I wanted to share a wholehearted recommendation for my physical therapist, Dr. Minassian, and his wonderful team. They are truly exceptional -- a group of caring, attentive professionals who make every patient feel seen and supported. The doctor comes out during each visit to check in, always with genuine interest and concern, and when I first began, he took the time to complete a full, thoughtful consultation that set the tone for excellent care. The office itself is spotless. The team is consistently cleaning throughout the day during my visits, and they somehow manage to know every patient by name -- a small detail that makes a big difference in how welcoming the space feels. Making appointments is incredibly easy as well. The young lady at the front desk (I regret forgetting her name) is always smiling, helpful, and willing to take the time to plan out visits in a way that fits both my schedule and the office hours. While they don't use text or phone reminders, she reliably gives me a reminder card each time, which has been just as effective. Shannon, who works closely with the doctor and patients, is especially wonderful -- helpful, upbeat, and an impressive multitasker who keeps everything running smoothly. And as a bonus, the free parking in the back makes the entire experience even more convenient. Their combination of clinical skill, genuine kindness, and a well‑run office has made a tremendous difference in my care. I consistently leave feeling better, supported, and confident in my progress. I truly couldn't recommend Dr. Minassian and his team more highly. read more

Great doctor, great PT assistants working for him. The place is very nice, you receive good instructions on what to do and they make sure you're doing the proper form. They truly care about your wellbeing. I definitely recommend this place! read more

I'm so happy I found this physical therapy clinic. I had a shoulder injury and the physical therapist was able to figure out the cause and after my sessions the pain is now gone. Front desk and staff are very kind and friendly. Dr Allen Minassian is very knowledgeable and took the time to explain why I was having the pain. The office is clean and welcoming. read more

This place is a waste of time. They schedule you 3 months out and don't even send a reminder for appointments. I called them to reschedule and in the middle of the call they hung up as they were looking another 3 months out. read more

Everyone was so professional and friendly. They made me feel comfortable. They worked on both legs to strengthen my muscles and helped with my pain and stiffness. read more

Dr Minassian is very knowledgeable , professional and the most important : stremly honest. A pleasure to have met him

This place is honestly a waste of time. Maybe if you're 80+ and just need someone to tell you to do light movements, it might help a little. But if you're dealing with a real or serious condition, don't expect much. They don't actually address the problem - it feels like they're just there to bill your insurance and make it look like they're doing something. Don't waste your time. Definitely not a place I would recommend for anyone needing genuine physical therapy care. read more

My physician gave me a referral for lower back pain and recommended Hillside. I have been a patient here for the last few weeks and it has been very helpful to me. Dr. Minassian is involved as needed and has been there every time I've been there. Patricia, Carlos and Ryan are great and it's amazing how they stay on top of each patient and their exercises and treatment all the while being caring and respectful about each person's body and capabilities The first time I went, there were lots of modern elders, like myself, but since then I've seen some children, people in their 20s, 30s and beyond. Clean place, plenty of equipment, parking in the back, highly recommended. read more

I cannot recommend Hillside PT highly enough. I am so happy to find PT with caring and knowledgeable therapists that is closer to my house than Pasadena, where I previously had to go. Drs Allen and Eric helped me with my shoulder AND they helped my daughter who just had ACL surgery and needed to continue PT while home from college over Christmas break. She could only see them four times but I am so grateful that she was able to make such strides during that time. They are very, very thorough and genuinely care about your progress. My poor daughter has been through a lot and was very frustrated with her recovery prior to going to Hillside because she had to lose a week of PT during the holidays. At her 1st appt, Dr Allen was so understanding and really cheered her up. She was so relieved & happy after every session because she could see that she was finally making progress! I can't begin to tell you how grateful I am. It's not a huge place, but that kind of works for it. There is almost always space to park right in front and a parking lot in the back. I really love how they set up the therapy area to make room for multiple patients - I never felt cramped while treating. The check in area next to the front door is a little awkward when too many people are coming in at once while people are at the desk at the same time - but they check you in very quickly. You don't have to wait long so they obviously think about the treatment space first and foremost - as they should! I really hope my family and I can avoid more injuries for the foreseeable future... But if the inevitable happens... I know exactly where to go. I don't have to worry about that anymore!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! read more

This is by far the best physical therapy I have ever received in my life! They know exactly what they're doing! I highly recommend them! Amazing staff! read more

I have been going to Hillside PT for my knees for the past few weeks. Dr. Minassian and his staff have been excellent. His positive attitude and guidance has been superb. My pain level has subsided and I move much easier. It has also helped my back disc issue. Very professional and friendly atmosphere and much pleasurable to go there than any other PT facilities that I have tried before. Thank you for your excellent service. The BEST! read more

I was referred to Hillside because of pain in my shoulder. After about two months of therapy, once a week, the pain has subsided considerably. The Hillside therapist are very professional and friendly. Allen Minassian is very methodical resulting, for me, in a gentle, gradual recovery from whatever damage was done to my shoulder. Therapy can and should be challenging, but if you do the work, you get results. read more

Two issues here. 1. Went here for PT post ankle reconstruction. Received a call from Hillside one day in the middle of my treatment series telling me that I missed my appointment and that I'm going to be charged for no-show. I did not have an appointment on the day that they said I did. I had the appointment card in my possession that was written out by his front office person and it was for a different day than what she was claiming I missed. Asked her if she wanted a picture, she said yes, and I sent it to her. Showed up for my next appointment and she asked me to pay for the appointment I missed. I told her I will not pay for an appointment that I never made. Reiterated that I did not miss an appointment and presented the actual appointment card that she wrote and gave to me when she checked me out from my last appointment. She continued arguing with me saying that I was wrong that I still need to pay and we went around and around and the owner, Dr. Allen Minassian was there treating another patient and It's a very small place so he and everyone in the room heard the entire conversation. Dr. Minassian neither said nor did anything to alleviate the argument that was going on in his place of business. I looked over to him and waved asking him to help me out over here. I showed him evidence and she continued to argue, but clearly she is in the wrong and I ultimately did not have to pay for the appointment that I never had. 2. Was at Hillside for an appointment and realize my six month pregnant daughter also had an appointment close to the time of mine so we agreed to go to lunch after. My daughter's appointment time came and she hadn't shown up yet so I called her. She was coming from the valley on the 118 east and explained that she experienced a blind spot in her vision and pulled over at Wheatland and called her husband. (She was admitted to the hospital on stroke protocol, baby and mom are fine.) I informed Dr. Minassian that my daughter will not be able to make her appointment today because she experienced blind spots while driving here and had to pull over and be taken to the hospital. Upon leaving, I asked Dr. Minassian, are you going charge my daughter for this missed appointment? He said, I will have to look into it. I said goodbye and never returned there, neither did my daughter. Dr. Moss does not care about people, he is so coldhearted. All he cares about is money. I would put NEGATIVE -100 stars if I could, read more

I highly recommend Hillside Physical Therapy. I needed an appointment after knee surgery for a fractured patella. All of the other physical therapists in the area were booked for two months, but I was able to get an appointment sooner than that at Hillside Physical Therapy. Upon arrival I was impressed with how clean and efficient they are. Dr. Allen Minassian gave me a thorough examination and an exercise plan. He spent nearly 3 hours with me! I was able to set up a weekly schedule that was convenient for me. With each visit, my injury improved. The staff are very attentive and pleasant to work with. At each session I received individual attention and I never felt rushed. Dr. Minassian is there to see that I am progressing, and would make my exercise routine more challenging. My surgeon was very impressed with how quickly I healed and moved my knee. Both my husband and I have used other physical therapists in the past, and Hillside Physical Therapy is BY FAR the best I have experienced. Thank you Dr. Minassian and your staff for providing me with quality service that helped me recover quickly. read more

Over the last 20 years, I have been to various offices who claim to do Physical Therapy. They were just collecting the bucks and wasting my time. Dr. Allen Minassian is a true professional and his staff is exceptional. Allen listens to the patient and builds an effective recovery plan of exercise and massage. After just one visit, a condition that has had me in pain for 4 years, and visiting 4 different other PT offices, had been resolved. Allen identified the true source of the condition and went to work in it. The other places just gave me the standard exercise plan that you can cookie-cut off the internet. Super clean facility, well stocked with things needed for recovery. Great free off-street parking. If your doctor wants to send you anywhere but here, demand this place. It is your health and don't waste it read more

My husband's care is of utmost importance to me, and when I brought my husband to Hillside Physical Therapy for care, Dr. Minassian took plenty of time to evaluate my husband for his condition. In the short time that I have been placing my husband in the care of the Hillside Physical Therapy staff, I have become more relaxed, knowing that they will give him the special care that he requires. My husband is very special and important to me and he deserves the best. He is getting the assistance that he needs. That's why I am so happy to see him treated with CARE by Dr. Minassian and his staff. Thank Q! doctor, for giving such special treatment to such a special person in my life! - Lisa & Myron S. read more

I have a service animal and was told that I could not be treated if I had my service animal with me. Mind you, he was tethered to my specific treatment table. At no point did the Dr. Minassian ask me if my dog was medically necessary. At no point did he ask what services my dog provides. He simply said that I would have to schedule for a time when I could come without him OR that I would have to come with someone else who could hold the dog in the seating area while I am treated, which is a clear violation of the ADA. The Dr. told me that "Anyone can get a service dog. They just have to go online and print a certificate," which is a complete dismissal of the years of training it often takes for service animals to learn how to provide services to their handlers. If he did this to me, he will do this to others with service animals, and that type of action is discriminatory toward patients with disabilities. read more

I was referred to Hillside by my family doctor for my back and knee pain. The care quality was excellent and Dr Allen and his staff are very knowledgable and professional. Highly recomended! read more

I cannot say enough positive things about my experience at Hillside Physical Therapy & Dr Allen Minassian! I am recovering from a medial meniscus surgery and was looking for an aggressive physical therapist. I was recommended to another PT location in La Canada by my chiropractor. After not hearing back from that location for a week- I sought out a reliable therapist. Luckily for me the first place was unreliable because it led me to find Hillside PT and Allen. From my first session through my 12th, Dr Minassian (Allen) was thorough, professional, polite and most importantly tough!!!! He pushed me to my limits to ensure I could get back to my active life of running, lifting heavy weights and being a dad to 3 kids. I wanted aggressive and I found it! I wanted professional and I got it. And best of all, you receive 100% individual attention from the licensed therapist! Allen runs a small business and focuses 100% attention on each of his clients. Unfortunately this is my 2nd meniscus surgery and I have also recovered from 4 rotator cuff surgeries so I have spent plenty of time in different physical therapist locations. My experience at Hillside is the first time I was treated solely by the licensed therapist. I feel that is a testament to how Dr Minassian feels towards the health and recovery of all his patients! Not to mention, you will NEVER wait to start your session. The time of your appointment is the time you start! I hate doctors offices that make an appt with you, just to make you wait 30minutes or longer for treatment. To me, even 5 minutes is rude. Combined through 12 sessions, I never waited even a minute to start. Allen gave me a band to continue my exercises at home. He also helped me to transform my gym workouts to help preserve my back. Any questions/concerns I had about overall health and wellbeing, Allen would answer without feeling bothered. He even answered questions I had about my 14yr old son who started lifting weights. Dr Minassian and Hillside PT is exactly what I needed to recover from meniscus surgery: Professional Polite Friendly Attentive Punctual Aggressive Knowledgeable Thank you for getting me back to 100%!!! read more

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Dr. Minassian is very knowledgeable, capable, and personable. Can't ask for more from a PT. His hands-on joint manipulation treatment seems especially beneficial. read more

Hillside PT is the real deal. Dr. Allen is knowledgeable and patient with you so it makes the experience more comfortable. PT is already hard but Hillside really made me feel in control of my own body and made me feel good and strong again. read more

Don't return phone calls. Someone says they'll call u back. That was 6 weeks ago. Cannot give u a late afternoon appt. They appear to just not give a crap! read more

Dr. Minassian and the team at Hillside PT have been nothing short of exceptional in the money-hungry world of healthcare. Most PTs assess clients for a few minutes, skim over the MRI/imaging, jump to some conclusion, and recommend the same cookie cutter exercise plan (same one they give to everyone) for you to do on your own at home. With Dr. Minassian, he took the time to evaluate AND understand my goals, habits, and daily life. With all of this in consideration, he effectively crafted an exercise program for at-home and in-house when I would come for appointments. He really made me work - but I felt amazing after! Dr. Minassian constantly challenged me and monitored my progress and mistakes in order to really get the most out of our sessions. His office was always spotless, organized, and inviting with great music playing (quiet enough to hear each other, loud enough to motivate you to crush your workout). Teny/Tenie (spelling ?) and the receptionists were quick to return calls, organized, and worked with me to create a reasonable schedule. All in all a fantastic PT place! read more

The most amazing group of professional, positive experts. Highly recommend. Currently using for a full knee replacement. read more

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I have the utmost respect for Dr. Minassian and his professional team. After my injury, my goal was to walk down the aisle at my daughter's wedding. We not only met that goal, but surpassed it. Dr. Minassian made it easy for me to attend my appointments by accommodating my work schedule. Each appointment was thorough and never rushed. I trust his judgment in the personalized plan of treatment, making adjustments as needed. The office is immaculate, the parking is easy, the staff is friendly and attentive. All equipment used during the appointment is sanitized before the next use. I have and will continue to recommend Dr. Minassian for others who need his services. read more

I was referred here after a hip replacement. The service provided was excellent, I would recommend them to anyone. They are kind, caring and very capable. After only 5 sessions I felt back to my old self. read more

I highly recommend Dr. Minassian he is very professional and clean facility. I was suffering from back and leg pain for months but he was able to help me and eliminate my pains. read more

I had a knee replacement about 3 months ago and started physical therapy at this clinic about 1 month later. I'm now able to walk without a cane and my pain has decreased to a minimal level. The staff is very friendly and the office very clean. I was scared to start at first but the therapist is very knowledgeable and made me feel comfortable. I have to have replacement of my other knee too but now I don't have as much anxiety knowing I will come back to this office. read more

Friendly staff and good service. Place is clean and easy to park. I came for some therapy session and by far it has helped my condition. It's not hard to make appointment and they are very on time with their sessions. I recommend this place for those who are looking to have a physical therapy session. Free side street parking, as well their own parking lot are plus! read more

I had shoulder pain for two months and couldn't figure out what was going on. I decided to go see hillside physical therapy since the pain wasn't going away. Within two weeks, my shoulder pain disappeared!!! My neck and back tension have also subsided as a result of the exercises. Amazing staff! They are very positive and helpful during my sessions, constantly telling me when my form is wrong. They really give you the tools and treatment here to live a pain free life. I would recommend them to anyone!! read more

I have been receiving PT treatment from Dr. Allen Minassian, over the course of 2 months for my knees, and am very pleased by the results. The PT Techs and receptionist are awesome, very friendly and helpful. Dr. Allen is amazing! Very knowledgeable, professional, caring and very approachable. Once you step in the office - you feel at ease knowing that you will receive undivided attention and treatment. The facility itself is very clean, every piece of equipment is sanitized after each individual use, aesthetically pleasing. I - highly, without hesitation - am, and will recommend Dr. Allen and Hillside Physical Therapy to anyone and everyone looking for PT in the Glendale/Foothills area. read more

The best experience I've ever had in the Medical field. They corrected me with a nerve injury and took their time in the best way. The friendliest people and environment and always greet with a smile every session. Jesus, Patricia, Carlos, Claudia, and Dr. Minassian are some of the best in the business and always accommodating. Highly recommend. read more

Super clean office with extremely professional staff. Dr.Minassian has helped me through some debilitating pain and improved my quality of life with his on-point treatments and plan. He is very knowledgeable and actually cares about his patient ( versus other therapies I have gone to that want to get you in and out the door). Highly recommend this office. read more

Where do I even begin? I've had neck pain for ten years now and every year I ask my primary doctor to refer me to a PT and I get temporary relief and the pain comes back again. Dr. Minassian was the first doctor that asked me specific questions and performed a thorough evaluation. He explained why each part hurts and spent a good amount of time talking about solutions and showing me what I can do at home while he worked on my neck. Overall, I'm so happy I was referred to him and am so excited for my neck pain to go away. read more

My first experience with Dr. Minassian was - wow! He is extremely thorough, professional, and really understands his patients' needs. I didn't feel like he was trying to do a quick assessment and move on to the next patient - like other places I have visited in the past. The office environment was clean, well-organized, and calming. The staff is great. All in all, Hillside Physical Therapy should be the first place you visit for your physical therapy needs! read more

I've had the best experience with Dr Minassian. He was able to fix my shoulder with only one treatment! Great office with amazing staff. I would definitely go back for future treatments. read more

I started having so much pain on my shoulder and neck, the pain was unbearable. My friend recommended Hillside and I am so thankful. I no longer have pain and the physical therapist was able to figure out what the problem was. I can now sleep through the night without having to wake up because of the pain. Thank you Dr. Minassian and the friendly staff. The facility is so clean, they take every measure necessary to make you feel safe and comfortable during during COVID. read more

I've had a great experience going to Hillside PT and very happy with Dr. Minassian's expertise and professional yet friendly atmosphere. He gives each of his patients one-on-one time and is very thorough with his evaluation and therapy plan. I came to see Dr. Minassian for what turned out to be a sacrum fracture. I have definitely seen results and have been getting better and better with each session. Thank you Dr. Minassian! read more

I was a patient here for about 10 weeks for neck issues. I never really started feeling better but kept going though the motions hoping that overtime it would get better. One week I had to move my appt back because my sons doctor appt got moved. I was told I was ok to switch it and come later in the day. When I got there I was told the first part of my treatment was cut. I said that I was in a lot of pain and needed it. I didn't want to jump straight into the exercises without the heating treatment. Ouch! The doctor was dismissive and said that because I moved my appointment they didn't have time for my full treatment that day. Something I'd wish they'd told me on the phone so I could have moved it to another day. I was shocked when he gave me attitude and didn't even examine me to see why I was in pain. I think he checked on my progress once in the 10 weeks I was there. I understand not doing it every time but maybe once every few weeks to check if his his program was working would have been nice. He also told me that I had stayed longer than my "allotted time" when I'd been going through the exercises and fast as I could. Often times they were overbooked and not able to give the help needed to go through the exercises. In my time there I felt like it was more about taking your money and pushing you through the motions than caring if I was making any real progress and getting better. I spent hundreds of dollars in copays there and I'm in as much pain as I was when I started. Hopefully the doctor I see cares about if their patients feel better and not just about taking money. read more

Excellent and personalized service. Every aspect of care is given focus and attention to detail. The facility is clean and only a few patients are scheduled at a time. From the friendly greeting upon entering, the thorough evaluation by Dr. Minassian, together with the supervision during the prescribed exercises, Hillside Physical Therapy was a pleasant and productive experience. I hope I will not need physical therapy in the future; but, if I do, I would go to Hillside Physical Therapy. read more