8AM - 5PM
145 Vista Ave #103, Pasadena
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8AM - 5PM
Inside Reflex Performance Gym, 117 W Bellevue Dr Suite 3, Pasadena“I never find myself writing reviews for anything, but I think I owe it to anyone looking to get out of pain, perform better in their sport, or just recover from an injury or surgery to share the experience that I, and four others, had after seeing Dr. Locatelli Rao in Pasadena.
TLDR: He has been able to help each of us after we all were separately convinced that we had seen “all of the best” PTs/therapists/healers in California, Minnesota and Vancouver.
I found him while I was training for an Ironman a couple of years ago. I had experienced a number of injuries while training that were starting to slow me down. Not only did those injuries resolve, but in later appointments with him I was able to fix my chronic shoulder/neck and low back pain that I had been living with for the last 15 years after injuries/surgeries from playing high school football and baseball. I can’t put a price on what this has done for my quality of life as someone who values taking care of my health and fitness.
Since then I have sent my parents, girlfriend and one of my friends to him and we have all had the same experience.
Parents: Dad (ankle) Mom (meniscus) - - both of them are now pain free after they had been living in pain for the past two decades after each of their injuries.
One of my best friends experienced a near-death skydiving accident. Broke 4 cervical vertebrae and tore his acetabular labrum (hip labrum) and had seen 12+ specialists to try to get out of pain and regain his mobility he had lost after being in a neck brace for 4 months. He was told that all of those specialists were the best in their fields/techniques but he only saw either marginal improvement (if any) or temporary improvement/relieve with them. After one appointment with Dr. Loc he regained most of the functionality of his left hip and is excited to go back and address his neck pain with Dr. Loc. For the first time in half a decade he is feeling confident that there is actually a path out of pain for him.
My girlfriend had low back pain throughout her life as long as she can remember. After a single appointment with Dr. Loc she has not experienced anywhere near the intensity/frequency of pain that she was experiencing prior. Even a day of sitting too long at her desk chair would have her at 6/10 pain and now the worst she experiences is a 1.5-2/10 after heavy lifting/long hikes. (follow him on Instagram and you'll see dozens of case studies and other examples of this happening for other people as well)
Put simply: We all call him a wizard and he is the now the first person we are all recommending other people go and see when they’re dealing with any sort of pain. It’s a long drive for me to go and see him, but I’d make the trip if it were 10x longer.“
7AM - 6PM
590 S Fair Oaks Ave #110, Pasadena“Aaron is the best! The Aspire staff is fantastic. I have nothing but amazing things to say. Thank you, Aspire!!“
Physical Therapists
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“Making the impossible possible.
I can’t say enough amazing things about HealthFit. Our family will be forever grateful for the care my son received here after suffering a major tibia fracture that required surgery. We were originally told his recovery could take 9–12 months, but thanks to the incredible team at HealthFit, he was back doing what he loves in just 3 months.
Before this experience, I honestly didn’t realize how much of a difference the right physical therapy team could make. I quickly learned that not all physical therapists are created equal, and HealthFit is truly in a league of its own.
From the moment you walk through the doors, everyone makes you feel welcome. The entire office is warm, friendly, and genuinely invested in every patient’s success.
Erika gave us hope from the very beginning. My sons foot was completely frozen after surgery, and in just one session she was able to get the first movement back. That moment changed everything for us and reassured us that we were exactly where we needed to be.
Dr. G listened to our goals and worked with us to incorporate therapies that helped support and maximize his recovery. Jason oversaw Blake’s case and made sure he continued progressing every step of the way.
And then there’s Cheri. From the moment we met her, I knew she was the real deal. She became his primary physical therapist, and I truly believe she was the biggest reason for his incredible recovery. She is unbelievably knowledgeable, passionate, determined, and knows exactly how to push her patients while making them feel supported. She celebrated every milestone with Blake, challenged him when he needed it, and never let him settle for less than his best. Her confidence and expertise gave us confidence every step of the way.
The entire team came together to accomplish what once felt impossible. They didn’t just help my son recover physically—they gave him the confidence and ability to return to the sport he loves far sooner than anyone expected.
To everyone at HealthFit, thank you. You changed my son’s life, and our family will never forget what you’ve done for us. If you’re looking for a physical therapy clinic that truly cares, treats you like family, and gets results, this is the place. I recommend HealthFit without hesitation.“