I have had physical therapy before and been passed along or left on my own, like in a gym. Chief was my first real physical therapy experience at age 65! After being diagnosed with nerve impingement in my shoulders, my doctor wrote an Rx for PT, suggesting another place in town. After seeing the reviews, I went to Chief. I am super impressed with the personal service and having a one on one with the same therapist (doctor). They really know their stuff and how the body is supposed to work. I had previously been given shoulder exercises elsewhere, but had never been taught the nerve glide that stretches the shoulder nerves to your fingertips. That and other exercises practiced at home proved to be the treatment I needed. The video instructions provided were extremely helpful to teach me to do the PT on my own. I love that this is a small practice that treats patients individually. It really made a difference in my treatment, and a bigger difference in my quality of life. The odd compliment was to stop going to their business because they taught me the skillset I needed to improve my situation. I appreciate how the exercises were explained as to the benefits they would provide. I will add one piece of advice to this review. Before surgery, seek out different doctors in different practices. Sometimes a neurosurgeon might readily intervene when physical therapy is the better treatment option. Based on my symptoms, I had two cervical discs fused and am not convinced the surgery was the best approach. Ironically, an orthopedic surgeon quickly diagnosed my shoulder nerve impingement and suggested PT over surgery. I will never know if my cervical fusion was necessary, but I am glad to have significant pain reduction and mobility thanks to the treatment at Chief Physical Therapy. read more

Chief Physical Therapy - ACDF C3-4, C4-C6 - Physical Therapy Near Me - Temecula, California

Dr Allen is awesome! We brought our teenager here for a baseball related injury. After having visited a couple other PT practices, I could tell within minutes of my son's initial evaluation by Dr Allen, that this was the right place to get appropriate and targeted rehab for my son's sports injury. He is providing a whole body regimen, strength and mobility, to ensure not only a proper rehab but also a preventative program so we hopefully do not experience the injury again. From Dr Allen, to the great office staff, I cannot recommend Chief PT enough!! read more

I started going to Chief Physical Therapy in October 2025 for neck and jaw pain and was treated with the Remy Class IV Laser. I noticed improvement after the first session and have continued to experience progress since then. I took an integrative approach to my treatment, which also included chiropractic adjustments to my neck and jaw, additional laser therapies at my chiropractor's office, and SoftWave therapy. To my surprise, the Remy laser was far superior to the SoftWave therapy for my condition. I believe this is because the laser was able to target certain areas that SoftWave could not. Additionally, the entire staff is friendly and incredibly helpful, from the receptionists to the therapists who administer the laser therapy. Rachel has administered most of my laser treatments, and she is the absolute best! I feel comfortable telling her where my pain points are, and she makes sure to address them. She also follows up on my progress and asks thoughtful questions to help me determine whether certain pain is referred or the primary source. I am very grateful to the entire Chief Physical Therapy team for their care, expertise, and support in helping me make meaningful progress in my health. read more

Overdue review! Chief PT deserves every single 5 star rating they get. Just earlier this year I spent 3 full months 4x a week at a chain location my insurance covered that wasn't necessarily bad, but it wasn't great. When I didn't get the results my surgeon hoped for with physical therapy alone and now had to get surgery, I knew I wasn't chancing it with my PT post op. The main difference: - It is direct with your physical therapist the entire session. There are no PT aides. Not really my place to judge the insurance model of physical therapy but to actually have direct sessions with the actual Dr. ensuring you're doing every exercise right and hands on work is undoubtedly more valuable, especially if you have limited time. You're not 1/3 or 1/4 patients in the hour for one physical therapist, it's just you. I learned more and practiced more exercises in one full session than I felt I wasted time with going for 2-3 weeks in the other model. Cost to value (including time spent) is a no brainer to choose Chief for me. I had really high expectations for not using insurance, they were all met and exceeded. I also had a severe elbow dislocation and complex case and Dr. Allen was up for the challenge. I was given clear exercises and he remembered where my progress was every follow up session. He helped me in my post op journey and my elbow is doing really well. Can't recommend Chief PT enough! read more

Great place for pain management with quality care. They even did a quick evaluation and trial on the house before I decided to get a package. The front desk staff are friendly and helpful. Highly recommended. read more

The quality of any healthcare office begins with the staff and Chief Physical Therapy gets and easy 10/10! From the front office to the physical therapists, you will find an outstanding team invested in the best outcome for their patients. Dr. Allen is skilled in diverse treatment strategies, infusing the most modern equipment and techniques with his clinically proven therapy approaches. As a family Dr. Allen has treated our youngest children recovering from injury, our competitive high school athletes and dancers, and parents and grandparents with varied therapy needs. There isn't a better physical therapist in the valley! read more

Highly Recommended! Terrific staff everyone is very professional and extremely nice. My therapist Rebecca has been great!!

I started going to Chief Physical Therapy in Temecula to help build strength in my bone on bone knees. I was able to postpone having a TKR for a couple of years, thanks to Dr. Allen. I finally had my total knee replacement in my left knee last March. The physical therapist worked with me had helped me to quickly regain my range of motion and worked with me on pain management. I love the fact they they are offering holistic treatments in addition to traditional physical therapy and that all sessions are one on one. All three of their physical therapists are professional, knowledgeable and compassionate; they take the time to listen and address issues. read more

Great physical therapy place very good care quality and very professional. Matt Alan is very knowledgeable very caring and takes his time to listen to the problems which I have with his physical therapy managed to relieve the pain in my lower back and left hip I was almost on my way to pain management to get cortisone injection but I canceled where I felt I didnt need that .Thank you Matt and thanks for the great staff he has I will go back to Chief PT anytime read more

Chief Physical Therapy is the best in the industry. Matt treated both of my parents after knee replacements. He is one of the few physical therapists that provides one on one direct patient care. You will not be treated by an aide. Matt is unbelievably knowledgeable. He provides the upmost care and compassion. When you or a family member is in need of physical therapy, this is the place to go!! Thank you Matt and the entire team at Chief PT for all the care and kindness you have provided my family. read more

Chief PT is the absolute best. Had my knee replaced in late July 2024. Since I still operate in a competitive sports environment I needed a group that knew how to deal with athletic motion. That is where Matt comes in, his knowledge and experience in sports (as well as Brandon) gave me confidence they could get me on the right track so I could return to a sporting activities. They listen and tailor the program for my needs. It is this one on one individual care and attention that got me back on the field following a RTKR in 5 months. Another thing to know is that Matt switches up the program constantly I cannot think of one session in which we did the exact same thing. This diversity of program shows off his knowledge level. Matt evaluates you each and every time you see him he doesn't make assumptions, he fines out how you are doing and then structures the game plan for the day. The Chief staff from top to bottom is top notch, knowledgeable, and caring. I strongly recommend them. read more

Dr. Matt Allen impressed me with his immediate personal care; he actually works one on one with his patients throughout each session. The center is clean & modern, with a welcoming atmosphere. The receptionist, Wesley, did an excellent job in scheduling all appts. and sending advance timely reminders. Ty read more

I started seeing Dr. Allen for pain in my knees and balance issues. He laid out a custom plan to get me moving again. He is a consummate listener, which is rare. Often, this would result in him redirecting my exercises for the day. I was encouraged with every visit and looked forward to making progress. I no longer experience knee pain or have the fear of falling. He also has a phenomenal staff of one, Wesley. She helped keep me on track with all my appointments and made sure I was welcomed every time I stepped in the office. If you are in pain and need some hope and help towards better mobility, this is the place to come. Period. read more

Really nice people and a clean, homey environment. I like it here. I'm not a person of many words & I think it sucks YELP makes you have "so many words" read more

Dr. Matt Allen is very kind with his ways of treating patients. I came in for him to check the pain I had in my elbows. He said it's tennis elbow and taped up my elbow/arm and gave great recommendations to help it heal. Never would've thought wearing a wrist brace would help my tennis elbow! Anyhow, he advised I try that and see how it goes before actually setting up treatments with him to save me money. He's a great physical therapy doctor. Definitely recommended him for anyone looking for a physical therapist. His office manager Wesley is amazing too! :) read more

Dr. Allen and his staff are incredibly helpful and caring. After a devastating accident which left me in excruciating shoulder and neck pain, Dr. Allen worked with me to prep me for my surgery and has treated me towards recovery. Dr. Allen and his assistant Wesley will help you reach your goals with attentive care. read more

While jogging I tore the main ligament going from my toes under my foot up the ankle to my knee in 3 horizontal spots. It was taking forever to heal so we used laser treatment. On the 4th treatment I could tell it started healing and by the 6th treatment it was healed. I also fell off my knee scooter when I was off my foot for the torn ligament and broke my back. I had PT all along to try to get strength, balance, flexibility, and to learn how to walk again. The pain in my back would not leave so I asked for the magic machine. Yup the laser. I had 6 treatments along with PT and I'm so much better. I'm almost completely out of pain. I have exercises to do daily and tools to help myself. The money was well spent. The laser is the tool for recovery. read more

I had friendly and professional physical therapy provided by Dr. Garrett Kuljian. Office manager Wesley keeps everything running smoothly. My medical condition greatly improved over the course of my treatment, I would highly recommend them. read more

I loved the gentle personal care by Dr Allen. Very clean organized office,unlike other crowded PT mills. Easy parking. Ease of appointment setting with Brenda in the office. Good results on my knee replacement. Highly recommended this PT office. read more

DR. Allen does complete evaluation and prescribes exercises to what is needed. Very pleasant and understanding. Wesley at the front is the most amazing receptionist I have seen and I work in healthcare. Highly recommend practice read more

Thank you Dr. Allen. After double knee replacement you have laser focused on my recovery. Directing, implementing and personalizing my therapy. Attached is photo in Bandeller National Monument. Couldn't have done it without you. Thanks again. read more

Chief Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy Near Me - Temecula, California

I started seeing Dr. Allen after I was in a car accident that left my neck and back in constant pain. I had never done PT before and was nervous about starting something new, but his knowledge, willingness and determination to help, as well as his friendly personality put my mind at ease. I can honestly say that working with him made a huge difference with my pain. I'm no longer worried about missing out on events with family and friends due to the pain and am able to complete daily tasks again. I also want to mention Wesley, Dr. Allen's office assistant, she always greets you with a smile, always friendly, and willing to help. 100% would recommend them! read more

Just finished my PT for an achilles tendinitis with Dr Allen. I have spent years attending Ranch PT in Murrieta which has always been a good place to go for PT. However, I wanted to find a place that was closer to Meadows Pkwy in Temecula. I was also intrigued by the one-on-one concept that was explained on line. In a nutshell, Dr Allen spends the entire session with you. No assistants monitoring you. You and Dr Allen. Today was my last session and I can say today I made the right decision by going to Chief PT. I have actually accumulated and notebooked most of the routines that Dr Allen put me through. Although this is the last day I now have the confidence to do these stretches at home. Dr Allen has a wealth of knowledge about the human anatomy and movement and does an excellent job building a relationship with his patients. He cares about his patients and is interested about you as a person. His relationship building is so strong that I'll miss sharing and laughing with him and his new and awesome front desk person Brenda. If you are not sure about Chief PT...trust me. I did the work for you. I took a chance and tried Chief PT...best experience. Enthusiastically recommend Dr Allen!!! read more

I hired Dr. Alan to help my aging mother who is wheelchair bound. She is capable of walking but is too afraid of falling. I do not live close enough to attend to things in person and this made me feel helpless. Dr Alan was super thorough. He spent time with me understanding all the details about Mom, then did an evaluation and determined he could help her. His administrator, Wesley, is a wealth of knowledge and very, very helpful. He calls or emails me weekly with his perception of the sessions and makes suggestions, when needed. From the very first day, my Mom and Dad really liked him. He takes it nice and easy with her but also prompts her to push that little bit harder. He has been able to get Mom to do things she had not done in ages. In a very short time, he has Mom is walking with the aide of her walker, her confidence has greatly improved and I am sure she will soon believe she can walk without falling. I am so very grateful for his patience and gentleness with her. She would not have made such great progress without his compassion and guidance. read more

I am so glad I found this place after my right knee replacement. Alan & Westley we're outstanding , accommodating & welcoming. Westley knowledge and compassion made it a great experience. When Alan worked with me his attention was fully to my pain & progress. I truly gained so much from the one on one training to rehabilitate my right knee. Thanks to Alan knowledge I'm now back at the gym working out everyday and gaining my strength back. I would highly recommend this place. read more

I am so very thankful for Dr. Matt Allen of Chief Physical Therapy for turning my physical life around. In years past, I have been a national competitive gymnast, dancer and martial artist. Physically worn down, and because of the pain I became more sedentary. My issues are knees, hips and back. Dr. Allen has guided me with techniques to rebuild the weakened portions of my body, creating better range of motion, reducing pain, and giving me a renewed physical viability, and the results have given me an emotional boost as well. In recommending Dr. Allen, I would say to someone that life is always in front of us, let Dr. Allen give you the ability to move towards your future. read more

This is my second time to use Dr. Allen, this time for therapy on my knee after a recent operation. He now has a new larger office in Temecula off Temecula Parkway. Once again I am very happy with my progress and the range of exercises we cover in our one hour session. Wesley in the front office was really helpful in fitting appointments into my schedule then sending reminders so I didn't forget. I'm on Medicare now which I was happy they accepted as well. I just finished treatment but if I need their help again I will be back. read more

Matt Allan spent considerable time with me assessing my issues and then instructing me how to manage them. He provided physical instruction, verbal instruction and also video of daily exercises to perform at home. His staff conducted (unsolicited) followup discussions by phone as well. TOP NOTCH SERVICE!!! read more

I would just like to take a min to thank Matt for helping me with my neck and back pain. I was involved in a accident rear ended. I suffer neck and back pain. My initial visit I told Matt my goal was to get back on a surf Board. Well Matt hit my goal. He's very good at what he does. Listen to you and put a plan for you. I would recommend Dr Matt Allen for anyone who's looking for a PT. He's the best and we can't forget Wesley he's receptionist. Thank you both for all you did for me. Steve read more

I was in severe hip pain and could hardly walk when I called Dr Allen. He listened to me about my situation with compassion. He treated me one on one every visit and after several weeks I am pain free. He's the best physical therapist I've ever had. read more

I am 75 years old and have gone to many Physical Therapy factories over the years. The last place had 25 patients between the hallway, in the waiting room and on the therapy floor. The therapists will spend 10 minutes with you massaging your injury then pass you off to aids who, for the most part, hand you equiptment and then walk away. That is NOT the way Dr. Allen at Chief Physical Therapy, in Temecula, treats his patients. He is one-on-one with you for the entire hour and constantly challenging you with different excercises, correcting you and encouraging you. This is exactly what I had been looking for in a Physical Therapist. You will be the ONLY one in the office. I am so glad I saw all the 5 Star recommendations and gave him a try. I have had so much improvement in my torn rotator cuff and torn bicep tendon. I feel blessed to have found him. read more

Chief Physical Therapy is most definitely your answer If you are seeking a truly unique and collaborative partnership with a physical therapist where YOU and your P.T. goals truly matter and you are seriously ready to commit to a program designed specifically for you to get you the lasting results you seek and back on the road to full recovery. My healing jouney, post rotator cuff surgery, with Dr. Allen/Chief Physical Therapy was absolutely exceptional! I learned from the get go that this office is not your typical run of the mill P.T. office where you are given maybe 20 minutes with a therapist and then assigned an aid for the remaining time. At Chief Physical Therapy you are given a full hour of one on one time with a licenced physical therapist that cares about giving their undivided attention to you and your physical therapy needs and goals. The high level of competency, skill, professionalism and care that you will receive at Chief Physical Therapy is truly unmatched. M. Parke Temecula, CA read more

You start out at the front door with Wesley. She is as sweet as they come. Very understanding and accommodating and personable. Dr. Allen is very caring and very intuitive. He works with you at your pace and is very genuinely interested in how you are doing and how he can help.If I ever need physical therapy again I definitely will not hesitate to go back. They're a great group! If you need PT I highly recommend them. read more

I was referred to Dr. Allen after being involved in a car accident. As someone who has been an athlete and competitor for most of my adult life it was difficult being injured. I showed up to Chief Physical Therapy not only physically, but also mentally defeated. Dr. Allen's approach to physical therapy is unlike any other I have seen. Not only did he get my back on track physically, but his attentiveness and genuine concern for me as an individual helped me get back on track mentally. In addition, Wesley provided unmatched customer service with a smile. Always professional and flexible, she was able to accommodate my sometimes hectic schedule. I could not thank Chief Physical Therapy enough! read more

Best Physical Therapist I've ever had hands down. I've had multiple sports related surgeries over the years, (ACL reconstruction, elbow surgery, wrist surgery) each time I went to excellent physical therapists in the San Diego area. When I separated my AC joint and required surgery again, I looked for the best physical therapist in the Temecula/Murrieta area to get me back to 100% as quick as possible. Dr. Allen far exceeded my high expectations. Due to his extensive knowledge, experience , and 1 on 1 approach, he was able to get me back to all my normal activities (golf, mountain biking, basketball) 4 months post-op. read more

My six year old daughter needed physical therapy following an elbow fracture and we are so lucky that Dr. Allen at Chief Physical Therapy took care of her! Matt is extremely personable and great with kids, which made our daughter feel relaxed, safe, and she actually had fun with the exercises! Matt knew exactly what was required to quickly get her full range of movement back. If you or your child is in need of an outstanding PT then you have to go to Chief Physical Therapy!!! read more

I've seen Dr. Allen for my whole treatment of my torn labrum, the whole time he has been amazing. Even throughout a pandemic he is always on time for video appts and always professional, but mostly HAD A PLAN when nobody was allowed to go in. I've had a great experience and feel as is have made friends at the office. Not to mention Wesley is the #1 follow up appt. scheduler in the state. I'm the hardest person to reach due to a crazy schedule and she is super flexible in her scheduling. If you need PT, this is the place to be read more

My name is Jordan, I was in a rear end accident a few months ago that left me in a lot of lower to mid back pain. With the exercises and stretches Chief Physical Therapy had given me, I was able to relieve my pain and discomfort I had due to the accident with their guidance and professional approach to their clients safety and well-being. I am very appreciative for all their help they had to offer and very grateful to have been given the opportunity to meet them, I hope to see them soon under different circumstances! :) read more

Dr. Allen was great at helping me figure out the issue I was having with my ribs that just wouldn't seem to go away for over a month after taking a spill playing basketball. He really took his time working with me to make sure he was able to pin point the exact spot that was the source of the pain since it was a bit tricky and triggered by random movements. Once pin pointed he helped treat the pain and set me up with a plan to work on at home to minimize my visits with him. He was very honest and helpful in keeping the cost down and my visits to a minimum. read more

We were extremely pleased with the therapy provided by Dr. Allen. My husband has severe balance issues and has been going to therapy for some time, but we found Chief PT while visiting Temecula for a months vacation. Dr Allen stays with the patient for the entire appointment and introduced some new exercises. Wesley was helpful in getting our paperwork completed and appts made. Entire staff is so pleasant and easy to work with. Highly recommend Chief Physical Therapy for anyone e in the Temecula/Murietta area!! read more