I went to Dewitt for 8 weeks after a disclocated shoulder injury from surfing. My PT was so helpful, she worked me through a program of various mobility, stability, and strength exercises and got my back to yoga and surfing with more confidence. She also left me with the tools to keep working on rehab myself (they have an app with exercises that you can follow along), and she taught me a lot in our 1:1 sessions. They also have a lot of cool equipment for exercise at the sessions. Would recommend! read more

The people at DeWitt are highly-trained professionals with a lot to teach about how your body works. My past experiences with physical therapy had been less than stellar, so I did not have a lot of enthusiasm about once again putting in the time and energy. But Dr. Cynthia Mack at DeWitt PT was so effective helping me recover fully from a broken foot that I asked if she could help with my sacroileac/sciatic pain. She taught me simple exercises to do myself that solved the problem. I realize that this sounds too good to be true, but it is. Anyway, I decided to then tackle a decades-old problem of stiffness, pain, and limited mobility in my neck and shoulders due to a yoga injury. Dr. Mack taught me simple exercises that I do when I'm watching TV, and helpful tips for alignment when I swim or do sit-ups. read more

One of the best Physical Therapy in town!! I had the pleasure to work with Justin, who have helped me with a shoulder pain. My entire experience with the team @ DeWitt Physical Therapy is an A+++. The office staff is super friendly and communicative! The facility it's is very clean. I would recommend them to family and friends! read more

My name is John Armstrong . I'm 76 and had a total shoulder replacement last March . Four months later , I'm back on the bike and in the gym . Couldn't have happened without DeWitt PT and especially Alea Krause, my Therapist. I spent 40 years working with clinicians before I retired , so you can trust me , She's great , experienced and professional . It was a very good experience. read more

I received effective tips and was shown exercises that helped me deal with an arthritic shoulder. I recommend DeWitt!

I'm a surfer, and after my shoulder surgery I can thank Elijah from DeWitt PT for helping me get back to doing what I love! Highly recommend DeWitt PT. read more

I chose De Witt Physical Therapy for several reasons. I've known Ryan for some time. He is a class act, knowledgeable and professional. He and I completed the same long term manual therapy course a few years apart, and I trusted him to take charge of my recovery after an arthroscopic shoulder surgery. I myself am a PT, and I often refer friends and acquaintances to Ryan. Ryan and his team are "the PT's choice for physical therapy." read more

My family all go to DeWitt and we all have enjoyed the staff and appointments. Ryan helped my sister rehab her knee from a surgery to fulfill her college softball scholarship and Nikki has helped me for the past month rehabbing my back from an injury. Thanks to Nikki for helping keep me going forward in my FF academy! Would easily recommend these folks all day! read more

I started going to Dewitt after a double knee replacement. They were recommended to me by several different sources. Now I understand why. They are results oriented and have a very friendly and knowledgeable staff. I've been coming here for two weeks and am already seeing major improvements in strength and mobility. My PT is Dr Ashleigh Lyman. She is new to the clinic but has the perfect upbeat attitude for getting the most from her patients. I wholeheartedly recommend this physical therapy clinic and specifically Ashleigh. read more

I am so happy to find competence and intelligence in an area that we can find ourselves at critical times of our lives. I don't mean to be so 'over the top' but quality PT after surgery or an injury can have a huge effect on the ultimate outcome. Ryan is patient and listening, knows what he's doing and takes the time to tell you the 'how and why' ...so much more than just "going thru the motions"!! Nice facility, good location and parking...but most important: totally SMART MOVE!! read more

I've known Ryan a long time long before he has his own practice. As friends, I thought I knew Ryan as one of the nicest, coolest guys I have ever met but I didn't understand how that translated into his professional passion as a physical therapist. I wish I came to him pre-emptively and just looked at my body mechanics to correct physical inadequacies that I had. If I did, I would probably not have gotten injured playing basketball. I probably grew up like most kids who are fairly active and start sports at a young age. I never really got instruction on how to do compound lifts correctly. Around a bunch of guys, it's less about correct mechanics and more about being big and bad. Injury prevention..what's that? I could do iron mans, I could dunk, I could serve a tennis ball anywhere, what did I know or care about taking care of my body when you're 20? Well, now that I know better, any healthy active person should see a physical therapist, especially Ryan just to get squared away mechanically to train for physical literacy. My future kids will definitely be doing this. That said, I'm grateful to have him in my corner to help me come off ACL reconstruction surgery as well as improve my hip/back/squat techniques. He introduced me to rollers as well. What's been huge as well is his guidance in getting a 2nd opinion on my knee. I have a lot of ligament laxity (loose ligament) that shouldn't be there. The opposite ligament that pulls counter to the ACL is the PCL and I seem to not have one. I'm not sure what happened in my surgery if it was damaged or just if I didn't have one. This is not conclusive yet, but I was getting nothing but green lights from my Kaiser physical therapist and my ortho surgeon until I saw Ryan who was diligently asking questions about the situation. Even his other staff came to the same conclusion. Overall, not conclusive yet, but I'm just glad to have someone tell me I'm not crazy and just gloss over what I feel and have to deal with. So, in summary, I cannot say enough about Ryan's professionalism, his extensive knowledge, his kind, didactic nature and his commitment to his patients. I'm really proud of him to do well and find such a great way to live his bliss in seeing the progressive success of everyone that walks through his doors. I drive an hour and a half to see him (one-way) and pay out of pocket because hey, it's only my health. ;) read more

Added praise for DeWitt PT! It's obvious from their ample five star reviews that this is a place that prides themselves on their dedication to their patients and their community. Ryan DeWitt and his team of highly trained PTs are the best in the South Coast area. The clinic is warm and welcoming and each patient is treated like family. From my personal experience, I've been treated by Dr. Ashleigh Lyman for more involved neck issues and Nicki Losse for more casual soreness. Both practitioners took a complete history of my physical limitations as well as my lifestyle which help them to craft a comprehensive care plan. Incorporating their suggested stretches has helped to increase mobility in my neck and reduce overall soreness. These folks are all about proper movement and getting their patients back on the road to recovery quickly! read more

Professional, Competent, Experienced, Kind, Caring. My achilles tendon rupture recovery is very well thanks to the hard work of Dr Cindy Mack and the rest of the team. These are good folks who know how to help you and want you to heal. read more

Thanks, Nikki!!! I now have severe tendinitis from your "hip stretches'. FIVE dislocations!!!!! There was nothing wrong with the implant. You KNEW I was hypermobile, but you gave me hip stretches????? I was never offered ultrasound or E.M.S. I never received more than 15 mins. of "therapy." I have to include the fact that they lied blatantly about this exercise to my surgeon. Told him I "did it wrong." Isn't it the PT's responsibility to see that it is being done correctly? I guess I just forgot (NOT.) I have noticed that the positive reviews are all about how "nice" someone is.. or other completely irrelevant B.S. COMPETENCE is more important than a smile!!! How does being "nice" help you recover? I AM FAR WORSE OFF FOR GOING TO DE WITT. read more

THE BEST Physical Therapy in Santa Cruz! Had Tiffany as my PT to work on a lower spinal disk injury. She was professional, knowledgeable, and personable and very supportive and understanding when it came to my lifestyle adjustment as I recuperated. She adeptly diagnosed my injury and prescribed good exercises. She kept to our prescribed appointment times, had good time management within our half hour. Office layout is great with plenty of open space to work on a table, or on the floor, or with machines/resistance bands. The atmosphere was jovial and happy and a pleasure to be in. Front office was helpful with accepting my referral and insurance, since I did not have much knowledge of the issue. read more

When I came to DeWitt for my ACL surgery recovery, I was blown away by the level of attentiveness and the professionalism and knowledge. I do Crossfit 5 days a week and it was important to me to have a PT who understood that. DeWitt owns the Crossfit next door and many of their pt's are also Crossfit coaches. Tiffany is my PT and her knowledge and patience is worth every star I gave. The desk staff is very friendly and they all remember my name when I come in. The owner, Ryan, and some of the other therapists even say hi to me when I come in. If I ask to do things out of my reach, Tiffany lets me know, but we make it a goal to get to. I have reached many of my goals ahead of schedule thanks to her. She has been spot on with every single thing she has said to me or given me to do. I recommended my mom go to DeWitt as well as she had developed drop foot, and Tiffany went above and beyond the cvall of duty by going to speak to my mom's Crossfit coach on her lunch break to make sure everyone was on the same page for my mom's recovery when she was cleared to work out again. Both Tiffany and my Crossfit coach worked as a team and there was no power struggle whatsoever. I am truly amazed by everyone at DeWitt and highly recommend them to anyone. read more

I've worked in the dental field for numerous years and have gotten a strong grasp on little things that make a practice great. Obviously this is a PT practice, but they DEFINITELY pay attention to the little things!! I was traveling through the area and suffered a shoulder injury. Upon calling them to schedule an appointment to run some tests I was greeted by an extremely kind woman who gave me all the info I needed. Upon arrival for my appointment I was greeted yet again by a smiling face, Dr. Brown. She was kind, extremely informative, and visibly passionate about her work. If I wasn't traveling the country I would continue to utilize them as a resource for PT. No reason to go anywhere else. Great experience! read more

Tiffany is amazing. She has really helped my daughter with her scoliosis. She is very knowledegable in her field and makes my daughter feel welcomed and has given her a good solid foundation to help her work through her pain. Much appreciated. read more

All I can say is WOW! From a professional/business standpoint and from an educational standpoint, this group of people really know what they are doing. Everything is so organized/clean and all of the front desk people are so helpful and on it. I had the pleasure of working with Tiffany a handful of times and Ryan many of times. They both are so educated on CrossFit and have so much experience working with the human body, I would recommend them to anyone but DEFINITELY to a CrossFit athlete whose goal is to participate in that sport. I would not be where I am today without Ryan. I had a labrum tear/shoulder surgery and he is getting me back to the sport feeling better than ever in my shoulders. They have an app and videos to explain all the movements you should be doing at home and when you visit they really take the time to do the things that you could not do yourself, i.e dig into your body and make you want to scream but help you tremendously. I am so so thankful to Ryan and all of Dewitt PT. Thank you all! read more

Ryan Dewitt has been a huge resource for my family. Ryan helped me with upper back pain in 2006 when he worked in Elk Grove, CA. To this day I call on him for advice and help. He is a genuine professional and I trust his opinion immensely. read more

DeWitt Physical Therapy is AMAZING!! First of all, right when you walk in to DeWitt their staff greets you with your name and a smile! They really take the time to get to know you and check in with you about what you tell them! In the 4 months I went there I worked with almost every one of their Physical Therapists (by choice) and they all are super knowledgeable, caring, and give you a good workout while you're there! I would recommend DeWitt to anyone needing Physical Therapy!! read more

This really is as good as it gets! DeWitt Physical Therapy is so knowledgeable and cares about me as a patient. I was in pain for about 6 months before going to DeWitt. Within the first couple of visits I was seeing results. Ryan takes a scientific method to his practice which was great when tracking my results. I've never felt so cared for by a physician and their team. They got to know my schedule so well that they would help me readjust it if something for work poped up. Best in biz!!! read more

I have an old shoulder injury that has resurfaced. I am no expert but I do have an education in exercise science, was once a personal trainer, am a trained massage therapist and have been to a couple of PTs in the past...so I thought I could save the money and rehab it myself. After spending 3+ months in pain, enough was enough. I started my therapy with Ryan DeWitt last week and I am already on the road to recovery. Simply put...he is the best. He is thorough and precise with a warm and friendly mannerism. He was able to identify the main problem but also look at my body mechanics holistically and work on the auxiliary muscles to help get my body back on track. He is excellent at communicating the issues, the goals and his strategy. It motivates me to do the homework exercises which are a crucial part of rehab. His staff is also friendly and supportive. I look forward to my follow up appointments and healing my body. Thank you, Ryan! read more

Definitely the best PT in the area! Everyone on the staff is courteous, professional and helpful, and they really work with you to make sure you reach your goals for recovery. I really like that the PT's both listen to you and empathize with your little struggles (let's face it, we all would rather be pain free and not have to do PT) while providing encouragement that's needed. read more

I had a knee replacement surgery in October. DeWitt physical therapy was critical in my recovery. I'm so glad I worked with them. Jenny Putt was my physical therapist. She is very professional and motivating. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing physical therapy. read more

Hands down the best physical therapy I've had. I was walking 40 days after a pretty bad injury and it's only getting better. Thank you guys.

My experience with Ryan Dewitt was nothing short of incredible. I went to him in hopes to find out how I could decrease pain in my back from a previous injury. After a detailed hands-on assessment, he seemed very confident as to what was going on. He reviewed various stretches and postures for me to do on a consistent basis. Since going to Ryan, my back pain has significantly decreased. I have seen various other physical therapists, and none of them even compared to Ryan. His professionalism and passion for physical therapy is obvious, and i feel confident in saying he is the best at what he does. It is obvious that he knows what he is doing. He doesn't sugarcoat anything, nor does he pretend to know something when he doesn't. If you want an honest, professional, and extremely skilled physical therapist, Ryan Dewitt is the man for you. Thank you Ryan! read more

Simply put, Ryan and his team are rock stars. I came to them with a difficult foot injury and they have been with me every step of the way. I highly recommend Ryan and his team! read more

Dr Cindy Mack did a thorough evaluation and sent me on the path to the proper diagnosis for my pain. Her thoroughness and thought saved me months, if not years, of inappropriate and useless therapy. I'm so happy I found DeWitt PT!! read more

I struggled for more than 10 years with the aftermath of a ruptured hamstring, often experiencing pain that interfered with my preferred activities, especially dance and stretching. Having had previous positive experiences at DeWitt PT, I returned for their help. Thanks to the fantastic help of Dr. Marcus Rein, I am back at full power and pain free. He carefully assessed the problem and arrived at a different diagnosis than I arrived with and proceeded with an evidence based treatment plan that involved education and strengthening as well as targeted in-office interventions. He listened carefully, was thoughtful, thorough and very encouraging. I cannot recommend him more highly. Thank you Marcus and DeWitt PT! read more

Sara was great for my shoulder surgery and knee replacement surgery. Got me back functioning very fast. She knew what she was doing and she's enjoyable. Whole staff is great. read more

I tore the ACL of my left knee playing basketball. I went to a few different PT's before going to see Ryan. The level of knowledge, enthusiasm, and genuine care that him and his staff provide is simply unparalleled. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly in the office, but they will definitely push you to get back to health and activity as soon as it is safe. I would and do recommend DeWitt PT to anyone who needs rehabilitation of any kind. read more

This place is amazing! I went in a few months ago struggling with shoulder pain. I had an initial intake appointment with one of the therapists, and she noticed something a bit off, and quickly did some work to correct the problem. I'm not exactly sure what she did, but it felt a bit differently than the chiropractors I have been going to for TEN years. Anyways, I felt a little bit sore but then my shoulder felt incredible! The pain completely disappeared and I haven't even thought about it since then. Basically, this place is life-changing; I am so incredibly happy I went in. Having such a quick adjustment though probably isn't the best business model though because (lul) I only had to go in once. read more

I have seen Ryan a bunch of times now. Either with neck, shoulder or lower back problems. Every time I have had an incredible experience with him. He is professional, listens, takes time to explains what's going on and gives you the feeling you are well taken care off. Not only has he helped me every single time but I have always felt that I was in the best hands! read more

I have seen Ryan on numerous occasions with a variety of issues. I remember one incident where my lower and upper back had been hurting for three days. Within three hours of seeing Ryan, my situation had improved by 95% and the next morning I was completely pain free. It was nothing short of amazing! read more

Ryan isn't your run of the mill physical therapist where you go through the motions like every other one I've ever been to. This guy is constantly evolving his study and has a passion for progressive methods for the best results. I've had a debilitating shoulder injury, full of pins and hardware, that kept me out of the water for a long time. His patience, healing demeanor and sincere desire to see me back at my healthiest has me back on the board and feeling stronger and more confident than ever. Ryan has a solid reputation as a top notch surfer and contributor to the community for a reason. He sincerely cares about the individual who places their trust in his healing hands. No matter your age, injury or level of fitness do yourself a favor and talk to Ryan. read more

Myself, my husband and my daughter have all had the pleasure of working with the folks at DeWitt PT--two shoulder injuries, two back injuries and two knee problems over the course of 4-5 years. They have been excellent! They got us all back to our regular exercise routines which include competitive hunter jumper riding, cycling, basketball and hiking. They are so knowledgeable, compassionate and professional! Wouldn't go anywhere else. read more

Finally, I found a physical therapy place that seems like they are professional and they care. Ryan was great. He really explained things well and gave me a few tips on how to work with this sprained ankle I've had for 6 months now and not getting better. He seemed quite versed on the inner-workings on the foot. He taped my foot today which I wish I did a long time ago. He explained many different ways to go with this foot problem I have had long term. The last place I went to was so awful, that I can see there is a world of difference between these places. read more

Ryan and his team are amazing! I was not sure I would be able to rehab my elbow. After a few months of regular visits I am back doing yoga and out of pain! read more

Physical Therapist Dr. Adriana Mesa helped me recover from a very severe ankle sprain. I thought I must have broken it because it was in so much pain... but after going to Doctors on Duty and not getting much meaningful help, I ended up going to urgent care at Dominican for x-rays a couple days later. I was told it looked just a very bad sprain and given some pain meds and general "stay off it and ice it a lot etc." advice. As I was leaving the Doctor mentioned some Physical Therapy might help rehabilitate it too. Thank god for the pain meds because I was dying!! But other then that I wanted to get better and back to surfing asap and I knew that rest and pain meds were necessary to a certain extent but to really get healthy was going to take more then that. All I could think about was when I would be able to surf again. After about 1.5 weeks I could walk but I could tell I needed a lot of help and again someone recommended Physical Therapy and told me about the DeWitt clinic. I still couldn't stand on one leg and stabilize well and little things would make it hurt like hell! I was definitely scared I would re-injure it surfing and just never get better. So in retrospect I made the best decision I could have by starting Physical Therapy for my first time. I didn't know a whole lot about PT and how it really works for something like this so when I started my sessions with Dr. Mesa I didn't really know what to expect. But I knew it had the best chance of getting me back to normal which was all I wanted. What I loved so much about Adriana's help was her patience and ability to explain the relevance and importance of everything we did so concisely and clearly. When I would say out of ignorance "my ankle is what is injured, why are you having me do core and hip strengthening exercises??" She would explain the connections and that a lot of muscles that help support my ankle had lost a lot of strength since I have been pretty inactive due to the sprain. They are all connected and my ankle needed more support to heal and get stronger which started with strengthening up the chain. I am sure that with out Adriana's help I would not have the range of motion and strength back like I do now! The professionalism and depth of her knowledge were so impressive and I cannot thank her enough! I was back in the water within a couple weeks of starting with Adriana (just long boarding on small days and taking it easy as first) but over the next 2-3+ months I got stronger and stronger and was able to start short boarding again and doing everything I used to do. I am sure that if I hadn't gone to DeWitt and worked with Adriana I would still be struggling an in pain... read more