Due to a recent bicycle accident my finger was immobilized and lost some of it's range of motion. I called 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. read more

First off: Move Easy Physical Therapy practicing very safe COVID19 guides so I felt very safe. D took 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. read more

I think Deena is great. I have a professional relationship with her although I've been treated by her with great success. She has a vast amount of knowledge and has been very helpful to my chiropractic patients. I will continue to refer many of my patients that need PT. read more

I went bowling and started to feel pain in my two middle fingers. I called Deena to set an appointment. I was very impressed with the full experience. I loved the wonderful historic building and its location. Deena is very thorough in her questioning to get to the root of the problem, how it happened, and any information that you may not have mentioned but is important. My missing information was an old carpal tunnel injury. Next she started working on my hands, arms, and wrists. It was amazing how she was able to locate the pain. She is very knowledgeable and experienced in physical therapy. Towards the end of the session she suggested exercises for me to use at at home and other stress free methods to use at work. I started using them immediately and the pain started to quickly subside. I highly recommend you give Deena call. Barry Winfield read more

Deena has helped me heal from injury as well as bringing me relief from aches and pain as my body ages. Now that we are all sheltering from COVID-19, she has risen to the challenge of providing safe care through online TeleHealth PT video appointments. These are interactive sessions, where Deena listens, provides guidance and watches closely as you try out her recommended exercises. She has a keen eye for physical movement, even via video. It is a quality experience. The TeleHealth system she uses also provides an easy way to watch and do the exercises in your own time. My session with her was so successful I can imagine continuing this way even after this pandemic crisis is over. read more

COVID-19 Update! Virtual Telehealth PT is still really effective. Deena has done such a wonderful job adapting to the rapidly changing situation regarding the coronavirus and social distancing. I set up some appointments with her to help identify the source of a chronic back pain issue and with a combination of carefully observing my movements through the web cam, deeply listening to me and offering very careful and clearly worded descriptions/demonstrations, Deena taught me a lot about how I was making my pain worse and what to do to make it better. In addition to the one on one time with her, Deena also sent some resources after my session to further clarify concepts and remind me of them long after our session was over. Deena is really amazing and shares such a wealth of knowledge and experience with her clients, and does it all with such grace and ease. It's refreshing to work with her. read more

I had a sore back for literally years. Maybe you know the dull aching lower back - feels like you have been standing at a concert way too long and you really want to sit down, but... you know... all the time. I wasn't sleeping very well and would wake up at night with a lot of pain in my lower back. I thought it was something that I had to put up with until I met Deena Levy and she explained that the way I stand and walk (largely brought about by years of T'ai Chi in college and grad school) was the cause of all the pain and stiffness. T'ai chi basically taught me to stand and walk with my pelvis tucked under too far - I guess it improves your center of gravity, but it really screws with your back. I went to see her for about 2 months and in that time, she watched how I moved, did some heat treatment and some massage, gave me a bunch of exercises to strengthen some ignored muscle groups and re-taught me how to sit, stand, stand up and basically walk correctly so that today I am virtually pain free. She was successful at relieving that particular pain, but unfortunately it still hurts when I stub my toe. :-) I will be forever grateful for her intuition and attention to detail which has led to a healthier and one would assume more long-lived me. read more

Last week I was in a car accident. Some jerk hit my car and my car propelled into the car in front of me. Now my car will be in the shop for 3 weeks and the damages are quickly adding up to almost $10,000. This was a fender bender that turned into a hit and run when the guy that hit me fled the scene. Luckily we are ok. My guy at Farmer's Insurance is taking great care of us and in the end everything will be fine. One of the first things I did after the accident is see the chiropractor. The chiropractor did magic and helped a lot. Then Deena helped me recover more through physical therapy. She did the muscular work to help me with the pain in my neck and lower back. It is working. She is amazing. Deena is so good at what she does. Thank you Deena for helping me feel good again ... the work you do is priceless. read more

So, back in December I was in my exercise class working like a wild woman. Then, I made a beautiful misstep and *boom*. I was the proud new owner of a grade III sprain. It was supremely bad and horribly painful (I'm a bit stoic about pain, so if it hurt me, best believe it was bad.) I was informed by my doc, the ER staff, and my chiropractor that the heal-up was going to be a very long process and the chances of re-injury would be high if I was not careful. So, I sought out a PT. I wanted someone who would do more than massage my foot and use equipment on me. I needed someone would would rehab me like an athlete gets rehabbed. I am a curmudgeon, so I was prepared to walk in, not like it, and walk right back out again. I had to pay out of pocket, so I was surly about it and wanting something excellent. After a search, I found Move Easy. Deena has a dance background and has been doing PT for many years, so that was a good starting place for me. Dude, she's awesome. She's nice (always a plus), she really sees and gets body mechanics and the workings of the whole body system. My ankle is nearly 100% again--no, wait--120%, really as I have a crummy ankle to start with and it is stronger and more stable now than it has been since childhood. Even better than my ankle being in great shape again, in the meantime Deena has helped me rehab an old injury on my knee (from ten years ago, folks), and helped me begin to rehab my post-partum/post-twins/post-c-section belly muscles (from 2 years ago--the gym hasn't done much for it, sadly.) I've got a new body in progress thanks to her help. No joke. Best of all about Deena is that she gets the mechanics of both large movement exercise and the minute positions of joints and postures in making the exercises effective and good for your body. The slightest adjustment of a hip joint has made the difference between doing painful, stiff squats and effortless, quad-strengthening things of beauty. Even my trainers comment of how good my form is getting. I can't say enough about how great she is and what a difference this has made for me. It was worth every single penny and then some. read more

Deena has helped me with a host of problems for many years. I used to just go in when something hurt and she'd help me in one session and teach me how to avoid that situation. But once I had a serious disc problem I started going on a regular basis to stay out of trouble. It's been a great education and kept me out of trouble for a couple of years now. I work with my body for a living and could not continue without Deena. read more

I saw Deena once but this one time was very helpful. She did a hole check up on the body before trying to fix anything which I loved. I got great exercises to do at home. She showed great knowledge and got me to pay attention to other body parts I haven't notice that they are a part of my enjory. Thank you Deena read more

Move Easy PT for all your Physical Therapy needs... Deena specializes in chronic and acute injuries. She works with dancers and athletes and has specialized training in Aston Patterning Technique. She loves working one-on-one with folks to learn about and problem solve their individual physical challenges. She's been a physical therapist for over 20 years and is passionate about helping people change the way they move through life. I highly recommend working with Deena! read more

As a doctor, I would be happy referring my patients to Deena for physical therapy! She is knowledgeable, caring, upbeat, and communicates clearly. She is also facile with post-operative healing, and had a really clear sense of my progress. She brings year's of experience from a dance and movement background, which allows her to many integrate dynamic exercises, especially compared to other PTs I've worked with. Deena also works with Telehealth and can see you in the comfortable of your own home. I recommend her highly! read more

I just called Deena for my 10 year old daughter who is experiencing plantar faciatus heel pain-- she is in track and soccer and has grown 4 inches in the past year. Deena gave me all sorts of resources and support -- I feel so taken care of. This is on top of years help for both my partner and I for our own heel and knee issues. Oh I forgot Osgood Schlatter for my son. After a few visits from Deena-- you are good to go! She is kind and generous and deeply thoughtful about how to fix you up. read more

Deena is a wonderful PT. I am so grateful to have found her. What I love the most about her care is that she really focuses on practical solutions for eliminating physical issues in your daily life, not just the (excellent) treatment you receive for an hour in her office. I can't recommend her highly enough! read more

I've been seeing Deena for a few months now and it's been a really rewarding experience. Through her treatments and the exercises and stretches she's given me for homework my hip pain has significantly decreased and my flexibility is practically as good as it's been since I was a kid. Very happy to be getting treatment from her...in fact, my next appointment is in three hours. Deena is very attuned to what's going on with my body... the possible causes, possible solutions and ways to help. She knows how to describe things in a way that resonates with me. read more

While sheltering in place I was experiencing so much numbness & pain having my Senior aquatics program canceled. Deena of Move Easy Physical Therapy was so confident & helpful to me early on. She set up virtual physical therapy appointment capabilities. She devised a care at home plan for me that also pinpointed issues I was be having from all the mask sewing I was doing. Her follow-up call was an absolute lifesaver both physically and psychologically. The timing was absolutely perfect to keep me on the program that I needed so much. I am beholding to Deena for her expertise. I highly recommend her. read more

Deena is so awesome! I went to her for help with a climbing injury that my doctor had been unable to help me with. My hand had been hurting on and off for 18 months, and repeated visits to my regular doctor had been pretty much useless. Deena spent the time to look at what I do, and how I do it, and was able to tell me what was the likely cause of the original injury, and to give me exercises to prevent a recurrence. Two months later, I'm back climbing, and I don't have any pain! Additionally, I happened to mention some pain from very old injuries to Deena; 10 years ago, I did something to my left foot that left me with a constant ache. I mentioned it on the off chance she could give me some exercises to help, but I wasn't really expecting much. A 10 year old injury is pretty much set, right? But no! Deena was able to find the source of the pain, which turned out to be a tendon that had gotten popped into the wrong position, and she was able to actually put the tendon back! A whole line of tension and pain in my left leg fixed itself as soon as she did. Things that had been hurting for so long I'd forgotten what "normal" felt like suddenly stopped hurting. I was shocked, and beyond thrilled. Deena is caring, and patient, and she listens to what you have to say, but even more, she pays attention to what your body has to say, and she gets miraculous results. I was seriously afraid I would never climb again, and I was completely sure that I would never walk without pain again, and she was able to fix both problems. read more

Deena might be excellent, but when I called to make an appointment, she wasn't very interested after asking me about my insurance plan! Totally WEIRD! She answered the phone herself (I was surprised) and quickly after grilling me about my insurance and whether I was private pay, and then telling me she was $140/hour each appointment, she told me she was booked for two weeks and I really needed to find someone else! I didn't even object to the amount! She just dismissed me completely -- so Meh! how good and caring can she be?!! I'm still speechless! read more

Deena is a wise woman. She has a large breadth of knowledge of how the body moves and how it can heal itself. She can look at your posture and watch you move and she can track what needs to be attended to. She is masterful at retraining the body to come into harmonious balance. She loves what she does and it comes through in how she engages me as her client and my body as a mystery to be solved. It's refreshing to feel how she doesn't decide something about my body and then put me into "a box." She really works the issues and comes up with creative solutions toward my aligned health and well-being. Thank you Deena, for seeing Me. read more

Deena Levy is superb at what she does, experiemced and highly skilled. I suffered for several years with severe pain from a whiplash injury which wasn't helped by anyone else I'd seen. Within just a few sessions with Deena I had significantly less pain for the fist time since being injured, and began to do things I hadn't been able to do in years. I have recommended Deena to many people! Alisa R. read more

I've seen Deena twice now, once to assess, and then the last time to start treatment. Let me tell you, she can really do the manual therapy that needs to be done! I have alot of muscle issues from a knee injury, and limited motion because of it. She really took the time to sort things out. I felt better immediately, can tell a difference. I will be returning regularly! read more

I went to Deena with shooting backpain and a mysteriously swollen knee and reduced knee flexibility. Within weeks I was back in the gym, knee swelling was gone, and flexibility was back. Deena helped me 'relearn' how to walk in a way 'that nature intended' - or at least in a way my body was happier with - and showed me simple exercises to correct posture. For the transformation she helped create, this was perhaps the most cost-effective investment I've ever made in health! read more

I was rear ended in August and went to Deena for physical therapy. She was the one service provider that could really evaluate where I was in my process, exactly what I needed to do to improve it and tell me how long it would take. She was always extremely thorough and gave me home exercises that actually really helped. I just finished up with her and I feel pretty much back to normal. I owe a lot of my recovery to Deena's guidance. I hope that I won't need her services again but if I do it's good to know that she's a resource for me. read more

When I had a sore knee that was killing me, I went to Deena. She knew exactly what to do. Her knowledge and expertise was thorough and reassuring. She loves to solve problems and get you back up and running again. Needless to say I'm running again and I haven't looked back. She's an excellent physical therapist. read more

I am accustomed to a very active lifestyle so when I was sidelined with an injury last month, it was really hard. Every injury (and recovery) is different but my one session with Deena was nothing short of miraculous. I had been limping around for weeks believing it was a knee injury and wanted to try one last hurrah before going in for the doctor recommended cortisone shot. Deena returned my phone call promptly and when I met her in person, she really took her time asking about my injury before we began working on some exercises. Within the hour, I had a completely different range of motion than when I walked in. I'm sure I have awhile before I'm back in my active lifestyle but I was able to move better than I had in weeks. I am SO grateful to have found her and really, I would like to keep her secret but she's such an incredible healer that it just seems wrong. read more

I have been seeing Deena for years and she's great. She recently helped me recover from a broken bone and the resulting complications. She's very intuitive and thorough. I like that I get a combination of hands on work and excercises. I would definitely recommend Move Easy Physical Therapy if you're trying to heal from an injury or deal with some sort of structural issue. read more

Deena is incredible. I was struggling for shoulder pain and when I wen to Deena I figured it would be a long road to recovery but in just a couple of sessions she had me back to normal functioning, pain-free. She knows her stuff and her space is perfect. I feel totally comfortable and cared for every time I see Deena. read more

I work with horses for a living. I have an old compression fracture, more recent disc issue as well as some fibromyalgia like issues. I simply could not continue to do what I do without Deena. Her lifelong work with dancers has made her well equipped to deal with the oddities of stress that horses place upon a human body. Furthermore, having worked with me and one of my clients for years, we have trained Deena up and educated her as to our sport's physical demands. Fellow equestrians out there, if your body hurts from your love of horses, go see Deena! Probably worth mentioning that she has the most comforting physical therapy work space i have ever been in. read more

I have been seeing Deena almost weekly for the last couple of months. I feel totally lucky to have found her! Her care, compassion, knowledge and genuine interest in resolving the many problems I have accumulated over the years with pain and limited range of motion just about everywhere in my body has really changed my negative opinions about Physical Therapy. I had tried many PT services in different locations in the East Bay and in Marin -- they were terribly superficial and inadequate treatments. Deena has worked through some really complex chronic problems with my foot, legs, pelvis and back. With any visit she knew how to approach each situation. I have always left her office feeling improved and with a positive attitude that I am actually getting better. To start with, she gave me a few movements to do in her office to find out if my problem in my foot/leg was due to weaknesses. She gave me no more than 2 exercises to try in her office. After doing them a few times I found they improved the strength I did not know I was missing, so I was totally motivated to do them at home. Other PT's had drowned me in pages of exercise print-outs without demonstrating how they would help me so I was never motivated to do them more than a few times. And when I did try their reams of exercises, they never seemed to do anything for me. During two separate sessions, Deena addressed the high level of tension in my legs and back with ultrasound. Previously, I had taken the same problem to 3 other PT's who had refused to use the ultrasound machine (they had insisted on using a vibrating machine on my skin/clothes even when I reported the machine did not change my conditions during repeated visits). She also added myofascial release work with her hands which was even more helpful to release these tight, painful tissues after the ultrasound. I decided the over use of the skin vibrator by other PT's must be a cost-cutting move or just plain stupid - they charge for sessions but don't deliver on the service. This never occurred with Deena. She has reliably used the right modality to address the problem. I found most PT's had no idea how to use their hands for specific myofascial release work. This fact that still mystifies me about their claim to do physical therapy. Not a favorite topic in PT schools I am told. Deena said she had studied with many other disciplines to learn how to do myofascial release work. Go Deena. I am so grateful for her competent skills, interest and compassion to help me get through the many problems that have plagued me for years. She is doing a great job and I highly recommend her services. read more

Someday I'm going to throw a I-am-finally-pain-free party. And one of the guests of highest honors is going to be Deena Levy. She has been working her magic with me over the past few months and the results are extraordinary. I've been in pain most of my life because of a broken tailbone. Between her manual work and her various movement exercises she has helped me release holdings that have kept me in daily pain for 25 years. I don't think that I will ever be able to adequately express my gratitude. read more

Deena is friendly, helpful and most importantly an expert in how to move the body to build strength and flexibility. She gives clear instructions and helpful exercises. I really appreciated how I felt heard and well taken care of. It is obvious that she has been doing this for a while and she really knows what she is doing. read more

Every visit I learn more about limits I can get past with all of the work I do with Deena's help. She is resourceful and imaginative. She is always thinking of good ways to adapt an exercise to do more. She is always good at creating challenges for me to get better and more successful at our work. read more

Deena's incredibly talented and experienced and intuitive and all the good things all these other people said. I have seen Deena for everything from a surgically repaired foot (11 months in a cast - yuck!) to a broken arm (or two) and even a couple of broken vertebra! Deena was very patient and extremely helpful to me whether I needed her fabulous bodywork or specific exercises or ergonomic information. I'm telling you she knows what she's doing! read more

Thanks to Deena I'm feeling better than I have in years. First she figured out how to stop pain in my knee that was so intense, it kept waking me up in the middle of the night. Then she fixed my back, hip and side, which had been hurting and stiff for a long time. I had some old injuries from a long time ago that weren't fully addressed at the time and caused ongoing instability and pain. Deena knew just what was needed to fix them. Over the years I was treated by professionals who helped, but just didn't have Deena's insight about how to identify underlying problems and get them totally resolved. Since Deena runs her own practice she can use her own insight and observations to benefit her clients. That's completely different from many physical therapists who work only on orders from a doctor -- meaning, they can only carry out procedures that the MD tells them to do. As a result they can't discuss or use other treatment options, no matter how beneficial something might be for their clients. Thankfully it's a really different situation for Deena. Since she runs her own practice she can collaborate with clients and jointly decide on how best to proceed. I truly prefer Deena's approach because a) it resolved the root cause and got rid of the pain, and b) it allowed me be an active participant in my own healing instead of a passive recipient for someone else's suggestions, no matter how well-intended. Deena makes very effective use of time and after just a few sessions I saw huge improvements with my knee and back. I could start hiking again and take joy in being out and about. The icing on the cake was when she worked on my left hand, which I broke more than ten years ago. It healed very strong but despite many months of treatment at the time, I had very limited motion in my wrist and thought I'd never play the guitar again. (I used to be a professional musician, so that was very hard.) After working on my wrist for just a few minutes Deena restored the full range of motion -- it feels as good as new -- and I knew I could start playing music again. Thank goodness I never sold my beautiful 12-string guitar, which was patiently waiting for me all these years. Before becoming a PT Deena's first career was as a dancer and she really understands how the body works. In addition to her healing abilities she's a delightful human being: kind, intelligent, responsive to clients, with an upbeat personality and a strong sense of personal integrity. Deena can help you feel better whether it's a new injury, or an old one where you thought you were down for the count. read more

Deena is wonderful. I've had nagging knee and shoulder injuries for 2 years, which has significantly limited my ability to play sports and move around. Deena's approach to recovery has been very unique compared to the previous physical therapists I saw. She focuses on you as an individual, and really tries gain an understanding of your physical history by asking detailed questions and doing a lot of hands on massage work to feel how your body is currently moving. With that, she creates a plan for you through exercises to restore natural movement to the body. I've seen her for about a month now, and I've gained a much deeper understanding of how the body moves and more importantly, how it heals. As a result of her sessions, I am much more confident that I'm on the road to recovery than I have been in the past! Thanks Deena :) read more

Deena fixed me! After a very long and arduous triathlon season every part of my body was wrecked. Truly concerning was that I had limited range of motion in my right arm and was walking with a noticeable limp. At the end of the first session, I already noticed a huge difference. Deena takes the time to listen to your story, hear your goals, and work on your whole body to help you achieve your best physical self. Each session you picked up on little glitches or areas of discomfort and worked on smoothing it all out. As I start another tri season, not only am I pain free with full range of motion, but I have tools in my arsenal to keep my body functioning optimally. Move Easy Physical Therapy is one of the best investments you can make in your body. read more

After severely spraining my ankle, uninsured, I spent nearly $1000. This grand bought me absolutely no information on my injury. Scared, uniformed and close to broke, I almost poo pooed seeking any more help. Thank heaven I didn't. Deena's establishment was calm and professional. Her demeanor was kind and genuine. She asked many questions, always followed by explanations. When the body work began she was technical but also intuitive in her touch. Again, guiding you through the whole experience. I left feeing educated and confident in my recovery. I highly recommend Deena to any and all. read more

Deena has changed how I move/use my body and has given me the right tools to alleviate a lifetime of low back pain - and help prevent future pain! I've had chronic back pain on and off for over 25 years. Have had relief from previous physical therapy and especially myo-fascial release. However, it wasn't until I worked with Deena in the fall of 2014, that I learned that I could change the way I sit, walk, move and even play my accordion - to not just alleviate, but prevent future pain! Deena's work is deceptively subtle. Her physical manipulation was gentle but effective. Perhaps even more importantly, she gave me spot on guidance on how to be much more conscious of how I was holding my low back with tension - and how to release that tension. I went through a recent stressful period, felt my old back tension mounting (which might normally lead to my back going "out") but this time I was able to apply the techniques, pay attention and release the tension over a few days - before it went into full-blown spasm as might have happened in the past. Honestly I feel like I have a "new" low back - so much more free and pain-free! Thank you Deena! read more

My husband and I have been seeing Deena for over 20 years. Deena is amazing. One of the things that makes her special is how she customizes exercises to target areas that need to be addressed. Deena's class on the exercise ball was extremely useful and fun. We have been continuing what we have learned at home. We highly recommend her! read more