I've been going to Accelerate Physical Therapy on and off since around 2022 for neck pain, back pain, thoracic outlet syndrome, and most recently shoulder/lat issues. Of all the PT places I've tried (around ten), Accelerate has by far been the best. The only real downside is that I don't have enough insurance visits or money to go more often. A big problem I've had elsewhere is heavy reliance on aides and limited time with the actual therapist. Those places can work for simple acute injuries, but for repetitive strain, posture issues, or problems that build up and affect multiple areas, they're not ideal. You often only see the PT briefly before being handed off to aides for exercises you could do at home. Many clinics feel like a mill... even when the therapists are good, you rarely get enough time with them. In mid-2025 I tried another higher-rated, more convenient PT place for neck and shoulder issues and regretted it after six weeks. At Accelerate, you see your therapist one-on-one for the full ~40 minutes (sometimes more if needed). They don't just do a quick massage and stim before sending you off with an aide. They focus on the root cause of the dysfunction or pain. Appointments feel tailored to how you're feeling that day. You can request focus on what's flaring up most, or extra time on manual therapy when you're in a lot of pain (often half the session or more instead of 10-15 minutes). They'll even go the extra mile. Back in 2022, Dr. Jordan literally went outside to help me adjust my driving position so it wouldn't hurt my neck. The Newport Beach office only has a handful of therapists, so you often need to book 1-2 weeks ahead to keep the same person at your preferred time. That said, I've trusted every therapist I've seen: Dr. Andrew (before he moved), Dr. Jordan, Dr. Tanner, Dr. Shawn, and later Dr. Alyssa Chavez. I also worked with a couple of interns (Quentin and another woman whose name I forgot). The therapists communicate with each other about patients, so switching isn't a big issue. You can also email your PT with quick questions. Their admin staff is helpful with scheduling and insurance questions, though I find the website the easiest way to book. One of the biggest strengths is how well they figure out what's going on even without prior imaging. In 2022, Dr. Andrew identified thoracic outlet syndrome through testing after other hand-focused PT hadn't helped, something I'd never heard of, and doctors later confirmed it. In 2025, when insurance was slow to approve a shoulder MRI, Dr. Shawn determined I had more of an impingement and lat strain tied to core and postural issues rather than a tear. He spent most of the session doing thorough manual work from my neck and upper traps through my back, lats, and related areas, and connected the dots to my hips, hip flexors, and core--things other places never considered. When Dr. Shawn's schedule filled up, I started going to Dr. Alyssa Chavez, who was excellent from the start. She gave smart exercise modifications, had great bedside manner while working on a very tight first rib, and focused heavily on the manual therapy my tight muscles needed while also giving practical posture advice for the long term. I improved enough to "graduate" in July 2026 with consistent exercises, skilled manual therapy, and solid lifestyle advice. Bottom line: if you have pain from injury or repetitive strain (like computer work), give Accelerate a try. Genuine full one-on-one care from therapists who dig into the root issues is rare these days. read more

This place is great all the docks are great they are very knowledgeable and really care about you try them you won't be disappointed

I have been going to accelerate for almost 6 years off and on. Dr. Shawn Mead has been my PT and is very helpful and knowledgeable. I have a spinal cord injury with paralysis and he's had to think outside of the box to help formulate a routine that works for me. I love the staff and the ease of using the online booking system. They are like part of my family now. I wouldn't go anywhere else for care. It's also a great hour for my service dog to sleep comfortably. read more

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Professional , assuring and for sure they know how to help a patient get back on track! Thank you Alyssa and Emily

After 5 major surgeries over the years, I finally found the best PT clinic around. Tanner is amazing. Not only is he very knowledgable on muscles , tenders , joints, etc, he is also familiar with PT devices that help settle knee pain n help me get better sleep at night. Best of all, Tanner (and the entire clinic ) specialize in giving a lot of hands-on treatment. His technique is to go deep into the calf, knee, hamstring which help me more than just doing the exercises. Now that I've seen what a PT place should be like , I'll use this place for all my future pains/injuries. Highly recommend to anyone needing PT. Most places I've been to only let the physical therapist spend a few minutes with the patient but this places allow for lots of time with the therapist. Top notch place. read more

I was amazed at how quickly my foot pain subsided and i went from pain and anxiety to normal life and playing competitive sports. The whole team is friendly and knowledgeable and made me feel welcome. I dont often write reviews but i felt compelled to based on my very positive experience here. Thanks! read more

I have received physical therapy at Accelerate PT from Dr. Shawn Mead and Dr. Emily McKinney and they both are great at their work. I learned a lot from their therapy and am grateful to both of them for helping me with recovery and teaching me how to make adjustments in my everyday movements to avoid further injury and improve my overall physical health. Accelerate Newport Beach is a great physical therapy outfit, with friendly and caring staff. Vanessa at the front office is also very knowledgeable and supportive. read more

Shout out to the wonderful staff at this facility, especially many thanks to Tanner. I've tried different PT and Chiros in the past, but no one was ever really able to help with relieving my pain. Tanner not does an exceptional job at educating me on the root cause of my pain and providing intervention, but he also helped me build strength so that I don't experience these pain as often. read more

Tanner was a great PT, so good in fact that if there were some kind of competition he should win it!

Tanner does an excellent job knowing just what exercises to have me do on my journey to better health. Highly professional but super friendly! He makes me look forward to my therapy sessions read more

I've been working with Emily over the last few months to help me recover from a super invasive and traumatic abdominal surgery, and her support and care have been incredible. I've made a ton of progress in my movement and strength, and feel much more confident in my fitness capabilities. She's been amazing, and the whole team here is fantastic! read more

Fabulous physical therapists, especially Tanner! Friendly staff. Highly recommend giving them a try!

My husband and I have both been patients of Dr. Shawn Mead and highly recommend him. He is very knowledgeable and helped us with various issues we've been dealing with...we feel he is a friend. They are very accommodating on arranging appointments and have a good online system for appointments. It is a very professional and friendly office. read more

I've been going to accelerated physical therapy for awhile now. I can't imagine going anywhere else. I have been to my fair share of PT over the years and it far surpasses any others I've been too. Tanner is my PT. He has his PHD in PT as do the others. I think he's great!!! A great instructor and a very nice guy as well. read more

I came to Accelerate Physical Therapy after hip surgery. Due to pain in that hip, I had also formed some poor walking habits over the past few years. Emily and Tanner were awesome! Not only did they create exercise plans that corresponded with my lifestyle, they also helped me correct my posture and walking. If I need to have the other hip replaced, I will only go back to them for physical therapy after that surgery. Thank you for your patience, kindness and all the work you put into helping me. read more

Jordan is the man at this physical therapy. Super smart Knows what questions to ask and analyzes the symptoms rather than just giving you some exercises based on the diagnosis. I took my mother inlaw to him today, he was super thorough and you can tell he cares. Thank you Jordan read more

Love these guys. I took my daughter to Dr Andrew after a knee injury. He quickly got her back on the field and fixed a lot of the bad habits she had that was causing the pain to linger. I loved the demeanor of both Shawn and Andrew. They made the experience entertaining while helping her heal and I loved that part of it. Sara was great to work with. When we had conflicts in our schedule she was able to help us change the time or date. read more

Shawn is very attentive and sensitive to my situation, and I appreciate his knowledge and expertise regarding the circumstance I'm in. I was referred to Accelerate by a dear friend, and I'm very happy I decided to give them a chance. Full service and care by only a Physical Therapist and no aides. Much appreciated! read more

So happy happy to have found Dr. Mead here at Accellerate. Had such pain in my elbow when I walked through through the doors. Now I walk out pain free. Yes, it hurts sometimes. They really know their stuff. They are very kind and welcoming and you feel you matter whereever you are starting from. They meet you where you are. 10 stars out of 5. They are pretty funny too. Thank you so much! read more

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I highly recommend Accelerate Physical Therapy. My son (aged 17), a soccer player, has been seeing Dr. Shawn and Dr. Andrew since December 2014. At that time, Dr. Shawn and Dr. Andrew were working in a different office, but because of their expertise with sports related injuries, we followed them when they opened up their new business. Initially, they helped my son come back from Osgood Schlatter Disease when he was only 11 years old. Since that time, they've gotten him through countless injuries, as well as worked with him a lot in injury prevention. They're truly amazing. They've also helped my husband with knee and ankle injuries, and me more recently with rehabbing an old calf muscle tear. They're legit -- hands down the best PT's we've ever seen! And, between 3 soccer players and a college distance runner in the family, we've seen more than a dozen different PT's over the years. read more

I've had the privilege and luck to have found Dr Andrew and Dr Shawn for treatment and recovery for my ailments. I have L4 disc degeneration, had a left labrum tear, shoulder range of motion dysfunction, improper walking habits, cervical stiffness that caused headaches rotational limitations and numbness down my fingers, difficulty standing after sitting, thoracic stiffness, and trigger finger. Most all of my injuries such as the disc degeneration was a result of my golfing career. For 30+ years, I've competed professionally at a high level and stressed my body in ways I was never aware. After a car accident 6 years ago, my ortho recommended I quit the game or find a miracle. 3 failed spinal injections later, surgery was an option as a last resort alternative, then I found Accelerate. I've been to many places that do simple massages, chiropractic adjustments, and acupuncture, but none had lasting affects and often times, you regress back into pain after 5 minutes on your way home. Dr Andrew has worked extensively to re-wire how to use my muscles to properly stabilize my joints. The neuro-education these guys provide is the most critical element of any therapeutic recovery and have yet to find any PT or fitness facility that does so with their level of accuracy and quality. The level of attention, the detail of what how and why to do required training, and the immediate results is beyond words and expectation and should be industry standard. After years of working through pain, and a car accident that almost took my passion away from me, I'm now able to perform better than when I was younger and most importantly, without pain! For you golfers out there, whether you have pains or not, they've got a golf screen similar to TPI but on a medical grade level and far more specific to each individual. I highly recommend it before injuries occur or to enhance swing performance. Would have saved me years of injuries and having to tough out pain. Even simple things, brushing teeth, walking on sand at the beach, getting in and out of cars, were difficult and often frightening worrying if my back would give out. If I have any episodes, I'm now fully educated on what is causing the pains, what muscles to use to stabilize my body, and how I need to stretch and exercise to not just alleviate but avoid reoccurring episodes. My kids on the other hand, continue to make me a frequent visitor to Accelerate. Thanks guys for all you've done! read more

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I have worked with Shawn and Ryan regarding my neck issues and when I fractured my arm in a bicycle accident. They do a great job explaining the anatomy behind issues and resolving them. My neck is still a work in progress (due to posture and desk work) but it is so much better than before due to PT and exercises; I no longer have headaches from neck strain. read more

I have been coming to this place for a few months now. First off, Sara is top notch in top of all my appointments. Such a breeze. Dr. Sean has consistently been able to find and address issues with the mechanics and/or injuries of my body. He has been able to give me specific processes to help alleviate pain and work towards eliminating it. I do far have had an outstanding experience. Thank you guys. read more

I've been doing my physical therapy with these 2 amazing doctors!! I moved to California after a major car accident. I was in CRAZY HARSH pain when I first came here. Now after just a couple of month I am 50% better. They are amazing doctors and I will refer other because if you want amazing care to get your body where it needs to be, then these are the 2 doctors you should really work with. Their style and energy brighten up your mood as soon as you walk through their doors. I also want to say that their secretary Ann is also amazing I had a lot of paperwork to figure out and she walked me right through it all step by step!! I was blessed to have been seen by them and as I continue to go through my therapy they give me the strength and motivation I need to make myself better. Thank you for what you have done and continue to do for me all 3 of ya!!! Keep up the great work! Sincerely, Elisa Schultz read more

Dr. Mead and Dr. V are the absolute best. I have had serious knee problems (I can never remember the medical word for it ) for the majority of my adult life and they have almost completely fixed my injury!! After meeting with them for the past few months, and the home stretches and instructions my knee is almost back to 100 percent perfect function. They always make time for me even though I have a very difficult schedule. Constantly checking in and seeing if I need anything or any tips on how I can feel better when I'm working out. As I have a very mobile job and am on my feet over ten hours a day they have given me tips on what I should be doing, down to the Insoles I need for my shoes !! These guys know their stuff! If you're in the area and you have any discomfort at all from work or working out , these are your guys !! 10/10 recommend. read more

This office is great. The office is professional and clean. Everyone is friendly and efficient. They are excellent at what they do.

Accelerate PT is the BEST physical therapist ever, unique in there approach and methodology. I am a triathlete and injured my knee during a 56-mile Triathlon bike relay. After the event, I felt no pain while biking or swimming, however, running was painful. An Orthopaedic physician took an x-ray, and told me i have a torn meniscus and needed PT. A trusted fellow triathlete highly recommended Accelerate PT. Dr. Shawn Mead carefully evaluated me, asking me all the right questions about what type of pain I was feeling where and when, and determined that it was Pes Arserinus Tendinitis that was causing my running pain. Doc Shawn treated my knee and showed me exercises, clearly articulating the WHY behind what he was saying and doing, and wanted me to do. It was enlightening to better understand how my body functions, so I could intentionally help it heal. Doc Shawn laid out a plan for me and gave me HOPE that within a few weeks, I would run again! What i really appreciate is how at the end of each session, Doc Shawn gave me my new exercises, and 1 specific thing I could focus on in my EVERY DAY life throughout that week - like learning to engage my glutes when I walk. Great News! Yesterday, I completed a triathlon and ran PAIN FREE! read more

Emma has been treated my arthritis in the knees and Emma showed me some excises that is relieving my pain. For which Life was very difficult​ being in pain all the time when going up and down the stairs. I am very thrilled to have met Emma for she understood the way the body works for each person. Anyone who gets Emma as their Physical Therapist is going to be beauty lucky! read more

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I've been to a lot of physical therapists for my knees and shoulders but I've never met anyone who cares as much as Dr. Yekrangi. I started coming to this office about a month ago and my knee has never felt better. I'm coming twice per week and I look forward to it each time because I leave feeling much better than when I walk in every single time! read more

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I would follow these guys anywhere! They have kept my body in tip-top shape so I can continue my career as a hairstylist. They work directly with the types of movements I do in my day to day life so, I can be efficient whilst also being kind to my body. Thanks to them, I can work a full day at the salon, and still play on the floor with my daughter when I get home. read more

I'm thrilled to have found Dr. Andrew a few years ago when I was looking to treat middle/upper back tension and pain... I always look forward to my visits with him as he's excellent at applying all aspects of care to help me feel better quickly. Dr. Andrew takes the time to assess and diagnose not just the ailment, but the underlying cause. He assesses potential movement patterns or biomechanics that may be causing issues, he teaches proper movements and strengthening exercises, he applies hands on care to relieve tight muscles and chronic pain (my favorite), and he utilizes the latest technology to step the healing process up a notch. I greatly enjoy my visits with Dr. Andrew and I will certainly be a patient of his for life! read more

I live in Riverside County and drive, sometimes for 2 hours, to Accelerate Physical Therapy. Dr. Shawn and Dr. Andrew are amazing PTs. I have had an issue (over a year) with my right knee (pain/swelling) and thought I may need knee replacement surgery (in my 60s). My doctor suggested I go to APT to be evaluated. These two doctors are not only extremely compassionate, they really know what they're doing! My knee is no longer in pain and I'm back on my treadmill. They are hands-on, genuine, skilled and 100% invested in helping you. Worth the drive. read more

I had terrible back pain. I couldn't even sleep for few days. I visited Dr. Andrew and he fixed it. He knows what he is doing. He is very hands on and he can quickly find out where the actual problem is. I would highly recommend him. read more

Best PT experience I've ever had! Drs. Shawn and Andrew are interested, experienced and caring, and both want to help you get better and stay better. I've already referred them to others and will continue to do so. For those who knew and were treated by Emma, I think you'll be happy with the continued care you'll receive here. I feel very fortunate that they took over Emma's practice. read more

I have been with many different physical therapist, and Emma is the best I have ever seen. I suffered a serious shoulder injury (torn labrum) and had an surgery. After the surgery, I had seen many different therapist, but only to my disappointment until I met Emma. Emma is very intelligent and super professional. Upon seeing my shoulder and reading my report, she knew exactly what was going wrong there. I especially love her manual skills, which greatly reduced the tightness of my small muscles and relieved the pain. The front desk is very friendly and professional too. I enjoyed my time there! read more

This is my first experience with physical therapy and am fortunate to have found this group. They manipulate my stiff post surgery ankle, educating in excersises to do at home. They know the body and answer my questions directing me in better ways to address my activities. The staff is personable and attentive. I highly recommend Cutting Edge Physical Therapy. read more

Dr. Shawn and Dr. Andrew are incredibly knowledgeable. I felt that I was in safe hands as they helped me through recovery from a back surgery for a herniated disc. They assessed my progress each week to continue switching up my program. In the time that I spent at Accelerate Physical Therapy, they helped me correct a lifetime of incorrect posture from sitting, standing, walking and lifting. It helped relieve my pain and I learned prevention techniques so that I do not fall back into my old habits and risk re-injuring myself. I couldn't recommend Accelerate Physical Therapy enough. True professionals. read more

Dr. Yekrangi is great--she definitely knows what she's doing and was very attentive to my needs. I recovered quicker than expected; not to mention she's very sweet and goes out of her way to make sure you get the RIGHT treatment you need. read more

I came to see Angela because I had tendinitis/repetitive stress injury in my hand. I chose to see her because her office was very close to my work at the time. I was pleased to find out that she has a PhD and would be working directly with us the patients. At the other physical therapy place that my insurance had initially sent me to I only worked with physical therapy assistants and at that place the assistants didn't really seem to know what they were doing or to do a thorough job. Healing Hands is the opposite. Angela is very dedicated and helpful. She creates a healing plan for you including exercises to do outside on your own and she is really good about checking up on your progress each time you come in to see her, trying to get to the bottom of any issues, and helps you adjust the plan accordingly. Her physical therapy treatments in the office are great. She used a variety of methods, techniques and exercises to help relieve the pain and move towards long-term healing. Unfortunately after a certain number of visits (can't remember the exact number) my insurance suddenly and unexpectedly cut me off and we didn't have time to complete the full treatment plan. She was generous in saying I could call her if I had any quick questions or issues come up. I ended up going to acupuncture after this because the insurance covered it, and as a result between the two (physical therapy and then acupuncture) I eventually reached maximum healing. If you are looking for a friendly, caring, professional, and knowledgeable physical therapist for whatever injury you have and you are in the Newport Beach/Irvine/Costa Mesa area, I would definitely recommend Angela at Healing Hands. read more

I thew my back out and could barely stand up straight. I needed help, FAST! I contacted Angela Yekrangi with Healing Hands Physical Therapy and she was able to work with my busy schedule. Additionally, I was able to be in and out of her office within 30 minutes, as good as new! Dr. Yekrangi is incredibly knowledgable, compassionate, and patient. She is the only smart choice in physical therapy. read more