I graduated today from PT for my total knee replacement. Up until a few years ago I had never been to PT and hadn't known what to expect, so I had accepted what I got as what I could get. Going to CORE PT was a revelation. Pam was my therapist and I highly recommend her and CORE. Pam (and all the therapists I watched during my 8 weeks of appointments there) were professional, knowledgeable, flexible and adaptive to each patient. They were also very personable--treating each of us as a person, creating a relationship that motivates and makes us comfortable doing the hard work. I was impressed with Pam's ability to almost instantly assess where I was each time, by observation and discussion. Then she adapted my exercises to current needs as well as making sure I was making progress sesson-to-session. Pam really differentiated herself from my experiences elsewhere in her ability to not just tell me how to do an exercise with good form, but why I was doing that exercise. I was also told how everything was working together to meet my goals. The techs were well trained, thorough and personable. Kudos too to the office staff who were always upbeat, efficient and great at figuring out appointments. read more

Lori, Winston and the tech's provided great care tailored to my specific injury (hip replacement). Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Scheduling was very easy and adapted to my changes easily read more

I highly recommend CORE physical therapy. From the front desk receptionists to the physical therapists and assistants all are top notch. Lori was my therapist for 7 months! She absolutely turned my life around! They're very professional and will try every modality possible to get positive results. read more

Therapists here are awesome, I left every appointment full-body sweating, but it was worth it! Everyone I've worked with here is great. They helped me recover my leg after a break and full acl tear, now I'm headed back to them for post-surgery pt. My only complaint is the phones- they RARELY answer and NEVER callback if you leave a voicemail. So actually getting on their schedule is a major pain. Plus if you go through Core's website, it's not formatted correctly so even if you send a request for a physical therapist appointment it still forces you to select a doctor at their Scripps facility, so the staff end up thinking you requested a doctor appointment and it just goes in circles. You literally have to call their office all day multiple days in a row sometimes before someone actually answers. read more

Today I graduated from my Physical Therapy treatment at Core Physical Therapy in Encinitas. After four successful joint replacement surgeries in the last two years I feel very lucky that my surgeons referred me for follow up treatment at Core PT. Special thanks to the five Physical Therapists who administered treatment: Pam, Winston, Susan, Lorie and Michael. They are all patient, yet efficient and very professional helping patients reach their individual goals. For me I wanted to get back to golfing again after not being able to play for two and a half years. I am happy to say I am real close and am able to start swinging the club again! If you want to get better, this is the place to go! Thank you Core PT! Patrick Lally read more

CORE PT was highly recommended to me for rehabbing my knee after meniscus surgery. Over the 6 months of treatment, Pam, Lori and Chris all listened and tailored my exercises to get me back to surfing and skiing. They have extensive experience and made each session impactful. It was very easy to schedule an appointment. They have experience dealing with any injury and even offer therapy for older patients with inner ear balance issues! The office is clean, modern and open. I never felt that I was waiting for a machine/space. read more

I had my left knee replaced in February of 2024. I started physical therapy approximately a week after surgery. Even though I live in the back side of Oceanside the drive has completely been worth the mileage, traffic, and time. I believe my ability to get back to activities is a result of the expert care and advice my therapist has provided. Lori, my therapist, has been a tremendous resource for me when looking for answers and directions with recovery. Lori is very forthright and doesn't cut corners when providing oversight and care. I also found the facility very clean and well-kept. I would give ten starts if they were available. Believe me, it's worth the trip. Richard C. Smith, Ed.D read more

What an amazing place! I started going to CORE PT to strengthen my knee and legs before getting a knee replacement. (A knee replacement I didn't want to have)! The therapists at Core, specifically, Lori were instrumental in helping me make the decision to have the surgery. The knee surgery was very successful thanks mostly to my very attentive therapists and techs. Lori then turned her attention to my back pain and sciatica, which also has gotten better! I've been to other physical therapy places but always quit after going 2 or 3 times because I wasn't getting anything out of it. All of the therapists at CORE are excellent! I've been there long enough to watch them do their magic on other people. They teach you to understand how your body works and what's going on so you can make yourself stronger. They do it all with a smile and so much caring concern! The therapists and the helpful techs move you seamlessly throughout each session. I'm grateful for their knowledge, expertise, and patience! I'm certainly not alone in my very positive assessment of Core. Everyone I met and talked to had only incredible things to say. But not many will write a review. I would urge anyone needing PT or on the fence about trying it to go to CORE, you will be amazed too! read more

I have been going to CORE Physical Therapy in Encinitas since early April when I began my recovery from a fractured patella (kneecap). In the beginning, I thought they were great. But, as my recovery progressed, I knew I'd want to switch somewhere closer to where I live in Oceanside, especially since I wasn't able to drive myself at that time. I visited Scripps PT in Vista, and the people were so nice, but their services were night and day from CORE. I went twice, and when my 2nd visit was only 20 minutes, I knew that driving to CORE was well-worth the time and trouble! Three months later and I am still super impressed with CORE. I am there an hour to an hour and half every time. My PT, Susie, spends at least 30 minutes manipulating and working with my knee. She is very creative and tries lots of new things and techniques. Then I spend at least 30 minutes doing exercises supervised by their amazing techs...Blanca is wonderful!!! These exercises have also been varied and are things I couldn't easily do at home. At the end of each visit, e-stim and ice therapy before leaving. I have also seen Pam and Lori and they are both super knowledgeable and skilled therapists; and I've had plenty of time to watch Winston and Chris in action and can see they are also awesome! These therapists really care about helping with whatever they can to help you get back to a better life. They explain underlying reasons for things and really listen to what you say. They are truly tuned in to each patient's situation and seek to do all they can to help. I had no idea how much variation there could be between PT centers. The front office has been super helpful in scheduling too! Trust me, CORE is the place to go, no matter what you need!!! I am recruiting a friend from Orange County to drive down because I think they are worth it. They are extraordinary!!!! read more

The physical therapy I received 2 1/2 years ago for a back injury was great. What wasn't great was getting a letter from a collection agency saying that I owe CORE $80, 2 1/2 years after the fact. As far as I know, I was paid up on everything. I made all co-payments at the time of the services. I had the collection agency provide proof of the debt. Of the $80 I allegedly owe, there are two outstanding $20 co-payments for physical therapy services. I know I always paid $20 for each visit, and I usually did so by giving the receptionist $20 in cash. I've long ago thrown away any receipts. And I'm under the uneasy feeling that some of my cash payments didn't end up where they were supposed to. I also don't know why CORE never contacted me regarding any unpaid amounts, and waited 2 1/2 years to try to collect this. I like what CORE did to my back, but I don't like what they did to my credit report. In the future, I'll always be paying medical bills with a credit card and saving receipts indefinitely. You should too. read more

Needed rehab after ACL surgery (Performed at Core Ortho.) The knee has a poor blood supply so complete recovery takes around 10 months. Hour long walks every day starting about 2 months in, and climbing stairs a bit later both really helped. Progressive stretching and exercises meeting my current physical ability from PT improved my confidence & recovery, and is greatly appreciated. Thanks! read more

I've been going to CORE for about a month and a half now for PT on my torn rotator cuff repair. The entire staff there has been great getting me back into action. I do want to make a special note though that Audra has been simply amazing getting results out of my shoulder. I had a pre-planned trip to the lake to wake board and jet ski 2 1/2 months after my surgery. I really didn't want to just be a bump on a log. With hard work and some incredible physical therapy, I was able to do a lot on this past trip (Wake Surf, Jet Ski and swim). Wake Boarding is in a couple more months. Thank you Audra and others at CORE! Highly recommend this place. Super friendly, super knowledgeable and they get the job done. Will definitely be continuing there to get 100% back and definitely coming back for any future injuries that require PT. I'm old...I anticipate more :P read more

The entire staff at CORE Physical Therapy has been very welcoming and accommodating to our needs in an otherwise very stressful "recovery time". Front office personnel are friendly and helpful, and work hard to find convenient appointment times. Dan is very thorough in explaining and demonstrating treatment and exercises and easily relates to people on a personal level. Highly recommended! read more

Either the front office is stupid or understaffed. I had to call 5 times before getting an evaluation session. Prior attempts made me wait on hold for far to long. When I asked to speak to the manager Pam Cloud, she didn't even have the guts to return my call. Go somewhere else. read more

The folks at CORE PT are fantastic and, in particular, Audra is a miracle worker! After months of suffering from achilles tendonitis that had all but curtailed my endurance sports training, she fixed me up. Using a variety of treatments, I'm almost back to full speed. For me the Astym and laser treatments have really worked. Highly recommended! read more

I've been unfortunate enough to have needed PT services for far too many injuries or surgeries over the last 15 years or so. Because of that I've tried several different PT service providers while trying to find the right combination of trusted expertise, comfortable vibe and a staff that listens to my own comments, concerns, expectations and goals as well. Regaining your strength, dexterity and confidence after an injury is a delicate balance, so whom you select to guide you through all of those efforts is a really important, (perhaps life changing), choice. For the last 4 or 5 years (and 4 surgeries) I've had complete confidence and success with the expert staff at Core Physical Therapy.. With their friendly attitude the experienced and caring personnel also really knew how to help ease the pain along the way to recovery and that's just what I've needed. I'm sure that you'll feel the same too. Good luck with your own healing, AND relax...you'll be in GREAT hands ! read more