I finished physical therapy with Thomas and feel better than ever! I was scared about my back injury, and after my first session, I clearly knew Thomas was a talented PT. He helped me feel confident about my recovery. Thomas is knowledgeable, easy-going, and explains the why, so you are clear about how your actions/efforts will improve your injury. I am super grateful that I walked away pain-free and confident about how to keep improving. I will go running back to Thomas quickly if needed... hopefully not. Thanks, Thomas! read more

I've been a patient of repeated physical therapy care and always the same thing - do clam shells and it'll go away, money down the drain. My hip dysfunction was affecting back muscles in a way that actually messed up my shoulders even. Thomas understands the issues I have going on, and took the time to help get the proper muscles loosened up so they can move, showed me the way to actually recruit the right muscles (so clam shells werent just strengthening an already overpowered TFL) and helped my pain mostly go away. A few more sessions and I should be there, better at 43 than I was at 23. Cannot recommend this place, or Thomas, enough! read more

Came here to get help with some running related injuries. Thomas is a great therapist!! He helped diagnose and treat my injuries. He not only went through exercises to help me recover, but also get stronger to help keep them from coming back. The facilities are very nice, with access to a full gym. I couldn't be happier with my experience. read more

Thomas Martinho is just incredible. He constantly adapts my therapy treatment to the evolution of my healing process after having meniscus surgery on both knees. He's the best physical therapist I've ever known. read more

PT Riley extraordinaire is a Godsend. Using innovative ideas to speed the healing process - he's priceless! His approach simply stated: PT+Patient+patience=Successful recovery. None of that repetitive "hamster wheel" therapy; each session has become a building block upon the last (hence: no boredom). Lastly, he has a gentle spirit / calm demeanor, which is HUGE as this was my first surgery / PT experience. I couldn't have hoped for a better outcome. For reference: super healthy, athletic senior woman who's never broken a bone (ACL & Meniscus repair). read more

Struggling to find quality service? Tired of the pain? Well look no further cause Thomas is the best PT in OC! He walks you through everything and is clearly a doc you can trust. Ask for him and you will not be disappointed. read more

Nice, open location with down to earth staff. Lots of different amenities from workout equipment to a recovery center. Met all the professional standards at a high level. read more

Evolution Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy Near Me - Irvine, California

I came to Evolution Physical Therapy, because my wife received excellent care and recovery from her experience there. I had stiffness/limited range of motion, some imbalance, back and neck pain...among other concerns. After only five physical therapy appointments, I improved dramatically. I'm going on number 7 and I continue to do exceptionally well. The staff are professional, friendly and extremely knowledgeable of treatments for whatever ails. Their diagnosis, treatments and what to expect are on point. I've been seeing Thomas. Thank you Thomas for your expertise care, making my experience challenging in a positive way for improvement and enjoyable. Fyi. The office is on a small/med. size connected to a gym, which is great for access to do expanded treatment options. I highly recommend Evolution Physical Therapy for total fitness and wellness. read more

For the past 4 weeks, I've been working with Thomas and he has helped me tremendously improve my range of motion and flexibility overall in my ankle. I would highly recommend this physical therapy office and Thomas! read more

I have been going for six weeks now, and I have to admit that it is the best physical therapy that I have been to. This is my third knee surgery and sixth therapy experience. This is my first experience with a place that was one on one with the therapist and not an aid or ever changing Dr's. I feel like they listen to me and are truly working to help me improve. The office has all the necessary equipment, and there is a gym attached for anything they may not fact in office. I would definitely go here after any other surgery, and I would recommend it to anyone! read more

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I cannot say enough great things about Evolution Physical Therapy! Second hip replacement Ive had and this physical therapy experience was the best! Riley and his team are great! They have the best bedside manners and their knowledge and dedication is off the charts! Also dealing with the people at the office was flawless- read more

After having been diagnosed with an annoying frozen shoulder, I was so lucky to have had Thomas as my PT. It did not take long for me to get more range of motion back, and now my shoulder feels like new. Thomas is very knowledgeable and patient. He explained what his exercises will achieve which motivated me to continue doing those at home as well. He genuinely cares and has such a calm and professional demeanor. Thank you, Thomas! read more

Dr. Thomas Martinho was absolutely incredible. He was flexible with his treatment plan and appointments, adapting it to how I responded to each exercise and how I felt each appointment. My knee pain subsided significantly under his care. He was very professional and personable. I highly recommend him! read more

This first part of the review is for Riley specifically ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Riley has turned my quality of life around! When I met him, I had honestly turned into a Grinch with a very negative outlook given my chronic pain and non-existent range of motion due to injuries. I had seen MANY chiropractors and physical therapists with little to no lasting improvement. He stands out among all given his listening skills, body mechanics understanding, and precise diagnosis/treatment. My progress was gradual and required consistent at-home work (to be expected). There have been challenging days along the way, for which he has taught me helpful lifelong management strategies. But now I feel so so so much better, stronger, and able to engage in daily activities normally. He is also extremely patient and genuinely cares about his patients. I cannot speak highly enough of him! Now for Evolution PT ----------------------------------------------------------------------- The facility is clean, spacious, and well equipped. There is plenty of parking, and it is conveniently located close to the 405 by the airport. Appointment availability is great. The staff is friendly and helpful. 10/10 recommend read more

Awesome PT gym inside the Surf Ready Fitness training gym. Thomas does a great job at diagnosing impairments and putting together a treatment plan. He spends a lot of time with you and truly takes an interest in getting to know you and help you achieve your goals. A real partner in your rehab process! read more

Evolution Physical Therapy - Awesome set up for all your physical therapy needs! - Physical Therapy Near Me - Irvine, California

I've been a client of evolution fitness for almost a full 12 months, and I also have a physical disability that restricts my mobility and functional strength in my limbs. I'm also a professional disabled athlete and this requires specialized training and rehab techniques. I have had multiple physical therapists over the course of my life and disliked it because I never felt my own ambitions or drive to improve were heard. Only the thoughts of what my life should be in someone else's eyes. I met evolution fitness employees such as Sarahbelle and Amy that were able to convince to try physical therapy one last time. I went, and I've never looked back since. In 12 months of work, evolution fitness has increased my quality of life through simple exercises that can be done anywhere at anytime. I'm pushed to the limit every session to improve, and cared for like a friend. My walking abilities and stability have improved drastically, I have performed better in competition and I'm stronger than I've ever been. Whether you're looking for general health improvement or elite level performance. Evolution fitness works with you and your goals. You will always come away from sessions feeling better than before. Don't hesitate they will make it worth your time and energy. I'm so happy they took me in and changed my mind. read more

Katie was highly professional and easy to interact with. She was an expert on what I needed to recover from a sports shoulder injury. She gave me the tools and exercises so I can continue my injury prevention care after services had ended. I saw her for about 2 months. I highly recommend this place because of its convenient location, expert services, and flexible scheduling. This should be your first choice when looking for a physical therapist. The facility enforces safe face mask practices because of covid. read more

Gratitude for this nice clinic .. I am getting help with my injury ... Serena my therapist is very efficient and also has a calm loving energy ! Thank you Riley! read more

Riley has been a humongous asset to recovering from health issues, maintaining health, and then pre-hab and post-hab for/from a transplant. I would not be where I am today without his help. He has helped me regain function in several parts of my body, start to stand and walk again. And now gaining strength. He is great at what he does and an awesome person. read more

I'm getting great therapy for my shoulder. Riley was very thorough in his evaluation and the therapy is working for me. Plus they have a full gym with free weights and machines. Their check in process is high tech and very easy. Looking forward to my next appointment! read more

With the expertise of Riley and appropriate therapy exercises, I feel better after each session than when I entered the session. Riley has an excellent assortment of strategies to target my hip problem. Extremely knowledgeable, patient and dedicated. I'm fortunate to be a patient of Riley and at Evolution. I highly recommend Riley and Evolution. read more

Riley and Thomas are the absolute best. The guys put together a comprehensive plan to get me back to playing hockey after back surgery. They customized for wherever my aches and pains were ailing me at the time and, more importantly, explained what were were trying to accomplish with each. Great environment at Evolution also with the gym right on premises. Can't recommend them enough! read more

I had a 20'week therapy for two torn meniscus and came away almost entirely healed! Very consistent and well thought out therapy. Highly recommend this place, Katie was great. read more

Amazing Physical Therapy clinic in a fun and relaxed environment. The setup inside Surf Ready Fitness is perfect as you also get access to the surf training facility. Evolution physical Therapy team are the best PT you will find with a strong Knowledge of the surfing specific motion and injuries. If you are recovering from an injury or improving specific motion your surfing will definitely feel better and stronger after each sessions. The PT working there have published surf injury research papers as well as treated surf world champions! read more

Love this place and there staff. If you need physical therapy Dr. Amy Schultz is amazing and very helpful . I recommend her she is good at what she does AND she SURF'S ! read more

Katie is the best and I highly recommend her for any kind of PT work. I came in for my chronic low back pain which I've struggled with for over twenty years. Tried everything from other PT providers, acupuncture, chiropractic, massage, etc. For the first time, Katie figured out the right exercises to strengthen my whole core/low back area. She helped me develop an at home routine; one that I can stay committed to. She is very professional and just an all around nice person that truly cares. read more

Katie is a phenomenal PT. I had bilateral shoulder pain and within a couple of visits the pain had subsided substantially. Katie takes the time to explain exercises thoroughly and makes queues that are easy to remember. If you're looking for a PT place, I highly suggesting coming to see Katie. read more

I currently live in Long Beach so I was super excited to find out my commute to physical therapy will be a lot shorter. They have offices all around the LA area so moving down to Costa Mesa was a simple decision. Amy has been treating my foot for about 5 weeks now and I can say that I'm walking as good as before, maybe even better! Evolution does a great job with care and all the PTs are very involved with your situation. The aides that assist the therapists also do a great job guiding you through each exercise. Definitely recommend coming here for rehab, recovery, or even injury prevention. 10/10 read more

Katie is a great PT - I highly recommend this Evolution location if you're in OC. She's very knowledgeable, does an outstanding job personalizing your physical therapy plan, and is committed to getting you back up to speed. The location is very convenient for HB, CM, Irvine, etc., and Katie will work with you on your schedule. There's so many PT options out there, but trust me - go with Evolution. read more

I cannot recommend Katie enough! She has helped me work through two post-op knee surgeries and is actively committed to my safe and rapid return to sport. She has welcomed my absurd number of questions and always provides insightful answers based on current literature. read more

Amy was fantastic treating my ankle. She was very detailed in describing what was wrong with my ankle and was careful in giving me the right rehab exercises to get me back on to my feet. Definitely would recommend to anyone looking to recover and rehab their injuries. read more

I had shoulder and neck pain that made it hard to move my right arm. I went to a chiropractor for 12 visits that I was no better off after than before. Complete waste of time. I went to evolution pt and saw Dr Amy. She not only treated the symptom but treated the cause, i.e. told me what habits I needed to change while riding my bicycle. After 2 months of correcting my posture, my body has healed itself. I'm very glad i went to evolution physical therapy and saw Dr Amy read more

As a High school division champion in the 100 meter hurdles and a National Junior Olympian in the Heptathlon, I have to trust that I am working with the best not only for injuries, but for preventative care and even some added emotional support. The team at Costa Mesa are my choice for Physical therapy because they are the best. They understand the mindset of an athlete, and focus on recovery and strength. Regardless of athletic ability or injury, I highly recommend Evolution Physical Therapy to help get you back on your feet! read more

Evolution Physical Therapy has seen me through two injuries and I couldn't be happier! The treatment is thorough and the therapists and trainers are very supportive and available. I was given one on one attention as well as exercises to do at home. In both cases I came back stronger than before. I highly recommend seeking preventive treatment from the knowledge trainers here to any athlete or fitness enthusiast--don't wait until you're injured! read more