I am so grateful to Turtle Rabbit, especially Jasmine. In late May I was struggling with very painful sciatica. Karuna worked me in right away for an assessment, and then Jasmine began her work on me. Their emphasis was on lymphatic drainage, and they used manual therapy, a laser, and an inversion table. I was also given stretches and pelvic exercises. The very next day I felt so much better. The progress continued with each session, and I remain very grateful. read more

There are those who think of their job as just a means of making money and there are those who think of their work as a passion, as a calling, a way for them to contribute to the world around them. Karuna and the turtle rabbit team embody the latter more than I've ever seen before. Not only did the team tend to my injured ankle and give me exercises to strengthen it, but they also provided knowledge on how to better care for my body as part of daily practice. I learned about staying under the pain threshold, breathing to enable my parasympathetic nervous system, and ways to listen to my body. They also tend to not just the body part in question but also your body as a whole. They understand that all your body parts work together so one injured part can have an effect on another. So if you want a PT that will help you cultivate a healthy relationship with your body to keep it strong and mobile as you live, I would highly recommend the turtle rabbit team as a PT. read more

Body, Mind & Spirit I found Turtle Rabbit and yes, it was meant to be. Karuna and Jasmine listened to what I said and suggested that I change my focus to something I really love which would better help my healing journey. I came to appreciate their deep knowledge of the body and how best to keep it working. I liked that they used gentle manual and laser light therapies. Bonding with my physical therapist was a happy plus! I learned how to belly breathe, not to push through discomfort / pain and actively listen to my body. I loved learning about the science behind the healing -- the nervous and lymphatic systems to name a few. My personalized stretches and exercises continue to help me move more freely and enjoy being me again! I love Turtle Rabbit! read more

When I found Turtle Rabbit and Karuna, who runs the therapy and delivers the treatments, pain was destroying my life. After 2 months in a walking boot to treat a bad stress fracture in my left foot, I could barely walk. My left foot was completely locked up with arthritis and stiffness and the rest of my body was compensating, creating pain no matter what I did. To complicate issues, I have chronic migraine disorder. Between my foot and my migraines, pain was always with me. Initially, when the boot came off and I learned I could not walk, let alone exercise without significant pain, I sought out physical therapy at a traditional sports clinic. I'd been to physical therapy before for a back injury, so I thought I knew what to expect but my appointment was a disaster. I'd always had a "No Pain, No Gain" mindset and learned to grit through pain to get a result, so I let one of the PTs yank on my foot and then forced myself to do the prescribed exercises. I put myself in so much pain I began shaking and tears involuntarily streamed down my face. I limped home and immediately began searching for an alternative. I knew I needed a smaller practice with more personal attention, ideally with a focus on pain relief versus sports therapy. It's with this focus that I found Turtle Rabbit and Karuna. First and foremost, Karuna is a trained, skilled physical therapist. She accepts insurance and uses clinically proven modalities to treat her clients. I will be completely honest and admit I had no idea what she was doing during our first appointment, but it felt amazing. And the best part? No pain. I walked in with a foot I could barely move and walked out being able to bend my toes. After three appointments, I had enough mobility in my foot to walk in my athletic shoes. After three weeks, I was cruising around in my orthodic sandals with significantly reduced pain and dramatically improved joint mobility in both feet. Every person I see says, "Wow! Looks like your foot is healed up!". It feels truly amazing and I look forward to every appointment. During her sessions, Karuna provides you with techniques to help you manage pain yourself including breathing exercises, doing what feels right for your body and knowing your limits. I've always been a person who has pushed myself to overcome my fears or limitations. I still push myself, but I'm pushing away from pain instead of towards it. I highly recommend Turtle Rabbit Physical Therapy to anyone coping with pain issues, either from an injury or chronic pain source such as arthritis. Give it a try, I promise you will not regret it! read more

I don't easily hand out five star reviews but I have no hesitation giving Karuna the highest recommendation possible. I went to her with shoulder pain that had been nagging me for more than a year, pain that had finally become unbearably limiting. She first made a thorough assessment-not only of my shoulder and its limitations but of my diet, lifestyle, and other physical strengths and weaknesses-before ever suggesting treatment or laying a hand on me. I saw Karuna once or twice a week for a little more than a month. At every visit we checked in on present conditions and past progress. She educated me about what was going on inside my body and helped me understand what I needed to do to extend the benefits of the therapy she provided. As if by magic, my shoulder opened up and I have been totally pain-free with 100% range of motion for two and a half months. Go see Karuna Patel at Turtle Rabbit for a unique, effective, and lasting approach to physical therapy. read more

Karuna brings extensive knowledge of the body and the ability to explain its healing processes with both clarity and hope. In my experience, physical therapy can sometimes feel formulaic, but what Karuna does is specific, not just to your issues or injuries, but to what is going on with your body and spirit at each appointment. For me, she was the angel whose care made it possible for me to take a planned trip to see all of my family and beloved friends for the first time in two years. Karuna has healing hands---and magnificent heart. read more

I started going to Turtle Rabbit about 6 months after my ACL reconstructive surgery on my left knee. I initially resisted going to physical therapy but my sessions at Turtle Rabbit have made a significant improvement in my mobility, ability to exercise and indulge in adventure - Karuna is extremely knowledgeable, patient and pleasant to work with. She takes the time to understand the issues, makes adjustment in exercises to ensure maximum likelihood of the patient completing the exercises and follows up regularly to check physical well being. - she has great equipment - I have gone to her when I have been in extreme pain and a combination of her massage skills and laser therapy reduced the pain and swelling in my knee tremendously. - Karuna worked me upfront to set fitness goals for me. 4 months after seeing Karuna regularly, I was able to hike the intense Macchu Picchu trail in Peru and have resumed runs and training to participate in 10ks and 1/2 marathons. I highly recommend Karuna and Turtle Rabbit to anyone who is looking for physical therapy to reduce pain, increase mobility and acheive your fitness goals. read more

I've gone to a # of different physical therapists, and I have to say that Karuna definitely sets the bar for outstanding work! I've had pain in my shoulder for the past 6 months with no recovery. 1 session from Karuna and I can already see the vast improvements in strength and movement. When she worked on my shoulder, I could tell how present she was on how my body reacted and how intuitive she is with how she addressed healing. I have to say, if you suffer from long term pain, you will be very happy with using Karuna Patel! read more

I have been a client at Turtle Rabbit off and on for a few years (Knee surgeries, and lymphedema). I have received the best possible care from Karuna as if she was my family. This amazing woman and staff have created an environment the treats the whole person. My therapies have brought me from hobbling to walking many times without my cane. New techniques, common sense and much laughter are tremendous healers. Also some very unusual and colorful tools. I highly recommend checking the clinic out if you are in need of healing, positive thinking and tremendous joy. read more

After seriously injuring my back at work, I could hardly move and was leaning to the right; could not sleep, walk straight, drive, etc.. I Did an MRI and the doctors suggested to meet with a back surgeon. They also suggested some physical therapy "in the meantime". Following a recommendation of a friend, I've met Karuna at Turtle Rabbit and that's where the 'magic' begun. In a short (but intensive) 3 weeks I felt amazing. No more leaning to the side and I had almost no pain at all! I could not believe how fast almost everything got back to normal! In a routine follow-up with the same doctor, there was no need to meet with any surgeon anymore and all I had to do is few more visits at Turtle Rabbit and follow the "homework" therapy and care instructions I've got from Karuna. Now, about 8 months after the injury, my back feels great. I did no have pain for months and I feel great! I warmly recommend Turtle Rabbit, not just because the great success of my therapy but also because of the friendly service, the attention to my pain and my needs and the great tips throughout the sessions! read more

When I went to Karuna after badly injuring myself from a HIIT class at the gym. I got rhabdomyolysis, rhabdo for short. It's something that I found out later was common in CrossFit circles. Anyways, it basically happened because I was doing TOO DAMN MUCH! Going to Turtle Rabbit healed up the puffy arms I got from the rhabdo and a host of other injuries I had acquired from aggressive physical activity. I was going to Karuna for about six months due to the many things I was taking care of in my body after years of negligence. My recovery was well supported by her too. She is someone who is in it for the service of caring for people, rather than the business of the healthcare industry. Throughout my healing, Karuna worked with me to look inside and into myself for what was best for me. She would then make recommendations from what my responses were so that I really understood that I was healing myself under her guidance. This was the part that was truly integrative about my treatment. Karuna is the real deal when it comes to practicing what she preaches. She really cares about your health and well being. She even texted me after I stopped seeing her to check in on me and make sure that I was doing okay. She also facilitates a great meditation group. Karuna is just the best! read more

Don't settle for 75% recovered. Go to Turtle Rabbit and get back to 100%! Karuna & the Turtle Rabbit Team are amazing. Thank you for all of your help throughout my process. It was great to have your open mind and positive spirit. I truly think that helped my speedy recovery. I went to Karuna AFTER already working w/ another Physical Therapy provider who said, 'this is all you're going to recover.' Karuna's positive energy, mindful exercises, and laser therapy took me from ~75% recovered to over 95%. With more personal work, I aspire to be 100% soon. The business & results are great & well worth the time. I'll be sure to send along any friends who need your support. read more

Karuna has Soul in her hand . At my initial visit "healing" sessions she addressed and assessed the level of pain I was experiencing. Karuna asked about my home exercises and thought me new Movements. At the end of my sessions, I felt the progress. The home exercise program that she created to address my problems and strengthen my cervical and thoracic muscles and posture were, and continue to be valued tools. Karuna is a very compassionate, friendly, attentive and thorough professional who always provided time to listen and respond to all of my questions/concerns. The professional atmosphere, cleanliness, and attentiveness of the staff I came in contact with provided a wonderful experience. read more

I came to see Karuna because I hurt my shoulder lifting heavy things. She took my pain level from a 8/10 to a 1/10 in 4 sessions and made it so I never had to take a day off and still do my job where I need to lift heavy boxes. She is very insightful with her methods of healing and gave me wonderful advice as to how to continue to heal my shoulder on my own. I know where I will go if and when I need PT in the future. Thanks! read more

If you are researching reviews to find a physical therapist, the short version is that this is the best physical therapy experience I have ever had. After working with Karuna, your mind and body with thank you. The longer is version is this - I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in early 2019. As with most autoimmune disorders, pharmaceuticals are usually the initial treatment. After researching the condition and treatment options, one of the suggestions was physical therapy. Putting this aside, I explained to my RA doctor that I was not seeing results from the initial prescribed medication. More medication (with greater side effects) was the next course of action. While I was disappointed, I knew in my heart that there had to be a better way to seek relief and treatment. One of my long-term concerns was my ability to continue to stay physically active and in particular, play golf well into my later years. Much like you may be doing now, I started reading the reviews of physical therapists in the area. First of all, Karuna was one of the first practitioners to call me back within one business day. Secondly, I was able to find times that worked within my schedule and was also able to be seen much sooner than other PT offices. Once we met, Karuna took the time to empathetically listen to my condition and concerns. Karuna was able to explain her integrative therapy process and how this process differs from traditional practitioners. Expanding my mind and being open was very instrumental in my recovery. And after working with Karuna for seven plus months, the results speak for themselves - no additional medication needed, virtually no pain, shifting of my mindset to step outside of my comfort zone, and most of all, having fun while doing so. Even when I come into session with an acute muscle strain or injury, I get the opportunity to learn more about my body and myself. Thanks to Karuna's help, I can safely say that my RA symptoms are not holding me back from anything - including playing as much golf as I can. The freedom to continue being active and playing golf has been essential to my well-being. If you are ready to begin your journey and enjoy a holistic recovery process, please do yourself a favor and contact Karuna. Easily one of the best decisions I have ever made. read more

Karuna totally exceeded my expectations as to what PT was about. I showed up with limited range of motion and some pain in both shoulders due to years of surfing and lack of stretching. After our first session the range of motion increased significantly. I was very impressed. Not only that but I can't remember the last time my shoulder joints felt so open. I walked out really feeling great. The other thing I should really mention is that Karuna has healing hands. What I mean by that is I could tell as soon as she put her hands on my she knew exactly what she was doing, where to find those tinder spots and how to manipulate the joints to get the most openings. I can't recommend Karuna enough. She is way more than a physical therapist. read more

I rarely write reviews on Yelp, but it's hard not to when you work with and know Karuna! After climbing for a few years with little to no injuries, I started experiencing knee pain and discomfort that I couldn't get rid of or heal myself after about a year of trying. So I went to Kaiser (my healthcare provider) to see if their PT department could help. I was only offered one appointment where I was quickly assessed and given a few exercises to try out at home. Knowing that I needed something or someone to hold me more accountable than that and help me assess my progress, I called the Kaiser office back to see if I could get some consistent PT appointments, and they basically told me that I was young and healthy and they couldn't provide additional help. I almost stopped looking after that, but decided to see what else was out there (also after setting up an HSA account through my job, of course!). I found Karuna on Yelp and basically picked it because it was close to my house and had good reviews. Little did I know that I was about to have a life-changing experience with Karuna. I definitely expected the typical space you picture when you think of a PT office: a gym-like room with exercise equipment, medicine balls, weights etc. To my surprise, I was greeted by a cozy office and friendly faces. Karuna works in one room with a massage-like table and uses her hands and laser therapy to improve the flow in your body and basically work magic. I always walk out of my sessions feeling excellent. It took me some time to completely understand and adopt Karuna's integrative approach (though a history of yoga, meditation and an open mind definitely helped), but her explanations of the idea behind her practice during each session greatly helped me understand what she was doing and how I had an important role in the process. By combining thoughtful breathing, simple exercises, patience with your body, a positive attitude and Karuna's healing hands, I was able to make incredible progress with my body. I learned how to listen to my body's needs and treat myself on my own (to the best of my ability). I knew when to hold off on certain activities, how to sit at work, when to do what exercises and how to integrate this practice into all aspects of my life. Karuna is also an awesome person to chat with and so caring and generous - it isn't uncommon to leave her office without a fun gift like a travel mug or stuffed emoji keychain. She also sends you cute postcards! After a few months of therapy with Karuna that lead to the amazing results I never could have imagined, she referred me to a Gyrotonics specialist (google it) named Sam who helped me not only ensure that the pain wouldn't return or persist, but also trained me on how my body is meant to move, be treated and most of all, strengthened. She and Karuna are close business partners as well who treat/work with each other, so they were constantly in touch about my progress, which really made me feel cared for. The greatest takeaways from this experience with Karuna and Sam were that I now feel like I know my body so much better and can treat different issues appropriately. I also have a different attitude about my body and always make sure that I am not pushing myself too hard but also not being too lazy to work on my issues - the most important thing is to listen to your body. I couldn't recommend Karuna more and still go to her because she is so great. Thank you, Karuna! I am so glad I stumbled upon you :) read more

I've been working with Karuna for approximately 1 year to heal what presented itself as a hip injury. I'm super excited to share more about my experience. For context, I'm a very active female in my mid twenties. I've worked with traditional exercise-focused physical therapists to heal previous injuries like a lower back muscle sprain and a torn ACL, both from my former life as a soccer player. When this new pain started in my hip as a result of interval running, I made an appointment with an exercise-focused PT in San Francisco, because that's worked for me in the past but I wasn't happy with the therapist. He prescribed helpful strength building exercises, but he didn't seem to really listen to my words or my body so I stopped visiting that practice. And then, I found Karuna! I will admit that I was hesitant about Karuna's approach because it wasn't as physically demanding as I understood physical therapy to be. However, the voice inside of me told me to give this a chance because I was extremely impressed with her ability to listen, her knowledge of anatomy and her connection between her hands and mind that allow her to feel slight inconsistencies in the body, like inflammation, tenderness and tightness. For both of us, this recovery was a challenging puzzle. It wasn't as simple as honing in on a single muscle and seeing dramatic results in 2-3 months. We started with the muscles directly touching my hip, but once inflammation and tightness started to disappear from that area, this revealed previously hidden problem areas like a core strength inbalance, super tight psoas muscles that were taking on the brunt of strain during aerobic activities, agitation in my lower back and super old residual pain in my sacrum. In addition to the applied physical therapy (massage and laser), Karuna helped me adjust my mental outlook, my diet, my emotions, and my exercise routine. This is where the word "integrative" really comes into play. Karuna made me realize that doing the right exercise, eating the right things and getting enough rest is not enough. If you're too hard on yourself or if you're storing negative energy, you're slowing your healing process. Emotional blocks are a real thing. Example 1: The final pain we were working to remove was the hip pain I felt while sleeping. We'd been working for weeks and weeks to heal this remaining 5% of daily pain. Then, I took a 2 week vacation where I was free of daily stress and the pain disappeared. Example 2: A few months ago I thought I was well enough to start running again, but the pain returned immediately the day after. The next time I went to see Karuna, her care and careful questions made a safe space for me to have a good and honest tearful cry over my frustrations, which ultimately I needed. Without that session, I wouldn't be where I am now. One year later, I'm back to running! My body is stronger now than it has been in almost ten years. I've been able to combine ALL of my previous activities (non- heated yoga, spin, running, free weight strength training) with some new activities (heated yoga, yoga balls to roll out my sacrum and psoas, a moist heating pad, regular notes in my own gratitude journal) in a pattern that is sustainable. I want to be honest so I will say that not every experiment we tried produced excellent results, but that's part of the process. If you're reading this, I would encourage you to visit Karuna though only if you're willing to (a) commit an open mind and (b) confront all of the parts of you that you keep bottled inside. She will listen to you, she will inspire you, and she will push you to be that best and most happy version of yourself. read more

It's been 10 months since I fractured my leg, and about 5 months since I stopped seeing Karuna. I am pleased to report that I am 100% better and have NO RESIDUAL PAIN OR DISCOMFORT from my injury. I even did the AIDS Lifecycle in June - riding 545 miles for 7 days from SF to LA and had no discomfort in my injured leg (my other leg is a different story, but that has nothing to do with Karuna). If you're looking for a full recovery, Karuna's healing touch is a real quality-of-life-saver. The results speak for themselves. read more

Karuna is the best physical therapist I have ever seen! She is kind, and caring, and helped me fix a number of issues I'd been having with my back. Her approach is very gentle, but powerful. Sessions are 45 minutes, which is nice, and you always have time to really get into what's going on--which translates into finding the best solutions. Cannot recommend more highly! read more

I fractured my ankle (fibula) while skiing last December 2017 and because I have a long flight to the Philippines right after new year in January, my ortho wanted me to see a PT ASAP. I know I do not want the usual therapy cos I figured I can google and youtube exercises, so when I found Karuna, I was really satisfied and happy with the choice I made. I love how I felt at ease since the first time I meet her. I saw her for a few sessions before my 14 hour flight and although I didn't see a PT while on vacation for a month, I was secured knowing that Karuna has showed and taught me what to do to help recover faster from my injury and deal with pain. When I got back in March, I was cleared to put weight on the injured foot and was seeing Karuna 3-4 times a week. She helped me deal with the pain and learning how to walk again. By mid April, I was back to work (I am a nurse) and was on my feet for 8-12 hours 2-3x a week. It's now August and I am back to doing my favorite things, biking, hiking, backpacking and actually on sabbatical to travel for a year. I hope I don't get injured again but in case i will need PT in the future, I know where to go, not only did she help me be physically fit again but she was also my therapist by being so encouraging during therapy. Her assistant Jasmine is also very pleasant and was very flexible with scheduling. Thank you so much guys!!! read more

My experience with physical therapy in the past left a lot to be desired. When I had issues with my knees for example, the sports rehab clinic just did a rotation of ice/heat/soaking/electrical stimulation. No stretching or working of the joint at all. And when that did nothing for me (surprise), they simply recommended that I quit the sport I loved and move onto something less strenuous. So, when I hurt my shoulder late last year (and had never had issues with my shoulder prior to that), I was pretty concerned. Very limited motion, with a lot of pain down through my elbow and into my wrist. I thought it started to get better on its own, but that was just because I was really careful with it. I had a huge wakeup call a few months later when I fell snowboarding and experienced really bad throbbing and deep aching constantly thereafter. I couldn't lift anything, couldn't sleep - and little things like having my dog barely pull on his leash while walking him were oddly painful. I visited Dr. Jennifer van Warmerdam (I also highly recommend), thinking that I would just get a cortisone shot and go on my way. She has a pretty conservative approach, which I appreciated, and recommended 6 weeks of physical therapy for capsulitis. She also gave me a list of recommended Physical Therapists, which included Turtle Rabbit. I was a little hesitant given previous experiences with PT, but was really glad that I took her advice - and really glad that I chose to work with Turtle Rabbit. There are a lot of things that I really like about Karuna and her practice, but here are the things that stood out for me: 1. She takes a holistic approach to your injury, and really understands how different areas of the body impact you and the area she is working on. 2. She did a phenomenal job of bringing down my pain level in the first session which gave me a great degree of confidence that I was working with the right person. 3. She was very clear that slow and steady wins the race - it will take some time, but I was far more likely to have a full recovery by working on a little bit at a time and testing out my range of motion and strength. 4. She utilizes a combination of eastern, western and modern techniques (including cold lasers) and taps into your awareness so that your body goes into a healing mode. 5. She did an awesome job of prepping me for upcoming activities that I thought might not have been possible - including a golf trip and heavy yard work. 6. She also has great insights into how other factors can positively or negatively impact your body's ability to heal. I really did think 6 months ago that I would be that person with a nagging shoulder injury for the rest of my life - dealing with pain on a constant basis, and worried about re-injuring myself. That couldn't be further from the truth. My shoulder feels great, I'm golfing again, and not worried in the least about straining or pushing it. I also agree with all of the other reviewers here; don't settle for a partial recovery!! A full recovery is definitely possible with Turtle Rabbit and Karuna if you have a little patience, work with the process, and follow her instructions. I highly recommend Turtle Rabbit, and will certainly be coming back if I have any PT needs moving forward. Thanks Karuna! read more

I was very happy to discover Karuna when I did. I had been suffering from chronic pelvic pain for almost 3 years and I really needed someone to help me look at the big picture - body, mind, spirit - in order to make some tough treatment decisions. Karuna was the right person to help me do that. She provided a very safe, encouraging and non-judgmental space for me to consider the choices I needed to make which were not easy considering the imperfect information that I had. In the end, I made the right choices and I continue to feel better each and every day as the functionality of my body slowly restores. Karuna's skills and knowledge of healing played a big part in that. Thank you, Karuna!! read more

I had a very traumatic foot injury, which required surgery and left me with a lot of scaring as well as numbness due to the nerves being manipulated. Weeks after the surgery, my foot and ankle were not healing properly. Aside from the pain post surgery, the contusions and scars were "angry" looking and the foot was swollen with a sickly color, not to mention the throbbing that did not allow me to sleep at night. I decided to seek help with the healing and chose Karuna's services. She was very gentle and used lymphatic stimulation to help the area drain and get circulation. Immediately after the first visit my foot was "alive" again and it started to come back to normal. After 5 visits, the foot looked amazing and even the surgeon was surprised to see it heal so rapidly. I wish I had seen her sooner after the surgery and shortened the recovery time. read more

Three years later and Karuna is more amazing than ever. She has a healing touch that is magical and transformational on so many levels. I've had years of treatments and this is one I will run back to experience again. She takes time to listen and provides healing for the body, spirit and the soul. read more

Everyone's got a bad back but mine got a whole lot worse after a summer of picking up grandchildren. I could hardly move when I got out of bed in the morning and any length of time sitting in a chair could bring on a big problem. I was feeling almost incapacitated -- and I had some international travel in a few months. I knew I needed help and after not getting it from my HMO which will go nameless here, all my intuitions were that Karuna would be the one. In one session she taught me subtle little exercises I could do to deal with a problem when it happened and to gradually get my back working right. The results were so immediate it was like magic. I've seen her once more for a refresher and I'm confident I'm on top of this now. What is the best is that I'm not dependent on a treatment -- she is teaching me how to take care of myself. read more

Karuna is a very nice, knowledgeable, and professional physical therapist. Her integrative approach and knowledge of eastern medicine provide a great complement to traditional physical therapy. I have a torn labrum in my hip which can't be fixed except by surgery, but I went in order to see if she could help it improve so that I don't have to go the surgical route. She did a few things that helped on a cellular level, increasing blood flow to that area so that my body can heal itself. I saw some improvement (which I honestly didn't expect) and when she'd done everything she could do, Karuna referred me to an acupuncture place that has been able to help as well. Overall I would recommend Karuna to anyone who needs a physical therapist. read more

This place likes to say it embodies wellness and healing but underneath is a sense of profit over healing ("First Wealth is NOT Health"). Treatment does not include a mandatory $55 charge on top of your co-payment to use a laser treatment that comes out of a flashlight looking device. There isn't any exercise equipment except for a massage table in the room and the place has an overall small footprint. Other physical therapy locations provide treadmills, pilates machines, weights and ice and electrical treatments post therapy at no extra cost. Charging a mandatory $55 extra (which should be included) on top of what your insurance pays them out and the fact that the only equipment they have costs less than $2,500 new and administered by the receptionist seems un-ethical to me. That being said, Karuna does have a great sense for healing and her methods are ideal for shoulder and back issues. read more

Eight years ago I injured my shoulder snowboarding and did nothing to take care of it until finally being diagnosed with multiple tendonitis problems (rotator cuff and bicipetal) a few years and much aggravation of the injury later. As the years went by and my efforts to help my physical issues proved insufficient I began to develop problems with the arm that wasn't involved in the original injury as I lived a life out of physical balance, always with one side compensating for pain in the other. For 3-4 years I went to see a chiropractor, which always seemed helpful but never got to the root of my problems. By the time I finally cracked and decided I needed the help of a physical therapist I was in constant daily pain; both my arms had a variety of pains, and now my neck and back were beginning to lock up. This is the point at which I discovered Karuna. Without insurance that would cover physical therapy, and simply looking for somebody that was in my neighborhood led me to the reviews on these pages. So it is fitting that I now add my voice to this chorus of stellar reviews that Karuna is compiling. I suspect that for each review that is written there are 10-20 success stories about Karuna's assistance that don't get logged. Turns out I was ignoring the natural warning signs that the body employs as messages to its owner - Karuna brought me more in tune with these messages, providing me with an ability to measure and control the pains I was feeling through a method of a "threshold" approach, which basically means that when pain is felt one has already gone too far with their activities. So for the first extended period of time since the original injury I stopped aggravating the problem and creating new problems. At the same time Karuna's integrated approach to therapy was put to work....she began by reducing the inflammation that had built up in multiple places. Within a couple weeks I was noticing improvement, and within a month I could tell we were on the right track. A large part of the process towards recuperation rest with me, and Karuna helped stress the importance of me making the lifestyle changes that would enable the healing to occur. I did, and along with her hands-on physical therapy and some basic exercises/stretches that targeted the problem areas, I truly began to heal. It took 2-3 months to get to 100%. I went from thinking that I had developed chronic tendonitis that was going to hamper me for the rest of my life, to being in perfect physical condition for the first time in the greater part of a decade. I'm a very active individual, so this means a ton, and I'm looking forward to being physically "free" during my rapidly approaching 40's. Thank you for helping me heal Karuna. Seriously, you have been an integral part of improving my life. While I hope I don't need your assistance again anytime soon, I look forward to working with you the next time I'm damaged and in need. Much love, Cam read more

My lower back hurt for something like 2 years. I visited Karuna twice a week for a few months and she seems to have fixed it! Thanks again! read more

As a health care professional, I know the amount of compassion and dedication required to provide high quality care with results. Karuna is extremely knowledgeable and utilizes different effective modalities to suit my needs. She uses a new laser to eliminate pain in my neck and headaches. Treatment is immediately successful and long-lasting. I am so thankful for Karuna and taking Physical Therapy to a higher holistic and spiritual level. She brings peace to my mind, body, and soul! This is medicine with a heart! read more

If you want sincere, attentive, holistic, fun, realistic, effective, professional, sensitive, all about YOU and your needs getting met Physical Therapy and Wellness sessions, then Turtle Rabbit is where you want to go. You can actually feel Karuna's caring nature through her touch during your appointment. She is grounded, knowledgeable, and is serious about her work. I leave my appointments empowered to increase my self awareness and self care. Karuna offers the highest standards of care while maintaining a warm, nurturing presence. Benefits abound! read more