Dr. Liz is Amazing. She actively listens to your concerns and taylor's your recovery accordingly. She treats not only the problem at hand, but the entire body as a whole. You are set to improve flexibility, strength, range of motion, confidence in completing daily activities, as that is part of her active recovery, and post appointment stretches and movement advice. Dr Liz's Champion whole body approach, affordability for active recovery, and personal approach to every patient makes her the best in the business. You won't be disappointed!!! read more

I've been teaching ballet for decades, my students perform without injury, across the world. But as I age, I realized my body needed some help. Liz Montagna is a godsend! I don't let many people touch my body, since I need it for work and art form, but Liz is so knowledgeable and caring, I highly recommend her, especially for dancers! (Or those who want to move like one!) read more

My husband and I discovered Liz Montagna several months ago. My husband was recovering from a shoulder surgery and I was recovering from a knee injury. After meeting with Liz for one session, we were so impressed we decided to engage her for her 10-part structural integration program. Liz is so knowledgeable, so fluent in her skills. It's fairly amazing how quickly and accurately she can identify the root cause of an injury and then focus on the fix. But she also goes beyond the current problem and helps the patient troubleshoot future issues. For example, like my mother, I have osteoporosis. Over time, my mom developed a "widow's hump," which had me worried, too. So Liz has helped me through exercises and posture corrections to hopefully avoid this problem. Meanwhile, over the course of the 10-session program, Liz systematically worked on literally every muscle and tendon in my body, increasing my movement, balance and overall well-being. Lastly, Liz is really a beautiful human being. She's kind, gentle with a great sense of humor, and is genuinely fun to be with. She asks great questions and puts you at ease right away. I am so glad that my husband and I have Liz as part of our care team. She's really a San Clemente jewel! read more

My wife and I have been working with Liz Montagna for the past few months as she has taken us through 10 -part structural integration sessions. Liz is experienced and knowledgeable; she is observant of what is necessary to improve our quality of life; she is wonderful at explaining the process and the effect in clear and practical ways; and she is a skilled structural integration practitioner. We highly recommend her. read more

I found Liz Montagna through an online search for a Holistic Physical Therapist at the advice of my breast cancer coach. An old ankle injury was making movement difficult, and I wanted to take pickleball lessons without re-injuring myself. Through the years I have been to many physical therapists and I believe in the modality, although I have found many PT centers follow a "cookie-cutter" structure and I was looking for a more individualized approach. Liz Montagna was the answer and has truly changed my life! After meeting Liz for the first time, I was impressed with her knowledge of body mechanics and was sold on the idea of Structural Integration - deep bodywork with my connective tissue to create space by using massage techniques to reposition the soft tissue, optimizing joint movement, and allowing more mobility. I signed up for a series of Structural Integration sessions, along with Yoga movement sessions to augment the structural work. Since then, I have had several sessions with Liz, and each time I come away feeling better, with more movement and less pain, more settled, and inspired by Liz's passion for her work, attention to detail (she creates spreadsheets and takes copious notes) and wealth of knowledge in her field. She has a true calling for healing - and has backed up this natural inclination with continuing advanced education - she is always eager to learn more about her craft so she can be the best practitioner possible. Liz's methods are holistic, viewing the body as a whole and understanding how each part affects another to make the body perform at its optimum. Although my initial reason for the visit was an ankle injury, Liz has cured other issues that I had at the same time. Recurring neck pain was a frustrating problem for me, and Liz got to the root cause of it, providing me with easy exercises to strengthen the surrounding tissues and eliminate the pain. It's gone! Liz is also certified in Pilates and Yoga, and we start each session with a brief meditation, which I feel has grounded me. Liz has a beautiful soul -- she is kind, caring, and fun - and I feel deeply connected to her on many levels. Not to mention she has provided a clear path to eliminating my pain and creating a healthier, more structurally integrated person. After several months of working with Liz, I sustained an injury to my knee and ankle and although this setback was disappointing, I knew Liz was going to make me whole again. We had to stop with the Structural Integration sessions temporarily and concentrate on healing my knee and ankle to prevent surgery. I have every confidence this goal will be achieved because I so strongly believe in Liz's expertise. Hiring Liz Montagna as a my Physical Therapist was an easy decision. You will never find someone as passionate, caring, and knowledgeable with a true calling for healing. Liz is a gift to her clients and to her profession, and if you are looking for a Holistic Physical Therapist, I strongly recommend Liz Montagna. read more

I found Liz Montagna through an online search for a Holistic Physical Therapist at the advice of my breast cancer coach. An old ankle injury was making movement difficult, and I wanted to take pickleball lessons without re-injuring myself. Through the years I have been to many physical therapists and I believe in the modality, although I have found many physical therapy centers follow a "cookie cutter" structure and I was looking for a more individualized approach. Liz Montagna was the answer and has truly changed my life! After meeting Liz for the first time, I was impressed with her knowledge of body mechanics and was sold on the idea of Structural Integration - deep body work with my connective tissue to create space by using massage techniques to reposition the soft tissue, optimizing joint movement, and allowing more mobility. I signed up for a series of Structural Integration sessions, along with Yoga movement sessions to augment the structural work. Since then, I have had several sessions with Liz, and each time I come away feeling better, with more movement and less pain, more settled, and inspired by Liz's passion for her work, attention to detail (she creates spreadsheets and takes copious notes) and wealth of knowledge in her field. She has a true calling for healing - and has backed up this natural inclination with advanced education. Liz's methods are holistic, looking at the body as a whole and understanding how each part affects another to make the body work at its optimum. Although my initial reason for the visit was an ankle injury, Liz has cured other issues that I had at the same time. Recurring neck pain was a frustrating problem for me, and Liz got to the root cause of it, providing me with easy exercises to strengthen the surrounding tissues and eliminate the pain. It's gone! Liz is also certified in Pilates and Yoga, and we start each session with a brief meditation, which I feel has grounded me. Liz has a beautiful soul -- she is kind, caring, and fun - and I feel deeply connected to her on many levels. Not to mention she has provided a clear path to eliminating my pain and creating a healthier, more structurally integrated person. After several months of working with Liz, I sustained an injury to my knee and ankle and although this setback was disappointing, I knew Liz was going to make me whole again. We had to stop with the Structural Integration sessions and concentrate on healing my knee and ankle to prevent surgery. I have every confidence this goal will be achieved because I believe in Liz's expertise. Hiring Liz Montagna as a Holistic Physical Therapist was an easy decision. You will never find someone as passionate, caring, and knowledgeable with a true calling for healing. Liz is a gift to her clients and to her profession, and if you are looking for a Holistic Physical Therapist, I strongly recommend Liz Montagna. read more

Liz is a gifted healer! She has such strong knowledge as well as intuition about the body. I always leave our sessions feeling better. I opted for a 10 session package and hope to continue to see her for tune ups regularly afterward. read more

After a series of foot injuries and decades bent over a computer I was in chronic pain and unable to do my primary form of exercise - walking, which only further degraded my weight and overall health. I knew from supervising my father's recovery from partial paralysis at the National Rehab institute that PT done right could be almost miraculous. My father learned to walk on crutches, drive and function unassisted. But my own experience with traditional PT practitioners her in SoCal was disappointing: a quick diagnosis and a rote set of the "usual exercises" sometimes helped with the immediate symptoms short term but never got to the root causes let alone curing them. And it was always one area at once, never looking at my structural health as a whole. Liz's holistic approach has meant real and lasting changes to my health. I'm not only walking again pain free, but my gait has improved so that I can do hills and stairs now using the RIGHT muscles and so am building up to serious hiking again! My posture- walking, standing and sitting is much improved easing many symptoms and especially chronic neck and shoulder pain. Liz is determined to identify all of the root causes that need to be tended too in order to achieve lasting benefits. He amazing knowledge of body mechanics means she know where to look for the "culprits , test her hypothesis and then offer the right therapeutic activities to correct them, pulling from her PT, Yoga and Pilates background. Along the way I presented her with new health challenge: a flair up of interstitial cystitis and sharp elbow pain and she was able to apply her by now thorough and well documented knowledge of how my body worked (and didn't work ye)t to identify all contributing factors and ways to work fixing them into our practice together. Liz is holistic in a second and important way- combining therapy with deep body work designed to increase mobility and remove obstructions in the body. The exercises build on and work to maintain the body work, which makes it easier to move and build strength correctly. In addition to her deep expertise and the rigor she brings to treatment (expect measurement, notes, photos etc. to document progress) Liz's greatest superpower is her ability to verbally create an image of what muscles need to behave in what ways and which to turn off or slow down. She has helped me to locate and strengthen the key muscles I need for permanent improvement (I'm talking to you Psoas muscles!) Lastly, Liz is simply a joy to work with, a healer in every aspect; kind, empathetic, dedicated and with a delightful sense of humor. My goal was to make sure i had the health to enjoy this retirement I worked so hard for and with Liz's holistic approach I'm realizing the intent I set at every session: "Health Forward". She is a gift! read more

I had been struggling recovering from three shoulder surgeries and was personally fed up with the physical therapy that I had been receiving. I was still in pain and the scar tissue was simply not going away. I read a report on Iyengar yoga helping persons with injuries. I sought out the internet and was so blessed when I found Liz. She is amazing, caring and concerned about your overall healing. She was a saint who worked my shoulder and neck to the point where I have been pain free for the last six years. I was saddened when she moved away from Huntington Beach, but as a direct result of her care and concern I have continued my Iyengar Yoga practice and it has continued to help me both physically and spiritually. Thank you Liz read more

I discovered Liz in her Yoga for Backs class and was happy with the small class size and attention she gave to each person. With my chronic back issues I have to be very careful about the exercise classes that I attend. Liz made sure I felt comfortable in class and gave me specific instructions on how to modify the movements so that I could have a pain free yoga experience. Liz is a compassionate physical therapist and really connects with her paitents. She made me feel very comfortable and at ease in my appointment and gave me in depth exercises to practice at home to strengthen my body. Her body work helped release my tight muscles and encourage my body to have proper alignment. I am so happy I found Liz and look forward to working with her this year in PT and in her yoga classes. I highly recommend Liz! read more

Liz is amazing. After years of chronic pain and not being able to find any relief I found Liz by searching on Yelp for something/anything new to try. She is so thoughtful and incredibly knowledgeable in her approach to healing and physical therapy. I had to start very slow due to my chronic pain and she is so sympathetic to that and takes the time to listen and explain everything she is doing to help you get to where you need to be. I highly recommend Liz for anyone who needs physical therapy, especially if you are living with chronic pain and have given up, she just might be the answer you have been searching for. I have a long way to go, but for the first time in years I have hope and I am finding my best path to less pain. read more

I had been enduring back & shoulder pain for many years. After a helpful course of physical therapy with Rausch I was referred to ABC Pilates where I discovered Liz and began a real path to recovery. She has helped me not only with her masterful massage therapy but also through various restorative yoga and pilates classes as well. Her treatments and exercises have given me profound and lasting relief from the debilitating episodes I used to endure. Liz is knowledgeable and deeply intuitive, and an authentically warm and caring therapist. I feel I am being healed, and also am learning new ways to stand and move that strengthen my core and allow even long-time sensitive areas to finally heal. I wish I'd found Liz years ago - she is a gifted healer, guide and teacher. I am in very good hands. read more

I have worked with yoga physical therapy for over 15 months now and consider it a life-changing experience. I have struggled with fibromyalgia and arthritis overall body pain for over 20 years. In my 60s and now 70s I have experienced major back, knee and shoulder- neck pain issues. At times I have been relegated to using walkers, crutches and being bedridden. I have also frequently needed prescription pain medications and steroids to carry out my normal daily activities. After over a year of hard work with Liz Montagna, RPT,RYT I have seen major across-the-board improvements in my health and quality of life. My fibromyalgia and arthritic pain and stiffness have been dramatically reduced. My back pain problems are gone and the knee surgery I thought was certain is no longer necessary. my current shoulder - neck problems are steadily improving. Liz Montagna brings a wonderful blend of knowledge, skills and experience to her work. There is purpose and method in everything she does. She constantly amazes with her ability to diagnose a problem and then apply the proper approach to dealing with it. In my case there have been many problems and numerous effective fixes. Liz is one of those rare people who has a genuine passion for what she does.Her commitment and skills have resulted in effective positive results for me. I look forward to working with her for a long time to come. read more

Liz Is an amazing yoga instructor. Her 20 plus years experience as a physical therapist in addition to being a gifted teacher greatly enhances what she has to offer to her students and makes her the only source for yoga instruction for me. I've worked with her for more than a year and a half and have seen her consistently take each student's current physical concerns into consideration and find a way to incorporate a way to address them in her classes. Her classes are very interactive, hands on and comfortable to be in. She truly cares for each person's well being and progress as she works to make each class the best experience for us all. I think very highly of her and recommend her without reservation. read more

The physical therapy provided by Liz Montagna was by far the BEST therapy I have ever received! Each 55 minute therapy session was completely individualized to my specific issues, and home exercises were continually tailored to my ongoing progress. Integrating a vast knowledge of physical therapy with her passion for therapeutic yoga, Liz was able to alleviate my pain and teach me ways to strengthen and heal. Liz also provided me with videos of specific exercises introduced during our sessions, enabling me to practice each exercise at home correctly. Very helpful! read more

I had a history of back and neck problems and went to Liz in hopes of fixing structural issues and increasing flexibility. Liz not only helped me accomplish the former, but she also gave me the tools to continue my Yoga practice beyond the therapy sessions, and into everyday Yoga classes. She is kind, easy going, and a very good communicator. I recommend Liz' Yoga Therapy sessions for anyone with pain that is related to structural issues, muscle tightness, or injury. read more