I had great experience at COR. Casey really helped me recover from two hip replacements and sarcopenia. Highly recommend.

I had a lingering knee injury that lasted for about 3 years. I hurt my knee playing basketball, and after being sore for a couple weeks, it never fully healed (maybe 70%). I couldn't run for any sustained period of time, and thus my cardio exercise was non-existent. Cut to the chase-- I came here, and they helped get my knee back to 95%! I can run and squat now. The massages and exercise regimen was just the right level of intensity to both heal and strengthen my leg. For context, I got treatment in late '22, and a year later, no major setbacks to my knees other than the normal aches and pains of not being young any more. read more

I honestly cannot imagine where I would be without COR. I stumbled across this place while I was looking into possible gyms through my Active & Fit Lifestyles Membership options. I called and someone explained that there was this wonderful opportunity to try 6 weeks of boot camp for $69. But the best part about this was you are eligible for one free boot camp class. I showed up on Friday at noon, for Justin's class. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday are weight lifting circuits you work on your own (with the guidance of a trainer). I left sore, exhausted, but also determined to check out Saturday morning's cardio class with Sam. So I committed to the Cor Resolution New Year's Challenge and signed up for the 6 weeks. For $69 I got an initial weight assessment, and core measurement by Dr. Deanna (who is the sweetest). There was a goal setting workshop that I found to be rather informative, around more than just setting weight loss goals. You have access to nutrition workshops and helpful healthy habits from FaceBook Live sessions that air weekly. I was instantly hooked, and realized early on that Justin was the trainer whose energy I vibed with the most. Going to the boot camp, I began eating food I had restrictively cut out the prior year to help drop 40 pounds, but my clothes started to swim on me. I stopped being tethered to my scale, and just focused on going as often as I could. There was one week I missed even attending ONCE. But after taking my first class 1.10.20 (for free), and weighing out on 2.16.20, while I gained weight (just over 5 pounds), in just that short amount of time, I lost 3 inches around my waist. Everything on me tightened up. In a week I could do exercises that were impossible to me. Each time I showed up for class, instead of focusing on weight, I focused on the workout improvements and the ease of movement and heavier weight use gained so quickly. Eventually, even the smaller clothes and bras I bought began to be too big. So I searched out a Groupon that offered a month of boot camp unlimited sessions for $42.50, signed up for another monthly challenge, and intend to take full advantage of the next special COR is running (3 months for $300). At COR, I've found a community. I saw results in the shortest period of time I've ever been active. But I also gained an overall confidence and love of myself that was priceless. I cannot imagine finding another place that would make me feel so welcomed, and yet offer a place where I would push myself to fitness goals I never imagined were possible. read more

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I rarely give five stars to anything, but COR greatly improved my life. I came in with a damaged rotator cuff that was very painful and limiting. At first I didn't expect physical therapy to do much, but Dr. Abel manipulated my shoulder and gave me exercises which I did faithfully. Over the course of about three months I regained mobility and greatly reduced the pain. I wouldn't say my arm is perfect now but there are some things that only time can heal. I highly recommend them. read more

This review is long overdue! I feel like I owe it to anyone looking to get in shape to share how great of an experience I've had at COR thus far. I've done both the bootcamp classes and semi-private training. Andres, the lead trainer, is AMAZING. He's so in tune with how the body works and what adjustments to make to specifically tailor the workouts to your needs. The corrections he gives to improve your form are so precise and on point, I've found myself using muscles I'd never targeted before -- even though I thought I had done an exercise correctly all along. They also integrate nutrition counseling into your plan to help you reach your goals without resorting to crash diets that are restrictive and unsustainable. I could go on and on all day, but don't just take my word for it. I think it's worth checking out for yourself if you're looking to make a positive lifestyle change! Thank you to the whole COR team! read more

Went to COR for a few weeks to recover from a shoulder dislocation. Met some really phenomenal PTs (Mullen and Babino come to mind) but ultimately left treatment a bit early with a sour taste in my mouth. My first complaint is that about half of my therapy sessions were led by an intern. They were sometimes competent but lacked the decorum, bed side manner, and sheer experience of a vetted PT. Given that COR is certainly not cheap, I felt like I wasn't getting the most out of 50% of my visits because I was working with some college-aged novice. The PTs who were supposed to be supervising them seemed to get lost in administrative work and essentially let the interns have free reign. Also - the constant rotation of interns led to a feeling of lack of continuity - not having a singular therapist really keep track of recovery progress is a huge negative to me. Feels like a tactic by the management to cut costs on actual PTs My second complaint - the one that broke the camel back - is their inflexibility regarding late fees. I had attended 20+ sessions on time but missed one session due to extraneous circumstances. Despite telling them this, I had to argue with the receptionist to get the fee waived. It was painful. And ultimately the threat of a $20 late fee lost them a consistent customer who would've brought much more in the way of revenue. To try to apply a policy without any wiggle room or consideration for the patient is just bad customer service. Plain and simple. Would I ever return to COR for any additional PT? Probably not. read more

Loving it. Went to see them for my sprained ankle... badly sprained and now still continuing with my physical therapy via video. I haven't gotten a chance to use their actual gym yet but it's okay, testing discipline. They are knowledgeable! read more

Great coaches and HIIT workouts! Came through groupon and feel that I could attend these bootcamp workouts almost everyday. MWF- strength days Tues Thurs- cardioo I'm looking forward to my fitness results at the end of my 4 weeks! read more

I have been working out at COR since 2019, and I could not be happier. Even throughout the pandemic, when we could not be in the gym, they maintained their class schedule adapting workouts so we could continue to train. The staff is amazing and the facilities are great. The coaches have all helped me improve and really pay attention to the details. Above and beyond that, it is the community of people in the gym that really make this a great gym! read more

COR - Gym - Physical Therapy Near Me - San Jose, California

Five years ago, when I was playing soccer, I was slide tackled and my right ankle was badly injured. After that, I had two more ankle injuries, the last time I tore the ligament in my right ankle. I've seen different physical therapists and they did give me some help, they taught how to do basic stretching, and some exercise to help my ankle recover. However, I always feel like my ankles are uncomfortable, I Feeling hopeless even though these physical therapists told me I'm doing fine, I know my ankle is not doing well...I think I was only 50% recovered. Then I moved to the bay area, my doctor referred me to COR. When I first met Dr John, I found him to be very professional, since I had been through several physical therapists before, I could clearly feel the difference between John and them , he soon found out that it wasn't just my ankle that had a problem, my calf, the sole of my foot, the back of my foot, my shin, after my ankle injury, were all affected. Then he gave me the Manual massage and help me to develop an exercise program( a lot of exercises) to strengthen my ankle. Since February this year, with the help of Dr. John, my ankle is recovering very well, I think I have recovered 95%, I can't believe I can recovered to this extent. I would like to say thank you to Dr John, I will continue to follow his advice and hopefully I can get back to 100% and be able to get back on the soccer field. read more

WARNING SCAM FOR THE FREE 6 WEEKS PROGRAM Ad seen Last week end After applying , I met them on Tuesday for initial meeting I Cannot Judge the staff who seemed friendly But I cannot accept their scam to attract customers They post on social media (Facebook for me ) an ad claiming that they are looking for 16 volunteers for a 6 weeks FREE period. After asking your goals , describing the session , they also kind of push to use their own brand of protein shake and supplements They said (rightfully this time ) that nutrition is as important even more than exercise !! Probably another way to make more money though At the end of the initial appointment to assess your application and describe the program, they asked me how I found out about this program. They then innocently said that in some case people have seen an ad with free 6 weeks, but they quickly specified that it never worked when free as people just come for the first one and most do not stay So they explained that the 6 weeks program is really nearly $700 When I complained and told it was dishonest marketing practice , the employee told me they understand and will tell the owner !! They are the one placing the Ads ! It's not an accident or isolated case . The owner must immediately remove from all social medias , this scam ! Otherwise BBB needs to be alerted . This being said , their program may be good But I am disgusted with their marketing method, so I will not be able to enjoy their programs . I was ready to pay for it .too bad This is more a warning to potential clients reading this review . It may still be a great place , but just know before hand that nothing is free B read more

If the program goal was to promote towards obese people, then it is simple to ask over the phone their height and weight. That should be suffice. A 5'2 at 103 lbs isn't obese. BUT, for me to tell them I do want to get toned and lose some belly fat, they should know better. Clearly they did not well informed the prospective clients. read more

If you are a healthcare worker who is under workers comp, do not come to this PT. I initially injured my back from work and later on got it injured again after a session with one of the PTs, who put blunt, strong pressure on my neck, mid, and lower back while I was laying faced down on a bed. There was no communication from the PT regarding what he was going to do and I had expected to get gentle massage. Was planning on getting off light duty sometime that week and going back to work, but my back pain is getting worse. The owner, Dr. John, failed to address the issue or my concerns. He didn't appear to be receptive to my concerns and just simply asked if I could continue working with them again. Rating them 0/5. read more

I started personal training with Andres last year. Andres is very knowledgeable, he designs personalized workout plans and regularly updates the program when I am ready to take next stage's challenges. Thanks a lot to him to not only help me achieve my original goal of improving posture, but also encourage me to build an exercise habit and keep a healthy lifestyle! read more

I've been training for a half marathon when I developed plantar fasciitis. After rehabing my foot, I realized I needed to add strength training to my distance training. Andres put together a workout plan that focused on strength training on my lower body, and core. Andres also corrected some of my bad habits in some of the exercises. I was able to complete the half marathon with no additional injuries and little recovery time after the race. Facility is clean and the staff is knowledgeable and friendly. read more

Great experience and care. Donell Babino is very detail oriented, listens with patience and provides the right helps. Thanks COR team.

Updated Aug 2019. COR is a great gym with an impressive community. I have attended the 530 am bootcamp class for 2 years. The morning exercise class is a great way to start the day, and I always look forward to bootcamp with Dr. John! The activities range from strength training with personalized worksheets to endurance days with HIIT. They are always changing up the exercises, so something new is always sore :-) COR is great for all levels - they cater to each individual. I highly recommend COR, it will improve your life!! read more

Dr. Ian is really a nice guy and very good at what he does. I always felt better after my PT appointments. They're very thorough and take your entire entity into account when they plan and then implement your treatment. read more

I saw Dr. Sam for physical therapy for plantar fasciitis and he is fantastic - knowledgeable, friendly, and really listens to understand the issue so he can get at the root of it to treat the source and not just the symptom. I am back to running and wearing sandals and walking barefoot with no pain. Highly recommend him to anyone looking for PT. As a side note, all the staff were friendly, offering water or a seat any time I was there. And the few times I had to bring my children, they were welcomed and treated kindly as well. read more

I totally recommend Cor and personally Andres for personal training... I stopped working out regularly when I had a kid, the next thing you know she's 10 years old and I'm 40. I knew I needed to workout and learn how to workout again now that I'm older and the way I worked out when I was younger wouldn't work... Andres helped me build my core strength and helped me get on the right path. I've been with him for 3 months now and I'm back to the weight I was before my daughter was born. The gym is very clean, the staff is very friendly ,and they communicate extremely well. read more

COR provides great workouts for all levels. I regularly attend one of the boot camps and have also used the physical therapy services. The workouts are adapted to meet your goals with a focus on building core strength at the beginning. The physical therapy is top notch; you won't find anyone better than Dr. John and Dr. Erin. It's a friendly place and Chris makes the 5:30am boot camp fun Update: I just had a massage from Ben. It's a serious, deep tissue massage and not for the faint of heart. Don't expect lavender and candles; due expect to leave feeling like every muscle had some kinks removed. Five stars for Ben, he's the best. read more

Be careful! COR doesn't waive your $30 co-pay as peers do and COR will not let you know that you must pay $30 co-pay each visit, not before first visit and not after first visit, COR will collect co-pays after all your visits finished, the lady will say sorry for the error but customers have to pay for it. read more

I highly recommend COR if you need physical therapy or a wonderful community to work out with. I have made COR part of my daily routine for almost 9 years now. I start my mornings at the 5:30 am boot camp where I want to show up at that crazy hour because the supportive co-members make it fun; the expertise of the BC trainers challenge our bodies & sometimes our minds. Check them out - you won't be disappointed. Dr. John and the talented PTs have treated all of our family members at one point or another, including recovering from hip surgery, shoulder surgeries, shoulder replacement and assorted over use injuries and back issues. Everyone is kind and supportive. read more

I've been going to COR for a few months now---started with a Groupon for the boot camp, and now I pay full price for personal training and the boot camp, which is saying something... I do personal training with Chris, who is awesome. And the personal training sessions are only $40 each, which is sort of unprecedentedly low price. He knows a ton about form (he's a professional, after all) and can troubleshoot all your muscular imbalances without you even telling him first. I also take boot camp about 3 days a week with Michael at 6:30pm. Those classes are full-body and really hit both the strength and the cardio. Michael is also really pleasant, and highly skilled as well. COR also has a nice community/team feeling, and everyone works hard, no matter what their fitness level is. read more

I've been searching for an exercise program that works for me for quite some time, and I always end up dropping it because the people aren't friendly (or they're just really intimidating), or because the trainers have too many people in the class to watch for form and provide modifications for injuries. I'm probably like most people -- I can do basic cardio, but strength training and anything involving weights is kind of a mystery. After reading the reviews and learning that "bootcamp" is actually a more personalized training program and nothing like the cookie cutter programs you see early morning at the park, I decided to grab a Groupon and give COR a try. I'm REALLY happy that I did. I've been going 3x a week for almost 4 weeks, and I absolutely plan on signing up for a monthly membership. I usually hit up the evening class, since I like to sleep. On my first day, Mike talked to me about any injuries or medical conditions that require modifications, as well as my goals. He's continuously made sure I have proper modifications for my fitness level and injuries, and am using correct form throughout the class, just as he does others. Classes are filled with random banter, keeping things light, but encouraging. I often find myself laughing. Everyone, from the staff to the members, are super nice and welcoming, and not at all intimidating. I would definitely recommend COR to someone who is looking to start a fitness program but isn't a fan of the traditional gym (or is a bit scared of them). read more

Stumbled upon COR through classpass. 2 bootcamp classes was all it took to get hooked on, and there was no looking back. COR has the most amazing trainers - Dr. John, Mike and Chris, who know exactly what you'd need to meet your goals, be it strength, weight loss or just general fitness. COR has been my happy place for a little over a year. An early morning workout leaves me feeling accomplished and ready to take on the day with a sense of achievement. Give COR a try - you will not regret it!! What I must add is COR is a wonderful little community. With not just trainers and physical therapists but also other members who are very welcoming and supportive! We've had some fabulous interns over the summer and our COR family has just grown a little more. Keep up the good work guys! Glad to have stumbled upon this hidden gem! read more

They are very kind and helpful explaing what my visit consist of and what its for. Adjustment works miracles.

I came in due to a running injury and figured I'd have to take months before I could get out on the road. Dr. Kneeskern set me up with a great regimen and helped me slowly get back on the road within weeks. 2 months later I'm probably in the best running shape I've been in a long time. I would definitely recommend COR for your physical therapy needs! read more

Great place to work out or get physical therapy Workouts are challenging and they keep it interesting and fun read more

I truly love going to COR for my physical therapy. The staff are nice, caring and kind! Thanks Ebony for the coffee! Thanks Dr. Jim . I definitely recommend them to anyone. Great job! Keep up with the wonderful work you do! read more

The best workout place! Excellent program for your overall health combining weights and aerobic workouts. A great community where you can workout and at the same time relax with friends. Knowledgeable and passionate coaches to keep you motivated and help you achieve your health goals. Thank you COR for keeping me physically and mentally healthy! read more

Cor has always been an excellent place to workout. it has a good routine schedule for everyday workout and has helped me immensely in strength training. it has made me look at my health in a new way. The guidance from the trainers is very useful and motivating. read more

COR is excellent place for Bootcamp. Amazing exercise routine and in small class with personal attention by a coach. Been going to COR bootcamp for 10+ years and enjoy it very much. read more

COR is without a doubt one of the best things I have done for myself. I started COR 11 years back and since then I have pushed myself both physically and mentally to limits I could not imagine and I certainly have reaped the rewards. Dr. John, Coach Tony, Coach Andres, Coach Priscilla, Coach John are amazing, they encourage you every step of the way and they are so passionate in everything they do. COR interns Sophia also play important role in helping and encouraging members to push their limits. She recently did a presentation on the importance of mobility and stretching, which helped me tremendously. With all their help I am constantly re-evaluating and re-setting my goals. I am able to improve my lean body mass and train harder to do events like Spartan race and half dome hike and marathons. I recently ran a 5K and was placed 4 th in my age group. With their dynamic and personalized workouts I have become stronger, more energetic and I am able to reach my goals, they know how much to push, how to motivate & also educate you on nutrition and mobility. Above all, COR is a community of people who support and encourage each other. It is fun to be part of COR group. Over the years this group have become my best of friends and part of my family. I recommend COR to anyone who want to take their first step towards fitness or anyone who want to challenge and push their limits, COR is a perfect place for you. When you are here, you are heard and helped by experienced coaches to set goals and successfully accomplish it. read more

My friend recommended COR and I now know why. Everyone was extremely friendly and welcoming. The PT was knowledgeable and kind. Pretty much had a wonderful experience and would love for my friends and family to experience the same. read more

I have been a happy and enthusiastic member of COR PT's boot camp for over a year now! Initially, I was hesitant because of injuries, lack of athleticism, and general weight issues. My fear was that the workouts would exceed my skill and physical abilities. However, a friend convinced me to try it for a month. I loved it! My body ached for weeks as Dr. John eased me into the habit of exercise, working on strength with weights and endurance with cardio workouts. Both he and Chris continue to be careful and adjust the varying, daily workouts to best suit each member's ability. After a year, I have almost reached my person weight loss goal and have set a new, lower goal. My health is much improved and I feel great! The BEST part about COT PT is the friendships made during our workouts!!! We encourage each other to attend boot camps, challenge ourselves to reach new goals, and look forward to seeing each other outside of camp. COR PT has supported these new friendships by hosting monthly hikes, organizing "healthy" socials, planning group participation in local runs (5K, 10K & 1/2 Marathons), and by posting funny updates on Facebook (all with amazing photography!). Being a member of COR PT has been life changing for me - thank you! read more

Let's start off with saying that i'm a bit bias because the staff at COR makes you feel like family. And it's hard not to love family. Here's the usual breakdown (+1) Dr. Mullen is very knowledgeable and truly cares about his patients and boot camp attendees. It's nice knowing that this is one of the few truly health-centered "gyms" I've been to. It's reassuring that techniques practiced have some scientific method behind them and not just propelled by the latest kale-eating-gluten-hating-raw-organic-money-makers. (+1) COR is friendly to people of any shape and any fitness level. I've met olympic level-swimmers, fellow college students, and retired housewives who all have something to gain from this quaint gym. (+1) The boot camps are a blast! We do a wide mix of activities ranging from injury prevention to power lifting to cardio to fun workout "games". (+1) The instructors are amazing at fixing technique and monitoring form (health and safety at the CORe of it all!) (-1) Although there are other classes besides bootcamps, I wish there were more time-slots available for each class. It's still a smaller studio so a ramp-up in class availability would be great! Overall, it is a great, loving, and accepting group of athletes (all of us are athletes despite how fast we can go!) that will keep you engaged and motivated. NOTE: This is NOT a gym with ellipticals and treadmills. it is a place where you will sweat, laugh, (maybe cry) but ultimately come out feeling stronger and healthier. read more

Dr. John helped my daughter to fix her knee injury through physical therapy. We went to other places but didn't get much help. After participating the High School strength training program, my daughter fully recovered. Thank you Dr. John and Chris. read more

COR - "Main Menu" - Physical Therapy Near Me - San Jose, California

I was recently involved in a skateboarding accident in San Jose that caused me to have surgery. This was not a fund time and I was out of commission for a few months. I had been going to physical therapy, but needed something more intense. I searched around and found COR in Santa Clara, near my house. They were able to help stretch me and adjust me in new ways that helped alleviate my back and shoulder pain. I am grateful for COR's physical therapy program. Hopefully i will not need to be back, but if I do I know where to go. read more

It's been almost 2 years now that I've used COR as my training and physical therapy place. Two years of daily sweat and I've never been in such a good shape in my entire life ! So great in fact that it's now my main drive every day and it's a goal setter. COR has recently been through some remodeling ... more room, more weights, more racks, a pressure plate to measure every square inch of your body strength, new services to help improve your running, swimming, riding or whatever gets you high... Yeah ... it's my happy place ;) read more