April and her trainers are so wonderful and helped me through motility issues post partum. April is thorough, sensitive, and kind, with lovely bedside manner. The symptoms she treats can be embarrassing and also very intimate and I always felt very comfortable with her. She is also one of the only pelvic floor therapists that takes insurance. I have heard of many other good therapists that don't want to deal with the headache of insurance companies (understandable), but April does because she really cares about her patients and improving their conditions in an affordable / accessible way. The location is convenient to public transportation and has very easy free parking for cars. Through this whole process I learned so much about my pelvic floor and have been able to share knowledge with my friends too! (If you are reading this...don't squat / hover over public toilets to pee!! its terrible for your pelvic floor!!) read more

April and her staff were amazing. I started coming here shortly before giving birth and continued with care into postpartum. April was very kind, professional, and made the experience feel very low pressure. She was always willing to explain every maneuver in detail which I appreciated, and she helped to heal my diastasis recti, tailbone issue and to strengthen my pelvic floor. Would definitely recommend!! read more

I called yesterday and was so grateful to find an appointment available the next day, I booked the appointment, printed the paperwork they sent and filled it out, and I also verified my insurance with them, everything was set, I got a call around 25 minutes before my appointment while I was on my way that it had been cancelled due to the therapist having an emergency. I can completely understand having emergencies, but they said they aren't able to give me another appointment till January, I think it's unprofessional to cancel an appointment on someone then not make extra time to see the patients that were cancelled on. I'm in the health care industry and my husband is a doctor and we would never do that to a patient. EDIT: a new appointment was not offered to me until after I left this yelp review, a women called me to cancel my appointment about 25 min prior to my appointment, she then told me she couldn't reschedule me, then I proceeded to leave this review then was called again about one hour later being offered a new appointment after my yelp review was posted. Wishing you all the happiness ! read more

April is the best! I saw her during my first pregnancy and post-partum for pelvic floor issues and back/hip pain. Pelvic floor therapy can be awkward but she makes it as comfortable as possible. She truly has a passion for what she does and is extremely knowledgeable. My second pregnancy has been really hard physically and I wish I had gone to her again. I will likely return postpartum if I'm still having issues. She can fill up, so I would recommend booking your appointments far in advance and cancelling if you no longer need them closer the appointment. read more

I started seeing Dr. April shortly before I gave birth to my first child, and then continued seeing her postpartum because of my diastasis recti and back pain, and I'm so grateful to her for helping me through this experience. She is so kind, patient and knowledgeable and really goes the extra mile to make sure that she's addressing your most pressing issues in every session. Within 6 months, my back pain was negligible, and my diastasis was almost completely healed, and by 8 months postpartum, everything was back to normal and I was officially discharged as a patient. I cannot recommend Dr. April or this practice highly enough. Just make sure to book your appointments out in advance because her schedule can fill up quickly (because she's amazing and so many people want to see her), and if she's booked up, try calling in the morning of the day you'd like to get in, and odds are you'll be able to snag one of the day-of cancellation slots. read more

Outstanding place!! Easy to make appointments and the therapists are friendly and know what they are doing. Very comfortable environment. Highly recommend. I tried a couple places before coming here and the appointment process was just a nightmare so I am glad I found this place. Great choice for physical therapy. read more

This place is so wonderful. April is so caring, knowledgeable and encouraging. I went to her to treat issues after a c-section, diastasis recti and pelvic floor problems. She helped me understand what was happening in my body, what I needed to do to, and she helped me heal in only a few months. I LOVE that she accepts insurance. It takes a while to get an initial appointment, but it's worth the wait! A part of me was sad once I was discharged because April is just so upbeat and wonderful to be around. Highly recommend! read more

New Beginnings is the best place to get physical therapy! They have helped me twice already. The first time I saw April with neck/shoulder pain. She not only helped me with massage and exercises, but also by explaining where this chronic pain came from and how to avoid it. Now dealing with low back pain/a hip impingement there wasn't a doubt in my mind where to go for help. This time my therapist is Jayna, and she is a total pro at her job, a great listener and really good at explaining how "it's all connected". Special Bonus is the secondary brand-new, beautiful, airy studio on Mission Street that New Beginnings opened this year. Spacious, yet intimate. There is simply nothing better than getting care from people who clearly care. Thank you to everyone at New Beginnings! read more

A great place to get physical therapy! Very professional... Jayna was my PT at the South Pasadena Location, very patient with me as well as easy on the eyes , the entire was extremely helpful and professional. It's too bad I lost my job as well as my health insurance because of my disability. How heart breaking that was now I need to find a way to get the help I need God bless you ! read more

I was fortunate to see April a couple of months before lockdown happened. The treatment plan, physical therapy devices, and home exercises she gave me have made all the difference in the world. I deal with a tense pelvic floor and she helped me to learn to relax it. Practicing all the at home exercises and using the PT devices, I have been able to connect to my body more easily and overcome the horrible side effects of a hypertonic pelvic floor. April has changed my life. I can't imagine where I'd be if I hadn't seen her... I don't want to imagine. She is sweet, kind, and an expert at her practice. She is also clever and extremely aware of how each person processes information differently. She will work with you, and her keen sense of awareness will help her find how best to help you. Thank you April for all you have done to improve my quality of life. read more

Last fall, I was suffering from urological/pelvic pain and my Urologist referred me to Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy. I was nervous because I have never done Pelvic Floor PT before. But I have to say, it was all worth it. My Physical Therapist was the owner April Ramirez and boy is she bomb at her work! Her personality and background story helped me stay on track with my treatment. To this day I'm still doing the exercises and lifestyle changes she recommended. The therapy made me a new man! They also do general PT as well, so I definitely plan on coming back if I have another PT Rx. read more

April is the best. After my pregnancy I had pain in all sorts of places and April helped me recover and gave me the confidence that I was going to feel like myself again. Her energy is so positive, warm, and encouraging. I would recommend her to anyone with pelvic floor issues or really anything you need to work on! read more

I had the most wonderful experience working with April during my postpartum recovery! I started going to New Beginnings to help strengthen my pelvic floor and resolve my diastasis recti from pregnancy/delivery. April was positive and encouraging. Every session was very informative. I felt empowered working on the exercises and seeing improvement each week. After seven weeks of PT, all of my issues are fully resolved and I feel strong and confident jumping back into work and life as a new mom. I am so incredibly grateful that my OBGYN recommended April to me. Receiving this sort of care postpartum not only helped my physical recovery but put me in a great mental space. I cannot recommend her enough! read more

April is a skilled PT when she has the time to work with you, which she didn't with me. I got around 20 min with her each visit and when I didn't make progress she blamed me instead of examining what we were spending our time doing each week. Skilled PT but not enough in complex pelvic floor cases like mine. You would be better paying out of pocket for someone who is more advanced and has the bandwidth to spend a full 60 min with you. read more

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April is one the kindest most brilliant health practioners I have ever seen. After decades of not being listened to or taken seriously, I was beyond relieved to have found April and to get to work with her and her kind talented colleagues. New Beginnings Physical Therapy is a life-saving gem! read more

"Pelvic organ issues" is the opposite of the nice diagnosis you want from your gastroenterologist (and who even wants a gastroenterologist?). But I had to do something to manage the ulcer in my colon or I was headed for surgery. Figuring I had nothing to lose, I searched for local physical therapists specializing in pelvic organs and was incredibly lucky to find New Beginnings and April. The practice made it easy by setting it up with my insurance carrier. And the results have been miraculous! I've had complete reversal in the symptoms that brought me in from the start (TMI ALERT: it was rectal bleeding, pain and mis-firing of rectal and vaginal muscles). The problems have disappeared. All I've had to do is see April weekly or every other week for a few months, easy exercises at home that take less than 10 minutes a day, plus a few modifications to my diet (which, at age 59, were long overdue). I can't imagine a better experience than New Beginnings, or a nicer, funner or more knowledgable therapist than April. She is a Healing Goddess. The technicians who help with the exercises, Christine and Nancy, are angels too. If you want a dedicated, effective, caring practitioner for your pelvic muscles (or other related stuff), this is the place! read more

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I've had the good fortune of being recommended to April at New Beginnings. From my very first appointment, April has always taken the time to work with me and hear me out on my postpartum concerns. She is a very professional, caring and kind physical therapist. Her treatment pace is spot on - not too much, not too little. And I was pleasantly surprised on just how fast we were able to make progress I could actually see and feel. My sessions were seen during the Covid pandemic - she takes ALL the proper precautions. Super diligent in sanitizing all surfaces touched immediately after every patient. April and team ... I can't thank you enough, you have truly made me feel like me again! read more

This place (and Dr. Ramirez specifically) has changed my life. Not even kidding. I was having terrible pain in my lower abdomen. My GI doc sent me to the OBGYN, who sent me to my GP. I had test after test and no body could figure it out. A friend referred me to Dr. Ramirez and after about five minutes describing my symptoms she was like "oh, yeah, I can help with that." She ended up tracing the issue to a fall I took years ago that jacked up the muscles around a nerve that runs through my hip and as we have treated it, my pain has slowly but surely gone away. I waited to post this, because I was skeptical that the results would be lasting, but not only has she helped me, she has taught me how to help myself when it flares up (with stretches, exercises and such). Also, she's just really nice. Can't recommend this place high enough! Don't wait. Go see her. read more

April is absolutely fantasticl!! She's amazing. She's so personable and friendly. Physical therapy, especially regarding pelvic floor, can be a little bit of a sensitive topic, but she always makes me feel so comfortable with everything going on. She explains absolutely everything to you(if you prefer to know whats going on) and how your body is working and responding so that you not only have a better understanding of how your body works, but so that you grow a better relationship with your body and learn what is and isn't natural for you. She is also extremely understanding and willing to talk through things to make sure you feel comfortable and confident! She's amazing. Hands down. I would recommend to anyone. read more

I love April and NBPT! She is super kind, very knowledgeable and totally amazing! I love the environment and I am learning a lot. Please consider NBPT for all of your PT needs. She's helping my back so much. Yay! read more

I cannot thank New Beginnings Physical Therapy enough for helping me so much. Pelvic-floor therapy was something that really stunned me and I wasn't sure it was something I'd be comfortable with, but on the first meeting of talking with April about my endometriosis and issues I was having with possible scar-tissue from a major surgery years ago, I knew that it was something that would benefit me and April was so nice that first day (and every day since then). Just by giving recommendations of water intake with minimizing caffeine, along with the internal/external therapy and at-home exercises, I have never felt better with my endometriosis. Thanks to April and the rest of the friendliest gang I've ever met in a medical office, I've felt like I can start to do things again and feel comfortable with my body. Every single person I've met made me feel valid, comfortable, and overall their friendliness and attitudes towards helping me were amazing. A lot of the suggested home-exercises fit really well into Yoga so I've been extremely consistent on continuing that and doing any exercises when I feel a little pain come on. Meditation about how my body feels has also really helped especially when the pain can distract me from work or school. Overall I never had a bad experience here but rather an amazing time, and all of them really changed my life in how I view my chronic illness and how I can manage it. I can't thank them enough, quite frankly. It's a shame that I won't get to see them anymore just because of how fun and inviting they were, but I am also glad that the therapy worked and has given me an outlet to keep myself healthy and feeling good. read more

I started I was having horrible sharp pain around my tail bone area that I knew was related to birth. It started around 8 weeks postpartum. My doctor sent me to see a regular physical therapist. They put electrodes, did some exercises, and heat/cold treatments. I was still in so much pain and so desperate. I knew I had to see a pelvic floor specialist. My visits to April were a Christmas gift from my husband and parents. After my first visit with April on January 2020, I felt immediate relief and KNEW I WAS IN GOOD HANDS. Sadly pandemic hit and I stopped seeing her, but I kept doing my exercises. I am back now because I never completed my treatment and have lingering pain. I swear that every time after I see her, I'm a new person. She touches and says "it hurts right here, right?" and I'm like YES! she knows exactly where it is. Then she does something (Magic hands) and then says how about it now? and just like that, it doesn't hurt anymore. My Sacroiliac joint pain has diminished and we are close to it being gone for good. I do not understand why pelvic floor care is not included for women as part of their postpartum care, and I highly recommend anyone who had a baby to get their pelvic floor checked after birth to make sure there are no future problems. I know many women who have problems later on in life that were related to pelvic floor issues (My mom included). I am so thankful I came to April at New Beginnings. She really gave me a new beginning. read more

Lisa is a game changer! Warning TMI coming.... after 3 full term pregnancies (2 natural, 1 c section) I was unable to go to the bathroom comfortably and would pee myself when I laughed or sneezed. I was told my c-section scar would hurt or I would have numbness for years. F that! If it were another surgery of that magnitude I'm sure my doctors would recommend PT or rehab. I'm so glad I found Lisa and she helped me heal, fell and not pee myself! And thus has all been covered by my insurance. Good luck to you if you are looking for similar help, there is a light at the end of the tunnel! read more

April Ramirez is a rare find who can do pelvic floor PT in addition to regular PT. My experience with her has been that she is a real healer: hands-on and in her words and in her general disposition. She is extremely kind, smart, fun and yet even without all that I would still recommend her because she so patiently explains everything so that I can understand my own body better. She also understands the mind-body connection and knows a network of other doctors and healers of all kinds to fit one's needs, a few of whom I have seen as well. (She was recommended to me by my doctor and coincidentally also by a coworker.) read more

I struggled with back pain since my belly started growing up at 20th week of pregnancy. It's been about 8 weeks I could walk a lot and would feel sharp pain in my lower back. Luckily I found April, she literally saved me, she showed me what I was doing wrong with my back and mussels, she prepares my body now for my belly getting bigger and bigger. Love Love Love her and such a great vibe to talk to her. Definitely recommend her! Also will take my mom to her! read more

I had a PT appointment specifically for misalignment of tailbone the Dr. knowing that an internal adjustment would be the only treatment. When I made the appointment over the phone I was told that Dr. Ramireez will do an internal adjustment. Rather I paid $130 for a consultation that lasted 20mins which did not do anything as there was no adjustment and no pain reduction, also I was not examined internally. I was then passed on to an assistant to do stretches which I could have done at home. It felt like a revolving door because I wass passed on and then felt like I was being pushed out at the end. It was a missed opportunity because I was looking forward to getting this pain reduced and to have built a good relationship as the reviews seemed good. I would not recommend this place from my first experience unless some changes were made to the setup. read more

I started going here 2 weeks ago. April is amazing, and a godsend. I'm so glad I was referred to her. She has already set me on the road to recovery, and we are quickly seeing results. I have a protocol/homework to follow. Since I've been doing it, it's been helping to heal me. She is kind, compassionate, and funny. She completely puts me at ease. I've been highly recommending her to friends already. read more

April is awesome, and so is her assistant. The facility is modern and cozy, easy parking, takes my insurance... I feel like I got lucky with this place. Pelvic PT is a very intimate form of therapy and so the therapist's personality and approach are key to the patient's comfort and progress. April clearly loves her job and I actually look forward to my appointments. You will have to do your homework as well, but I have very much benefitted from our sessions, and also learned a lot about my body from April. I've been tentatively diagnosed with IC if anyone is looking for help with that. Doubting my diagnosis still, but muscle work has helped so, so much. Highly recommended. read more

I basically never write Yelp reviews but everyone needs to know what a genius April is. Moms, get your bellies and pelvic floors to this lady pronto because nobody deserves to get their bodies back more than moms! I came in desperate for progress after two babies and years of online "physical therapy" for diastasis recti. April was so kind, knowledgeable, and approachable, and get this--took me from 3 fingerbreadths to 1 in two weeks. TWO WEEKS. I was functionally closed after just four months and feel strong and energetic and happy, and all the cute dresses from college gathering dust in my closet finally fit again. I feel so empowered to take better care of myself because April is such a fantastic educator and practitioner. My only regret was that I liked April so much as a human and I had to stop hanging out in her office after she discharged me. ;) Don't wait any longer. You deserve to reclaim your body and April is an amazing guide! read more

April is amazing. She's knowledgeable, patient, kind and funny. I just started working with her to help build my core post-partum, and although it's only been a few weeks, I feel a difference already. Highly recommend her. Especially if you've just had a baby. Wish I knew about her after my first but better late than never read more

First of all, I was so relieved to find a pelvic floor PT that accepts insurance. It's uncommon, but I'm grateful for the affordability as I don't know when or if I would have received treatment when I did. About one year later and I am now pain free and able to manage the pain better when it does arise. The real gems of this office are the people. April and Ruby are kind, patient, funny and charming. If I ever need anything, I'll be heading right back to New Beginnings. You know you're in good hands with April and that level is trust is hard to come by. read more

I highly recommend this place to every new mom. I've been coming here for almost two months and I really wish I had known about it earlier. I had diastesis recti after pregnancy, but I wasn't sure and didn't know how to get it checked. My OB said I didn't have it, but I had a feeling I did and I followed the steps of checking on my own but still wasn't sure. I was desperate to lose weight after pregnancy so I got a personal trainer who was giving me all the wrong exercises to do, ones that make diastesis worse. I even told her that I might have diastesis recti, she had no idea what it was, and so I searched online for some info specific to personal trainers to show her. Well, she didn't read anything I sent her, but one of those articles recommended seeing a pelvic floor therapist to get checked for diastesis recti. I had no idea pelvic floor specialists existed. I googled it and happened to find New Beginnings Physical Therapy. I made an appointment and from the very first session I was extremely glad I had found them. April is wonderful and I've been recommending her to all my pregnant friends. I really can't rave enough about this place, but I highly recommend it for any new mom, whether you have diastesis recti or not. read more

My doctor prescribed physical therapy to help me recover from a shoulder injury. April was professional, friendly and knowledgeable. She worked on my shoulder and gave me exercises to do at home to build my range of motion and strength. My shoulder is back to 100%. Thank you April!!! You're the best! read more

April Ramirez is a hero to me, and I can't recommend her highly enough. She helped me through one of the most emotionally and physically painful injuries of my life. I went to 13 doctors, many of whom could not "find" the source of my abdominal pain. I finally found the 2 that diagnosed my problem correctly because of April's advice and expertise on the muscles of the pelvic floor. I am so grateful that she made herself available during the pandemic with great safety precautions at all times. I'm also very grateful that she takes Blue Shield insurance--the other pelvic PT people I found did not, and there aren't that many of them around. She's a super energetic, seasoned pro at the top of her game. Also, her office is a wonderful and calming place with beautiful artwork and a really wonderful combination of colors that always lifted my mood. I had a great experience with her whole team. That place is like a little temple of health; my visits helped me emotionally and psychologically as well as physically. read more

I haven't written a review in ages but I dusted off my old account just to sing the praises of Lisa Alletto, DPT. I came to Lisa for help with inexplicable knee pain and coordination issues and her support was exceptional. It was a rough time, I had about a month before I had move out of the US in the middle of the pandemic. During our first session, she booked as many last-minute sessions as possible and was very very attentive to pandemic protocol. Lisa even stayed later than her usual schedule to make sure I could see her. She was so precise in her assessments and exercises. Few people understand how to work with people who have ADHD but she was so clear and patient. She even helped me record numerous videos of me doing the exercises so I would have them in the future. Lisa is so personable and yet totally focused on providing the highest quality care. I honestly can't say enough good things about her, I'm running again after a hiatus of almost ten years and I absolutely have to thank Lisa Alletto, DPT for playing an irreplaceable role in my journey to better health. read more

I've been experiencing frequent restroom visits throughout the day and night. My bladder started taking control of me and not me of it. But since going to April, my conditions have improved. April is so easy to talk to and relate with. She understands and has much patience. She will take the time to fully answer all questions and genuinely cares about her patients. Her analogies and explanations of bodily functions make complete sense in layman terms. April is not only a fantastic physical therapist, she is also a fantastic person! I highly recommend New Beginnings Physical Therapy for your bladder needs. read more

I was so excited when my Physical Therapist, April Ramirez, opened the doors of her own clinic. New Beginnings is local, right here in South Pasadena, with super easy free parking. April has been working with me on challenges I've had with my pelvic floor since having a child. She also works with me to move away from pain due to weakness and poor posture. She is a skilled and intuitive therapist and definitely is my path to avoid surgery! For years I've struggled thinking there was nothing I could do to improve, but April has given me the confidence to believe I can and I will. There are very few that offer such specialized care and I am so grateful to have found her. read more