I have thought of doing physical therapy for my back for years and finally got to doing it. The doctor referred me to Breakthrough and they were just great. Close by, easy access, friendly facility and staff. Pete the therapist that o worked with was great. Great listener that adapted my program according to my progress and feedback and a nice guy as well. Only problem was how hard it is to schedule sessions since they are really busy so schedule ahead of time. Would recommend this place and Pete to a good friend no doubt. read more

I was on phone with them trying to schedule my first visit and I had soo much difficulty communicating with their receptionist. I am not sure how others are able to schedule appointment with them. Very disappointing !! read more

I came to Break Through for rehab on a left knee replacement. I was very sore and very immobile, as far as bending and moving. As my rehab at Break Through progressed, my mobility and movement in- creased. I am now able to do all my normal activities. I will continue the exercise program setup by my therapist. I am so grateful for the experience and guidance of my therapist. Also the entire staff who were so professional, caring, and friendly. I couldn't have done it without them. I would recommend Break Through to anyone in need of physical therapy. Sincerely, Jeanette Modrell read more

I've repeatedly used Breakthrough PT for my rehabilitations. It's a larger outfit with at least a dozen therapists in their large, well equipped facility. My therapist Niyati is terrific! She went to work prescribing numerous exercises and treatments. If I said something wasn't working, she would have another in the on deck circle ready to go. We measured strength gains and range of motion increases all along the way. I had low back pain, tight joints, shoulder and neck pain and instability. Her core workouts yielded a noticeably stronger mid section and greater hip flexion which reduced my hip pain greatly. Definitely helps the golf swing! read more

I chose Breakthrough for my hip & glute muscle stiffness & weakness and other problems. Jennifer Rawlins was my first physical therapist. She gave me excellent home exercise programs. She encouraged me to do them faithfully but understood life can interfere. Jen is very supportive, caring and understanding. She helped me get past the glute issues and we made progress on the other main challenges. I went in hurting and graduated in excellent shape. I was back to walking for hours and working hard in the yard. But unfortunately I injured myself two months later and found myself back with Breakthrough, this time with Dang Le (Jen was pretty booked up). Dang is upbeat, encouraging, and inspirational. Dang is very good at hands on manipulation of the hip muscles to relieve stiffness. He gave me excellent home exercise programs. He helped me find good appointment times/dates and offered me chances at Saturday appointments. I'm much better off now than when I started with Dang in mid-December 2018. And I have tools to help me deal with the hip issues. read more

Dang Le is the best!!! If you have back pain Dang is you man! From not being able to walk without pain to waking up in the morning and forget that I have ever had back pain, I need to thank Dang for. read more

I have had shoulder pain for years. I went to an Orthopedic Surgeon for evaluation and he could not find anything wrong. His diagnosis was Rotator Cuff Syndrome. I left the appointment with a referral to Physical Therapy.. I procrastinated for over a year thinking - how is that going to help. Well the pain persisted when raising my arms so I contacted my Orthopedist's office and asked that my referral be renewed. I made an appt with BreakThrough Physical Therapy after reading reviews of different PT providers. I was assigned Roopa as my therapist. She evaluated my range of motion and asked many questions. At subsequent visits she massaged my neck muscles and shoulder muscles. This was followed by some specific exercises and then TENS with heat. By my third session I was feeling much better and the shoulder pain was nearly gone. I graduated totally pain free with normal range of motion. Wow, what a good feeling! All of the credit goes to Roopa! I was skeptical but she made me a believer in PT. Roopa and the staff are very friendly and will answer any questions you may have, THANKS BTPT and Roopa. David G. read more

I went here as my doctor recommended me to get physical therapy on my knee to strengthen it. This place really helped me a lot, when I started I was not able to even balance on my one leg, but now I am able to climb stairs and do all my regular activities. My therapist was Prina and she was absolutely fantastic. She was very informative what the course of action was going to be, she was super friendly and supportive through the course of the recovery. I would definitely recommend Prina and this place. read more

First of all, if I could give more stars then I would (even if Mathematically it doesn't make sense :) ). This place is amazing. I had ACL reconstruction surgery (soccer injury) and not only have I recovered, I have hiked half dome and have run a half marathon. Both Sahana & Irina were working with me to help me recover and get back to playing soccer again. I am not playing soccer yet, but I am back in the boxing gym. They both are great, very knowledgeable & precisely know what they are doing. I am thankful that they both helped me. Breakthrough is a super chill and a friendly place, everyone over there is so nice & helpful and they just want you to get better. read more

I was referred to breakthrough by my physician and was assigned Eri as my PT. Eri is both very professional and I also really enjoyed Excercising with her. I made a significant progress in a relatively short amount of time. I went back for a session today, after they reopened (they were closed due to the CoVid-19 situation) and felt very comfortable and safe. Only 2 patients, masks and gloves at the entrance and everyone needs to fill out a simpletons questioner. I would highly recommend Eri and breakthrough in general to my friends and family read more

My problem started as a simple neck/shoulder spasm and it elevated to the level where I was unable to move my head. I visited Urgent Care a few times and after visiting a sports medicine specialist, I was advised to see a PT and BreakThrough was an option which was suggested. Front Desk: They were prompt to schedule the appointments closest to the times that I have asked for. They took care of my insurance and billing without creating any problem. PT: Dang Le was extremely knowledgeable and was communicating well. He diagnosed what the problem was and created the perfect program for recovery. He made me understand that the bigger reason behind my spasm was my posture and prescribed exercises to correct it. The exercises were being reviewed and altered after each session which helped in strengthening the specific muscle group. Aides: Each and every aide was friendly and helpful during the heat and electrical stimulation part. I would like to thank BreakThrough for helping me with this recovery. read more

Avoid at all costs. The therapy is fake. They don't do anything for you. Inexperienced therapist talks to you then dies nothing and sends you home with rubber band. They also don't honor if you call in advance and say you do t make it to an appointment 24 hours earlier. This is as close as money Jaisima health factory as it gets. They only care about money. It's a sick system. Avoid it. Go to a real physical therapy doctor not whatever this is. read more

Greetings, I was recommended to Break Through Physical Therapy from my Dr. for having chronic knee pain. My Physical Therapist was SHANICE HOWARD whom I Highly recommend! She is a wealth of knowledge, informative, and is extremely professional. Shanice made the sessions fun, and not feel so much like a chore because she would do some of the exercises with me. Everyone knows that, "Working Out" is always better with a friend ;) If your serious and want to get better go see Shanice whom I call "Ms. Pain" but in a good way... she will get you back on track! The Staff are all super friendly and wonderful! The facility was always maintained. It was always a pleasant experience when I had my sessions. Thank You Again Shanice for all you do! Gia :) read more

This is the second time I have used Breakthrough, but for a different issue. I was so pleased with results of my first visit that when my doctor prescribed PT, this was the first place I wanted. I'm so glad I did select it. My therapist, Lopa was terrific. When I first met her, my back was hurting quite a bit and my activities were very restricted. She provided exercises for me that helped me get relatively pain free fairly quickly. In very short order I was able to resume all my regular activities. Now I'm working on continuing my exercise program to correct a long standing posture issue. I highly recommend Lopa and Breakthrough. read more

I have been going to their old clinic couple of years back and now to the new one. I had to see them because of problems with my feet/IT band issues. I really liked their clinic when they were at the old location, they were focused on patient care and the PTs really paid attention to the treatment methods and very quite helpful. The story is quite different in the new clinic, the focus is on working on a lot of patients around very quickly and do the minimum amount of actual treatment but do lot more empty talking so that you are forced to visit them more than you should. I had no resolution to my issue and had to cancel my visits. Also, be very careful with their $25 cancellation fees if you don't cancel within 24 hours. I really am sad that they are focusing on growth at the expense of patient care. It may help them in the short-term, but we the patients can be fooled some time but not all the time. So, what do you do if you need to find a better PT in the bay area, try looking in the peninsula, the average seems to much better. Your looking for a better PT in the South Bay patient. read more

Overall well organized and sound PT advice. Having been to several PTs in the Bay Area, finding friendly, qualified and organized firms are not that easy for some odd reason. Now having utilized Breakthrough services for over a month, I am pleased to be able to strongly recommend this organization. In particular, the friendliness of their front office staff and PTs make it pleasant visiting here. If you are recovering from a major surgery, then you are already feeling uncomfortable and perhaps skeptical of any PT. The advice of PTs Pete and Dana were great as they carefully listened to my symptoms and gave personalized non-cookie cutter advice. I have seen significant improvement from my PT work over the past month and credit them with giving ideas about my rehab work that I would not have thought of on my own. It is worth it! Just be careful of the candy dish up front...my kids destroy it every time! read more

BreakThrough really didn't help me. I found all the exercises given to be things I had already done before coming to physical therapy. Just very very basic stretches and strength training that anyone with even minimal fitness experience would do regularly. I came for a knee injury and after 5 sessions I paused my treatment because, if anything, my knee pain was just getting worse. I also thought that my therapist was distracted and putting in about 50%. I was a cash patient and it cost about $100 for 30 minutes of her time, and I honestly felt like a Youtube video would've been more instructive. I paid for 10 sessions in advance, and when I wasn't experiencing any pain relief or better range of motion, I called to tell them I was taking a break, and getting another MRI for confirmation. Without a follow-up call or email, I received a refund for the rest of my sessions in the mail. The staff are perfectly nice and attentive, but I went here for pain relief and to heal an injury and nothing they advised actually resulted in that. I found the therapy they offered to be useless and superficial. read more

I was having so much pain with my Neck, shoulders, and lower back all three Doctors from Sutter health referred me to BreakThrough lucky enough I was assigned to see Roopa and she is amazing she fixed all my pain I don't know to thanks her. I will strongly recommend to see her. Thanks a million Roopa. read more

Before going to Breakthrough Therapy, I ran 4 marathons and was going to CrossFit 5 times a week. My daily routine came to a halt when I tore my meniscus from a workout and had to get knee surgery. I've heard several stories from my colleagues who say they're only 70% healed after knee surgery performed over 5 years ago, and was worried that I would end up like them. A week after surgery, my doctor ordered me to get physical therapy. She gave me a prescribed list of clinics but I chose not to go to any of them. They all had bad reviews and I wanted to go to a place that would get me back to 100%. After researching several places, I decided to go to Breakthrough Therapy because of their rave reviews. I was skeptical at first but decided to take my chances. I'm glad I went with my gut feeling, because my experience with Breakthrough Therapy is outstanding. Their office staff is very helpful and accommodating. Shawn, Chris, and Jennifer will work with you to find a time that fits your schedule, and will contact you immediately when a slot of your preference opens up. They remember your name immediately after meeting you and always make you feel welcome when you come in. They're very understanding and never harass you to pay your co-pay either. As for my physical therapist, Matthew Maestas, he's the prime reason why I give this place a 5 star rating. He will listen to all of your concerns and will teach you exercises that will help address them. He will examine you while you complete your workouts to make sure you practice the right form, and will correct you in front of a mirror when necessary. To keep you motivated during your workouts, he'll perform the exercises with you and will work up a sweat. He will document every exercise you've learned and will send you home with a prescribed list of those activities for you to perform at home. To help jog your memory, he'll even sketch those workouts for you. He is committed helping his patients get back to 100%. It has been 2 months since my surgery, and I've managed to jog 2 miles so far. I plan to return to CrossFit and sign up for another marathon this year, but my knee isn't quite ready for those activities yet. I still have some sessions left with Matthew, so I'm confident that he will help me achieve my goal. I highly recommend those who need physical therapy to go to Breakthrough Therapy. They have an excellent staff and attentive physical therapists who genuinely care for their patients. read more

BreakThrough Physical Therapy deserves more than a five star rating. Everyone on the BreakThrough team is nice, easy to talk to, friendly and encouraging. From the moment you walk in the front door to the moment you leave, the vibe is super energetic and uplifting. I came to BreakThrough because of a shoulder impingement caused by rotator cuff tendinitis. Daniel Kao worked with me to find my limits and improve them. I always felt that Daniel was concerned with what exercises were too easy, too difficult and just right. If I wasn't feeling the results from something or if an exercise didn't work for me, he would come up with new ideas to make it more affective for me. Daniel made the exercises simple while still very effective. This is especially helpful because it allows me to do the exercises on a daily basis at home to continue my progress. After about two and a half months of PT, we were able to improve the use of and greatly decrease the discomfort in my shoulder. I'm able to start to get back into playing the sports and doing the activities that I haven't been able to do for a while. Thank you to all of the staff at BreakThrough for creating an overall perfect environment for hard work and recovery! I would recommend BreakThrough to my friends and family with no hesitation and if I ever need PT in the future, I would return without a doubt. read more

Went once-a-week for several months for recovery from knee surgery. At each session, progress measured, sore muscles massaged, and taught new exercises. Emailed clear videos demonstrating each assigned exercise. Manageable daily workout of 0.5 hours. Had Roopa Chander as my PT - fully confident in her, always on-time, and pushed me but not too hard. read more

I came in due to a minor tear in my hamstring. I worked with Danielle Conway and she was great! Not only was the therapy effective and my leg back in shape but it was a lot of fun as well. I'm usually curious with a lot of questions and Danielle was able to tell me all about the leg's anatomy and what each exercise was doing. Highly recommended!!! read more

I usually do not write reviews, and when I do, usually for places which made me really happy. But this is whole another story. I just got off the first call with them, and I can not be more pissed. I have a wrist pain, and wanted to get appointment for physical therapy. The lady put me through thousand of questions, and all she seemed to be interested in was to get my insurance info and ssn. And add to that, the lady was not at all polite. I am in pain, and want an appointment asap. Does not matter if my insurance covers it or not. If you are going to make me wait for 1 month, then I would take appointment some where else. It has just left such a sour taste. I should not have given them my insurance info and hung up the phone when I first realized their interests(hint: money, not patients). PS: This is not a review for how good their physiotherapists are, just how is their customer service, and their values(hint: money) PPS: I just went through their list of -ve reviews. They just don't seem to care. No replies, no change in attitude. So If you are new patient .. know what you are getting into. read more

I had a prior lower back injury flare up again when I first moved here from out of state. It was bad enough that I had trouble standing and walking for more than a few minutes at a time, so I started looking immediately for a physical therapist in the area, and found BreakThrough Physical Therapy. They were very accommodating, being able to squeeze me in for an appointment in a relatively short time to get me sorted out. 4 weeks later, and I'm back on my feet, hiking, riding my motorcycle, and enjoying life again. I worked with Daniel throughout, who was fantastic in helping to guide me through my recovery. He helped me plan out a great set of stretches and exercises that safely and effectively worked my lower back back into shape. I absolutely recommend Daniel and BreakThrough to anyone in need! read more

I was experiencing some really severe wrist pain from a neck injury I had as a teen. My occupation was aggravating the nerves in my neck and wrist since I work on computers all day. In the past, I visited a CFMT who helped me with knee and wrist pain in the past, but of course, they aren't in California. I took a chance and Yelped a PT clinic close to my work so I could go anytime. Breakthrough was the best find yet! I met with Daniel and he was really knowledgeable on what could triggering the pain and worked with me on my neck and arm mobility. I did twelve sessions and have found ways to manage the pain with various exercises Daniel prescribed so I didn't schedule additional sessions. However, I do know who to go to for other issues in case they arise! He is as effective as a CFMT and the exercises really set me up for less pain in the long-run. Overall, the staff and PTs are really nice and PTs will email you exercises so you have them on hand. I strongly believe this is one of the best PTs I've ever gone to! If you're looking for effective treatment, ways to manage injuries or pain and want attentive PTs and staff, I definitely recommend Breakthrough and Daniel! Thank you, Breakthrough PT and Dr. Kao!! read more

I've been injured twice during the last two years, sport wasn't healthy for me lately. Remembering a first successful and pleasant therapy session with Hillery, I requested her again when returned for the second time. The second therapy session with her was even better. Hillery is extremely professional, and caring. Once again she manged to guide me to a perfect recovery, and put me back on track comfortably. The whole atmosphere at BreakThrough is pleasant, and everybody are exceptionally helpful and nice. They greet you, remember your name, ask you if you need something, make you feel at home. For me, at both sessions they turned the most unfortunate injury, and what was supposed to be an unpleasant treatment, into a fun experience. ...and I love the background music. read more

Fantastic place to rehab from injury or surgery. I saw Hilary for two different injuries in parallel. She was fantastic as one of my injuries responded very well to PT and the other did not. She was proactive and suggested I go back to my doctor for further tests on the body part that was still in pain after a few weeks of PT. Got that cleared up and back in to have very successful progress with both injuries. Aides and staff are super nice. Every one makes you feel great when you come in. Highly recommend. read more

I have been attending BreakThrough (BT) for several months. The facilities are clean, and proper Covid 19 protocols are followed. The reception staff is professional and friendly. During my several months at BT, I was treated for pain in my right and left hips due to bursitis and IT Band Syndrome and my right shoulder due to bursitis and rotator cuff tendiniitis. My physician recommended BT for physical therapy. My physical therapist was Roopa Chander. She is one of the most professional, knowledgeable, skillful, and nicest people I have ever met, and she is very good at her job! At the initial visit for my right hip, she did an assessment and took measurements of how far I can move and bend my leg, as well as pain level. She did similar assessments for the left hip and right shoulder when I later experienced pain in those areas. She then created a treatment plan of stretching, massaging, exercises, and other techniques for my PT sessions. She also created a series of exercises for me to do at home. Roopa is very detailed and attentive. At the beginning of each appointment, she would observe my walk and ask me if I was experiencing any pain. During treatment, she would ask me if I was experiencing any discomfort, and I never hesitated to give her feedback. Roopa is very friendly, and I really enjoyed our conversations during treatment. When I was discharged, I did not have any more pain in my left hip and right shoulder. She sent me a list of exercises to do at home for my right hip. I will really miss my visits with Roopa. Physical therapy has really helped me in my mobility and decreased my pain level. I highly recommend BreakThrough Physical Therapy and Roopa! read more

I cannot say enough good things about the entire staff at Breakthrough, and specifically my therapist Jackie. Without question a 5+ star establishment! I've been through 2 different rounds of treatment now, both a result of me being very, very bad at exercising within my ability. The first round was the direct result of an "incident", and I saw a HUGE improvement immediately. The second round was for a long-term recurring injury, and as a result took longer and was more painful to resolve. Ultimately, in both cases, it was all really worth it. Jackie had great insights and solutions for the issues I was having. Even better, not only did she address the issues at hand, she had great advise in other areas; my posture is now better, and I would say my physical health has improved in many areas as a direct result of my visits there. Really, really wonderful work and I can't thank you enough! read more

This place is pretty awesome. It's the only place I've gone for physical therapy, but I'm pretty sure it's exceptional. Everyone here is super nice and attentive. They all work as a team and are always willing to help. They made me feel so comfortable even when I'm doing some pretty funky exercises haha. You won't regret picking this place, they'll take good care of you. read more

It's only been my third visit and I am walking without pain anymore. Give it up to the team at Breakthrough. Woot Woot. I worked together with Dru who is super amazing, She tweaks my movement and help activate muscles i didn't know I had before. I was advised to get a double bundle ACL reconstruction surgery by an orthopedic surgeon, and got a second opinion from another ortho guy who send me here. So far, I might never need that surgery since we are training my hip and other muscles to compensate for the problems I have. PAIN FREE = NO SURGERY = HAPPY = SMILEY FACE read more

Unfortunately for me, I have been going to BreakThrough PT for almost 2 years now. I have had several injuries to my knee, culminating in a pretty big surgery (high tibial osteotomy). The team is just amazing, from schedulers to staff to the one and only Dana Liang (the PT that is helping me along the way). Schedulers work their best to accommodate to my pretty hectic calendar, staff are always friendly and willing to help... and Dana is just a superstar. I find her to be very caring about my wellbeing, and she is just plain out great. I like the place so much that for a brief stint when I was ok, I bought a general wellness package to help me improve my core strength with Dana's help... and I will do it again when (hopefully soon) I am healthy again. I really highly recommend this place. read more

I have been to many different physical therapy places over the years, sadly enough. This is one of the top places I've been. Why? They do active release techniques (i.e. using pressure points & minimal massage to help release the muscles), work to personalize the therapy to you (i.e. if you haven't had an injury of this type before they'll give you a different type of attention than if it's a reoccurring injury), and work with you rather than against you. Some places the therapists act as if they are the only ones who have the answers, despite the fact that every person is different. My reactions are different to the next persons, even if we have the same type of injury. A good therapist will use the individual's knowledge & feedback to tailor the therapy program. A bad one will insist on doing it one specific way, because "That's what you do for x type of injury". If I ever have to go back for therapy in the future, I will definitely take a look at Breakthrough. Hilary is great to work with, and I've heard good things about the other therapists as well. read more

Most likely the best Physical Therapy you'll find in Sunnyvale (maybe even the entire South Bay). My therapist (Danielle Conway) is excellent. Super skilled, very knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with and talk to. There've been times when I needed urgent help with my upper back issue in order to continue working and Danielle was able to help me every single time I visited no matter how bad the situation was. Her willingness to spend time and effort to give me immediate relief has stood out and I intend to continue working with her. Prior to this, at Breakthrough, I worked with Matthew a few years ago, who was also amazing. I've consistently received better results with Breakthrough than with other PT centers. read more

Lopa Chitalia has deep knowledge in this space, and is very patient. She is an excellent therapist, and I highly recommend her.

I am a personal trainer, 12 years in business, got hurt & went to BreakThrough Physical Therapy, Inc. I had a right shoulder impingement & left lower body injuries. These professionals know their field well, especially Irina Stiasny, She is amazing she has ESP, she knew exactly where & how to manipulate the neuromuscular system & get me to move better & faster than I thought possible. I had been in medicine for over 25 years before becoming a trainer, emergency room mostly, so I am not impressed easily. Now I am sending my clients to her, I know they are in the best possible hands. Rick Rios-NASM read more

Lopa was amazing - from the first visit, she zoned in on the areas that were the issue and she was also phenomenal at diagnosing contributing factors (things that I didn't know were underlying issues that were contributing to the diagnosis.). She was concise, precise, thoughtful, and if I need PT ever again, she will be my first call. I HIGHLY recommend her and Breakthrough (I have been going to Breakthrough for almost 10 years, and she is the third physical therapist I have used there, and they have all been great.). Two thumbs up for Lopa! read more

It has been just over a year since the last mishap in my string of annual self-inflicted injuries, and I couldn't be happier about the way the recovery turned out - the hat's off to the folks at BreakThrough for that. Originally sent here on a doctor's referral, I was treated by Sarah S. on recovering from an ugly broken arm surgery, and came back on my own next year to work with Dru T. after an ACL reconstruction. Both therapists were knowledgeable, helpful and friendly - but don't think for a second that they will let you get away with slacking off on your home/gym recovery program. I am a firm believer that aggressive treatment leads to a speedy recovery, and both therapists pushed me as much as the pain level allowed while making sure I am progressing at the right pace without getting re-injured. I was able to get back on the bike/snowboard in less than a year after getting hurt, and am now wrapping up a phenomenal *injury-free-so-far* snowboarding season. The rest of the staff and aides are friendly and courteous, and worked with me to maximize the value of the treatment given a limited number of appointments covered by insurance to minimize out-of-pocket costs. The facility is clean and spacious, with lots of room to roll around in agony wishing you didn't watch that Shaun White highlight video before you decided to go way over your head in the snow park. In short, if you are like me and have a tendency to make impromptu dates with the ground or hard packed powder, keep their number nearby - never know when it might come in handy. Ride safe everyone! read more

One name: Matthew Maestas! I have a bad knee due to an accident, to be precise I had PCL tear. I went to another physical therapy prior to coming here and due to the previous orthopedist's fault, they didn't have a diagnosis and so weren't able to cure me. I went a better doctor, and after an MRI and a diagnosis I decided to come to BreakThrough because it's closer to work. Best decision ever! I got scheduled and went to my first session with Matthew. He sat down and talked to me about what happened, showed me knee models to show what exactly happened with my knee and what we'll be doing to fix it. I was recommended 6 weeks of therapy, and twice a week. I haven't danced in a year, and I told Matthew that. He promised me I'll be able to after the therapy sessions. I didn't even go to all 6 weeks of therapy, and I'm in two dance groups preparing for a show :) I'm all better! The receptionists Jennifer, Sean and Chris are amazing!! Always funny and making the place a better to be in. The reason I took off a star is that they charge you for bandaging.. I thought that was odd. When I ended, they gave me a t-shirt, a post-it note pad, and a hat. But they charge you for bandaging.. $2 per strip or something like that. That is just super odd to me :) read more

I am very pleased with the result of my knee replacement therapy at Breakthrough PT. I worked with Roopa Chander. She was excellent. She put together a plan that allowed me to reach my milestone within 18 visits. I highly recommend Roopa to anyone requiring PT. read more