One year ago I injured my left arm doing something foolish. I was trying to jimmy rig two wheels…read moreof a shopping cart over a radar sensor, however the cart locked up on me. So, go figure, what did I do? Leave the cart and haul groceries... Nope. I gave a quick and forceful lift -- looking back on it now, probably not the brightest idea. -- Instantly, my left upper arm kinda clicked and I felt pain. Oh man... I knew I did some damage, just wasn't quite sure how much. I thought it would pretty much go away on its own with rest and Advil initially, and the gym of course - that usually worked on most occasions. Well, not this time. I continued working out either through the pain, or just dropped the intensity, which really was not fun, but better than nothing at the time. I finally needed to try an alternative, so I put my ego aside and decided to have it checked out. I heard Janette was a great physical therapist, booked an appointment. Janette examined my left arm thoroughly and educated me along the way. She provided me with an excellent treatment using gentle hands and care. I was then instructed to wait 2 days minimum prior to working out. So... the moment of truth: I was skeptical, because I literally waited sooo long prior to having my arm examined. Ok, put on my favorite music, got warmed up and approached the dumbells with apprehension - hopeful but not expecting any miracles. I started off light, and then began moving my way into higher weights. I looked at the numbers of the weight that set off pain for the past year, and was ready to give it the test... Picked up the weight and completed a bicep curl with my left arm -- YES! (thought that ran through my head), I was ECSTATIC that my pain was a lot less AND I was able to complete a full set of 6 reps under a high payload!!! Totally stoked! This was just the first treatment. After a few more treatments, my left arm was back to 'normal' and I was able to resume high intensity lifting again!! Janette, thank you! Couldn't have done it without your help. Oh, and yeah... I don't plan on lifting any more shopping carts in the future...

I am so grateful I found Janette. I started experiencing debilitating sciatica pain during my 3rd…read moretrimester of pregnancy. After Janette evaluated me, she figured out exactly what was causing the pain and her incredible skills brought me immense relief. I cannot imagine how I would have made it through my last two months of pregnancy if I had not worked with Janette. I highly and confidently recommend her!

First off: Move Easy Physical Therapy practicing very safe COVID19 guides so I felt very safe. D…read moretook the time and before you know it after my first visit the left hand is not getting numb. The beautiful thing is for the first time I have felt the capacity of healing/s within my body without the need for a Perscription/s of pain pills and call me in two weeks. Ms. D is a true healer. I'm a breast cancer survivor and she totally took this physical and emotional elements into consideration for healing and helping me understand what my body went through I will continue seeing Move Easy Physical Therapy.

Due to a recent bicycle accident my finger was immobilized and lost some of it's range of motion. I…read morecalled Deena and described my problem. She was very welcoming and helpful in working out a good time to come in for an initial consultation. When I came in Deena asked me about the injury and listened patiently to my "theories" and concerns about it. She then suggested several exercises and movements for the finger and the reasons behind them, many of which were brand new to me and fascinating - e.g. that scar tissue can sometimes fuse with tendons but that carefully directed massage can unfuse them (had No idea...). I had forgotten to mention in our initial phone call that I also had a groin pull and she again gave me some thoughtful suggestions to follow for that. (We had a shorter session because I had arrived quite a bit late (!) and her next appt was waiting). The useful information, and perhaps Most importantly, peace of mind I received in talking to her was invaluable and "would" have been well worth the hourly rate but when I inquired about the best way to pay her she informed me that she was "gifting" the session to me - a very unexpected and generous act. All I could say was that I would "pay it forward"... (perhaps it goes against discretion/etiquette to share that Deena has a positive and real manner, she listens easily and gives thoughtful, in-depth and informed advice. I absolutely recommend her.

My daughter had insertional achilles tendonitis, which had put her out of regular training for…read moreseveral weeks. After working with Kendall and Ariel, she is now pain free and has resumed to her regular load. I would have travelled the world for it. I'm so grateful to have the true professional team right here in SF!

Kendall is awesome! Without giving too much info about my injuries, she has time after time helped…read moreme recover from all kinds of structural and muscular problems for years now. She is able to see clearly where the problem might be stemming from (sometimes to your surprise), address that issue, offer exercises (that have at times given me immediate relief), and for me, makes me feel confident that I will, with work, fix myself and live pain free. I really appreciate Kendall and always recommend her to my friends. Her professionalism and dedication to helping people feel good in their bodies is outstanding. If you are in pain and considering a PT, just go see Kendall. She will take good care of you.

I echo the reviews I read on yelp. I read them all carefully when I was looking for a new PT to…read morehelp with really chronic back issues & sciatica. I now recommend Edie to anyone who needs PT -- she can't see everyone, but anyone who can she her...should! There's no short version to my story, but if you're in pain or dealing with a chronic issue, you're probably ok with the long version. I have a number of lower back issues -- herniations, stenosis, and general degeneration issues. I've had them on and off for 10 years. They tend to "show up" and create sciatic pain that is debilitating for months (in some cases over a year). I've seen PTs -- MANY. I've seen chiros (3). I've seen surgeons. I've seen pain therapists. I've seen A LOT of people. I also put in the work myself -- I'm someone who is desperate for solutions. Edie is the first person who really explained to me everything that was or could be going on with my back, explained the full details and implications in the short and long run. She's also the first person to do a deep dive with me on my day to day habits & postures that were the root cause of my problems (versus the thing that exacerbated them -- herniations). She gave me the confidence to tackle what I needed to tackle. Ultimately for me what Edie does differently than anyone else i've seen is: - She has a ton of knowledge -- book knowledge and decades of patient knowledge. Most PTs I've seen simply don't have this background, and it shows. - She is an expert explainer. - She's an expert at looking at how you move, sit, stand, LIVE -- and identifying the little and big things that might be causing problems. For me, it's working. I went from being in debilitating pain, unable to walk more than a short distance -- to walking miles and miles -- in the course of weeks (truly). Despite now being in such good shape, I continue to see Edie because I want to develop better habits that will last me for decades. I've seen lots of people, but there's nobody I recommend more than Edie. If you can see her, you should!

Edie is the Sherlock Holmes of PTs. Don't expect a run of the mill assessment and standard…read moreexercises. Edie goes deep in her evaluation, bringing decades of experience, education, insight, and wisdom about how our bodies perform, and she then works with you on solutions that actually work for you and your lifestyle. She does all of this with grace, patience, compassion, and humor. Best of all, she LOVES what she does and it shows. I went to Edie with a laundry list of flat feet, persistent lower back pain, tendonitis in my wrists and elbows, and massive neck/shoulder lockup with chronic headaches. Edie took one look at my feet and said they're not (structurally) flat, they're just flexible and weak, but the good news is that we can probably fix them. In just 6 weeks my gait has improved and, with it, my posture. I no longer wake up aching and stiff. My headaches have cleared, thanks to Edie's bodywork (yep, her approach to healing is holistic and she doesn't just do PT). And, I never thought I'd say this, but I love the exercises she gives me. They make me feel so good during and after. Edie's studio is like the ultimate playground. She has all kinds of equipment, props, and tools that she puts to full use to find personalized solutions for you. Pro tip: Don't hold back, be honest about your habits and how you live, so that you can benefit from Edie's work. I love to hang out in bed for more hours than the average cat and I knew it was adding to my already existing back pain. I was afraid Edie would tell me my bed is now off limits, but instead, she set me up with the right support pillows and here I am, writing this review pain-free from guess where? :)

Sigh. Back to Life. The name says it all. Prior to meeting Amy, I had worked with multiple PTs and…read moreother specialties with no success. Then I met Amy. Oh Amy. I hit the jackpot. Injuries are multidimensional. They have to be treated from multiple angles. Sometimes (if not most) conventional therapies don't work. Amy thinks outside the box. If you have complex issues... see Amy. She will guide you but you have to be open to looking at things in a different way and trying alternative methods. Most importantly, injuries take time and patience to move and evolve. Breathe. It's a journey. Thank you Colleena. Back to Life wouldn't be able to function without you. Thank you Amy. I am forever grateful for the help, care and patience that I have received from you guys.

Referred by a friend for pelvic floor pt. Amy was very informative. She was thorough in going over…read moremy history and her examination. She told me that Kaiser could offer the same treatment, even though that meant I would not continue to treat with her. She told me what to tell my Kaiser provider. I felt the treatment was effective. My friend felt Amy's treatment was effective after 1 treatment. Amy instructed her on how to do the manipulations. I would recommend Amy for pelvic floor therapy.

Dagnija saved my back! She is an old school PT, meaning you actually get to work the whole hour…read morewith her while others nice see you 10-15 min and you work with a trainer the rest of the time. She will do the exercises with you, massages and electro stimulation if needed. She is super nice too! I highly recommend her!

I highly recommend Dagnija! She is a fantastic PT and a wonderful person! She is patient, kind,…read moreknowledgable, realistic and not to mention, funny! But above all, she is passionate about her work and committed to getting you back to good health. With her persistence, dedication and encouragement, I was able to regain full range of motion in my hip and knee after I had sustained an injury. She has an arsenal of tools and exercises that she was able to share with me. What impressed me most is that she would go above and beyond and research new techniques if she thought that they might help. There were times that I was discouraged because I couldn't do what I was used to doing, but she would remind me to be patient - I trusted her and I am glad that I did. I am now back to having full range of motion and able to be physically active without pain or restriction. I am so grateful that I had the pleasure of working with Dagnija. She is the real deal!

A good friend recommend this place since I spend a lot of time in the east Bay…read more I worked with both Karen and Berrin and recommend both. We address some issues I had postpartum. PT in general could be difficult to schedule if you have a specific preference, I recommend scheduling your appointments one month in advance.

Karen is awesome. She is a wonderful and very experienced physical therapist. She is efficient and…read moredoesn't prolong sessions. She does an excellent job of connecting the dots and figuring out the root cause of an issue and working from the bottom up. She knows her stuff. She is very experienced in the modalities she uses. I can't recommend her enough. She has a great deal of knowledge. She doesn't throw you a bunch of exercises - she targets what exercises would benefit you the most. I have gone through multiple PTs and am highly selective with whom I work with. Karen is the real deal. If I have future injuries, I know to see her because I know Ill get the best care I can get. Her staff are wonderful as well. Thank you Karen for being a part of my treatment team.

I was diagnosed with frozen shoulder and needed physical therapy. Because I had switched to a new…read morenon-Kaiser health insurance plan, I found that an extraordinary physical therapist I'd received excellent care from in the past was working at Emeryville Sports Therapy. I booked an appointment with Oliver Mok, a truly gifted physical therapist with a doctorate in PT. Oliver rescued me from a life of disability after 2 car accidents in 2003 that left me with an SI joint dysfunction and a piriformis muscle strain. I couldn't stand or sit for very long and was in agony most of the time. Without medication, I was able to recover to near full capacity because of Oliver's expertise and precision with treatment plans. He was equally thoughtful and gentle with my frozen shoulder so I was able to recover much more quickly than others with the same condition. Overall the Emeryville Sports Therapy staff was friendly and welcoming to me and my service dog. They were efficient and timely with appointments as well. I definitely recommend checking out Emeryvile Sports Therapy if you need PT.

The first therapist who helped me was excellent and my knee felt much better after he did some…read moremyofascial manipulation. My second therapist for session 2 was good also. They both gave me strengthening exercises to do at home. The third therapist I saw several times. She pushed her thumb or fingers very hard into my Quads and hamstrings. I complained about how really painful it was. She kept telling me the only way to get those muscles to relax was to apply strong pressure. My appointments were scheduled with her on a weekly basis for about six weeks. I went to the next two but I was beginning to recognize that I did not agree with her treatment. I continued to complain about how much it hurt but she barely reduced the pressure and kept telling me it was necessary. I decided to look up some reliable information which actually agreed with me that muscles react to pain with increased guarding and tension. I also remembered that my Qi Gong teacher often reminded us to go easy - that Qi flows toward relaxation not toward maximum effort. I canceled the rest of my appointments. This PT business does have good therapists and was well recommended to me. It is quite busy however and the first therapist I saw did not have any available other appointments until after my knee surgery was scheduled when I would no longer be able to drive and would be getting in home PT.