I called over a month ago to get an appointment and waited very patiently for my appointment. I was called one day in advance to be told that I would not longer have the appointment because someone else was being seen at my time. Absolutely livid that I wait this long and be put off by someone else. This is unacceptable when your injured you should not have to wait over a month to start rehab andddd then be blown off to top it off read more

Just called Rise and they can't see me for my shoulder pain for TWO months. The person I spoke with, May, was uncaring and could offer no referrals to anyone who could treat me sooner. She was working from home, and I could hear roosters crowing in the background. Rise used to be the best, but they have become an uncaring and unprofessional business. read more

I was referred to RISE after an appointment with a doctor at San Diego Sports Medicine and let me tell you, I lucked out! I scheduled my first appointment with Lauren and she has been AMAZING! I strained my hamstring/ glute/ abductor in November (due to a 50 mile bike ride) and didn't start the rehab {{cough cough stubborn runner cough cough}} until the end of March. I saw Lauren twice a week for a few months and had a drastic improvement thanks to the suggested stretches and exercises. I'm currently training for a 100-miler (running race) and I thank Lauren for getting me to the starting (and hopefully finish) line healthy! read more

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I've been having appointments with Rise PT for 8 months now! I see Emily and she is amazing! She is great at listening to the specific problems I'm having and coming up with strategies to help reduce pain or make the movement more functional. I've been seeing her pre-op, post-op and will be returning post-op for my next surgery as well. As long as you schedule ahead there is lots of availability, all of the staff I've met have been respectful and helpful. read more

Thanks to Claire I am able to walk again without pain. I had been suffering with plantar fasciitis for almost 2 years before finding Claire. She took me through a series of exercises twice a week. Every time I went she had at least 1 new exercise to challenge me based on my symptoms. I highly recommend Rise in Oceanside and Claire! read more

Claire is the best and I recommend the facility. It would be nice to get rid of the masks at this point...at least make it optional.

Care Quality In December of 2022, my orthopedic surgeon from North Count Orthopedics decided that I needed therapy for my torn ligaments, and muscles associated with a torn rotator cuff, in my right shoulder. NC Ortho set me up to go to North County Ortho Therapy, when I went there the desk clerk told me they did have any space open until February, I drove directly to Rise Therapy in Oceanside where my wife had been a patient for her legs and low back. Luckily for me I got to see Darren Mallinson, who told me that if I could get a referral from my Dr., he could start therapy for me that next Monday, I contacted my Dr. and a referral was sent that afternoon, I have been seeing Darren for therapy for different problems for several months now for different age related problems, currently a very poor posture problem, which I got a referral for that from my family Dr., The thing I want to note best about Darren Mallinson, is that he probably saved my live. One day this past summer I showed up for therapy and he noticed that I did not look very good and he asked me how I felt , and my response was I did not feel very good, Darren stopped what he was doing and took my blood pressure which was extremely high for me, we waited a few minutes and he took it again and it was even higher, Darren recommended that I go the closest ER. To end this post, a few days later November 8th to be exact my cardiologist placed a stent into an artery that was 90 % closed. If it were not for Darren Mallinson of Rise Physical Therapy paying attention to my facial appearance that one day, I may have not made it to today. Tommie Allen read more

I have received PT services for over 40 years due to a myriad of problems that began with a fractured ankle. With continued overuse of joints and body misalignment, I continued to be in need of PT. I have had 6 PTs in 4 different states and have worked with PTs in my professional career. I know what to look for. RISE Physical Therapy in Oceanside is exceptional. What sets them apart from other PT offices is their model of only working with a Registered Physical Therapist (RPT) for the full treatment period. I've been to other great PTs, but they spend 25-30 minutes with a patient, then you are handed off to a PT Assistant. Some models even have patients with the PTA only between the evaluation appointments. NOT at RISE! At all RISE offices patients are with an RPT for the full time. My latest 2 PT treatment focuses have been around a knee replacement and balance. These are 2 very different treatment plans, but both plans incorporate stretching, table work, exercises to achieve functional activities. I have worked with all the PTs in the office and they are talented, profesional, caring. My current issue is not straight-forward and my PT is working with me to find all the underlying causes and target them for treatment. My PT doesn't just want me to "graduate" with basic daily living skills, but he cares about the quality of my life and my being able to do more than what's "functional". He is working with me toward a more active and rewarding life. I recommend RISE to anyone wanting to achieve their optimal quality of life. read more

I was having some right shoulder pain and impingement due to my line of work. Claire immediately came up with some great solutions that actually felt like I was back working out in the gym. Over a few weeks my strength in my shoulder and arms grew tremendously so that I had a lot less pain and soreness after work. My shoulder is pretty much back to normal and now I just need to get back into the gym and continue to regularly exercise. Claire is fun to work with and extremely knowledgeable. I wouldn't hesitate to work with Claire again. read more

I can't praise this place and Claire enough! I've dealt with lower back pain for 25+ years, enduring misdiagnoses and ineffective treatments. Claire's expertise and delightful personality make physical therapy enjoyable. What sets this PT apart is the one-on-one attention, with the therapist closely guiding you, correcting your form, and teaching you about those tiny, often overlooked muscles. Honestly, the best PT experience ever! Thanks a million, Claire! read more

I came to receive PT services when I was unable to figure out what was wrong with my rib, and after chiropractic sessions didn't help resolve my pain or issue. Lauren Sugay was my PT and she was an absolute pleasure to work with! I enjoyed how personable she was as my therapist and made me feel so safe and well taken care of. She was able to identify what was wrong with my rib, gave me some home exercises, and showed me positions to help reduce the discomfort. I left extremely satisfied and I highly recommend Lauren to anyone looking for PT services! read more

Over a year ago, I was in a car accident that caused me pain in my neck, shoulders, back and left knee. After a few months of chiropractic care, both my chiropractor and my pain-management doctor referred me to RISE Physical Therapy in March of this year. Since then, I have been working weekly with my therapist, Lauren Sugay. Lauren was highly recommended by my chiropractor, and now I know why. Lauren is awesome! I have seen and felt much improvement since my start with her. She is quite thoughtful when it comes to my care. At every session, I will let her know how my body feels and she is able to identify what is causing my pains, explains and shows me in detail why I am hurting and how my body is compensating for the pain, and patiently takes time to teach me exercises and techniques to re-train and strengthen my body from my injuries. She has made me feel safe and comfortable to communicate each and every soreness, tightness, and pulling pain I experience weekly. I trust her to even share my emotional frustrations with my aches. Prior to working with Lauren, I would deal with the pain by taking Tylenol or use a TENS device. These were temporary fixes, so the pains would come back. Her friendliness, patience, encouragement and knowledge has made helped me achieve the goals we have set. I learn something new at each visit thanks to her wealth of knowledge regarding new techniques and better option for my care, other than just popping a pill or using the TENS more than I should. Lauren is genuinely concerned about each of her patients and empathizes with their needs. She has taught me to be aware of how I handle my posture, movements, stress, and overall well-being. I leave each session a better person, feeling confident in the care I receive from Lauren. I am grateful to Lauren, and I would not be surprised if she is promoted to an upper management position in the near future. RISE Physical Therapy has incredible therapist, but my 5-star rating is mostly due to Lauren. She truly exemplifies what RISE Physical Therapy is all about - elevating people to live better. read more

I've been active my whole life, but I still get anxious when I have other people assessing the way I move. I have had previous experiences with PTs who just made the whole experience awkward for me. However, Jess the physical therapist here, did not make me feel that way at all. She held a fun and a comforting demeanor during my whole session and found a way to make me feel like I wasn't moving in an awkward way. I felt that she genuinely cared about optimizing the way I want to move in order to reach my personal fitness goals. I will definitely be coming back for more sessions with Jess in the future! read more

I came to Rise Physical Therapy with lower back and neck pain. I expected to be given a lot of squats and such. I was actually give more stretching than tough exercises, which surprised me. After just a couple sessions with Lauren my pain was gone and I could see that my body was getting stronger. This is the third time I've done PT with different providers and the first time I have had lasting gains. I am 4 weeks out and able to continue my exercises and am continuing to improve. Thanks, Lauren! read more

I started physical therapy for my chronic neck and shoulder pain. Jess was the first physical therapist that I have worked with but I cant imagine it gets any better than her! She was so knowledgeable and explained everything so thoroughly. Not only did she have great bedside manner but she actively worked to really reduce my pain. My posture and my pain are improving since I started following her care plan. Thanks Jess! Higly reccomended read more

Jessica Aranas is a wonderfully warm and friendly person! She is really great at listening and makes sure that your concerns are addressed. She's got uplifting energy coupled with a charming laugh that can make anyone feel welcomed. Her passion as a dancer and as a physical therapist have helped her connect with the people that she has worked with. I would recommend her to anyone that I know, with full confidence in her demonstrated abilities and knowledge! Simply put, Jessica is amazing!!! read more

Dr. Sean Siemens is an outstanding Physical Therapist and person. I have never met someone so dedicated and passionate about helping others. There are many good Physical Therapists out there, however, Sean is one of a kind. He is extremely knowledgable and very skilled, however, he is also very compassionate, kind, empathetic, and personable. Sean does not just view his patient as another injury or diagnosis. He focuses on who the patient is as a human being and is completely focused on their needs, wants, and goals. If you are looking for a solution for your pain or injury, and want an exceptional Doctor of Physical Therapy to help you, Sean is your guy. read more

Just when I thought my shoulder was never going to heal, I found my way to Rise physical therapy and everything changed. Sean was extremely knowledgeable and gave me strengthening exercises to get be back to full strength. I couldn't recommend him and the rest of the Rise team any higher! read more

After going through one ACL reconstruction and making a full recovery only to re-tear my ACL in the same knee, I was looking for a quality physical therapist. I found Sean at RISE, and I couldn't have had a better experience! He was professional, caring, and precise throughout my rehab experience. At RISE, they spend a full 60 minutes with you one-on-one, so you always feel better after each visit. As someone who has been in a lot of physical therapy clinics, I highly recommend Sean at RISE Oceanside. read more

I've had chronic knee pain for years secondary to ballet, martial arts, and most recently a patellar fracture. I've had multiple physical therapists, but none have treated me as thoroughly and as dedicatedly as JESS. She didn't just throw a bunch of exercises at me expecting me to master them after one session. JESS took the time to go over which exercises I was able to tolerate and even tailored them to my ability and lifestyle. I didn't leave my first session feeling discouraged or defeated--anyone dealing with chronic pain will appreciate that feeling. Instead, I felt a little bit empowered and quite a bit hopeful that I would return to an activity level acceptable for my age. It's been 6 months since my last physical therapy session with JESS, and I have absolutely zero residual knee pain (and quite frankly I wasn't expecting such a complete cure)! JESS, I wasn't able to thank you in person, so I am thanking you through the best way I know how--through social media! I was a challenging patient in the beginning, but you were patient, understanding, and kind. You didn't give up on me, and you didn't let me give up on myself. You taught me a great lesson on health and wellness overall, and I will forever be grateful! Thank you, JESS. read more

I've been having some sciatic pain in the back of my leg for a while now and decided to give physical therapy a try after I heard some great things about Rise. Sean at their Oceanside location was very helpful and informative about what was going on. He even gave me exercises I can easily do on my own at home and I'm already feeling so much better. Thanks for all the help! read more

RISE PT provides 60 minutes of 1 on 1 time with doctors of physical therapy. I've had the pleasure to work with Dr. Sean Siemens for my ACL reconstruction rehab. Dr. Sean Siemens is very professional, extremely knowledgeable and meticulously formulates specific exercises to ensure I am achieving my goals in my rehab. I am very pleased with how Dr. Siemens has helped me overcome not only the physical challenges of rehab but to also overcome the mental challenges of this process. This PT has been invaluable in my rehab. I highly recommend Dr. Sean Siemens if you are looking for someone that is passionate about helping his patients achieve their goals. read more

I wanted to leave a recommendation for Darren. He is an excellent PT who is passionate about his work and dedicated to his patients. He's always learning new skills so he can take on the next challenge. read more