Sarah is the best! I've gone twice to get massages from her and each time I feel so relieved. Walking in, you're greeted by friendly staff, then Sarah walks you to her cozy and relaxing room. The most thoughtful part, she has a heating pad on the bed so you don't get cold! This last time I fell asleep for a bit! If you're able to try the cupping, do it! I recommend Sarah and this place for a high quality experience. read more

Great experience with Eric. He was attentive and professional. I really appreciate the time he took with me.

Dr. Clark has treated me on numerous ocassions. He often calms my nerves by telling me I haven't done permanent damage. Within a few treatments he has corrected my issues. The first time I went to him I thought I permanently damaged my back. He told he I didn't and within two visits I was good as new. The last time I had a terrible spasm in my upper shoulder and neck and he worked on it and again fixed it. He is my go to fix it doctor. Highly recommend. read more

This review is long overdue. I cannot say enough great things about Dr. Eric Yu and the A.R.T. treatment that I received over a course of 5 months. I injured my wrist about a year ago and I stopped working out from unbearable constant pain. Over a course of 9 months, I sought several treatments prior with acupuncture and a steroid shot in my wrist, while wearing a splint the entire time. None of it worked and I was in pain night and day. When I met Dr. Eric I was a bit discouraged given my past experiences and did not expect any healing whatsoever. He recommended A.R.T. treatment to me, after an initial consult and saw the condition of scar tissue damage in my arm. I'll never forget my first session with him. I was in excruciating pain as he dug deep in my tissue.....from the top of my shoulder to the tips of my fingers. I was so certain I'd have scars when I got back home....but luckily I didn't. The pain in my wrist went away for the first time in almost a year for 15 minutes. That was my first session. I continued to receive therapy initially every week, then every couple of weeks and now once a month. About a month ago, I realize I was completely pain free. I had forgotten all about it because the pain simply was not there. I am completely blown away and a firm believer of A.R.T. Dr. Eric is a skilled A.R.T. practitioner, healer and a magician. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED read more

The front desk receptionist was one of the nicest genuine person I've ever met. Highly recommend this place

Dr. Perry was great, no complaints on the service here. Proactive plainly states on its website they will call and provide insurance coverage up front, prior to your first visit. When I made the initial appointment I asked for this info and was promised a call back. I did not receive a call back and was charged $200 on my first visit unexpectedly. Since payment was requested after the service, I had no choice but to pay. Felt pretty taken advantage of and will not return. read more

I was chose Pro-Active because of some recommendations for Ryan Perry. I had a back injury that I was worried about. Ryan's goal is to get rid of the problem so you don't have to keep coming back. I'm happy to say after about 5 visits my back pain is gone. I got to know Ryan and I trust his professional judgment. I highly recommend him if you are looking for help. read more

Dr. Perry is amazing.. he works extremely hard sacrificing his own body to fix yours! Research A.R.T. and experience the healing effects first hand by contacting Dr. Perry. I have seen many chiropractors, and they are all great, however, Dr. Perry is in another league when it some to Chiropractic care! read more

Absolutely amazing practice! I've had chronic back pain for the past 2 years from a bulging disc injury. This is the only chiropractor that has been able to actually properly diagnose the pain and figured out a way to work it out. After the first visit, I felt better then the past 2 years of cumulative work done by physical therapy, acupuncture, chiropractor, and pain relief specialists. I recommend this practice to anyone with back, hip, or other joint pain. Dr. Yu and Dr. Perry are amazing at what they do and I can't wait for my next session after every session! read more

What can I say about Dr. Joe and his staff. Walked in with a severely pinched nerve and within 30 minutes i walked out with a range of motion and literally no pain. Dr. Joe is extremely knowledgeable and very easy to talk to. read more

I went to ProActive to see Dr. Yu for an injured shoulder back in Nov. 07. My first impression was that their office was very nice. Clean, minimalistic, interesting magazines, and calmingly quiet. Dr. Yu was very good at explaining my injury as well as the methods he would use to treat it. My kind of Dr. I really appreciated his open method of communication. Just after a couple of treatments I could feel the difference. When my brother got a knee injury from soccer I referred him too and he really thought the treatment went well. I would recommend Pro-Active to friends and family alike. read more

This place rocks! ART is great for relieving knotted muscles. Dr. yu is a really chill guy and he really knows what he's doing. These people are highly professional and the treatment is very beneficial. I recommend going here for any aches or pains you have because they can help! read more

The doctors at this office are very honest and good at what they do. They aren't spine centric and approach treatment based on their knowledge of the whole muscular and skeletal system. I like that they perform both chiropractic manipulations and Active Release Technique (ART) muscle therapy on their patients. I feel the positive results of my treatment much better when they apply both techniques. I've been to Dr. Yu more than I've been to Dr. Perry, but they are both very professional and are also good about suggesting at-home exercises you can do to improve your posture and strengthen your back. read more

I had no idea what Active Release Treatment was when i walked in to Pro-Active Wellness Center. It was suggested to me i get ART done to help my tendentious and sciatic nerve problems by a physical therapist i know. Funny thing is i walked by this place for 3 years and never stopped in. But boy am i glad i did. After getting a quick lesson on what ART was and how it work i decided to try the treatments and after just 3 visits i am already seeing some results. Much more that what i had tried before so i have upped my treatments to 3 a week and i am looking forward to it. read more

3 years ago I had serious back pain. So much that I had a hard time getting in and out of my car as well as just sitting in a chair. I am so thankful that I found Pro-Active Wellness Center! They helped me treat my lower back and hip issues. I can't say enough great things about Dr. Perry, Dr. Yu or Julie Welch. I now live in Ohio and I'm trying to find a chiropractic office that provides that same level of service and it is not easy! The entire staff is friendly and they are all focused on finding the best treatment for the issue(s) you have! Thank you to all of you! read more

I have seen 6 different active release therapists for numerous injuries including, but not limited to tendonitis in my elbows and knees, knee pain when bending my knee, back pain, neck pain, carpal tunnel, shoulder pain, headaches, and foot pain. Ryan Perry is the best one i have found. We are lucky to have him in the South Bay, which is most important. Ryan is committed to learning and practicing the most cutting edge techniques. If you lift weights, exercise regularly, or sit at a computer all day, I can guarantee you there is a 98% chance his methods will make you better. read more

First and foremost, Dr. Perry is the best! Second, Dr. Joe is the best! -- I have been going to Dr. Perry and Dr. Joe for all my sports related injury. Basically to maintain my body because I destroy it everyday with the workouts. Dr. Joe is very personable and is very strong (stronger than a thai lady). He works out all the scar tissue with the active release technique and you can super fun chatting in between the excruciating pain. Ha! He is very thorough and in tune with your body and helps repair it as quickly as you can... until you destroy it again. :) I always leave feeling much better than when I came in. So thanks! -- Dr. Perry has an encyclopedia knowledge of the human anatomy and have many years of experience working with the ART. He always take the time to explain why he is doing what he does, and he helps me understand my body even more. I have sustain numerous injuries and whenever I go to both doctors, they are very great at explaining what muscle is being affected and why. The knowledge alone is very valuable.. along with the treatments! Highly recommend for any sports enthusiast or anyone that has not seen results with the traditional chiro. read more

Dr. Bhang is finally at this location, and I made sure to book an appointment with him for acupuncture. He has treated me and healed me once before, and after surgery I had this year I needed a good acupuncture doctor to get back to normal. I visited several places, and although they helped a little, no one was able to make a quick, meaningful impact like Dr. Bhang. This time he told me I would need only 3-4 immediate treatments, and that after that I would be well enough to just visit every now and then to maintain my balance and health. After treatment #2 I already started seeing a significant difference. He understands the body as the system, gets to the root cause, and helps people in ways words cannot describe. I highly recommend him for any health issues- mine were not easily solvable, and he has helped me be myself again. I know he will get me back to 100% again:) read more

Pro active is awesome. I'm able to hit the volleyball again with out being in pain. Dr Perry is amazing!! He was very thorough at explaining the process and the treatment was exactly what I needed. My shoulder felt great after just one session. I've been twice now. After going to see a ortho doc, getting a mri, they said just do some exercise and physical therapy, my pain continued. What they should have told me was to go see Dr. Perry and get a active release treatment... I highly recommend checking them out. read more

This is an exceptional chiropractic office and both Dr. Yu and Dr. Perry are elite chiropractors. They use active release techniques in their approach and the treatments are clean and precise. I am thrilled to have known these guys for over 11 years and I'm so excited every time I visit. If you are in the Redondo Beach or South Bay area, be sure to check them out. They are as good as it gets! read more

I usually don't write negative reviews but in this case I thought I would share my experience with this business and say something. Over the phone I was told that initial visit would be covered by my insurance but due to lack of communication between my insurance company and proactive wellness center I had to pay out of pocket. IMHO there could be better attention to details when dealing with patients coverage. Paying out of pocket I was seen by Eric Y., not impressed. Do not recommend read more

I have known Dr. Perry for 3 years. This chiropractic office is terrific. The secretaries are great at scheduling and they always verify my insurance benefits. My PPO insurance pays for every visit. The masseuse Trez is also very good. This place is always clean. There's always free parking behind the building. I love the A.R.T. Therapy from my chiropractor. Dr. Perry helped me during my Achilles tendinitis and plantar fasciitis. He always helps take care of my aches and pains. And at the end of our session he always recommends exercises and proper stretching. He likes to demonstrate how to properly stretch. Thanks guys. You deserve more than five stars. read more

To begin with, I am a chronic sufferer for over 25 years of low and mid-back pain due to childhood and collegiate athletics, and a serious skiing accident in my 20's. I've done everything short of surgery--well, I'm not really surgical since my pain, stiffness and limited mobility stem from ligament and muscle damage. I've done everything including seeing different chiropractors, pain management, epidural injections, physical therapy, acupuncture, pilates... Dr Eric Yu and ART are the magic combo for me. I have never experienced this much relief, right away and lasting for several days as I have after treatment with Dr Yu. He is very knowledgeable, listens intently to your issues during all of your appointments. He is also thorough in explaining what and how ART works. ART is not your usual, everyday chiro treatment and is probably not for everyone. However, if you are experiencing chronic pain from athletic endeavors in your youth, repetitive use of muscle/tendon area (e.g. years of dance, gymnastics, baseball, football..) or from an earlier accident, ART might be right for you. If ART is the correct treatment for you I highly recommend Dr Yu and Pro-Active. Actually, I think anyone with bones, muscles and ligaments would benefit from ART. read more

Just realized I've been going here for my various aches & pains for the past 5 yrs +. I keep coming back because Dr Perry is the best. He takes the time to figure out the problem and use the appropriate technique to treat. Specifically, he's helped to relieve my Crossfit related back pain and shoulder impingement. Yes, he totally made those issues go away. He can give you exercises/stretches to do at home to help relieve pain & prevent future pain. Today I went in for a new problem, TMJ. He helped to identify the most problematic parts of my jaw & neck & treated it. Then gave me some pointers on what to do at home. The active release treatments are painful but you will feel better later. Releasing all the tension built up in the muscles and various muscle imbalances also takes time. Sometime you will feel relief immediately and other times after a few treatments. I suggest you help by working on these areas at home too. You will heal faster. And be pain free over time. read more

Love this place for A.R.T. And chiropractic work. They accept PPO insurance, but will also take cash clients. I've been coming here for a few months and they've really helped me feel better from minor/nagging injuries I've had. If you haven't heard of this kind of therapy you should come by here and check it out. I've done regular chiropractor thing before and this is hands down better. They work with muscle and the joints to make you feel better. It's almost like a sports massage to loosen up and break up scar tissue in the muscles. The staff is friendly and they definitely know what they're doing here. I can't say enough good things about this place. read more

I highly suggest this place for anyone who has muscle/body pain. This is especially true for people with ergonomics related pain (lower back). My specific issue was extreme lower back pain, and I have been seeing pro-active weekly for ART treatment. The results are amazing. You leave feeling the change in your muscles as they break down scar tissue and rebuild muscle strength. The Dr's at pro-active are also very knowledgeable; they have been dead-on every time they describe where I should feel pain and tenderness during treatment. They describe where I should expect pain over the week as we systematically work all of my weak back muscles. I've been very impressed! I am an office worker who sits in a cube 8 hours a day. ART treatment has been x1000 times better than any ergo thing my company has offered. I highly suggest them for work related pain or carpal tunnel. Feel better!! read more

Not too many people know about this treatment but I'm confident that will change. It truly works and I recommend this to anyone not getting results with standard chiro or therapies or prefers healthy alternative treatments for measurable results. So glad I found this place. Used to drive to West Los Angeles for similar treatment, now it's local. Staff is great and helpful! Answered all my questions before I decided to book. Initially recommended to me by athletes (They know about a.r.t. far more than the rest of us mere mortals.) but it works for all! read more

Dr. Perry is in this field to really fix people, and he knows how to do it! Highly recommend him. He's not one of those chiropractors who are about getting a huge quantity of clients to keep coming in, and meanwhile, don't fix you because they want you to keep you coming in. He's going to fix you and be honest! There are so many chiropractors that try to sell you things you don't need so that they can make money and he's not one of them. He's a doctor with integrity and he knows what he's doing. It's about quality, not quantity! Great guy! Don't waste your time with phony chiropractors and go to proactive wellness center instead! read more

Pro-Active Wellness' treatments have been very effective in relieving my stresses and strains due to sports injuries and over-exercise. Ryan and Eric provide a unique treatment model ("Active Release") not typically offered by chiropractors: one that is more focused on healing specific problem areas. Both docs are great. And they are not promoters of an unending numbers of visits. Highly recommended! read more

I have finally found the place that has treated the root of my chronic back and neck pain!! After 5 years of seeing countless chiropractors and massage therapists, Dr. Perry and his amazing team have helped me live pain free since my first few visits. I was unable to move my neck when I came in and after my first consultation with Dr. Perry, I knew I was in the right hands and in the right place. He is extreemly thorough and attentive and is commited to finding out the root and cause of the pain in order to provide long term wellness and relief. I highly reccomend Dr. Perry and his wonderful staff! Pro Active Wellness is a very postive and friendly place to get well! read more

Wow, im not a big yelp reviewer unless the business really deserves it, and Dr.Griffith really does. I hurt my sholder while working out and after meeting Dr.Grifftih and him telling me to come in, I COULDNT BE HAPPIER. Within one visit I was almost totally out of pain and within a few visits its totally painless. I go in frequently now for wellness visits and im really pleased at the knowledge he has and care he puts into helping me out. THANKS DR.GRIFFITH!!!! read more

Dr. Yu cured my knee pain in just two sessions. I am now a huge believer in ART. He's helped many of my good friends who are pro MMA fighters recover from the damages of being in the cage. It's incredible what the Pro-Active Wellness Center can do for you the recovery of your body. I swear by this treatment. read more

I have been going to Pro-Active Wellness Center for 6 years. Dr. Yu, Dr. Perry and all their masseuses (Julie, Trez, Tania) are great at providing holistic solutions for your ailments. Active Release Technique has worked on my back, neck and shoulder problems. They helped me through two pregnancies. My husband also goes there regularly and introduced me because they are certified ART doctors. read more

I've been meaning to write this review for quite some time, but now that I've relocated and looking for a good chiropractor, I miss this place. While living in South Bay, I was going there on and off for 3 years and couldn't be more happier from the work Dr. Yu and Dr. Perry perform. I've had injuries from an ankle sprain to general muscle strains/tightness, low back stiffness from physical activities. All of these were treated with great time and effort, explanation, and active release technique (ART) that really was helpful in healing. Now that I'm in NYC, the chiropractors are mostly the traditional ones that don't integrate emerging therapeutic practices. Furthermore, they seem to do the standard adjustment with little effort, then suggest a number of follow-up appointments. Dr. Lee and Dr. Perry begin treatment and explain the plan, spending effort on soft-tissue injuries and making one feel a lot better upon leaving. I highly recommend this practice! read more

I had read about Active Release Therapy (ART), but I wasn't sure what to think of it. I decided to give it a shot with Dr. Yu, and I have to say he is a true professional. Dr. Yu provided a great overview of ART, then did a very comprehensive assessment on me, and in the first session was able to pinpoint the spots on my back that he guessed were causing me pain. SPOT ON, every one. He explained these were areas of unhealthy tissue adhesions that he would attempt to release in this and future sessions. Dr. Yu is very practical and honest, explaining that, if I did not see relief after 4 sessions, then this treatment would probably not help me. Excellent. read more

This place is the best. Dr. Yu is very thorough with his technique and very skillful with the ART he performs. Ive been through several chiros, pts, acupuncture etc trying to eliminate my chronic pain and i'm quite convinced that i'd be cured by now if i could see him regularly....i live in San Diego and try to see him everytime i come to the southbay. Give this guy a shot, he's AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

I can't recommend Pro Active and A.R.T. enough! I hurt my back by locking up a joint about 9 years ago and as a result of that lost my ability to do any number of things such as travel, any sports, etc without bringing on very bad back aches. Finally with the treatment of Dr Yu my back never aches any more, and I can begin to resume normal activities. The first doctor and physical therapist I saw didn't figure out that the joint was locked. Eventually a second physical therapist did find it and we started doing exercises to strengthen my back, but it never got better. I saw several chiropractors and another doctor over 4-5 years without real sustained improvement and finally got a recommendation to go to Pro Active from a friend of a friend. Began seeing Dr Yu and he found what the problem was - my SI joint was locked up, and my muscles were all out of balance as a result. It took some time, but between muscle therapy - both on the back as well as hips and hip flexors, and adjustments to loosen the joint he has eliminated any reoccurrence of pain, and minimizes the extent to which the SI joint locks up. I can't say enough about the interest he takes in his patients and drive to improve their health - compared to medical doctors who diagnosed me (incorrectly) without touching me, and told me that's just the way it will be. Dr Yu has also worked out muscle issues in my legs which were causing fatigue. read more

Amazing. I have been dealing with neck and upper back pain for more than a decade and Dr. Ryan Perry has finally given me relief. I cannot say enough favorable things about Pro-Active Wellness Center. I highly recommend Dr. Perry and the rest of the staff! read more

I am so thankful I found Dr. Yu - I injured my back about 5 yrs ago and after working with a handful of other chiropractors I still experienced pain - to say I was very frustrated is an understatement. After the first visit with Dr. Yu I already noticed a difference and after a year I was completely pain free. Now I can finally exercise without the fear of re-injuring myself and I can use the stretches he showed me if I notice any tightness. Life is good! read more

My thanks to The Pro-active Wellness Center and Dr. Eric Yu. I can finally move my shoulder in nearly full range and without any pain! I dislocated my shoulder 6 months ago and after 2 long month's of seeing an orthopaedic surgeon and physical therapist, my shoulder was moving about 25% of normal range. Even after 2 months of painful rehab, the PT's were telling me that I wasn't improving, the pain was unbearable at times, and the orthopaedic surgeon was considering surgery. I didn't know better, so I was in agreement. Anything to get my shoulder back and to be free of the pain. Things werent improving during the third month of rehab with the PTs and Orthopaedic doctor had nothing further to offer but surgery. Then, a knowledgable trainer at my gym, Jeff, saw my situation and helped incredibly to design exercises that would strengthen and retrain muscles. They were retrained to work when they were supposed to and not to work when they werent supposed to. My back, neck and upper shoulder muscles were overcompensating from the injury, and even though the injury was healed those muscles were still in overcompensating mode, spasming so badly that I could not improve range nor strength. Through Jeff's sessions I improved range and strength to about 50%. But after every training session, Jeff would recommend that I see Dr. Eric Yu. After 3 weeks of hearing Jeff's advice, I finally made and appointment with Dr. Eric. "I should have come to Pro-Active 3 weeks ago!" is what I said after the first meeting with Dr. Eric. Instant improvement. Range improved from 50% to probably 75%. I could finally cross my arm across my chest. I could finally move my arm behind my back! Dr. Eric Yu is so knowledgable, professional and patient explaining what is happening to your body, and exactly what his treatment sessions are achieving. I was skepticle at first, so it took me 3 weeks of hearing my trainer suggesting the ART(active release technique) Therapy. After the free 20 minute consultation, I was kicking myself for not coming in earlier. Do not wait like I did. Dr Eric has told me many times, "My goal is to get you healthy and not coming in to so see me AS SOON AS POSSIBLE." After the free consultation, my range had improved already! This treatment filled the gap between Physical Therapy and surgery, doubling the effectiveness of my re-training sessions. Thank you Pro-Active and Dr. Eric. read more