For a long time I was dealing with a lot of recurring pain, especially with my back. Every time it…read morewould happen my mind would immediately go to, "Here we go again. My back is always going to do this. I can't do anything. I'm not going to be able to do the things I love." Bouldering is a huge part of my life, so when my back would flare up I would immediately worry that I would not be able to climb anymore or that I would always have to be careful with what I did. The biggest thing that changed for me was the educational side of the program and changing the way I thought about pain. I started to understand my body better and stopped seeing pain as an automatic sign that I needed to stop everything or that something was seriously wrong. I feel a lot more confident in my body now and I have a much better understanding of how to keep moving and doing the things I love. For me this was not just about doing workouts. It was really a lifestyle change and a mindset change in how I move, how I think about pain and how I take care of my body long term.

I came to Jason for some foot pain that was already starting to get better, but ended up getting…read moreway more out of the session than I expected! He spent a full hour going over my running form, pointing out some potential weaknesses and imbalances, and giving me strength exercises to help prevent future injuries. As someone who's never worked with a PT before, I really appreciated how he looked at the bigger picture instead of just focusing on the foot pain. I walked away with a much better understanding of how strength training can complement my running and help me stay healthy long-term. Jason's super knowledgeable, easy to talk to, and genuinely helpful. Definitely recommend him to any endurance athletes (or anyone really) looking to improve their training and stay injury-free.

I cannot recommend Wendy Richardson highly enough. She is a Physical Therapist with decades of…read moreexperience, and she brings a level of knowledge, confidence, and compassion that's hard to find. I have seen Wendy Richardson several times in the last few years. The first time was during Covit and I remember that even though we were both wearing masks, from the moment I walked into the office, I felt welcomed and at ease. She is friendly, and the whole office has a calming atmosphere. What really impressed me is how thorough she is. She took the time to review my history, explain what was going on, and then tailored a treatment plan that made sense. In the last few years she has helped me with several issues that came up, arm mobility and scar tissue after surgery, low back pain, foot pain from cycling and lately whiplash. She always takes the time to really understand the root of the problem. Her evaluations are thorough, and the treatment plan is always clearly tailored to me. She always explains every exercise and technique, making sure I understand the purpose behind it and many times would send a video via email so I can go to If I forget how to practice the exercise at home. She always gives practical home exercises and adjustments that make a big difference in the healing process. I also appreciate the tips on posture and stretches that I can do at home. Wendy is an expert on what she does and her magic hands always provide the first step in the healing process. You can tell Wendy truly cares about her patients and takes pride in helping people get back to living pain-free. Thanks to her experience, guidance and treatment I always end up pain free by the final visit If you're looking for a physical therapist who is knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in your recovery, look no further than Wendy Richardson!

OMG. Wendy was great! I went to about 5 PTs before/after…read moreshoulder surgery but Wendy really made a dent in my recovery! Had I found her sooner, she would have cut down my recovery by months. She had great insight, input, exercises and spent the time manually working on me, rather than having me do my "at-home" exercises for 30 minutes - like other places did. That was important to me because I can do exercises at home but I can't do the mobility work of a PT. For example at Peninsula Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center in Daly City, 60 min looked like 8 min of PT manipulation, 30 min exercise you did on your own and 15 min stem. No wonder, I made very little progress. Wendy was hands-on, making a huge impact on my recovery. Should I need a PT in the future, I will most definitely go see Wendy!

Shirley is amazing. She has helped me with a couple of problems and the best thing for me is that…read moreshe explains everything so I leave with the knowledge to continue my own care. I recommend her to anyone working through physical issues. And, she's super nice!!

Shirley has been amazing. She has helped me strengthen my core and work on proper body positioning…read more Each time i leave feeling accomplished and can't wait for our next appointment. I feel better during and after a long day of work thanks to her. As much as I'd like to keep her a secret she is amazing at what she does and the knowledge she gives.

I have been treated by Karen & Brenda (co-owners of Noe Valley Physical Therapy) off and on for…read morevarious (sometimes acute) problems since 2001 and I think the world of them. They are not only highly skilled in their professions but are caring and patient and - together with their staff - create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. When I first went to see them, I had a terrible problem that prevented me from using my arm normally and doctors couldn't figure out what was wrong or what had caused it. I feel like Karen saved me. A few years later, I hurt my foot and could barely walk on it without pain. As an avid hiker and walker this was a nightmare. I went to a podiatrist who wasn't helpful at all. I went to see Brenda and she explained what was going on in detail (something I couldn't get from the podiatrist), and was able to calm the injury through direct treatment and exercises and eventually prescribed custom orthotics and restored my ability to hike again. Through some of the worst of the above I was also suffering from financial hardship and Karen & Brenda made some generous concessions to help me. I will be forever grateful to them for that and their wonderful care.

I'm kinda shocked that I hadn't already written a rave review long ago. I guess I assumed I had,…read morebut now I get to rave over 23 years and multiple injuries, surgeries, and recoveries. Starting after the 19 spine procedures with a prognosis of paralysis by 2007; nope! And yes, still doing Karen's exercises today. Then a torn bicep tendon reattached 12 years ago, and with Karen's brilliant work, 100% strength and extension. Then in 2019 I tore multiple tendons, muscles, and ligaments in my shoulder in a skating accident. Completely re-built shoulder in surgery. Once again, Karen helped me regain strength and mobility and today (at 64yrs of age) I'm doing 45 pushups and 10 pull-ups in an "L" along with my Physical Therapy exercises. Karen is an absolute genius when it comes to Physical therapy.

I have been going to Dr. Kylie Rowe for over a decade. There simply is no one better informed and…read morehelpful than Kylie. She is highly trained and an excellent diagnostician. She has treated me for everything from a sprained back to post surgery on my hip and much in between. She is simply the best.

I started seeing Dr Rowe about a month ago after developing an overuse injury in my IT band…read more I've been lucky enough to have only ever have had really good experiences with physical therapists, and Dr Rowe stands above even that high bar. It's not simply that she knows her stuff; her personality is just wonderfully warm, curious, knowledgeable, and generous. I highly recommend her.

Elite Physiology specializes in biofeedback training, which helps you take conscious control over…read moreaspects of your body you normally don't have control over. I have suffered from muscular problems in my lower back and legs for several years (the accumulated results of injuries, accidents, and illness). In the first session, Dr. Capozziello was able to identify some movement patterns and posture issues and help me adjust my muscle activation appropriately. It was remarkable -- the biofeedback training put me in touch with muscles I was not even aware I was using (or not using), and I was able to start making progress to changing bad habits. Standing up didn't feel difficult anymore. Subsequent sessions have helped me refine and improve my control. Elite Physiology's biofeedback training is different from straight physical therapy -- this is more about proprioception and connecting your brain and nervous system to your muscles than it is just doing exercises. It is challenging in an entirely different way, and would complement any other physical therapy you choose to do. It can be surprisingly difficult at times, and is much more about stretching your brain than your body. But the results are well worth it. Recommended.

I had about 20 comprehensive sessions with Taylor and could not recommend this more!! I wasn't…read moreentirely sure what to expect, so I was surprised to notice that my musical timing improved, my rumination decreased significantly, my creativity leveled up, my anxiety chilled out a bit, and a previously unexplained appetite issue went away. Taylor is great to talk to, and she's incredibly knowledgable and passionate about her field!

From the first moment I met Aedra, I was at ease and comfort. Finding someone you're comfortable…read morewith is very important for any type of medical issue, but especially for your pelvic floor! Aedra takes a very thorough and comprehensive approach and gives plenty of actionable items and next steps to improve your situation. I enjoy our hour sessions together, they are very helpful and insightful. Seeing improvement already and looking forward to continuing my homework and journey on upwards.

Aedra was amazing. I've been dealing with an injured shoulder since June, after subluxating it…read moreclimbing. After three months of PT elsewhere I was still in pain. And after just one session with Aedra, my shoulder felt so stable and the pain was gone. I really appreciate her holistic approach to injury and to working with the body. She helped work out my shoulder muscles, but she also paid attention to my nerves, my blood flow, and the rest of my body. I felt so calm and relaxed during my session. And it was a huge bonus that she really understands climbing injuries!

Steve has my highest possible recommendation…read more I came to him with a really stubborn shoulder injury and he helped me diagnose the movement patters that led to the injury, rebuild stability + strength from the ground up, and get me to the point where I was ready to resume normal activities (completely pain free) in ~2 months. Then we spent time working on other exercises (that I thought I knew how to do) and he helped me develop the intuition that I need to prevent future injuries. Steve is a fantastic listener and has a keen eye for form + biomechanics. He's able to listen to all of my complaints, synthesize them into a hypothesis, and then test my movements to confirm his suspicions. He's also can do massage + chiropractic adjustments to provide pain relief -- which definitely came in handy quite a few times. I'm SO happy I made the choice to work with Steve. I'm completely pain free + and feeling much stronger than I was when I started and am more confident than ever that I'll be able to continue reaching for my fitness goals while staying healthy.

Steve worked with me on a few different injuries, both acute and chronic. One of which I had…read moreactually been dealing with for over 15 years and over the last year or two was starting to really impede my day-to-day. If it weren't for Steve, I'd still be suffering today, but fortunately he really set me up for success and finally recovery. He was incredibly patient with me when it came to diagnosing and teaching me about my injuries and exercises; you can tell that he truly cares about his patients and wants them to get the most out of every session. If I had another issue I would 100% go back to Steve to work together on it!

I've been a massive fan of East West Bernal (as well as their other locations in Glen Park and Noe…read moreValley!) for years. While I was undergoing fertility treatment, I went to Marnie and several of the other acupuncturists, who were all wonderful. While I have no way of knowing whether it was correlation or causation, I am happy to report that I now have two healthy kiddos! I've also gotten many massages there over the years, but it had been a while. Since the person I had previously gone to no longer works there, I made an appointment with Chris. I think I have a new favorite massage therapist! I went in with a very sore upper back from nursing and carrying the kids and left feeling like a new person.

I saw Chris today and he was truly incredible. He methodically worked out all of my tight spots…read morewith very clear mastery of his craft. He's very strong and was also very clearly in tune with me throughout the massage. He's also a very warm, kind, and pleasant man. I will definitely be back to see him and strongly recommend him to anyone looking for a professional massage!

Just wanted to update my review to include Ann, the owner and also a PT at Balance in Motion. Ann…read moreis a wonderful soul, super caring, very patient, and incredibly thorough. She works on fascia (connective tissue in your body - a newer aspect of physical therapy. I can't explain it as well as she can!) so I get a different perspective on my aches and pains. She's continuously educating herself by going to conferences and classes to learn more about treating the fascia. She's also constantly teaching me (more ergonomic computer set up, how to sit better, how to bike better), as lifestyle makes a big difference and she can only do so much even if you're seeing her twice a week. And when I run late or when she ends up spending time teaching me something new, she always spends extra time to work on my sore spots (definitely more time than I'm scheduled for!). Plus, Ann (and Jane!) is just a fun person to get to know. I always look forward to our appointments together!

Ann helped me with a shoulder impingement. After our first session I felt immediate relief and a…read morefew weeks later nearly back to 100%. Ann is a great listener and adapted my care as we went along, employing different strategies to improve my condition, and never seemed rushed -- you can tell she really cares about getting you well. Would definitely recommend!