Frustrating to schedule. Booked out for months. Impossible to get timely or consistent weekly…read moreappointments. Appointments are made only through cancellations - the patient has to call in to check (they won't call you). Sessions can be months apart. And no guarantee you will see the same physical therapist.

My mom, Doris has been at South Marin Health and Wellness in Greenbrae for nearly 5 years, and I'm…read moreincredibly grateful for the care she's received. During COVID, she became very ill and was placed on hospice. After caring for her at home for 9 months, we were advised to find a long-term care facility. I briefly placed her at another facility in San Rafael, but knew within hours it wasn't the right fit. Finding South Marin was a turning point. My mom was diagnosed with terminal cancer, kidney failure, and dementia. The care, compassion, and respect she's received here have been exceptional. A special thank you to Kelly, the social worker, who is knowledgeable, supportive, and truly cares. Carina, the activities director, is also wonderful and brings so much kindness to the residents. All the nurses, assistants, and staff have been wonderful. I never imagined putting my mom in a SNF, but I feel very lucky she's at South Marin. As a former long-term care volunteer ombudsman, I also want to add some perspective. I've seen reviews mentioning delays in care. The reality is that staffing shortages are a widespread issue across the industry due to policy and funding challenges. That said, the staff here consistently do their best under difficult circumstances. Based on both my personal experience and professional background, I can confidently say South Marin Health and Wellness is a top-notch facility. Thanks team, I appreciate all of you!

My Mother has (unfortunately) needed rehab stays several times in the last few years at multiple…read morefacilities. South Marin is by far the best. Their PT (what she tends to need most) is terrific - the PT therapists seem to experience little turnover as the same individuals have provided PT for my mom over several stays. Despite being very busy, the social workers are also very helpful. And Dr. Susan Nguyen (the hospitalist there) is wonderful - caring, smart, and on it. Rehab isn't fun, the facilities are all really busy and frustrations are inevitable. But we will keep requesting South Marin when my Mom needs it b/c it's the best around.

I had an order to schedule an appt for outpatient PT. I left 3 voice messages and received one…read morecall back saying they could not schedule an appt until my order was reviewed by a physical therapist. The receptionist was very cold and said I would get a call back in one week. I never received a call back and after leaving 4 more messages I finally got a message to call them. I have never been able to talk to a person each time I called their clinic. I would not recommend this clinic.

I was referred to MGH for an Out Patient CT exam. The exam itself takes only 5 minutes. Told to…read morearrive at 11:30 for a 12:00 apt. Parking is very tight. But arrived at 11:30. Told they were running 2 hrs behind. Asked why I wasn't called ? No response. If you need an Out Patient CT I recommend looking for a true Out Patient facility.

First, I feel qualified to rate Asher Clinic because, sadly, I've rehabbed there on 4 separate…read moreoccasions over the past 4 years. 1) The place is clean and has great equipment. Parking is ample and convenient. 2) Front desk and scheduling are very efficient. No glitches with scheduling. 3) All the physical therapists I've worked with are knowledgeable and have worked me hard to get the result I needed. 4) The aides in the clinic and gym know what they are doing, are attentive and helpful. 5) Everyone (without exception) has called me by name, was quick to help, seemed to really enjoy their job. They're a great team.

We took my son here for about six months. It was extremely disappointing. They did not seem at…read moreall engaged. They seemed to be dialing it in. Appointments were short. They did not seem to have a plan. Near the end of our time, the PT would sort of look at me and not have further planned exercises. We moved to Marin Sport and Spine and it is a world of difference.

I have been a patient of Sheila's for almost 20 years. I was originally referred to her by an…read moreorthopedist for a lower back problem and over the years have seen her for a variety of other issues, including sprained ankles, other back injuries and most recently, pain in the shoulder. She not only relieves the pain but addresses the underlying condition. Besides being incredibly competent she has a wonderful, warm manner that will make you feel comfortable and cared-for. I can't speak highly enough of Sheila's professional competence. She understands that an injury or condition does not exist in isolation - the shin bone's connected to the thigh bone :-) and is incredible in her ability to diagnose and treat the whole problem.

Sheila is just amazing. I have not seen her in the PT office, but I have attended some lecture…read morepresentations and classes with her. She is full of valuable information, is so authentic and has a really great sense of humor. She is a total class act all the way around. She's one of those people who spreads light and just brightens everyone's day. I am so thrilled to have worked with her.

I have seen Dr. Wood on and off for over 10 years for sciatica. I was recently diagnosed with a…read morefissure in a lumbar disc that was crowding nerve roots and creating excruciating pain that radiated from my sciatic down my hamstring. He has a number of state-of-the-art tools and myofascial release techniques, instrument-assisted soft tissue therapies, manual stretching, and fascial release methods to help relieve tightness, pain, and improve flexibility. I had been feeling pretty lost and frustrated without clear guidance or someone I could trust to steer me in the right direction for rehabbing my back and alleviating the pain. I've been going to physical therapy twice a week, and it has done nothing for me. Dr. Chappy has been a lifesaver, and I am forever grateful for his help and expertise. I highly recommend Chappy Wood. He's friendly, knowledgeable, and can have you feeling better quickly.

I desperately needed a spinal decompression option near San Francisco and Dr. Chappy was able to…read morefit me in and provided the services needed. He took great care to understand my specific situation and developed a care plan to help address my sciatica and L4-L5 herniation. Things worked out for me despite being very bleak when I crawled into Marin Spine. I'm walking my dog again!

I attribute my seamless, easy birth to Alicia. Child birth was one of my top fears and after seeing…read moreher, I became much more calm and open to the possibility of having a fearless birth. She explains the birthing process, checks your pelvic floor, and gives exercises that are invaluable to the process - all things that nurses and doctors do not touch upon or give. I also saw Alicia after giving birth and she again checked my pelvic floor and gave me exercises to do to help strengthen both my pelvic floor and abdomen. I recommend Alicia to every woman I know who is giving birth in the future - whether it's your first child or second, Alicia is someone you need to see. I will definitely be back again if I have another child.

Alicia is incredibly knowledgeable and skilled. Please please see her! I felt overwhelmed trying to…read moreexercise again after giving birth, and she helped me find juuuuust the exercises I needed to do for a short amount of time every day. Ever since seeing her, I've felt my core getting stronger. Thanks Alicia!

Select is a preferred provider for several insurances, and since full recovery after an accident is…read moretaking longer than expected, I decided to give it a try. They have fewer PTs than other places I've visited. You will likely have a full hour with a PT, but the time will be shared with another client. It really puts a lot of pressure on the PTs, from what I've experienced, who can't be in two places at once, and so not an ideal experience for a client. Both PTs I've worked with are quite good (Ariel and Kim) thoughtful and professional. The entrance is located inside the lobby of an orthopedic surgical practice in San Rafael. Equipment is fine, but much of it is older & dated. Not as state of the art as other local practices. My last practice had an app & videos to track daily progress and I could schedule online, but Select gives paper print outs for new exercises & makes appointments in person. A mixed experience, but it's difficult to not pay significantly out of pocket for PT, or to find a practice that's in-network, (there are fewer and fewer PTs covered by insurance) so in that regard, I'm thankful Select is a solid option.

Attentive staff - willing to work with you and not just lay out a series of steps. Responsive and…read morevery friendly.

Hi Folxs, I really appreciate working with the Sport &…read moreSpine center in San Anselmo. The staff really are 1st rate. Lisa Story is my main person, I work with and she is so friendly, caring, kind, thorough, and up on so much health stuff. She sincerely believes in connecting with her clients and I have seen her friendliness with all her clients, not just me. She's also in tip top shape, but can relate to climbing out of an injury hole, as she has had to recover from various injuries herself. The whole staff is vary caring, kind and accommodating. They are all good listeners & without trying in some contrived way, get you to laugh and feel hopeful. I really recommend Sport & Spine wholeheartedly.

I have been seeing PT Mike Mottola at Sport & Spine Therapy of Marin, doing rehab for total reverse…read moreshoulder replacement surgery. Thanks to Mike's expert treatment, my shoulder is progressing well. What sets Mike apart in the PT arena is his combination of technical skill and genuine caring for his patients' recovery. From our first session, it was clear that he has extensive knowledge of anatomy and rehabilitation techniques, and is able to explain them so that I can understand what to do and, importantly, what not to do. He masterfully developed a personalized treatment plan that managed to tailor the PT regimen so that I can strengthen my shoulder without aggravating my degenerative spine condition. At each session, Mike begins with soft tissue mobilization to reduce the scar tissue in my shoulder, and as a result, my post-surgery range of motion is now excellent, with an absolute minimum of scar tissue impeding movement. Even though the Sport and Spine facility is quite understaffed at the moment and he's got to juggle 2-3 patients at a time, Mike carefully monitors my exercises and makes adjustments as needed, ensuring that I am achieving the proper positioning so as not to risk further injury. One of their PTs just left, and I understand that it's not easy to fill her spot. I do hope he gets another certified PT in soon though, because it's otherwise an excellent facility, and Mike's overload of patients is far from an optimal set up. Meanwhile, he maintains both good humor and really superb care. In sum, thanks to Mike's care and the thoughtfully tailored PT program he devised, I've seen significant improvement in my mobility and pain levels, and my strength is finally returning. My shoulder surgeon is pleased with the progress, and I am eagerly looking forward to resuming normal activities. Mike's expertise and dedication to his patients are top of the charts. 5 stars and huge applause for Mike Mottola!

Personal Training with Amanda at Body In Balance is one of the best treats I've ever given myself…read more Her workout sessions are creative, challenging, and fun, plus you get to look & feel better the more you indulge! The studio vibe is somewhere between 'peace & love' and 'get $**t done', which I find refreshing. If you're looking for someone to push you into becoming the best version of yourself, in a classy, judgement-free studio, then you needn't look any further. Book yourself some time with Amanda, enjoy your new life, buy me a beer later to thank me for the good advice.

I saw Allen for a persistent tennis elbow that conventional massage and even acupuncture couldn't…read morepenetrate deeply enough to heal. He helped to re-pattern my arm, shoulder, back, and elbow so I now have greater range of motion and the tension that existed for so long in my arm has now relaxed. Shaking hands feels painless now, lifting and bending does too - it's been a great success and only after 4 or 5 treatments! I would highly recommend this over chiropractic, over laser therapy, over ART (active release technique), and conventional massage. He even helped me with a random knee pain that I developed! One of the best parts was during the initial examination where he wasn't even sure he could help me until most of the way through - definitely didn't feel like a hard sell.