I'm so glad I was referred to this place by my doctor. Dr. Kirk Ramirez and his team are very knowledgeable and just awesome. The place has a cool vibe and they have all the latest gadgets and tools to help you feel better. Dr. Kirk focuses not on just getting you better but educating you to what's going on with your body and how to make it better. They've set a high bar for me on physical therapy. read more

The entire Highland Park Moti team was fantastic, but I want to give Dr. Nico Docil a special shout out. He was my physical therapist and helped me considerably after a car accident in February exacerbated an already weak shoulder. The facility was accessible, incredibly clean, and well organized. I learned so much! They also made it very easy to work with my insurance. I can't think of a better place to go to after an unfortunate accident. read more

I spent 12 weeks at MOTI, 6 for post-op support from foot surgery and another 6 for a chronic pain condition in my neck & arm. I loved working with Dr. Derek. In our time together, he was extremely patient, kind and knowledgable. I am grateful to Dr. Derek and his team for their compassion, gentle nudges and our time together, as my goal was to return to the dance floor, which I am now able to do. Each appointment was easy to schedule far ahead of time and I enjoyed having 1 designated PT throughout the experience. In each appointment, Derek listened closely as I shared my symptoms and challenges, which he utilized to tailor my exercise program very attentively. In my time at MOTI, I learned to manage my pain, to stick to my exercise plan and to try again. I felt extremely emotionally supported through this process and would definitely work with Dr. Derek again. read more

MOTI is by far the most professional and advanced physical therapy, or training center, I've ever seen. The staff there is top of class, in every aspect. When I started, I was unable to move my arm because of a shoulder injury and I wanted to be able to throw a baseball again. After a few months of work with the team there, Ann DeGray being my primary therapist, I am now able to throw again. Their plan worked flawlessly and I never experienced pain or felt over worked during my time there. I've come such a long way and I owe it all to the MOTI team in Highland Park. Wish I could continue going from now on!! I recommend using MOTI for any Physical Therapy needs and if you're looking for a trainer you should consider this facility. You'll feel like you're an olympic athlete with all the top professionals, the attention and the best training equipment. MOTI truly is the best. I'm going to miss it. read more

I came to MOTI Physiotherapy after a bad fall that hurt my right knee. I saw Nico at the Highland Park location and not only did he help me instantly relieve soreness through scraping/Theragun techniques to relieve the surrounding muscles, but he taught me strengthening exercises to eliminate my habit of putting pressure on my knee joints. I've noticed a tremendous difference after 6 sessions and feel I have a long-term plan in place through the daily exercises Nico taught me! Nico is obviously extremely knowledgable in his field, and he's fun to chat with also! While I'll miss working with him and the MOTI team, I'm so grateful for the success they have set me up for! Can't recommend Nico and MOTI Physiotherapy enough!! read more

MOTI Physiotherapy Highland Park is a great boon for anyone out of alignment on the east side of town. Nico and his team put in the time to get what ailed me ironed out, edifying me as to their process at every step along the way. I hope to keep myself in whack, but if I get out of it again, I will be sure to look them again. read more

loved dr kirk! really helped me learn a lot of things about my body and how to take care of it over the long term. really lovely staff as well, and helpful with insurance etc. read more

I worked with Dr. Nico Docil at Moti Highland Park for several months. He's definitely the best PT I've encountered (I've also been to Katz in Pasadena but far prefer Moti). He's skilled, smart, energetic, kind and a good listener. Very attentive to help me get stronger and back on the tennis court. Highly, highly recommend Nico and the rest of the team at Moti. All of the PT assistants there are awesome, too. read more

More of a gym than a health center. Two stars for nice reception and assistant. Doctor seemed very uninterested in my recovery. read more

Derek Nishikawa is the best! I do powerlifting and have had persistent low back pain. He did an incredible job assessing, developing a plan for strengthening, and solving my issue. Cannot recommend him or Moti enough! Everyone there is incredible! read more

My experience at MOTI with Dr. Derek Nishikawa was absolutely incredible! I went in with a torn meniscus and a pain level ranging from 8-10 on a daily basis. 6 weeks later and the pain is basically non-existent. Dr. Derek helped me understand my body and movements, build up my strength, and gave me the tools to continue on being mindful of positioning and form while working out and in my every day life. I am so grateful and cannot recommend MOTI and Dr. Derek enough! read more

MOTI Physiotherapy is everything you're looking for in a physical therapy provider--friendly staff (literally, everyone), knowledgeable doctors and assistants. In 2.5 months, I went from just recovered from a hip injury and wobbly walking/running, to refereeing competitive older-teenage soccer matches. Dr. Derek Nishikawa, in particular, did a great job of listening to my goals and needs, designed a great program, and pushed me just enough. The assistants are all very well prepared, and played a very important role in my full recovery. The facilities are also very clean, very robust in the amount of equipment/open space available. Top notch! Thanks again, all of you at MOTI. I will forever have great appreciation for your work and dedication. read more

Derek Nishikawa at Moti in Highland Park treated me post total knee replacement surgery for the last couple of months, and I can not praise him highly enough. Not only is he supercompetent in terms of physical therapy, but he also is very good at identifying mental or psychological difficulties in patients. I cannot speak for others, but with me he understood my problems even before I understood them (and I am a well-educated person with deep interests about many things, especially in the psychological arena, so it is not easy to impress me!). He then was able to address my issues gently but firmly and with patience and persistence until he got me over the hump and to the next stage of functionality. He possesses rare insight, even rarer capacity for empathy, along with excellent intellectual skills and ongoing curiosity. He knows when to push and when to be more lenient, he always has a sense of humor, he knows when to tell me what to do and when to listen. And when he listens, he REALLY listens and then applies that knowledge to updated or modified practices to MY benefit, not to his! I am not the easy praiser, in fact I mostly find fault. So my praise for Derek is worth at least double in my mind, as it is so rare. HE is rare, and a keeper! The facility in general is perfect, clean, functional, efficient. The front office girls are very affable and competent, they always try to help you out if you are in a jiffy with rescheduling, or if you are late. NO ONE has any airs, everyone keeps an eye out for patients in difficulty, even if they are not their patient. The atmosphere is as if you went to visit family friends, but without the family baggage. So easy, fun, good, but also substantive. I was sad when i finished my physiotherapy cycle. Good going, Moti! read more

I followed Dr. Ann DeGrey from the Los Feliz location to here because she's great! She has a lot of experience and knowledge, and has helped me to get stronger and increase my flexibility. The massages are great too. The techs are really helpful in providing hands on education on the exercises as well. The front desk assistants are great at communicating about scheduling and billing. I highly recommend Dr. Ann if you need physical therapy! She has played an important part in my recovery. read more

I never thought I would be able to throw a baseball again but thanks to Ann DeGray and the experts at MOTI, I am able to throw with full motion and good control, with zero pain. This is the nicest facility I've ever seen and the entire staff is friendly, helpful and well trained. They know how to gradually bring you back to full strength and you notice the change every week. Thanks guys, you're all the best at what you do and should be proud to be a part of this company. read more

MOTI Physiotherapy - Throwing a baseball AGAIN! Never thought I would ever be able to again. Thanks MOTI!! - Physical Therapy Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Dr. Kirk Ramirez and the team at MOTI Highland Park in Montecito Heights are brilliant. I first saw Dr. Ramirez several years ago as we worked to avoid back surgery. He got me fit and I was indeed able to manage my pain (motion is lotion!) and delay my fusion for a couple of years. When the surgery became necessary, I sought out Dr. Ramirez to guide my rehab, and I could not be more pleased with the results. Kirk is both an expert in the biomechanics of recovery and a challenging, inspirational coach. I really needed that, and he and his marvelous team of techs delivered big-time. From the arduous early weeks through "graduation," they pushed me to achieve the recovery I dreamed of when I opted for surgery. Because of them, I have it. If you are dreading the rigors of rehab, just stop. This is your place. The vibe at MOTI is incredibly positive. The people are awesome. The facility is clean and modern with first-rate equipment. It's easy to get to and parking is plentiful. What more can I say? Every day, every step I take, I thank them for their work in helping me get my life back. I cannot recommend them highly enough. read more

I chose Moti after a colleague recommended them. I've struggled with knee pain and lower back pain. I have a bulging disc that's pressing on a nerve and it can be hard to even stand up straight when everything gets tight and irritated. I tried to rehabilitate myself at the gym doing what I thought were good strengthening exercises. I would make some progress and then end up back in pain and have to take a break. Turns out I was doing everything wrong. The exercises I was doing weren't the correct form and it was actually making everything worse. I can not recommend Dr. Derek Nishikawa enough. He taught me so much about my body and how to manage my pain. He showed me the correct way to do strengthening and which muscles to target for my particular pain. No I have the tools to implement a care routine at home. I'm so grateful to him for everything. Thank you Derek!!! read more

Working with MOTI was a huge game changer for me. I worked with Kirk and his team who have been incredible at helping get past some chronic pain I'd been suffering - listening carefully to my issues and approaching their diagnosis and treatment from an informed and intelligent perspective. The place as a whole is really excellent - welcoming and supportive staff, clean and well equipped space, really excellent service overall. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to get in shape or if you're suffering from pain. Really a fantastic spot. read more

Been coming to Moti to see Dr Ann Nguyen Grey for three months and I couldn't be happier! Love the facilities, staff, and always feel taken care of. Definitely would recommend Moti to everyone read more

Very professional staff. Great evaluation and treatment. Great concern about care and results. The facility is kept clean and appointments are on schedule so there is no waiting for therapist. Highly recommend this facility. read more

I went to Moti when I threw my back and couldn't walk. Every physical therapist there was so knowledgeable and professional. I learned so much and walked out of Moti a new person. I highly recommend Kirk. read more

This review is for MOTI Physiotherapy in Highland Park and specifically for Dr. Derek Nishikawa. December 2020 I had a cervical disc replacement of my C5-C6 at UCLA. After the surgery I went through PT with UCLA but had to cut it short to leave the country for work (during the pandemic which made getting PT outside the US very difficult)). When I returned, I decided to try a recommendation for MOTI rather then return to UCLA as it was closer to me and I was hoping for my personalized care. MOTI exceeded my expectations. I was a patient of Dr. Derek from August 2021 until last month April 2022. In that time we worked not only on my neck recovery but also the nerve symptoms and pain I had from Thoracic Outlet Syndrome which I likely had as a result of my physiology combined with the scar tissue from my surgery. When I first started working with Dr. Derek I was in a constant state of pain. However, through my weekly visits and the care and strengthening plan he had me on, I slowly started not only lessening the pain but recognizing what would cause the flares and I was able to listen to my body and adjust things like posture or movement to stop the flares before they got bad. These days I still have the occasional nerve flares and some pain if I have been bad with my posture or exercise but these are the kinds of pain I had before my surgery just from daily life and the way we all work in front of computers now. The difference is now I know how to correct things so those little aches and pains don't get bad. I'm also at strength training gym now and doing body building and strength training work that I would have never have been able to without the healing I did with Dr. Derek and MOTI. Dr. Derek was also kind enough to email back and forth with my trainer at my gym to ensure everything I was doing would benefit me and not undo any of the work we did. I also have to say that their staff is really wonderful as well- especially Darlene and Christiana at the front desk with Patient Coordination. All of the assistants are wonderful as well when working with you on your strength exercises. I can only speak for the Highland Park location but just based on them alone, I would feel very comfortable recommending any MOTI location. read more

Dr.Derek is a truly wonderful and professional therapist who guided me through healing my injured shoulder. The care he gave and protocol he had me do outside of sessions had my shoulder back in action way quicker than I had anticipated. The whole MOTI staff was great as well, booking sessions was easy as they had the flexible schedule I needed. Highly recommend!​ read more

This place has only ever left me smiling. It is an undeniably welcoming environment. Kirk is a true listener who takes the time to understand. His persistence does not end until you feel an improvement. You really can't go wrong with any of these PTs. I have worked with several and they are all equally so intentional. I could not recommend this place more. read more

Can I tell you that I've been to plenty of places for P.T., but NONE were like MOTI? I cannot give enough praise to my team Dr. Kirk and my Aide Victor. They were nothing short of awesome. I had a left hip labral tear repair on 1/5/21 and I was already back at my CrossFit boot camp in May. I'm not going to lie, this P.T. is not going to be easy, it's going to be hard and it's going to feel like you were to the gym for a workout, but it's going to be well worth it. At some point, I began to turn my Apple Watch on to track my sessions lol. Don't come here if you are looking for a P.T. place that will stretch and message you for an hour...not going to happen. Come here if you are serious about getting back to normal or better. I complained the whole way lol, but I got sh*t done! Even the front desk girls are great, friendly and helpful. I went through my workers comp and I expected it to be a hassle, but the girls made it easy! There is ample free parking so that's never a problem. read more

I have 2 slipped discs in my cervical spine. The pain was excruciating. The nerves in my right hand were being affected and it was causing difficulties with my work. My neurosurgeon recommended physical therapy to see if it was effective in helping with the pain. I chose Moti for the physical therapy at the recommendation of my primary care physician. After 6 months of physical therapy at Moti I am pain free. My therapist was Ann DeGrey. She gave me exercises to do at home without having to buy any expensive gym equipment. She helped me build enough muscle strength to hopefully avoid the necessity for surgery when the COVID pandemic is over. I am pain free after a couple of years of unrelenting pain. read more

I've first came to MOTI 2 months ago with chronicle headache. Since the first contact via phone, I've got great vibes from the place. Everyone was really nice and super helpful, and different then other places, you don't feel like you've been taken advented of. Since I'm a challenging patient, I've ended up meeting almost all the PT's from MOTI, and everyone seemed to care about my case and showed interest in helping me. I just can't say anything bad about MOTI, from Cristiana and Gabby from reception, to Kirk, Mia and Daniel, all I've got were great experiences. I've never left MOTI without feeling better about myself! But the real star of the show is this kid named Taylor, he's only a student but it feels like he has years and years of experience. On my first day at MOTI I was telling Taylor about my case and he told me something that every patient with chronicle pain wants to hear "I'm sure you just want someone that won't give up on you." and he got that one right. I've been to many and many doctors on the past 10 years, doctors with walls full of prices, rewards and diplomas, but all it took was this one student to say the right thing to give me some hope that I will find the cure for my problem. Since I've started at MOTI, he found lots of things that were aggravating my pain and always showed interest in helping me, doing researchs and showing that he cares. I love MOTI, I love coming to MOTI and if you have any doubts if this is the place for you, I assure you, with confidence, that you won't regret coming here! read more

This was my first experience with physical therapy and I was unsure what exactly to expect. Especially during Covid. I cannot say enough good things about the staff at MOTI in Highland Park - all of whom were always respectful, friendly, and helpful. A special shout out to Mia who took such good care of me and explained exactly what movements and exercises were best suited for my injury and why. I still use the detailed exercise videos and plans that she put together for me every week. All of the aides were also extremely professional and kind and helped tremendously. Thank you Mia! read more

I went to Dr. Nancy Wong for 6 weeks for chronic wrist/hand pain and she made me feel better than I have in years! Any time I had a concern she was able to answer all my questions and provide an exercise/solution. Very grateful I came here. Thanks Dr. Nancy/Moti! read more

Dr. Lei was great and everyone at this facility was friendly and helpful. I did the 5 session package to heal some tendon strains and was given good care, tips and home exercise regime to strengthen up again. It worked and helped a lot in my recovery. I highly recommend this facility! read more

I had a great experience working with Dr. Connor for my hip bursitis; I went from almost unable to run to pain-free within six weeks. Would recommend! read more

Went to see Kasia for chronic neck pain that was resulting in really bad headaches. I had been in pain for so long and within weeks, I was feeling so much better. I feel stupid for not going earlier! Literally 10 years of headaches gone in a few weeks. Kasia is also a joy to work with, she really knows her stuff and knows exactly what the problem is and how to fix it. I feel lucky that I got paired with her! Also all of the receptionists are super friendly, and I've never had any issues with billing etc. everything is super upfront and easy to understand. Seriously one of the best experiences with a medical office. read more

I worked with Dr. Kirk after a fractured ankle and he was great. The place is nice and comfortable, easy to schedule with, felt Covid safe. The program was hard and thorough in a good way. It felt like they tried to get at the core of the problem (overall posture and movement) and not just focus on the injured area. Would highly recommend if you need PT in the area. read more

I did a few months of physical therapy at MOTI for my shoulder, which had limited range of motion and a lot of pain when I started. When I was done, the pain had subsided completely and my range of motion was *drastically* increased, as well as my strength. And honestly, coming to MOTI was always the highlight of my day. Christiana and Gabby were wonderful at the front desk, and every single therapist I worked with was SOOO sweet and smart and helpful. From brilliant Dr. Ann DeGrey to the terrific Lei and Nickon and Charles and Victor and Erik, every single therapist was great at their jobs, and had real positive energy too. As far as COVID, the environment was always incredibly clean and their mask-and-glove protocol made it completely safe. I could not give a higher recommendation to MOTI. (Almost wish my shoulder didn't heal so I could keep going!) read more

Dr. Derek Nishikawa treated me for a condition that had sent me into the emergency room where several tests were done. My primary doc afterward sent me to PT and I was fortunate to meet Dr. Derek Nishikawa. During our first session he diagnosed the problem and after two PT sessions the problem was fixed. I received excellent treatment with Dr. Nishikawa and recommend him highly. read more

I had the awesome chance to work with Mia and Lei, amazing PT's at MOTI. Mia had incredible strength and great ideas for healing. She left on maternity leave and I was partnered with Lei. Lei is tremendous at precision and has excellent knowledge of exercises that led to me getting back to working out! I would, for sure, recommend both PT's at MOTI. read more

Thank you MOTI! Dr. Daniel Villamayor was so helpful while I was dealing with knee pain and patellar maltracking in both knees. He created a plan to help me activate and strengthen areas of my body that would help alleviate my pain and symptoms. He was patient with me and aware of my personal mobility goals as an athlete. Special shout out to the PT aides, Erik, Charles and Vic that helped me with my exercises. Front desk staff were always very accommodating and helpful. read more

Had a small shoulder injury and had a great experience getting PT at MOTI. Dr. Josh was great. Kept me motivated and really listened to me and adapted our workouts as my situation improved and based on my goals post-injury. The front desk staff were also very friendly. I recommend. read more

Dr. Kirk at Moti's is by far, hands down, the best PT I have ever had. Actually, I was losing hope that PT could ever help. But the PTs and staff at MotI's especially Kirk changed that experience. I saw great improvements with compliance and consistency. I highly recommend Dr. Kirk and MotI. read more

I've been to a lot of PT clinics over the years and this is, by far, my favorite. Let's start with the facility: it's brand new with state-of-the-art equipment. And it's huge--there's lots of room for you to workout. Now for the PTs and their aides: the MOTI staff is incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and seem genuinely invested in their patients. They put together workouts that are challenging and fun. And they give you the tools you need to stay healthy once you're done with therapy. And, finally, let's talk results: I had knee surgery four months ago. Dr. Ann DeGrey worked with me to prehab the surgery and then worked with me on my rehab. Four months post-surgery and I'm running again--and feeling stronger than I've ever felt. Thank you, Dr. DeGrey and thank you, MOTI! read more