Coming to PT here was a really great decision. I am a few days away from running my first marathon…read moreand I really wouldn't be here without Dr. Elise. A few months ago I decided to try and train for a trail marathon even though I wasn't running very much at the time. I am one of those people who always seems to get injured and so I really expected to wash out of training from some lingering issue, probably a plantar fasciitis flare up or something new. Sure enough a couple months into training I felt a twinge of the old pain in my feet but instead of quitting I decided to come in for a consult - and Dr. Elise was incredible. She helped me get on top of it, stay on top of it, and keep running. Anytime something new popped up (and a lot did!) we battled it right back down and I was able to complete a pretty grueling training block. I have learned so much about how to better support my body in athletic pursuits, and it's knowledge and insight that I'll be able to return to for the rest of my life. I feel confident and prepared not only for my race, but for a lifetime of running. Thanks Dr. Elise!

As an active adult who has undergone extensive physical therapy over the years, I was seeking a…read moreholistic approach that not only addressed my various injuries but also enhanced my strength and mobility. My previous experience with physical therapy was isolated treatments of specific body parts or muscle groups, with programs that did not produce lasting results. I was weary of another regimen of 8-10 weeks of resistance band exercises, which I could easily perform at home with no direction. About 6 months ago, Pro+Kinetix caught my attention on social media, and I decided to explore their programs. Their offerings aligned with my goals, and the combination of physical therapy and strength training piqued my interest. Working with Matteo, I've acquired the knowledge and skills to safely train with weights. We've developed a few comprehensive whole-body routines and iteratively refined exercises when necessary to accommodate lingering injuries and facilitate progress. I've greatly appreciated the flexibility to customize and refine my fitness objectives over time, while also creating personalized routines tailored to my body. Highly recommend!

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.

First and most importantly, they have some excellent physical therapists at all three centers. If…read moreyou need a few appointments, you should be fine financially. But if you have a chronic problem that requires ongoing physical therapy, this place is very, very expensive. For 2026, those who need 2 treatments a week had to pay $22,000. These are usually elderly on Medicare. And if a patient questions it or asks if special arrangements can be made, a French girl at one center can and does kick the patient out of all 3 centers permanently (she also fires a lot of staff). She has a personal business relationship with the owner and was given authority to kick patients and staff out at all 3 centers. This is not only demoralizing, it's actually Medicare fraud. They really helped my mother when she paid $9,600 a year (which was also illegal). But living on a fixed income, she couldn't pay tne price increase to $22,000 in 2026. She's now bed-ridden. These clinics wants only patients that need 6-8 sessions or have up to $30,000 a year. Because my mother "only" saved $2 million for retirement, she will soon die because Pacific is ruthless and cruel to the elderly. Again, they have great practitioners. They get paid even if they don't come to work. So they stay at an illegal practice. And younger people who need a few sessions need just a few sessions will get a lot better soon. That's their hook. We are planning for my mother's death now because she has been bed-ridden for months now. Pacific caused that. They abuse elderly.

It can take some time to get your first appointment but it's definitely worth it…read more These folks are truly experts, I learned a ton about my body in the first session alone. I worked with Johnathan. He was great at explaining what was going on and making the pt exercises simple and short enough that I didn't feel overwhelmed. I saw folks of all shapes, sizes, ages, genders, and colors. Everyone seemed happy to be getting helped there too. Be sure to double check insurance coverage though, the cost can really add up. While I hope I won't need to return for any more sports injuries, I would love to come here more often!

Amazing care, the therapist really want what's best for you and help you reach your goals. Office…read moreis super clean and professional and the front desk staff is so helpful

I have been impressed with the Oakland Renew PT from my first visit. It is very well run,…read moreconveniently located, and all staff, therapists, and admin are good-natured and extremely professional. My six-month program with them met my changing needs at every appointment. My therapist, Will, is a great listener and moved me along week by week with a battery of exercises that were never too harsh and always helped my body move toward recovery. I arrived with a 78-year-old body experiencing burning tendinitis from overuse in every joint in both legs. Every step was incredibly uncomfortable. Hip replacement was not the answer. My future was bleak. Today I walked out of the building up a hill to my car without a cane, with no pain. Two days ago I took an hour walk around Lake Temescal with no pain. I am ecstatic. While I recognize it is up to me to be faithful to my PT exercises and resolve to check back in with Renew quarterly so I don't "slip" in my form, I am very grateful for this new lease on life. Christine

Renew PT is a wonderful practice, Excellent customer service (thank you Olivia!) and a clean,…read moreinviting space. Will Mortenson is a kind, caring, collaborative, highly knowledgeable, highly skilled physical therapist. I initially came in with high pain and limited mobility. After my sessions with him, the pain is almost gone and my strength and mobility are 100% improved. I am deeply grateful for the excellent care I received and give Renew my highest recommendation.

I saw Dr. Cheng for shoulder pain - he diagnosed it as a bicep tendon and helped me rehab it over a…read morefew weeks. He was super clear with the issue, recovery timeline, and rehab exercises. I definitely recommend seeing him for your issues! Booking online was super easy and I could get appointments within a week. He also is open early and at lunch so I could work in a weekly session around my work schedule

Ki is seriously the best! Last year I started having pain in my left hip and lower back (I suspect…read morefrom sitting too much at my desk job). A massage therapist told me I had a tight piriformis muscle but I didn't know exactly how to address it, except with short-term pain relief. Even though I have insurance, I came to Opus Physio because I wanted someone really great, who would work with me one-on-one in every single session. In my initial assessment, Ki quickly zeroed in on the fact that I had a muscle imbalance where my left hip muscles were weaker, causing the piriformis muscle to work too hard and start acting up. Over the next few months, he helped me bring my strength back up on my left side so that it is comparable to the right, and I haven't had any pain since. Ki is super knowledgeable, kind and patient. I felt like I could ask him any question and his explanations were always very thorough. He helped trouble-shoot any other issues that came up as I went through the exercises. When my treatment ended, I felt like I was equipped to maintain the improvements I had made and go on to have a normal workout routine. I highly recommend Ki if you're looking for someone who can diagnose you right away, create a tailored treatment plan and is attentive to you in every session. If I ever have any issues in the future, I will definitely come back to Opus Physio.

I have had four joint replacements with Physical Therapy each time. SOL has been head and shoulders…read moreabove all. They are helpful, encouraging, taskmasters . I have greatly improved and I owe it to Summer and Jordan. I'm 76 years old and I hate most physical activity. I am actually Practicing!!! You cannot go wrong with choice.

I can't express how grateful I am to have had physical therapy here! I was skeptical at first…read morebecause of previous experiences at other physical therapy practices but from my first appointment I knew I was in excellent hands! I started physical therapy before my surgery and all of the help that I received, prepared me for moving in and out of bed after surgery, walking and going up and down stairs on crutches. The help I received has contributed to my full recovery. I was under the care of Racquel and Nick, initially. When they were not available, I worked with James and Murphy! There were so many good times and laughs! The best physical therapy experience I have ever had! The office experience I received was excellent! Gabe is thee best! It was easy to get a hold of and communicate with the office. I always received excellent customer service! I highly recommend them!

I highly recommend Taylor & Thornburg, and in particular working with Chris Born. I received…read moreexcellent, consistent care with rehabbing a serious knee operation recovery. Chris brings great energy and enthusiasm to each session. Additionally, he is knowledgeable and makes the extra effort in preparing an ever-changing PT game plan. The entire office was welcoming and helped make the drudgery of rehabbing a positive expereince.

I received excellent, careful, and consistent care from Jaclyn Chen. The condition in my shoulder,…read morewhich was a combination of slight tears in my rotator cuff combined with developing arthritis, had its ups and downs over the time that I was being treated. Jaclyn was great at modifying my exercises and treatment in order to figure out what was most effective. I am happy to say that I am now able to do the things that I was able to do before the onset of the shoulder pain! Success! Thank you, Jaclyn!

I started seeing Dr Karah about 7 months before my first pregnancy to work on my pelvic floor in…read moreprep for labor. My first internal exams was tough for me but her incredibly calm nature and thorough cues taught me how to calm my nervous system and release tension. This ended up having a huge impact during labor when I had many cervical checks. I was able to prep myself to relax and the offer dreaded cervical checks were a breeze for me! The doctors were impressed with my ability to relax and it was entirely thanks to my work with Karah. I previously was tense and coordinating my breathing completely wrong which caused extra stress and pain. I think an appointment or two can do wonders for anyone who dreads gyno exams (paps, iud insertion, cervical checks ect) even if you don't have pelvic floor specific concerns. She is gentle and low pressure. She will also give you tips on how to do work at home if coming in is an obstacle.

Dr. Maryssa Steffen treated me and I am forever grateful for her. I was involved in a car accident…read moreand Dr. Steffen responded to my query with an appointment in less than a week. Make sure to give yourself time to find parking and communication is your friend if it is your first time, as I had walking mobility issues at that point. After months of treatment, she shared her expertise which I was able to take with me even a couple of years later. Certain exercises like squats against the wall are daily habits I do in the morning because of my rehabilitation journey with her. Dr. Steffen supported me by being respectful of who I am. She motivated me to learn more about my body beyond anatomy and physiology-which she also taught me a lot. I felt confident in her care. The office space, especially the room with a window looking over greenery, was conducive to healing. Each activity seemed enjoyable, even if there was pain involved; she was able to explain complex exercises and stretches in a meaningful way. She had a lot of equipment and resources. I regained strength and mobility, and now am getting back into the body before the accident. Thank you for your genuine concern for my overall well-being!

I broke my wrist and only needed a set of movements to improve movement but when I went for my knee…read morethe therapist hurt me even after I told him to back off, very unprofessional.

My mom is getting a therapy at VIBRANT CARE Rehabilitation in Downtown Oakland for her neck pain…read more Her physical therapist Peng is fantastic! Peng is very patient, friendly, knowledgeable! Thank you so much!!!

I'd never had a massage before my referral to see Zoe at Synapse. WOW! Wow! WOW!!!!!!!…read more I may be a novice at receiving a massage, but there's no mistaking that Zoe is on a different level when it comes to knowledge and care. Her introduction was so very considerate. I have Chronic Knee pain after five major knee surgeries and replacements, and Zoe's specialized Scar Movement massage work is so impactful, both on pain reduction and even range of motion! Wow! Who knew! I didn't... in fact, this is year 23 since my injury, and for the first time, I'm receiving really important and helpful care for my body, and Zoe's massage and body work at Synapse, is an essential component in my healing work. Thanks Zoe!!! FIVE STARS doesn't really do justice to what working with her has meant to both my body and to me (both physically and emotionally too)!! I recommend Massage at Synapse, and with Zoe in particular, with my whole heart (& my whole body too)!!!

Had a prenatal massage with Ximena and it was so amazing!…read moreshe's definitely an expert and super accommodating.