called "Iron Body Running Workshop". They teach proper running technique and exercises to prevent injury and improve performance. Now, I feel stronger when running. And, the amazing thing is that once you implement these techniques into your run, it results in faster times WITHOUT EVEN TRYING. Just running properly makes you faster! Since starting the program a month ago, my short run (4 mile) and long run (8-10 mile) times have increased by a whole minute per mile! What a bargain to have TWO instructors with such credentials in the same class to give one-on-one attention to the class members and make sure that everyone is doing the exercises properly! Certainly, I could read about such things as core activation and running exercises on the internet, but at home I would not know if I were doing them correctly. And it takes multiple sessions to make sure that my form is correct. Each class, they point out minute little details about properly performing the exercises to make sure that I don't hurt myself by using incorrect form. A friend who is also in the class, and has been going to classes at other gyms for years, says that she is learning that she has been doing many exercises incorrectly, and that may have contributed to injuries that she has had. A fantastic benefit of the class is that Dr. Pope takes a video of each class member running on the treadmill, and then discusses the video with each of us. From this, I've learned that there's a weird little motion that I do with my right foot that probably explains why my right knee hurts at times while running! Dr. Pope has told me what to work on to try to correct that problem. He also suggested that I have excess arm motion that may lead to increased fatigue when running long distances, like the half marathon (which is my goal). I'd have never figured these things out on my own. Now I can take these proper techniques with me for the rest of my life to ensure that I can keep running as long as possible without nagging injuries to interrupt the process! But I may decide to take this course on a yearly basis as a refresher! Thanks, Dr. Pope and Liz! Great class!

Fantastic experience: I highly reccomend Chain Effect! The studio is very impressive and the staff is great. I've had tons of different physio therapists across the eastern USA and this was by far my best experience. Taylor is very good at diagnosing and treating :) the dry needling was super effective for me!