Physical therapy in San Mateo

“Great service. Professional. Great therapy for my back and shoulder. Go check it out. Dr. John is great. ?“

“Therapist very professional and helpful on what his goals for me on my arthritis for my knees. He explained why I was doing exercises to help me overcome the pain in my knees. He took the time to make sure I was doing exercises correctly which I really appreciated. I definitely have felt improvements after 2 visits,“

“Having lived with both Rheumatoid Arthritis and osteoarthritis for many years, I am no stranger to managing chronic pain. While practicing Tai Chi has helped me tremendously over the years, the persistent pain in my lower back simply never went away.
Over the decades, I’ve had plenty of experience with traditional physical therapists. Typically, they provide a list of exercise instructions and send you home to practice by yourself, which often feels impersonal and yields limited results.
When my sister told me about Aaron Parnell, I was intrigued by his unique expertise. He offers an approach to pain and bodywork that I had truly never heard of before. Living in the East Bay, making the trip to Aaron’s Posture Lab in San Mateo means a drive of over an hour each way. Still, I decided to give it a try—and I am so incredibly glad I did.
I have now completed six private sessions. Aaron and his entire team are remarkably personable, attentive, and professional. Instead of giving me generic exercises, they pinpoint the exact source of the problem and work directly on it during the session. I am already feeling a noticeable improvement. Making the decision to drive down to San Mateo was worth every mile, and I highly recommend them to anyone dealing with stubborn, chronic pain!“

“I had the pleasure of working with an incredible personal trainer, Tayo, for almost two years, and he helped me get in the best shape and version of myself for my wedding. I had gained weight during covid in 2020 and he helped me lose the weight, gain muscle, confidence, feel the best version of myself and getting in the best shape of my life. Tayo was very committed to my success. Tayo's passion for his work was evident in every session we had together. He wasn't just a trainer, he was a motivator, a mentor, and a genuine cheerleader throughout my fitness journey. Has positive energy encouragement pushed me beyond my limits, and I found myself achieving milestones. What sets Tayo apart is his genuine care for his clients. He wasn't just interested in the numbers on the scale, but he actually cared about my overall well-being and confidence. His attention to detail and ability to tailor workouts to my strengths and weaknesses made each session challenging yet incredibly rewarding. I love the feeling I get after I have a good workout with Tayo. All the trainers and staff at fitSF are incredible and know what they are doing. You can tell by seeing how happy their clients are at the gym. My wedding day wouldn't have been the same without training at FitSF studio for the big day and I'm forever grateful for the positive impact Tayo and FitSF studio had on my life. They are truly amazing people. I'm no longer working out but I miss seeing Tayo, John and some of their regular clients and trainers there!“

“I’ve been seeing Shah for about seven years now, and he has been an incredible gift in my life. I have an S-curve scoliosis, with both curves measuring around 48 degrees, and Shah has been instrumental in my lifelong journey of pain management and preventing further progression. I truly don’t know what I would do without him. His knowledge and kindness are unmatched. I only wish I had found him in my teens—back when more progress might have been possible, instead of being steered toward surgery by orthopedic surgeons who rarely offered alternatives.“