Rahul Bathija and the staff at Balance Physical helped solve my foot issues. He is patient, caring and smart. I cannot recommend Rahul enough. He truly cares about his patients and gave some key exercises to continue even after treatment was completed to prevent future injuries. read more

Customized excellent attention to my needs. Awesome staff. I've been there for 3 injuries. They healed my neck,shoulders and lower back. Their massages are the best. read more

My Dr. prescribed 3 months of PT and recomended this location. Called to schedule times and got voice mail saying they were busy and someone would return my call "shortly". After 2 days of not hearing anything I called 4 times during the same day only to get the same message. Guess they are to busy to bother with new people. Ended up going to an independent location. read more

Clean. helpful and want you to do good. Taking off stars for the front office for alwaysrude for no reason.

Top notch PT from Devish at Ryan Ranch. I give that place 10 stars. Management of my care plan from other staff I give a 1. I have to wait over a month to get my referral sent and approved and then called for an appointment. I've been going off and on for 2 years and it's ALWAYS the same BS to get more sessions. Balance looses a lot of business this way and also makes people frustrated. read more

Professional and good place to get help for back and hip pain. My trainer, Rahul, is an excellent and patient trainer. He has helped me tremendously. read more

Very unhappy with this office. At my first visit they told me I they accept my insurance and I would have a copay. After that, my insurance would cover 80%. They said they pulled my insurance and talked to someone at my insurance to verify the information. After having 6 visits I get a huge bill in the mail. Turns out my insurance covers almost nothing of my visits and is not contracted with this facility. They also have no record of being contacted by this office. I am now required to pay the full cost of all these visits. I absolutely would not have received treatment at this facility had I known what the out of pocket expense would be. read more

Balance Physical Therapy Is the greatest! I suffered a knee injury and was convinced I'd have to go under the knife. Devesh and the team of specialist assigned my case kept me out of surgery. I was listened to and never rushed. I was also given plenty of home exercises and stretches. *Incredible*... If I could give them six stars, I would! read more

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I have been seeing John Schott DPT for a few years now. My back issue cannot be cured and John makes it possible for me to get to work and have decent quality of life. My daughter also uses Balance and is very happy. Their offices are always clean and updated and all the staff are friendly and helpful. I strongly urge you to go there if you need physical therapy. read more

I started PT this Monday for my shoulder at Balance Therapy in Salinas. I cracked my humerus Earlier in the year. After surgery I started PT but wasn't happy with the therapist I was sent to. I'm very happy with this Gentleman Adam in the Salinas facility. It's the first time I could sleep through the night. Hopefully I keep getting better as time goes. 3X a week for a month should have me being able to use my arm again. Thank you Balance read more

I had full knee replacement surgery 6 weeks ago and the surgeon told me that the most important part of my recovery was the physical therapy. The Dr. referred me to Balance Physical Therapy for my PT. I scheduled PT for 3x per week for 5 weeks through their super friendly and accommodating front office staff. The facility in Salinas is spotless clean, the parking is easy and the equipment is top notch. It's quite spacious and I never had to wait for exercise equipment, and Imliked that there was plenty of space between patients. For the treatments there are private rooms where it's 1:1 treatment and consultations with your therapist. I really appreciated the range of motion stretching exercises and massage work being done in a spacious private private room. Devesh was my physical therapist. He was impressively knowledgeable, very likable and customized the rehabilitation plan for me and my knee and how I was doing that day. It therapy wasn't always easy, but he pushed me to do the rehab that I needed to heal properly, And i needed that extra motivation. Devesh is a TRUE PRO. I also appreciated that the owner of Balance Physical Therapy, John F., took time to personally check on me along my journey to get my knee back to 100%. I say without hesitation that John, Devesh, Ben, and everyone else that I met at Balance were caring, friendly and professional. In the end the only thing that truly matters is how well my knee healed, and yesterday my surgeon said I'm healing in the top 5% of all knee replacement surgeries. He also added that Balance Physical Therapy did great work with me. Based on my results, the friendliness of the staff, the personalized attention by the owner, and the wonderful facility I am giving Balance Physical Therapy 5 STARS, AND STRONGLY RECOMMEND THEM FOR ANYONE NEEDING PT. read more

Being completely honest, I was shocked to find such an amazing place to perform physical therapy in Salinas! Recovering from an ACL, MCL, miniscus operation; I had been performing PT at another establishment for about 3 weeks before I knew I could find better care...enter Balance Physical. Physical balance is much larger inside than it appears, and kept very clean. The one on one availability and attention they give you is what the standard should be. I've been to other places where one person is focusing on two or even three patients, its insane! Bottomline if you're looking for a clean and professional establishment for your PT this is the best in Salinas hands down. They are patient, knowledgable, work with your schedule, and have a vast amount of equipment and tools to maximize your exercise and recovery. It's very clear that they take a great deal of pride in the service they provide. read more

Balance PT is the ONLY place I will go for PT. They are professional, very knowledgeable and goes out of their way for their patients. Everyone there is great but I prefer to see John. Our entire family has been treated by John and we love him. A great therapist and person. John has gone out of his way to work on my son on a Saturday when the office was closed. He really cares about his patients. He's the best!!! read more

I had such a great experience at Balance Physical Therapy. I was referred to Balance after having back surgery and then given expert treatment and advise by the DPT, Maria Suarez. She worked with me and kept my goals in mind giving me exercises that I could do successfully at home. The entire staff was efficient, patient, kind, and helpful at every single one of my 12 visits. In addition, everything was spotlessly clean. Balance is a place for people of all ages and abilities to find success in their healing process. read more

I need to qualify my review. I do not get physical therapy here. However, I drive my mom here twice a week and do sit in on her sessions. So, I feel somewhat qualified to write a review for others who may be considering physical therapy. I will admit that I was skeptical - my mom tried physical therapy once before...however, it wasn't a place that she ever wanted to go back to. So, when Balance was recommended for her frozen shoulders, she and I sighed and said we'd give it a shot. So, we are about a month into 2xweek visits and she and I couldn't be any happier with Balance! She is amazed at the difference that Joey (her fantastic PT) is making with her. He is patient, kind, genuinely compassionate and takes immense pride in his work. Not only is he making physical progress with my mom, he makes coming to physical therapy enjoyable for both of us. He takes an interest in his patients, and makes them feel like they are valued, not just as another appointment to get through. The rest of the staff is just as helpful as Joey - always professional - always kind! I am so glad that she was referred to Balance - it is a wonderful place! read more

The absolute gold standard of a physical therapy institution. The highest level of care & caring. 2 locations are so valuable. Love going there & the therapists & aids & staff all excel in patient care & support. Wouldn't consider any other therapy center. read more

First, I should mention that I am my mothers caregiver,and that she is the patient who has been going to Balance since she recovered from a fall last year. I driver her to there and sit in on her therapy. Her therapist (Whitney) is amazing with my mom! She is patient and encouraging with my mom. More importantly, she makes it fun and an enjoyable experience so that my mom looks forward to every visit. The progress made has helped my mom to prevent her from falling again. If I should need physical therapy in the future, this is the place I would go! read more

Miguel and John are incredible physical therapists. Had knee, elbow and shoulder injuries from a fall and they more than easily exceeded my expectations for a relatively quick recovery. Their assistants were also very caring and professional in adapting to all three of my issues and the requisite different levels of treatment. Throughout this business every staff person believes in customer service and great patient relationships. You want the best then Balance Physical Therapy is the place to go with exceptional people, a wide range of therapy equipment, but most of all a caring place to get you back to a normal active life! read more

I was referred by my physician for knee and thigh pain that was believed to be a result of a compressed nerve. This was my first ever experience with PT and I was skeptical about this approach. After the first session my thigh pain was gone and after the third session I was pain free all over. Davesh, my PT has changed my thinking about PT but mostly about how I move in the world.. It has been a life changing experience in a very good way. I know that "motion is lotion" and aging is only in the mind. Thanks, Davesh. Balance is a well run organization with top notch professionals at every level. From receptionists to the PT's, they take care of you. But most of all - they get results! read more

I have used Balance Therapy three times and would use no other. John is the most knowledgeable, professional and caring professional I know! I have referred many people to him. His team of professionals that work with his patients are the best. read more

I blew out my shoulder and after reconstructive surgery I needed physical therapy, was always told the physical therapy was the worst part of the surgery. After starting my rehab with Balance I found that not to be true, it was the best part of the surgery, The staff was very professional and very friendly, always felt welcome. The personal service and hands on therapy helped to complete a 100% recovery, they were as excited about my progress as I was. I recommend them to everyone I know. Awesome company and awesome people. Todd read more

I hurt both of my shoulders in a fall while camping. Everyone ( Truly, EVERYone: friends, doctors, random strangers who have helped me reach things...) I have talked with about physical therapy for my injuries has said: Go to Balance. After trying two other offices because of insurance hoops, I am finally at Balance. Wow! What a difference. The facility is easy to get to, has accessible parking for my big mommy-van, is clean, open, and inviting. The entire staff is unfailingly friendly, positive, encouraging, kind... The treatment is effective. I am only a week and a half in and my shoulder pain is already hugely reduced and my mobility greatly increased. If you need PT, Balance really is the place to go in Salinas. read more

Be cautious. They will claim that their services only cost a certain amount and make you feel secure in that fact. They then turn around and try to overcharge your insurance. When that fails, they pass the bill onto you. Don't expect that bill to come any time soon though, it will show up a month or two after you are no longer a patient and it will total more than all your visits combined. Seems like a scam if you ask me. Also, service sucked. They talk to you for a ten minutes and then pass you on to a college intern that has no idea what you are supposed to be doing or how many reps you should do. That was the initial reason I stopped going. I will certainly never go again or recommend this place to anyone ever again. read more

I was referred to Balance to try to reduce chronic back pain while hiking. Unfortunately, not only was Balance unsuccessful, but their results were seriously counterproductive. There were two main problems: 1. While most employees were diligent, friendly, and hard-working, not all were. There were several; times when the employee I was supposed to be working with just wandered off, leaving me alone. One day, a therapist working with somebody else looked over and asked "Are you working with anybody?" as I lay there. But he didn't do anything to find her. 2. But more seriously, after several weeks my back was seriously worse after my time with Balance. In the months before Balance, I had done a couple ten-mile hikes. With pain, but was still able to do things. After Balance, I could not go as much as a mile without significant pain. Even after minor surgery, my pain level was far higher than before Balance. (Another attempt at surgery is upcoming). Maybe I'm unlucky or something, but I really came out the loser on this, and my hiking is now limited to short, painful walks. read more

Have you been to therapy and just want to go home & curl up instead? I'm writing as a patient's life partner & caregiver (by default.) Balance PT is outstanding! No exaggeration whatsoever. My husband has been to various other PT locations after his stroke (8 years ago.) And I have to admit it was not fun watching what PT specialists did or in some cases didn't do. Least of all not provide quality treatment or not spend the amount of time they would bill for. It was very frustrating. I found Balance by accident. I will NOT take my husband anywhere else but here. He's been their patient for 3 years. His therapy is more for maintaining his working side strong so that I don't hurt myself transferring him. His mobility is limited but thanks to the patience of his therapist (Whitney) she's amazing. Very professional, very creative with new exercises, extremely patient, always smiling & very witty. If you're looking for help. This is the place to go. read more

I spent about a year at Balance Physical Therapy. The thing I like the most about Balance is their ability to fluctuate your therapy program with your progress. I never felt like it was routine. My therapist was constantly keeping my body on it's toes to get the most out of my sessions. One day we would work on resistance bands and more exercise the next we would work on massage therapy and more touch therapy. In addition, the staff at Balance is wonderful. I felt 100 percent comfortable with each and every staff member. If my therapist was with another client, I would work with someone else. In the time I was there, I really got to know each and every therapist. I really enjoyed receiving therapy there and working with the staff. Lastly, the in house massage therapist Gina is by far the best massage I have ever received. She is the one and only person (including the massages at well known spas) who has ever gotten me to relax. You can schedule her for private massage without the need of therapy. Instead of heading to the pricey spa, just head into Balance to see Gina. Amazing prices and by far the best massage you will ever receive. I highly recommend Balance therapy for your physical therapy and massage needs. read more

Great facility and amazing staff that remains positive!!

Positive results Excellent care, service, front desk, and assistants. First class treatment. Miguel and everyone there (like Jazmin, Jason, etc.) were all genuinely helpful to make sure my knee healed up. Miguel went out of his way to even look up for me where I could buy a product they use there that I can use at home. read more

Devesh was great, he helped me learn a lot about how to correct my posture through a very detailed excercise plan and how to breath appropriately throughout the exercises. It has made a difference in my chronic neck pain and headaches. I am very grateful. The whole staff is very helpful and kind. read more

Wow, I was really impressed with Jill at Balance Physical Therapy. I work at a Doctor's office and referred a patient. She found out that Balance PT was not in the patient's insurance and helped to locate a place that would work for the patient. She was very helpful, I have been referring patients to many facilities and I have never seen such a great customer service act. Thank you! read more

Great people and great facilities... Best rehab facility around... The therapists as well as the trainers really care and do a great job.

This place is great. It's big and clean, with lots of equipment to train with. My therapist, Joseph Melo (Joey) was thorough and attentive in his evaluation of my ankle problems. He took the time to explain everything to me in detail, which made me more comfortable and confident about my recovery. I also didn't have health insurance at the time, so I was paying for the visits all out of pocket. Joey nicely offered to see me once for free during his lunch break, on his own personal time! Great facility, great service, and now my ankles are stronger and ready to support me in all my adventures. I'm so glad I came here. read more

Balance Physical Therapy is the best place to go for all of your rehab concerns from sports injuries to helping elderly with normal motor function and balance. John has taken me through 2 knee surgeries. Would not go anywhere else. All staff is friendly and customer service oriented. read more

I went on a Monday (10am) immediately following a visit with my surgeon to find the facility, and make an appointment. The first available was Friday am. I gave the front desk my insurance card which was copied and then was given paperwork to fill out and to bring back to my visit. Today, Thursday at 11:30 am I was notified by phone that Balance was not a provider for my insurance and that $ would be due tomorrow to be seen. The young lady who called me only's suggestion is that I call my physician for another referral or start making phone calls to see who was on my plan. So of course I had to do both. Now I have to wait even longer to begin my physical therapy. So I am surprised to read the review of 4-10-13, no one offered to help me. And my insurance is probably the largest company in California. Working in the medical field, my front desk knows almost 90% of the plans we are on and if they don't as a courtesy they call to find out. It would have been nice to have known this a lot earlier. I guess I should be thankful I didn't find out when I got there tomorrow morning. read more

I've had some prior PT experiences in other geo areas that had me hesitant to try it again. But, with my Dr's urging as an alternative to surgery I thought I'd try again. I am certainly happy that I did, most happy I did with Balance. While they're pretty darn busy and getting just the appointment time I wanted with who I wanted was sometimes a little tricky, everyone was great! And the three therapists did wonders for me. Highly recommended, great team at Balance PT. read more

Everyone at Balance PT was kind and very professional! The Gal's in the front are excellent aswell! Miguel was personable, friendly. Great team and very nice facility! read more

BPT is outstanding in servicing their patients. Even on day one, when I first walked in, all of the staff already knew my name (how that happened I am not sure), was that ever impressive, Most of the time I worked with John, but I can tell you from experience that all of the therapists/PT assistants were skilled, knowledgeable, personable, and fun. It was a pleasure to be in an environment that was spacious, clean, upbeat, caring, and dedicated to service- not $$$$$$. The staff tried to maximize my time there by careful monitoring, varying my routines, assessing every appointment. Patient feedback is valued. Additionally, John is a great communicator with your referring physician - he will not hesitate to call them in your behalf- very pro-active. John Farahmand and his staff have set very high standards in patient rehabilitation and go way beyond the call of duty. read more

Never waited more than 5min all of the staff were helpful and a special thanks to Dr Baker. I came in with pain in my hip and I'm now pain free read more

Last year I hurt my shoulder in an obstacle course race. For 6 months I couldn't lift my hand above my head. In November I started seeing Dr. Farahmand for what was diagnosed as Frozen Shoulder Syndrome. For several weeks I saw them regularly until I regained mobility and was able to begin to strengthen my shoulder again. Now, I am coaching my sons baseball again and preparing for another obstacle course race! Thanks John! read more

If you're looking for a physical therapy clinic you need not look any longer. This is the place to be! Now I've got to say that I'm probably a little biased in my review of Balance Physical Therapy because I used to work there, but it's also a professional review of a peer. I have since moved on and started my own clinic, but now that I have the perspective that I have in working for John Farahmand and other employers, he is bar none the best I have had the privilege of working for. Not only does he possess the highest level of knowledge in the Salinas/Monterey Bay area, but he has a very high manual therapy skill set, a committment to personal growth and education, an unbelievable work ethic to help patients recover, and he does it with a humility and great enthusiasm that is infectious and very healthy for someone who is recovering from injury. If you need therapy after a surgery, or got hurt at work, or are just suffering through the pains of getting older give Balance Physical Therapy a call and expect to be amazed! read more