Physical Therapy in San Francisco

“Thank you to Healthwell for being a smooth operating machine for specialty body work!Scheduling with Michael is so pleasant, even if it’s hard to get in.And Mindy is a specialist I am lucky to see! She’s helping to crack the code on a complex set of symptoms associated with hypermobility or hEDS.“

“Had surgery for a torn hip labrum, heard great things about Renew. Booked an appt as soon as I could which was seamless. Last 4 months I worked with primarily Alexa and Nicole, they were more than attentive and knowledgeable in helping guide me through recovery and eventually back to full strength. A great facility and everyone there top to bottom are just great people to be around.“

“I came across TJ's name 2 years ago actually at his previous clinic, where I was rehabilitating post knee surgery. My colleague went to TJ post his knee surgery and said amazing things about Belden. Flash forward couple of years, I was having a difficult time recovering from my long runs training for my first marathon. I decided to visit TJ and Sergio for some guidance. Right when I stepped in, I wished I came here 2 years ago. There was no stim or ice machine in sight. I was first seen by TJ who diagnosed some muscle imbalances, taught me how to properly foam roll, and worked on my muscles manually. When I say 'manually,'-- MANUALLY, hence 'physical' therapy :). He worked to soften my knots and release tension in my muscles. While he worked on it, he showed me what a muscle that was massaged out feels like and what more I can do to relieve muscle tension at home. Furthermore, this guy rock climbs after a hard day's worth of work!! So impressive. Beyond the quality of the treatment here, Sergio always responds to my calls and questions about insurance in a timely manner. He works seamlessly with TJ, helping patients with their exercises. I have enjoyed getting to know these guys as well and they are super funny and friendly. I look forward to seeing them for injury prevention/rehabilitation as I continue my active lifestyle.“

“I joined Diakadi in the summer of 2021 and I have been working out with Dan Stahl ever since. Dan has done an amazing job of creating an exercise program that is tailored to my needs. The gym never feels crowded and the “open gym” hours are even less so. The equipment is well maintained and space is always clean. I have recommended Diakadi and Dan to everyone I know. Thank you to the owners, Billy and Mike, for creating such a positive and welcoming environment.“

“Pleasant, well-equipped clinic, friendly staff. Kendall DPT is an excellent therapist, very responsive to patient needs and goals. I plan to return to this practice whenever I need PT.“

“Kauno is great! Great facility with all the right equipment and space. The staff is very professional, friendly and knowledgable. In particular, Andrew has been super helpful working with me. I have been training to run a race and dealing with a knee injury that impacted my training. Andrew has helped me understand my injury, and created a personalized plan to help get me stronger and feeling better fast. 10/10 would recommend this to any other active person dealing with / getting over an injury.“

“My first session/evaluation was the best PT/Wellness visit with Dr. Wong. His whole body approach, exercises, and knee massage were perfect. I have been to other PTs but will return for another appointment with Dr. Wong.“

“Erica and her team are absolutely amazing! This was my first time getting physical therapy and it exceeded all my expectations. The facility and equipment are well maintained and clean. Erica truly cares about her patients, open to feedback and trying different modalities based on how your body is responding to the treatment. I recommended Apex to my husband and now he is a big fan of them too! They also get bonus points for having excellent candies at reception :)“

“Dr. Z is great.I’ve been going to him for years and he’s always very welcoming. Definitely a non-force chiropractorJohn treats the whole body from energy balancing, massage, reflexology realignments and even provides inserts for your shoes to make sure that your alignment is correct.I highly recommend Dr. John Zeravich.“

“When I was pregnant I somehow developed frozen shoulder in both shoulders. Not only was it incredibly painful, I wasn’t able to sleep on my side which you’re supposed to do as the baby gets bigger (sleeping on your back can lead to risks when the baby is big), so I was really anxious for my shoulders to heal and I wasn’t making any progress with just doing PT on my own. I saw Julian as I had seen him previously for a ski injury and my knee healed well under Julian’s PT support. Julian not only had me do exercises but also did hands on manipulation of my shoulders — the sessions were super painful but after a few sessions I could feel the difference and my shoulders were gaining mobility. Julian’s dry humor helped lighten the mood and the PT assistants were great at adjusting to my needs in helping me do exercises and ice afterwards. It’s more expensive than other PTs and out of network with my insurance but so worth it — each 1 hour session here was so much more valuable than 2 30 min sessions at another practice. After a few months of sessions with him combined with massage therapy, I was healed just in time for my third trimester of pregnancy. I’m so grateful to Julian for what he did to accelerate my healing, and will go back for any other PT needs“

“Everyone is so nice, warm and welcoming. I really like how James takes the time to ask you what you need. He really likes to know how your feeling and how he can solve the problem. Great establishment, great vibe and definitely great people who care. I really look forward to going back. I feel great!“

“I was happy to get a professional diagnosis of my problem. It helps me make more informed decisions about my recovery. I would recommend this place to other people. Especially if you have good insurance.“

“Trevor is an excellent physical therapist. I really appreciate the time and care he gave me. His clinical skills, empathetic presence and concise instruction left me feeling not overwhelmed. I love the videos he took of me doing my exercises so that I remember how to do them just right. It’s not easy to find such high quality PT and I feel so lucky to have found him.“

“Maral has helped change my life. I came to her from multiple PTs at kaiser and even two out of pocket PT’s.My past 2 years plus of PT experience left me traumatized, unmotivated, and helpless and somehow I left worse then when I started. Maral listened to me and adapted my body needs. We discovered early on that I was hyper mobile, but after a while, Kylie suggested that I might have EDS. They put me on a very slow regime which was so welcomed after my previous experiences. Past Pt’s would push me past my hypermobility and try to get me in heavy weights as fast as possible, but that left me damaged with horrible sciatica.Maral never pushed me to do exercises that were causing me pain and instead helped find creative ways to adjust programs and exercises. She has been patient and really validating if I tell her something isn’t working. This was the first time I encountered a PT that encouraged me to speak up if something isn’t working and allowed me to feel comfortable doing so without shame or making me feel like I’m being too demanding or I’m not doing something correctly. Simply put, I finally felt like I had a say in my health and it was a partnership between a PT and patient, not just a clinician handing me a spreadsheet and sending me on my way.Fast forward almost a year later and I am doing way better and am way more functional than I have been in a long time. I will of course need PT for the foreseeable future as I have hEDS, but I am so happy I found a dedicated and empathetic PT that is Maral. Her gentle nature and support through my tumultuous health journey has really changed my life for the better. I have had about 6 PTs so I hope you can take my word when I say that Maral is awesome :)“

“Had really bad neck strain from working from home and could barely bend my head over to my shoulder. In a couple sessions of soft tissue work, I've regained full mobility of my neck and feel so much better. Highly recommend seeing George!“

“I have EDS and Mast cell issues and to keep me walking I have been coming here for ages. I don’t think I would be this mobile with such a problematic diagnosis if it weren’t for Amy.“

“Dr. Rabbetz has been part of my trusted care circle for over a year. What I appreciate most about Dr. Rabbetz is how thorough he is in diagnosing a problem and the follow up care to check in on how I'm doing. For example, when I came to him with leg pain last year, he determined it was in fact a tear in my hip and sent me to the best hip specialist in San Francisco. I needed surgery and coached me every step of the way, and was very involved in my recovery. His positivity, encouragement and care has gotten me through countless ailments (including neck and wrist) and I'm so thankful. Thank you Dr. Rabbetz for your healing powers, your wisdom, and for being YOU!“

“Jeff at Movewell is amazing. I've seen other physical therapists and he was by far way more thorough and knowledgeable than my previous therapists. Strongly recommend if you are a cyclist, runner or swimmer. Seriously, don't hesitate, you'll thank me later!“

“Natasha is brilliant and saved my shoulder. I injured my right shoulder in the gym doing a shouldery gaston move. It hurt like hell and I spent the following year going to 3 different physical therapists trying to recover. All of them told me to stop climbing and stop using the shoulder. Things got so bad to where I couldn't even brush my hair or chop lettuce. A year after the injury I saw a surgeon hoping that he'd have some answers. He ordered an MRI which showed a healthy shoulder, so he gave me the "there's not really anything we can do for you, try going back to physical therapy".I was pretty devastated and depressed, having lost a year of climbing, not able to use my right arm without pain, and no one able to help me. I posted on instagram asking if anyone had any advice and multiple people reached out saying Natasha Barnes could help. I hadn't thought about talking to a climbing specific rehab person, but I'm so glad I did.Natasha explained what was going on with my shoulder, why NOT using it over the last year made it even weaker, and gave me a program to get my shoulder back on track. I was climbing within a couple weeks of that first call with her. And here I am today, almost a year after connecting with her, and I'm climbing better than I ever have in my life. My only regret was not finding Natasha earlier! Seriously, if you have an injury that has been bothering you for a while, stop reading this review and just go book a call with her. She's an angel sent to us by the climbing gods.“

“I'm kinda shocked that I hadn't already written a rave review long ago. I guess I assumed I had, but now I get to rave over 23 years and multiple injuries, surgeries, and recoveries. Starting after the 19 spine procedures with a prognosis of paralysis by 2007; nope! And yes, still doing Karen's exercises today. Then a torn bicep tendon reattached 12 years ago, and with Karen's brilliant work, 100% strength and extension. Then in 2019 I tore multiple tendons, muscles, and ligaments in my shoulder in a skating accident. Completely re-built shoulder in surgery. Once again, Karen helped me regain strength and mobility and today (at 64yrs of age) I'm doing 45 pushups and 10 pull-ups in an "L" along with my Physical Therapy exercises. Karen is an absolute genius when it comes to Physical therapy.“

“Prompt response within the same day. I was connected with a trainer and started training within the same week. They have a few qualified contractors on reserve. Her name is Jess Hess who is energetic, positive, and a great conversationalist which makes sessions fly by. Private 55-minute training sessions are $110, and they are tailored to your needs. Jess Hess also offers remote online training via PTDistinction app for $150 monthly, where she uploads curated videos of strength training exercises that you can do by yourself using your own body weight and based on your training history with her. For frequent travelers, this is a huge blessing. You can also ask her questions and connect with her regarding concerns. This is training for the future!“

“This place is fantastic. Adrian is the man. I started going to GGPT after herniating my disc (L5/S1) and experiencing extreme sciatic pain shooting down my leg. At its worst, I had a 10/10 pain level, leaving me completely immobilized. I initially chose GGPT because Adrian was certified in the McKenzie Method, which had previously offered me some relief. However, after several sessions, I discovered many different strategies to alleviate my pain AND strengthen my core to prevent future injuries. Adrian doesn't just adhere to a strict set of protocols like McKenzie or McGill (though he's well-versed and certified); instead, he customizes his approach to meet the specific context, needs, and goals of each individual. Lastly, I must say that Adrian is among the most compassionate and uplifting individuals I've encountered. He provided exceptional support during some difficult times. While I don't expect that from a physical therapist, I deeply appreciate and admire it. The entire team at GGPT is fantastic, and I highly recommend them!“

“This is the best PT around. Skilled, responsive just fabulous. Micheline Cerra is the most committed and caring physical therapist I have encountered. Maisy is a great therapy dog as well! This business deserves way more than five stars!“

“Excellent session at StretchLab. The staff is knowledgable, friendly and most importantly effective at getting deep fascial stretches. Thank you to the team there for keeping us in shape for more yoga.“