Rob is great! I first came to Rob because plantar fasciitis had stopped me from doing Muay Thai or running. Even going for a 30 minute walk would leave me with pain. I was trying things on my own, but I wasn't making any progress in my recovery. In the first session, Rob quickly identified the specific muscles and tendons that were inflamed, as well as identifying possible contributing factors in my movements. After only 4 sessions, I was able to return to Muay Thai class, and now at 5 sessions, my pain is nearly gone. Rob taught me how the tendons and muscles in my foot and leg were interconnected. Each 1 hour session, he does deep tissue massage and then walks me through stretches and exercises that have been critical in my recovery. I've learned so much about my body and how to approach soft tissue injury and inflammation. As Rob says, "every injury is a chance to learn more about your body". He brings a positive and deeply knowledgeable approach to his practice. He clearly has a ton of experience and cares deeply about being a great physical therapist. read more

Rob has been a life changer for my physical wellness! I can't recommend him enough. I've had a lot of neck and shoulder pain recently - issues due to poor WFH setup and workout-related injuries. So much so that I couldn't even lift my arm above my shoulder. After several sessions, post-PT check-ins, and personalized exercises, my body feels so much better! Since I'm so active and love high intensity workouts, I really appreciate Rob's experience working with athletes. He's able to pinpoint exactly the areas I need to work on to get back to boxing and CrossFitting better than before! read more

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I've been seeing Rob for my neck pain and overall balance issues, and he's been spectacular. It's important for me that my trainer intimately knows the body and how it all works together, and you can be sure that Rob excels in that area. I couldn't recommend him more highly for anyone looking to take their bodily functions to the next level. read more

Rob is my favorite therapist for low back pain. He has been incredibly helpful in getting my back better and stronger. I have worked with other physical therapists, and no one has helped me as much as Rob. He not only worked well with me in our onsite sessions, but also helped me develop an effective routine for home exercise. I can't thank him enough. PS. Fun fact: I have seen other therapists reach out to Rob several times to ask how certain exercises should be performed, or even what exercises to have their patients do.....just goes to show Rob is the man!! read more

I've struggled with a chronic hip issue for over a decade that makes it hard to run and workout. I've worked with lots of doctors and therapists over the years and have seen more progress in my time working with Rob (a couple months so far) than the last few years combined. Rob listened and completely understood the challenges in my body, created a sense of calm and progress, created a plan for rehab work I can do on my own, and helps me tweak and grow as I progress through the plan. I'm now back out there running pain free! Rob's the real deal. Thank you thank you thank you. read more

Rob Lin is the best training and PT I've met over the years. I torn a tendon in my ankle that required surgery and lots of rehab. Through working with Rob, I'm able to do the activities I love in a much shorter time than I anticipated. The great thing about Rob is that he understands your personal limitations and helps you to break free from them. To me thats what great trainers do. I plan on continuing my work with Rob and would highly recommend him to anyone trying to level up their game! read more

Coach Rob is the man! I needed help with my back and we've made some incredible progress. Working with him is a no-brainer.

I have both taken one of Rob's online classes, and with what has happened around the world in regards to the pandemic, it was really motivating to be guided by an educated mind. It was a very easy-to-understand course with good structure and flow. Beyond this, his experience in martial arts as well as his education with a background in Physical Therapy I think really makes him stand out from other online mentors and coaches where I can feel more confident that there is some scientific backing to his methods! read more

I was referred to Rob Lin 2 years ago for PT for my knees. I have been postponing the inevitable knee replacement and Rob has been a lifesaver in teaching me strengthening and stretching to be as pain free as possible. He is a pleasure to work with. He is kind, fun, positive, and pushes me to work hard but acknowledges my pain limits. I usually don't look forward to PT but working with Rob makes it encouraging since I am seeing improvement. He changes it up every week by how I am progressing rather than continuing the same exercises. He is very humble. I would not have know about his martial arts training and accomplishments without another client telling me. I would highly recommend Rob Lin without reservations. read more

Dr. Rob is a very educated, well rounded, and caring Physical Therapist. He is very passionate about this career and genuinely cares about his clients by following up to make sure things are going smoothly or if I had any questions. He gave me customized exercises for my knee (had arthroscopic surgery) as well as my ankle (after a Brostrom repair). He made sure that my exercises weren't too easy and were somewhat challenging and how to increase over time. He gave me instructions for each exercise with photos and/or videos to follow along easily. I would highly recommend him for any of your PT needs as he is very easy to talk to and a joy to be around. read more

Ask for the elbow special! My back was hurting and rob use his elbow to cure it! The spinning elbow can do many things! Go check it out!

I received therapy for a broken toe, and I can safely say that Dr. Lin was absolutely fantastic and helped me in my recuperation. He listened to my concerns. He checked in frequently. He really cares. Undoubtedly if I ever sustain another injury I would go back to see him again. read more

Coach Rob continues to challenge and motivate me with my training. I always look forward to our weekly Muay Thai sessions because I learn something new every week! He can definitely help with all training needs, no matter what! Rob also explains the why of each movement or action I'm doing, which helps me become a better athlete! Hit him up for any training or physical therapy needs! read more

I came to The Technique with after I blew my knee out. Dr. Lin got me in shape for my ACL surgery (pre-hab) and I'm working with him now to get my knee back to full strength. It has been a good experience -- he does excellent manipulation as offers me exciting and new exercises. I would recommend to anyone coming back from an injury. read more

I have lots of old injuries from torn labrum, to slipped discs, to metatarsalgia, to arthritis. Rob is doing a great job helping me develop a personalized stretching and workout routine that is not just helping me repair by body trauma but preparing me to get back into activities I used to enjoy but had given up due to my injuries. I can't recommend The Technique enough! read more

After several months of unsuccessful treatment at Kaiser, I started working with Rob to heal a pinched nerve in my neck. When we first started I was still unable to play hockey because of weakness in my grip. Rob worked closely with me to strengthen, stretch, and stabilize muscles to relieve tension on my nerve. I appreciated his inclusion of hands-on work to relieve tension and stretch muscles. After about 5 sessions I was back to playing hockey, and by session 10 my grip was back to full strength. Not only was he effective in treating my pinched nerve, but he was a joy to work with as he is a welcoming, funny, and overall great guy. I highly recommend him! read more

I had an appointment in June of 2019 for cupping therapy to treat a medial meniscal tear that I suffered while trying to prevent a dementia patient from suffering an injurious fall. Initially therapy was very painful it kind of felt like someone was reaching into the muscle tissue and braiding my sarcomeres. However the pain is only present during the suctioning when it slides across the muscle fibers. After the procedure we went for a bike ride and I noticed immediate improvement in my range of motion at the joint as well as decreased pain and a perceived feeling of increased blood flow to the area. I was able to ride 11.21 miles with no pain or discomfort from my meniscus. I have now completely rehabilitated my knee without surgical intervention using a variety of techniques and modalities introduces by Dr. Lin. In conjunction with yoga and Pilates. As a former asst. Instructor and 1st degree black belt / clinical charge RN I have some insight on physical instruction and medical practitioners in general and I can tell you from experience that he is a highly qualified individual. read more

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As someone pretty active throughout my life, lower back issues certainly set me back over the past several years. After only a few weeks with Dr. Rob I feel like I'm making significant progress and getting stronger. Dr. Rob is super knowledgeable about body mechanics and has helped me get to a speedy recovery. read more

I have been a regular patient of Rob's prior to him opening up his own clinic on the West Coast. Rob's level of professionalism and expertise especially in the world of athletic medicine makes him my personal go-to for any of my physical therapy! He combines a level of treatment that speaks to both the daily stressors the human body takes in addition to ensuring I get the highest standard of therapy to keep me performing at my best during my competitions. His post-visit notes are also extremely thorough and informative, including a list of exercises with visual aids to ensure I was carrying out my at home therapy correctly. Definitely will be coming back from New York more frequently just to get the treatment I need! read more

I've been training Muay Thai with Rob for almost 7 months and he is a great teacher and personal trainer. He incorporates martial arts, yoga and rehabilitation routines into his work out to make sure the exercise is balanced. As a PT he understands your ability and pushes you to the limit without putting you at risk for injury. Highly recommend! read more

Dr. Rob is a game changer. Whether you need work on mobility and balance, or increase that strength and power, he has got you covered! Before the program I had a weak shoulder and was fighting pain at times, but by the end of the 12 week program I was pain free! He is highly motivational to keep you locked in during the entire session and He has even been doing virtual zoom workouts for me during these unprecedented times. Sign up. You won't be disappointed! read more

Rob is a great trainer! He is very knowledgeable in both muy thai and PT. He brings a great energy to every training session and adds a lot of variety to working out! He is also personable and fun. Highly recommend. read more

I was referred to Dr. Lin through a friend, who used to train mixed martial arts with him. I have had some elbow issues in the past, due to sports, as well as the mundane duties of carrying groceries, a baby seat, among other things. I chalked it up to tennis elbow. I was a bit leery of PTs from past experience, where I was referred by my primary, only to get a 5 minute check-up, and a print out of stretches to do at home. I was also surprised when my friend showed me Dr. Lin's instagram page, as it was full of great content. In it, he shows various therapy techniques as well as workout tips as well as mind/body healing philosophy. Furthermore, my friend swore by him, telling me that he was invited to PT at Olympic Training Center in Colorado. Dr. Lin books either virtually or in-person. I opted for the latter. He went above and beyond, and really changed my view on PTs. He really took the time to explain different parts of my elbow while he did his assessment. He was very confident in his craft, and really demonstrated knowledge in multiple veins of therapy. He is engaged and cares about your well-being. He even saw my father-in-law who happened to be with me, and spent over an hour of his own time evaluating and treating his knee. Dr. Lin's care for his patients is evident and while he is starting out his own, I have no doubt that he will be successful. read more

I've been working with Rob to work through some pain in my shoulder and hip after getting rear-ended last winter. Almost all of our sessions have been virtual thus far; and though we'd likely both prefer to have more in-person opportunities, I have felt tremendously cared for, even at a distance. Rob's approach to health and wellness is holistic and he incorporates his knowledge of Chinese Medicine (and the way Chinese Medical Practitioners view pain and body ailments) to his treatment plans. He's been incredibly resourceful coming up with exercises that can be done at home, without equipment. We use doorways and walls and anything and everything in-between. I've recently started taking his strength classes and have learned a lot. I'm starting to feel myself get stronger and I'm super proud to see my progress. Rob is SMART, experienced, super cool and funny, and genuinely cares about your wellness - not just your physical strength. I'm looking forward to continuing my work with Rob, so I can get back into my yoga practice stronger than ever. read more

I'm a two-time Olympic rower (London and Rio) and saw Rob for 6 weeks (2x a week) to address a badly bulging lumbar disc. My condition prior to seeing him was not good. I couldn't sit for more than a few moments without extreme pain, range of motion was severely limited, etc. I was in constant pain, and had spent months working through the medical system and seeing insurance-recommended physical therapists in San Ramon, who were useless. My orthopedist had forwarded me to a spine surgeon. I am so glad I found Rob (recommended to me by an athlete friend), who I credit with saving me from surgery. Rob is on par with the physical therapists at the Olympic training centers I've trained at. He has great feel for soft tissue manipulation, which I have found most separates good from bad physical therapists, and the application of different modalities, eg cupping. He's also a good coach during the strengthening part of the recovery program. As important as doing the various prescribed exercises is doing them with proper technique, which he strictly observes. My recovery was gradual, but consistent, and by the end of the 6 weeks I could go running and lift weights, which I had been unable to do for 6 months. Several months after seeing him I feel totally normal. If I ever have any body problems I am going back to him. read more

Rob brings a great deal of knowledge and experience whether it is getting yourself into shape or looking to getting back to top form after an injury. Rob's insight and positive vibe gets you inspired to keep up with your workouts and perform better each time! read more