What an awesome place!! The staff is so amazing and friendly. I went in for a finger laceration and…read morecame out with full motion and function. The back office has such a friendly atmosphere. They not only treat you well as a patient but also make you feel like part of their team. The receptionist is also great and understanding when it comes down to scheduling you. She welcomes you with such a cheerful voice and great attitude. The therapists sure know what they are doing! Would definitely recommend. love these guys!

I came here for treatment of my sciatica and lower back pain. From the moment I arrived, the…read morereceptionist and physical therapist were both friendly and welcoming. I left feeling noticeably better after my visit, and I especially appreciated that they provided me with a personalized plan to continue my recovery at home.

My OB referred me to Karen for pelvic floor therapy at Santa Maria Valley PT due to back and hip…read morepain related to pregnancy. Karen took the time to provide education regarding pelvic floor and the benefits of strengthening it, including alleviating back and hip pain. I was surprised how many exercises and stretches there are; all of which were helpful. Karen also gave me tips for movement during labor to help with baby's positioning and descent. The most helpful piece of advice was the updated recommendation of how to breathe while in the pushing stage of labor. For my first pregnancy, I was only in labor for ~6hrs and only pushed for 1 hour. The delivering OB relayed that I had no tears and attributes this to the daily stretches I did for about a month and a half. I had a very smooth labor and think that pelvic floor therapy by Karen greatly contributed. Thank you Karen!

Had my initial visit with Chris to discuss how we were going to attack my injury. It seemed to go…read morewell but after a handful of visits. I haven't even talked with Chris again. I've always had younger kids working with me. But I just can't figure out how they're supposed to write up my progress from the therapy if I've never seen the therapist again. So far, just not feeling it here at Sims.

Kris is a great physical therapist . He helped me get back on my feet with showing me exercises to…read moreregain my strength once again. 10+ in my book.

This facility is a little on the older side as far as the building. But as far as the staff they…read moreare top notch. The staff treats you with dignity and respect. They are attentive and concerned with the overall health. I could go on and on about them but if it is your destination you will be in good hands. I was fortunate to only have a short stay at 90 days. They have long term patients which seem to love it here too. The food has a little to desire. But I have been told they are working on it. You can tell when the food is prepared here it is very good. The good thing is your family can bring your food in as long as your diet permits. With today's door dash and grub hub. The food is an easy fix. I would recommend this place even though I do not have much experience with long term care. They have helped me return to my life and I will be grateful to them for the rest of my life thank you valley oaks.

A great group of young professionals providing care to all dependency level individuals whether…read moreit's short term or long term they all have something valuable to offer allowing everyone to be free to be themselves without judgement or harassment. Individually structured diet plans and personalized therapy regimens in place giving the resident the freedom to be as independent as possible and seek out the most optimal outcome for any situation whether it's just swallowing, talking/socializing, daily grooming tasks or walking, they have so areas

All three of my boys are dyslexic, and I have spent years fighting a system that was fully prepared…read moreto let them fall through the cracks academically. By the time I realized how severe the situation truly was, thanks to years of the school district lying, manipulating and gaslighting me, my children were years behind and being pushed through school without the ability to properly read, write, or do math independently. I refused to allow that to become their future. Like many parents of struggling learners, I was desperate to find help -- and unfortunately, not all "experts" are created equal. We had an extremely painful experience with our first educational therapist, whose treatment of my child caused real emotional harm. After that, I became incredibly guarded, skeptical, and hypercritical of anyone I considered bringing into my son's life. I wasn't just looking for someone qualified. I needed someone safe, compassionate, ethical, patient, and genuinely skilled at teaching complex learners. Thank god for Kellie Henkel at Lights On Learning. Kellie completely changed Hudson's life. In just ONE year, she helped Hudson close massive academic gaps -- literally 4-6 grade levels in multiple areas. The progress has been unbelievable. What felt impossible a year ago is now our reality. Hudson went from feeling defeated and overwhelmed by school to believing in himself academically again. But what makes Kellie extraordinary is not just her skill level -- it's who she is as a person. She is kind, patient, calm, compassionate, encouraging, deeply knowledgeable, and an absolute badass when it comes to teaching kids with learning differences. She knows exactly how to push students while still protecting their confidence and emotional well-being. Hudson trusted her. He felt safe with her. She rebuilt not only academic skills, but self-esteem. As a mother who has lived through the trauma of watching her children be failed by schools and hurt by professionals who were supposed to help them, I cannot explain the level of gratitude I feel for Kellie. She will forever be part of our family's story. If your child is struggling -- trust your gut. Do not let anyone convince you your child is lazy, unmotivated, or incapable. The right intervention and the right teacher can completely change the trajectory of a child's life. Kellie Henkel did exactly that for Hudson, and I will never be able to thank her enough for what she has done for our family.

Kellie helped our son to improve his speech, reading and writing abilities when he was 5 years old…read more We noticed he was pronouncing certain letter sounds and words incorrectly and became concerned when we were unable to help him. We wanted him to get the help he needed before attending Kindergarten. We were so happy when we found Kellie and could not believe how quickly our son made progress. The very first day she worked with him we saw improvement and hope. Kellie is incredibly caring, patient, kind and resourceful. Not only did she help our son but she also helped my husband and I understand what was happening with our son's speech and explained ways that we could help him using her proven methods. Kellie knows how to engage with her students and makes learning fun and enjoyable. I highly recommend her!

As a nurse, I see how their methods help connect the dots for children, teens and even adults.  So…read moremuch has evolved in neuroscience and what we now know about brain development and the ability to make new mental connections in the brain. Up until recently, we didn't know the brain could lack development in the pathways, which are like roadblocks. And our children developed around those roadblocks. However, science proves we can go back and repair the undeveloped neuro-pathways at any age. I was referred here by a family member who shared about Brain Boost Academy's unique innovative methods which help people who lack certain early neuro-developmental sequences, which affect attention, learning and daily home life. I know how difficult it is to have a bright child that is very over-active like a little tornado with a short-attention span. I couldn't keep up with him and had to keep him busy to keep him out of trouble. I learned that with an evaluation, the deficits could be identified and treated specifically and that it would require a developmental one on one program. Seeing the progress before and after has made me a believer. I saw multiple results of how the program works. I wish Brain Boost Academy was available to everyone everywhere!

Karyn and her team at Brain Boost are AMAZING! Brain Boost is not just for kids or adults with…read morediagnosed disorders or learning disabilities. Brain Boost can help anyone realize their full potential! My son was flying under the radar at school, not doing poorly enough to catch anyone's attention. I knew he could do better, and we were struggling with behaviors at home. Now his school work is improving and we don't struggle so much at home. We began seeing results about a quarter of the way through his program and he continues to improve each week. I am so thankful that we found Brain Boost!

This is a great physical therapist to go to if you're in Nipomo and don't want to have to drive to…read moreSanta Maria or SLO to get quality care. I got referred for a round of sessions here to treat a problem I was having with a pain in my knee and a pain and tightness in my calf, and of course when I had the initial consultation I had to lay down my extensive history of scoliosis and back problems, and the multiple rounds of PT sessions I had already done at other places prior, and the physical therapist assessed that my back problems were probably an underlying factor for the symptoms in my extremities I was experiencing. So he crafted a PT regimen not only to address the symptoms directly but also to further address my back problems, and that was much appreciated. I believe this holistic approach to treating the current problem I was having was the right approach. By the end of the round of sessions, my knee pain was all cleared up and my calf was significantly improved, with no more pain but still a bit of tightness every so often. With the continuing at-home exercises and stretches I was given to address that, as well as a handy calf-stretcher heel-rocker piece of equipment they had which they taught me a few exercises for and that I subsequently found a reasonable approximation of to order off of Amazon, I believe I won't be having any serious issues with my calf anymore. I did do a round of sessions for my back pain here years ago, probably about a decade ago, and at the time they were in a smaller building and I honestly wasn't too impressed with the experience. But they have since moved to a larger location and hired more staff, and I was much more satisfied with the care I received this time.

I rarely leave negative reviews, but I felt this experience was important to share…read more My first visit mostly involved intake with the physical therapist and a short treatment on my hand, which seemed fine. During my second visit: * I only saw the PT briefly before being directed to a young assistant who was not a physical therapist. * The treatment room was extremely cramped with essentially no privacy between patients. * While using ultrasound on my finger joint, the assistant became distracted in a side conversation with another staff member. * The ultrasound wand was repeatedly left sitting in one place instead of being kept moving. * This caused a burning sensation in the joint. I understand ultrasound is normally kept moving during treatment, which is why this concerned me. * I moved the wand several times myself until I eventually asked her to stop as the discomfort was increasing. * I was also instructed to perform one of the exercises incorrectly. When I mentioned the ultrasound issue to the PT on my way out, the concern did not appear to be taken seriously. When I later called to cancel my remaining appointments, I had to leave multiple voicemails during business hours and received no call back. After four attempts I finally reached the receptionist. Overall, in my experience this did not reflect the level of patient attention or professionalism I expect from a physical therapy clinic. I'm sharing this feedback in hopes it helps improve patient care going forward. I have since switched to AG Physical Therapy, where experienced therapists provide focused, professional care.

My teenage daughter suffered a knee injury in April & was referred here by her doctor. She did 8…read morevisits & we were very impressed w: the outcome of her visits. The desk staff was always a pleasure to deal with. The therapy staff was very polite & focused on their jobs. My daughter revived quality care . I would highly recommend!

This is the best PT around! Awesome staff and Pat is wonderful! He will fix whatever is wrong…read morewith you!

This is my first time here, and I want to say that the care is wonderful and the nurses are truly…read moreoutstanding. I'm hopeful that with continued care, I'll be able to regain my mobility and stand by the wall again.

I was here for 5 months at it may have been difficult but it was worth it in the end. It was a…read moregreat experience and there were fabulous nurses and doctors and I made great friends there too. Thank you so much for the great care.