I came to HealthFit because I was dealing with chronic hip and knee pain. I'm at a pivotal age…read morewhere I needed to either fix the problem or prepare for invasive medical intervention down the road. Cheri came highly recommended and it was clear from our first session that she really takes the time to figure out and understand what my body was doing and why I was experience the pain that I was feeling. She took the time to evaluate how my whole body was moving and identified several body mechanic and movement issues that were contributing to the problem. We started off with basic exercises that set the stage for more complex ones as I progressed. HealthFit has systems in place to make sure that when you're at home doing your exercises, you have video references with detailed explanations on how to do each exercise properly. After each week, little by little, things started to change. And then there came that moment when everything clicked and started to change! I've noticed a huge improvement not only in pain reduction, but also in my overall stability, balance, and strength. Cheri has given me the tools to break my body's bad habits. I highly recommend working with Cheri to anyone dealing with chronic pain, movement issues, or sports-related injuries. Cheri is thoughtful, knowledgeable and genuinely cares about helping her patients improve long term.

I've been coming to HealthFit in Pasadena off and on for the past few years, and I can't believe I…read morehaven't written a review sooner! This is my go to place whenever I need physical therapy. The personalized service and extended one-on-one time are absolutely worth it if you care about your joints, muscles, and long-term recovery. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted by the wonderful front office staff, Feliza and Britt. They make you feel right at home, and I always enjoy chatting with them and hearing what's going on in their young lives. And now for my knowledgeable, kind PT, Dr. Daphne Tan. She has treated me for several injuries, including my shoulder, elbow, and lower back. She has also treated me post-surgically, and I always leave our sessions feeling better than when I came in. She is motivating, attentive, and really takes the time to correct my form during exercises so I'm doing everything properly. I am not sharing my time with 2 other patients. I'm very glad I found HealthFit. It is well worth it compared to a larger corporate/hospital based PT clinic where your therapist may spend more time documenting than actually monitoring your movement and progress. HealthFit provides the kind of personalized care that makes a real difference.

What can I say that hasn't already been said about Dr. Loc?…read more In one sentence... He is a living healer. Yes, he's far and yes he's expensive but in ONE visit he fixed my shoulder pain. In the second visit he freed up my ribs from tightness caused by double mastectomy scar tissue. I couldn't breathe properly for years. Two visits. Yes I did weekly physical therapy, weekly massages, acupuncture, Rolfing, sauna, cold plunge, PEMF mat, hyperbaric oxygen, I honestly could keep going but you get the point. If you're considering making the drive and investment do it.

I never find myself writing reviews for anything, but I think I owe it to anyone looking to get out…read moreof pain, perform better in their sport, or just recover from an injury or surgery to share the experience that I, and four others, had after seeing Dr. Locatelli Rao in Pasadena. TLDR: He has been able to help each of us after we all were separately convinced that we had seen "all of the best" PTs/therapists/healers in California, Minnesota and Vancouver. I found him while I was training for an Ironman a couple of years ago. I had experienced a number of injuries while training that were starting to slow me down. Not only did those injuries resolve, but in later appointments with him I was able to fix my chronic shoulder/neck and low back pain that I had been living with for the last 15 years after injuries/surgeries from playing high school football and baseball. I can't put a price on what this has done for my quality of life as someone who values taking care of my health and fitness. Since then I have sent my parents, girlfriend and one of my friends to him and we have all had the same experience. Parents: Dad (ankle) Mom (meniscus) - - both of them are now pain free after they had been living in pain for the past two decades after each of their injuries. One of my best friends experienced a near-death skydiving accident. Broke 4 cervical vertebrae and tore his acetabular labrum (hip labrum) and had seen 12+ specialists to try to get out of pain and regain his mobility he had lost after being in a neck brace for 4 months. He was told that all of those specialists were the best in their fields/techniques but he only saw either marginal improvement (if any) or temporary improvement/relieve with them. After one appointment with Dr. Loc he regained most of the functionality of his left hip and is excited to go back and address his neck pain with Dr. Loc. For the first time in half a decade he is feeling confident that there is actually a path out of pain for him. My girlfriend had low back pain throughout her life as long as she can remember. After a single appointment with Dr. Loc she has not experienced anywhere near the intensity/frequency of pain that she was experiencing prior. Even a day of sitting too long at her desk chair would have her at 6/10 pain and now the worst she experiences is a 1.5-2/10 after heavy lifting/long hikes. (follow him on Instagram and you'll see dozens of case studies and other examples of this happening for other people as well) Put simply: We all call him a wizard and he is the now the first person we are all recommending other people go and see when they're dealing with any sort of pain. It's a long drive for me to go and see him, but I'd make the trip if it were 10x longer.

Issue: low back pain, probably related to running. They did 2 assessments, which seemed aimed…read moregetting me to return. They gave me 2 exercises, 4 stretches. For weeks, asked for more exercises. Every time, no, said I needed to come back. I went to another provider, they correctly diagnosed my issue: anterior pelvic tilt. Something on EPT checklist/assessment form, that they completely missed. And, new provider gave me a complete exercise program (10-12 exercises). I don't think EPT was able to deliver for performance, and they were not flexible with my time/needs. Although I'm sure they are fine for most, for me, most importantly, they missed a seemingly obvious assessment/diagnosis.

I was reluctant to try PT again after a poor experience with a past provider at another practice…read morebut I'm so glad I did! I struggle with intermittent pain which is challenging to communicate to a doctor when it's not actively flared up, but Aimee is empathetic and kind and really listened and believed me when I was describing my pain while not actively in pain. She gave me homework and things were going well, but my real 10/10 experience came when a flare up coincided with my appointment date. I arrived in tears because my neck and hips hurt so badly. Through massage and stretching and being gentle with me, I left the appointment feeling significantly better than when I came in and was able to go about my day without crying in pain. She has since taught me some great exercises for when I'm in an active flare up to reduce pain and we're working on building strength. I notice a big difference in my workouts from small adjustments she's given me. Also, the whole staff is warm and helpful. I know having to pay out of pocket can be a challenge and I was certainly skeptical to not get insurance coverage for PT, but I just can't recommend Elevated enough.

Once I started working with Olivia I started seeing great results. She is patient, knowledgeable,…read morepersonable and kind. Also-I LOVE Melissa at the front desk. It's obvious that she really cares and has great customer service skills. It is more than a job to her! Thanks for the great service.

I had an injury to my pinky at work and the doctor referred me to have OT done on my pinky and…read morehand. Cindy Lum was assigned to me and I could not be happier. I'm am on my 16th visit and she listens to my concerns and is very careful not to injure my hand even worse. I have never been to therapy before and was not sure what to expect. She was very patient with me and now I am very comfortable visiting. The office staff is really friendly and will always try and accommodate to your schedule. I highly recommend this facility, the only bad part is parking can be difficult.

I have been working with Body Synergy since 2019 through a number of chronic conditions. All of…read moretheir providers are exceptional. From hip to shoulder to back to neck--Brianne, Veronica, Stefanie, and Leizl have helped me learn how to manage my conditions. Brianne and Stefanie keep me functional week to week and I do not know what I would do without them! From symptom relief to building muscle and coordination, they have helped me return to activities I enjoy and understand the interconnected nature of my body. Their therapists listen well, incorporate feedback, think holistically, problem solve creatively, and are kind and patient. I cannot recommend Body Synergy enough, especially for anyone with Ehlers Danlos! I am so thankful for them! Also shout out to the front desk staff--Ruben, Doris, and Morgan who are always kind, helpful, and responsive.

Veronica was my PT when an old back injury got triggered again. She was awesome and really helped…read moreme get back to my regular self. I still go see her every few months for a tune up massage that loosens up the tight back muscles and shoulders. The best part of her massage is that she digs into the problem areas and is more of a medically trained massage than a relaxation massage you'd get at Burke Williams. You truly do feel better afterwards. Highly recommended!

I have been attending Dave's weight training class for months and highly recommend! Geared for…read morewomen, this class focuses on proper warm up/flexibility and functional strength. Dave's knowledge base as a PT allows for easy exercise modifications depending on the individual. Shoulder hurts? No worries, modify exercise this way... So if you've wanted to get stronger or just want more consistency with exercise, highly recommend!

A personal plan that fits my very specific needs. Knowledgeable personnel all gracious and…read morerespectful. Free and easy parking. Meets all my needs.

I cannot recommend this practice highly enough! The staff (from scheduling to therapy and follow…read moreup) are professional, kind and supportive. I absolutely feel as at home as I possibly could being in treatment. Femina PT has helped me with several different issues with different therapists and they really made me feel heard and seen, and they genuinely care about my comfort and recovery. Can I give more than 5 stars??

Heather & her incredible compassionate team of reputable highly skilled therapists have helped me…read moreimmensely. They are very private & professional in this practice & have helped me immensely whereas other practices have not been as successful. Thank you Femina!

I cannot say enough good things about Endurance PT. I had intense shoulder/neck pain for about 3…read moreyears, I had gone to other PTs, Pain doctors, Neurologist, MRI's, you name it I tried it. Lauren's understanding of the body and how it functions is incredible. She was patient, did a full and thorough exam of my injury and past injuries. She had me do tests and asked questions that no one else asked. In one month my pain had significantly decreased and just three months it was gone. Please go here if you are looking to feel better. Worth every penny, truly. Plus Rebecca is so pleasant and friendly, she's very easy to get in touch with for scheduling and actually contacts you for cancellations if you're trying to change your appointment or get in earlier.

I had a long standing shoulder/ neck injury and had worked with several PTs over the years. My…read moresurgeon recommended the team at Endurance, especially given that I am a very active person. The care and attention the team gave me was outstanding. I worked with Lauren, who took her time to listen to all my issues, investigate thoroughly what might be going on, and to work with me to help relieve the source of the pain. I particularly appreciated that she would dive deep in medical concepts and really explain where the pain was coming from. Unfortunately we only had a few sessions together because... I felt better very quickly! Lauren set up detailed long-term care information for me, and I'm sure I'll be back in the future if I have any other injuries! Other notes: scheduling is easy via text/ phone, parking is super simple and free, they offer early morning and late afternoon appointments which make it easy with work schedules.

How do you know if your body is silently breaking down if you never get a proper diagnosis? Through…read moreDr. Benjamin Yu, I was able to see exactly where my weak points were--and more importantly, the 'why' behind them. It was a classic case of: 'I didn't know I needed therapy until I got therapy.' ​I booked an evaluation not because of an injury, but as preventive maintenance for my physical well-being. It's the same logic I use for my car: you don't wait for the engine to fail before you take it in for service. A standard annual physical checks your internal chemistry, but it doesn't check the health of your skeletal architecture. If you want to live a long life without a wheelchair or chronic pain, this is the missing piece. It's just science. ​Dr. Benjamin listens with extreme patience. After just watching me walk, he could tell me exactly what I needed to work on. He didn't just explain the root cause of my back pain (the classic millennial struggle); he explained the chain reaction behind it using simple analogies and actionable steps. He treats the cause, not just the effect. ​Since the exercises are all bodyweight-based, I can do them anywhere--at home or while traveling. Before this, I didn't realize my back was aching simply because it was compensating for my hamstrings. I've moved away from the linear mindset of 'stretch what hurts' to a deeper focus on strengthening the right muscles for longevity and performance. It's about unlearning a lifetime of bad habits and replacing them with proper form. ​This has completely changed how I approach my training. I've stopped relying on 'primal intuition'--doing whatever it takes to finish a movement--and started using the muscle groups that were born to do that work. Instead of burning out my strongest muscles, I'm finally using the whole system. ​Be who you were designed to be. I don't know why this isn't a routine checkup for everyone yet, but I am sure it will be once we start to value our bodies as much as our technology.

Wendy is the best! I went in originally for ankle pain and we learned that really my ankle/knee…read morepains where were stemming from and how to work towards strengthening my legs and body. I was training for a half marathon when my injuries happened and with Wendy, I was able to run and complete the race, even though there was some pain, it was manageable and the pain didn't happen til much later. Scheduling is easy, the gym and rooms are clean. Staff were all super friendly. I think what I love most is that some physical therapy offices have you see the PT for just a few mins and then they send you off to work with an aide or assistant. At LPI you stay with your PT the entire session. I plan to go back and do some check ins to hopefully prevent future issues or injuries.

I went to Tony to help relieve the pain in one of my legs. He pointed out that it was related to…read moreother surrounding muscles that I also had past issues with. Shortly after working with him the pain began to fade and my range of motion increased. I asked him to start working on other older problems on the rest my body, and received similar powerful results. Now I live an active life minus all those ailments. Tony's knowledge of muscles, nerve and mind interaction is incredible, and his treatments are extremely effective. I definitely recommend his services to anyone who wants to reverse, and not just merely treat the symptoms of, pain and limited motion. Thank you, Tony.

Dr Tony was an absolute joy to work with from the get-go. I came to him with shoulder issues…read morerelated to my job and he took the time to diagnose the issues, figure out how to address them, but also - and most importantly - explain everything clearly and thoroughly at every step. His approach was very much "teach a man to fish" - his thorough explanations meant that he was5 just giving me tactical things to do to address my problems, but also a holistic understanding of what was going on with my body so I could make smarter choices moving forward to minimize the risk of reinjury. My progress from first session to last was very significant and I now feel well equipped to continue the exercises and lifestyle choices to eliminate my issues entirely. Highly recommended.