I've had a complex spine injury, and a number of related problems. After numerous procedures, injections, medical devices, and surgeries - I have found "good" Physical Therapy to be far better than any of the others in terms of pain reduction, no side effects, and better quality of life. Over 10 Years, I've had a number of Physical Therapists in a number of cities that I have lived in. I would have found Lakeside Physical Therapy ( and Fred Kim in particular ) to be as good as it gets. Their goal is to minimize the number of visits required to maximize your quality of life. As other reviews will attest - Fred REALLY takes his time to look at all of your history, your anatomy, and to create a plan of care custom to you. And then he ( Licences CPT ) actually spends tons of times working out [ not just handing you off to some intern like a lot of places you will find ]. If you are recovering from an injury, surgery, or just have some pain you wonder if you could improve - I couldn't recommend Fred and the team at Lakeside Physical Therapy more highly. They also have just started offering "deep tissue laser" treatments as well. I don't think those are covered by insurance, as it is an emerging technology that doesn't have the years of proven history required by most insurances for approval. For me - I explored a few places for this as well, and found Lakeside's prices to be very reasonable and their recommendations for use deliberate for when they believe it will be most beneficial. For me - it has definitely been helpful. So if you are considering "deep tissue laser" - I would recommend Lakeside for that as well.. read more

Thank you so much for all that you have done for my mom! We came to Lakeside feeling hopeless and quite scared about my mom's sudden inability to walk. She was in so much pain and unable to walk on her own, even with a walker or cane. In addition to the physical pain, she felt quite defeated emotionally and unsure of what her future held. We're impressed with how quickly she improved under your care. My mom really enjoyed working with Matthew, he was extremely compassionate towards her and very patient with her. I'm so appreciative of how well he treated her. He made her laugh often and encouraged her every step of the way. Your team showed us both unwavering kindness and compassion and truly believed in her. Thanks to your team, she feels so much better and we are now hopeful that we can go to Japan next year to visit family and see her hometown again. Thank you for everything! read more

Lakeside Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

Absolutely wonderful! Dr. Fred and his team were the best. Dr. Fred took the time needed to understand my situation and he patiently worked to help me feel better. He spent about 30 minutes each session one-on-one with me, and then another 30 minutes was with another person to do exercises. I never felt rushed or like I had to hold back on questions. Great, welcoming, and professional environment that really helps you! read more

Fred the owner made my experience amazing! He also cured my painful meniscus root tear. Highly recommended!

I have been going to Lakeside PT for approx 2 months now to rehab after a shoulder surgery (torn tendon, AC decompression, etc.) I am extremely pleased with the experience so far. I have been mainly working with Matt Kirsten, who is excellent. I have also worked with Fred Kim, Dan and Marissa as well, and they have also been excellent. I highly recommend Lakeside Physical Therapy, definitely a 5 star experience!! read more

Fred is the best! I threw out my back and was basically immobile. My friend advised me to see Fred - she said that he's amazing and helped both her and husband regain full mobility after shoulder and back injuries, respectively. Lakeside kindly helped me make an appointment despite Fred's very busy schedule. I hobbled to physical therapy, thinking that I would feel perhaps a little better. But just one session with Fred made the pain SIGNIFICANTLY less. One session with Fred provided more relief and hope than I anticipated. He patiently listened as I explained my symptoms and then knew exactly how to treat the pain. After having Fred provide treatment and exercises for a couple of months, I feel 100% back to normal. I honestly didn't think I would regain full mobility as I have, so I'm so extremely grateful for Fred and all the staff at Lakeside. Every time I go to the gym, bend down to tie my shoes, or have to lift something moderately heavy, I am reminded of the healing I experienced through Lakeside. I've been telling everyone who needs a physical therapist that they need look no further than Lakeside. Also, I brought my mom to see Fred for her back issues as well. And she agrees with me wholeheartedly that Fred is the best. She said that he has magic hands! Fred's knowledge is impressive, and he really takes the time to explain what's going on and why the chosen treatment and exercises are the most effective. Fred has all the impressive academic degrees and many years of experiences, and these are coupled with his common-sense approach backed with medical knowledge and kindness. I am truly so grateful for Fred, who has been a huge blessing to me, my mom, and so many others! read more

Awesome place to get well! Caring people, knowledgeable PTs, overall great vibe on the lake. Highly recommend!

Came to Fred after an automobile accident. Years after treatment I'm still feeling active and pain free. Fred not only taught me ways to correct my posture, he showed me take-home techniques that I still use to this day. Clinic is very clean, staff is extremely nice and accommodating to schedules. I highly recommend Lakeside Physical Therapy for all PT-related conditions. read more

Fred Kim and his staff are extremely professional and strive to achieve positive results. They did for me and I was very pleased with the positive result. read more

I chose Dr Fred Kim, owner of Lakeside Physical Therapy, for rehabilitation after shoulder surgery. He guided my recovery with exceptional knowledge, a well-defined treatment plan and a dose of good humor - all of which served me well. I appreciated the amount of time he spent one-on-one with me - much more than what is the norm in the large practices. His communication skills are great - I understood everything about how I was recovering and what each exercise was accomplishing. If I ever again find myself in need of PT, I will head straight to Fred and his skilled team at Lakeside. Highly recommended. read more

I had a total knee replacement done in 10/22 and started back on my mountain biking on 1/23 ,i couldn't be happier, thanks to ERICA ! She is very knowledgeable ,kind and hard working , all the staffs are very nice and I highly recommend Lakeside. read more

Great place you get one on one help. Staff is very friendly. Fred is friendly and knows what he is doing. I would highly recommend. read more

Dr. Kim's diagnosis helped me understand the causes of my shoulder issues so that I can minimize the components of my tennis serve that caused pain and movement restriction. The treatment plan allowed me to work on supporting muscles that helped increase confidence and getting full movement back. Thank you Dr. Kim. read more

Dr. Fred Kim and his staff are amazing. This is one of the most professional and competent healthcare offices I have worked with. I saw them for months pre and post-op for clavicle and rotator cuff issues. Fred is very experienced and knowledge, yet practical and creative. He teaches his staff not only the latest in PT practice, but guides them to be compassionate, kind and "human". I've worked in healthcare for many years and this is far and away one of the best PT practices I've seen! read more

This guy is wonderful! Better then any PT I've used. He knows how to narrow in on a problem area and then follow through with treatment.

During my first visit I was realistic that Dr. Kim may not be able to straighten my knee that had been injured 7 months prior. At the time of the injury, I saw another therapist that was quite good and we made some progress, but my knee remained bent. Dr. Kim was honest that we would try a few techniques on a trial basis and if we didn't see substantial progress he would be the first one to say he couldn't help. By the fourth week my knee was straight. I saw him for an additional month to maintain the correction. Dr. Kim listened carefully each session and I felt like a team member in my recovery because he sincerely took into consideration what I was experiencing in between each session, and then explained how his treatment was addressing my symptoms. He is exceptionally skilled, kind and honest. I have told friends and family about his clinic. Thank you Dr. Kim! read more

I came in with a shoulder injury that had kept me from working out for an extended time. Dr. Kim was great because that he explained exactly what he is doing while treating you. . Because he is an athlete himself, not only was he able to treat my injury, but he also game me some advice on how to be careful while working out in the future. I think the thing I loved most was that it didn't take 10 sessions to see results. I felt results the first day and I only saw him twice before being fully healed. Would recommend Dr. Kim anytime! read more

I hearnated my H 3/4 disc, was going through epidural treatments. Saw Fred twice a week for a couple of months. Top notch...A++...! He was right on all the time with my doctor. I had been to PT before but it was more of an assembly line. Fred is a one on one personal therapist. I have graduated, but I miss working with him....! read more

Fred is really awesome, he's such a great physical therapist. I found him personable and made the most of awkward situations-I had no idea that physical therapy could get so hands on. Haha. I had a lot of muscle tension that needed to be massaged out. I also really appreciated that he was honest about my condition and the amount of help he could offer me. Even though my spine surgeon recommended six weeks of physical therapy, Fred stopped at four because there wasn't much more he could do for me. That really showed me he was about patient care as opposed to money because he could've just taken advantage of those last two weeks. Anyway, this was my first experience with physical therapy. I really recommend Lakeside. read more

Dr. Fred Kim worked wonders on my shoulder. After getting a shoulder surgery, I went to another PT place and received a fraction of the attention and care that I received at Lakeside PT. The location is also great, it's right next to a lake. Not only did Fred help my shoulder recover, he also helped me build some muscle. I haven't been this buff since college! read more

I injured my back playing sports (basketball mostly) My primary doctor told me that my back was like a 50 year old's back and all I can try is physical therapy for now. I was told that nothing I could really do about it to ever get it to 90-100%. Many nights of pain & no sleep. Scared to play any kind of sport. I called up Dr. Kim and since that time I expected some improvement but Dr. Kim has made my back a lot stronger. Dr. Kim knows his stuff ... he took time to look at my back and gave me some great advise that has helped me to what my back is now. I would say my other doctor was wrong ... my back feels great.... I would say now it's a back of a 32 year old (my real age) I can play sports for hours! I hope I never would need a physical therapist again but if I do ... I wouldn't search anywhere else. read more

Dr. Fred was amazing. He spends a lot of hands on time with you and actually listens. Masks are required at this business which is a huge plus for me for being in such close proximity to each other. The first place I went to was packed with people and the Dr. doesn't spend too much time on you and then passes you off to an assistant who uses a pulsating massager for the rest of your appointment. I can do that at home. Dr. Fred is who you want to see for some quality PT! read more

I've been suffering acute heel & ankle pain for the past 5 months and never even considered seeing a PT until a few friends recommended Lakeside PT in Mission Viejo. During my visit, Fred made sure I felt comfortable, he listened to what I thought was causing the pain, took some time to assess my walking stride, then helped me work out a plan to relieve the pain. After a couple new stretches and a deep tissue massage to relieve the built up tension in my foot/calf, my heel is already starting to feel better, which is amazing because I've literally tried everything from seeing doctors, podiatrists, massage therapists, trying new insoles (tried literally 4 different ones), new shoes, pain killers, etc. before even once feeling any relief. I'm not cured, but you can tell I'm thrilled to actually feel real relief for the first time in 5 months. Overall, I'd give a solid 5 stars for having a really clean facility, providing great 1-to-1 attention and for giving me some straight forward treatment and advice on how to get back to pain free walking. read more

Went in for my frozen shoulder; didn't expect much because prior experience with another PT on my other frozen shoulder. Wow, was I impressed! In short two sessions I experienced tremendous improvement. I was wakening up two to three times a night due to shoulder pain; after two sessions I was sleeping through the night without pain! With two more sessions I was completely pain free! Fred, the PT/owner knows his stuff. You can trust him with your PT needs. read more

I was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis on my left leg several weeks ago. Went through all the doctor recommended meds and ice packs, but pain wouldn't go away. I was referred to Fred Kim of Lakeside Physical Therapy by my doctor and in two weeks I have been completely cured! No more pain, swelling, etc and I can walk and exercise freely now. The folks at Lakeside treated me with respect. They were very attentive to my needs and helped me with a lot of good information that I can now use at home to help staying away from this happening to me again. I will definitely come back to Fred if I needed to in the future. I would also highly recommend him to all others. Thanks. read more

If you want the best available in south Orange County, you have found him- more later, but the other reviews say it all.

This review comes kind of late, but I was reminiscing about going to the physical therapist as I was training for my half marathon and I remembered I never left a review -- which was well deserved. Needless to say, Frank is a great PT and I walked out feeling as if my needs were met. He's very honest, which is something you need in a physical therapist and he's committed as well. If you need a PT, I would recommend visiting Frank. If I bust my leg again, I'll be back. read more

Fred was great! I had two total knee replacements. Started going to Lakeside in March 2018 after first knee replacement. Not only did Fred rehab my surgical knee, but in the process he prepared my right knee for the replacement in May. Just finished my rehab on right knee and couldn't be happier. The overall physical therapy from Fred and his staff was excellent. Lakeside therapy gave me the therapy that improved my quality of life and mobility. This review is from my husband who is totally happy with Lakeside Therapy. read more

I am so grateful for Lakeside PT, after experiencing terrible neck strain and shoulder pain I am quickly seeing results after only two visits. I love coming to my appointments where the environment is so friendly and professional. I am thankful my doctor recommended PT because they were not able to help me at all and this is the first professional I have seen improvements with. I highly recommend them! read more

I've recently worked with Fred Kim and his staff at Lakeside Physical Therapy, and I was extremely impressed. More importantly, I have less daily neck pain now! Fred is a compassionate, caring, intelligent, insightful professional. He deeply understands the dynamics and mechanics of the human body and the spine, and he provides clear, concise and powerful directions and exercises to help you make progress at home. When you're in his office, he and his assistant Taylor are awesome to work with. They don't waste time. They get right down to business, but do so in a way that makes you feel attended to and appreciated. Fred truly excels at providing personalized care and treatment, and his office is spacious, excellent and up-to-date. The office is also located in a beautiful shopping center with several dining options. Lakeside Physical Therapy is an excellent operation. 5 stars. read more

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When I met Fred & his great staff @ Lakeside PT after my first total hip joint replacement, I could hardly walk. After several weeks I walked with confidence while Fred & his team worked to strengthen me so that I could surf again. You see, Fred was not convinced that the advice I had received from a member of my surgical team; that I'd never surf again, was true. Before I could try surfing again I had my second total hip joint replacement. By this time, Fred had researched & determined that I could surf again & my surgical team agreed with him. After five months of work with Fred, I was surfing again. Now I surf 3 to 4 times a week with better mobility and zero pain. I am grateful for the Lakeside strength program & for Fred working with my surgical team to determine that I could surf again. read more

Lakeside Physical Therapy is wonderful! Fred is an amazing physical therapist who provides tailored one on one therapy. My shoulders were in horrible shape before I started, limiting my daily life. Fred helped me improve my functional use while eliminating my shoulder pain. I am forever grateful to have the use of my arms back! read more

I went to Lakeside Physical Therapy to regain strength after undergoing chemotherapy. I was also experiencing pain in my left shoulder which limited movement of my left arm. Since being treated by Fred Kim I no longer have the shoulder pain and I have regained the strength in my arms and legs. Fred is a professional who clearly understands how to achieve results without causing injury. He consistently asked me about my pain and soreness levels and adjusted the exercises accordingly, pushing me just enough to make progress. I am enormously grateful to Fred and his staff and I would not hesitate to recommend him to friends and family. read more

My son tweaked his back and Dr. Kim is the only person I would trust with my child. He helped him get his mobility back, his strength up and worked his flexibility. He also taught him important keys and knowledge of the body as he moves into manhood in a healthy way. Dr. Kim is the best! read more

Dr. Kim is the best physical therapist in OC. He treated me after my car accident and got me better quickly. I remember a day where I couldn't get out of bed for 20 minutes due to extreme back pain but after he began treatment, I was able to move around with more motion the following day and under his care, I got back to 100%! His number one goal is to get you better in a timely manner and he is constantly taking advanced education courses to stay on top of the latest techniques. If you're looking for physical therapist in south OC then you have to give him a try. read more

Fred and his team are the BEST. After lower back surgery I went to Fred and his team for my recovery. My first visit was a breeze as I had the paperwork all filled out and insurance coverage was confirmed. The front office staff is so welcoming, kind, and proactive to make the best use of your time. I LOVED that the majority of my therapy was done with Fred himself and not an assistant. He spent time learning about me (mother of 3 littles) and my lifestyle to best help my heal and get strong. I was a difficult patient, but Fred was patient, firm, and persistent to push me to heal and get strong. I am grateful for to Lakeside PT for helping me learn to think before I move and how to move my body to protect my back. Fred is a blessing in my life and I am grateful to have found his office. read more

I came to Fred with a foot injury (LisFrank fracture) caused at work by a forklift. Fred is very accommodating and very friendly. You get one on one time with the physical therapist himself for the whole time you're there. That isn't very common in this field. Usually your only with the PT for about 30 minutes and then go to an assistant for the rest of your treatment. I know this because my sister works in this field. I now have considerably more flexibility and mobility of my foot and toes thanks to Fred's expertise and because it's just you and him the whole time your in and out ASAP. read more

Although I was a little skeptical about being referred to a therapist that I didn't know, I was very pleasantly surprised by the degree of care and professionalism that I was offered and I will definitely go back to doctor Fred for any problem concerning my knee; that is certain. Not only did doctor Fred provide me with simple solutions, which, now that I have been practicing it, led to great results and improvement of my problems, but he also provided me with some general information's about the knee, the way it works, what the main bones are, what problems may arise from different types of wrong warm-ups, and how to properly take care of it, what to avoid, what to instead I should do etc. Although he was very helpful, knowledgeable and professional, doctor Fred was also very nice and pleasant, in the way he communicated to me and very understanding. He established a confidential relation where I could be completely open, without ever feeling judged or criticized. He really knows how to establish a positive relation with his patients and how to transmit and successfully communicate with them. As I said, I was very happy to discover this place and, although driving from orange, I can absolutely say that, for any future problems that I may have, I will definitely make the drive as it is completely worth it. read more

Thank you, Fred you are an amazing Physical Therapist! You definitely knew your calling. I had a huge back surgery and you and your staff have worked miracles! I asked Fred if I could sign up up for longer. He got me doctor approved.I walk with no walker or cane. Fred is so knowledgeable and gives you his full attention. Thankful for you Fred and so is everyone God Bless you read more

I was limping badly from foot and back pain after a triathlon. Fred really took the time and care to find the root of my problem. He gave me a ton of personal attention and made me feel really comfortable. He's a genius! He found exactly what was wrong and helped me fix it. Not only that...he gave me some great exercises to help me swim, bike and run faster. Now I'm training to do a longer distance triathlon and am confident that it'll be my fastest one yet. read more