This place seemed pretty sketchy. They insisted I leave my credit card information on file and give…read morethem permission to charge me "in case there's a balance," even though my insurance policy is explicit and ensures no unpaid amounts when I leave the facility. They provided no clear explanation for potential extra charges. I've experienced this before: the healthcare provider sends a bill to the insurance company, receives partial payment based on their contract, and then shifts the remainder of the bill to the unsuspecting consumer. Many consumers lack the time or resources to contest these additional charges. This way of treating consumers must stop!

Dr. Chan's expertise and professionalism, as well as kindness, and enthusiasm for his work, really…read morecomes through. I've had ankle pain when walking a lot for over ten years, and assumed I was doomed to it forever, but finally decided to just see if anything could be done. Dr. Chan examined my ankles thoroughly, explained what was going on, and showed me some simple exercises to do, and shoe inserts I could get, that should make a huge difference. So, so glad I decided to get help -- and really glad I went to Dr. Chan. What a pro!

I was referred here by my crazy expensive doctor as a way to totally rip me off. My doctor…read moremisdiagnosed me with "tendonitis" and then sent me here for PT and they couldn't even property treat the issue. NOTE: the issue was later property diagnosed by two other doctors. When I booked my first appointment, all they were concerned about was getting me on the books for 8 appointments, and completely unconcerned about whether they were necessary or not. After several treatments of "pull on this rubber band", I had enough of the layering of services to jack up the price and not being able to know what I was being charged for until months later. James is nice enough and knows his stuff, and the PT staff are amicable, but like other reviewers have mentioned, the billing here is a mess. The office staff is incredibly incompetent and I actually had to stop the exquisitely dumb receptionist mid-sentence from reading all of my personal, financial, and credit information to the entire waiting room and PT office. This is totally unacceptable practice and I definitely won't be back.

The front end receptions are the worst. Tried to make an appointment for the 1st time, left several…read moremessages and couple weeks later no return calls. Came here and they literally tossed a clip board at me to fill out the forms. Every time I talk to them they don't know what they are talking about such as scheduling and are rude about it. The rooms and equipment are not cleaned after use or treatments. You see them asking patients move from one machine to another but never see anyone cleaning it before or after. In the evaluation rooms, there are no paper lining the tables but they tell patients to lie on them and never see anyone wipe before of after. Even the tables only have air fresheners and no cleaners. The only reason for the amount of stars that they are getting is because Dan knows his stuff. Thought I was never going to go back after the 1st visit but Dan brought attention to a lot of things my doctors failed.

I have been treated by Karen & Brenda (co-owners of Noe Valley Physical Therapy) off and on for…read morevarious (sometimes acute) problems since 2001 and I think the world of them. They are not only highly skilled in their professions but are caring and patient and - together with their staff - create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. When I first went to see them, I had a terrible problem that prevented me from using my arm normally and doctors couldn't figure out what was wrong or what had caused it. I feel like Karen saved me. A few years later, I hurt my foot and could barely walk on it without pain. As an avid hiker and walker this was a nightmare. I went to a podiatrist who wasn't helpful at all. I went to see Brenda and she explained what was going on in detail (something I couldn't get from the podiatrist), and was able to calm the injury through direct treatment and exercises and eventually prescribed custom orthotics and restored my ability to hike again. Through some of the worst of the above I was also suffering from financial hardship and Karen & Brenda made some generous concessions to help me. I will be forever grateful to them for that and their wonderful care.

I'm kinda shocked that I hadn't already written a rave review long ago. I guess I assumed I had,…read morebut now I get to rave over 23 years and multiple injuries, surgeries, and recoveries. Starting after the 19 spine procedures with a prognosis of paralysis by 2007; nope! And yes, still doing Karen's exercises today. Then a torn bicep tendon reattached 12 years ago, and with Karen's brilliant work, 100% strength and extension. Then in 2019 I tore multiple tendons, muscles, and ligaments in my shoulder in a skating accident. Completely re-built shoulder in surgery. Once again, Karen helped me regain strength and mobility and today (at 64yrs of age) I'm doing 45 pushups and 10 pull-ups in an "L" along with my Physical Therapy exercises. Karen is an absolute genius when it comes to Physical therapy.

George is very professional, knowledgeable and was able to help my husband with his shoulder pain…read more He was very accommodating and was able to get him in quickly. I would highly recommend his PT clinic.

I would not recommend this therapist. He'll ask you to email the reason for wanting / describing…read moreyour issue to schedule an appointment . After he reviews he determines if he wants to see you. In other words he screens your emails and he later denies you an appointment. He should be more professional and let you know from the beginning if he is accepting patients but he doesn't and makes you waste your time.

Nicole and the entire team at Potrero Physical Therapy are simply the best! I have been going to…read morePPT for a few years now, and I look forward to my time there because everyone is kind and helpful, and I always leave feeling better than when I came in. PPT got my ankle and hip issues squared away, but now my back is posing the biggest challenge of all. I've accepted that surgery is necessary, and am so glad to have Nicole there to help me with the conditioning that will aid in my recovery. She is amazingly resourceful when it comes to trying different options for strengthening and healing: if Plan A, doesn't work or is too difficult, she always has a Plan B and Plan C. She keeps at it until she finds methods that work well for me. Thanks, Nicole!

First visit I hobbled in for my appointment with Jessica. I think I've just been to Lourdes West…read more Got there via bus, afterwards walked 2 miles home. Absolutely she worked a miracle. Jessica had me do 2 counterintuitive exercises, shazamm! Same day I got an email for more exercises. I went & bought a 1 inch thick yoga mat which really helps on my wood floor. Why suffer people? Head on over to the beautiful, half empty brick building, ghost of design district past. No regrets. Praise Jessica, my savior.

Great experience with Active Physical Care! I'm a former…read morehigh school and college athlete, now in my 50s, and I came in with a hip injury and a shoulder injury, both from overuse, that were really limiting how active I could be. Working with Coleman and G, I'm now back to better than I was before the injuries even happened. They built me a plan that got me back to full activity. Highly Recommend

There is true experience and expertise here and that is absolutely important and necessary…read more Just as important is for the therapist to understand that they are getting patients at all levels of trauma and disability... and it is just as important to make sure that you inspire them to be able to do the work you want them to do ...and to never use threats of withdrawal of care as inspiration much less as adequate health care. I know doctors started a long time ago, believing they were gods instead of human beings that chose a calling to help others and made oaths to that end . When did that attitude extend itself to therapists? Hoping to see improvement in this area of healthcare.

I used to go to GSports to see Mike, who is one of the best in the industry. He truly knows what…read morehe's doing and always takes his time with the treatment. The whole team is wonderful -- I can only speak highly of them for their quality of care and genuine attentiveness.

I've only had a few visits but I get the impression Michael is going to help me heal.read more

Great care from Dr. Chau and his whole team. Would highly recommend if you have any back…read morepain/tightness.

I've had chronic lower back pain and discomforts for many years. When I stand, my lower back…read morestiffens and it was preventing me from standing completely straight. I was always leaning forward a little. When I lay down on my back, I automatically curl my knee up and stretch it to the other side of my body for relief. Standing for 15 minutes begin to feel like all the upper body weight was crushing my lower back. I don't want to live the rest of my life like this. I went to see Dr. Anthony Chau at City Spine Center. He took x-rays and evaluated me fully. The x-rays showed two compressed discs. He recommended me to set aside M-W-F for two months to treat each disc separately by using a spinal decompression machine to safely stretch my spine at a specific angle to allow nutrients and fluids into the disc to relieve some of the compression. My first treatment was instant gratification. The stretching gave me relief and it felt great! Dr. Chau follows up the treatment with neck and full spine adjustments every week which compliments the decompression from the machine. I felt better and better after each visit with these two combined treatments. When I was done with my second disc treatment, I felt 85% better. I was very happy with the outcome. That means 85% less pain. Although the outcome wasn't 100%, it was a huge improvement. Then around one month later, I noticed my back was completely freed! No more discomfort whatsoever. All straightened. Like new. I think it took a few weeks for my spine to recalibrate from all the regular treatments. Now the treatment had stopped, the spine took some time to settle. This is just my theory. How else can I explain from having chronic pain for a long time to no more pain and discomfort after my treatments. It has been nearly three years since I had my treatments as of this writing and my back is still like new. If you have a back problem, see a chiropractor right away. This is their specialty. Although you don't know the outcome, but it's worth trying. Like any medicine and treatments, they don't always work for everybody, but it's worth trying. Otherwise you remain in pain and you will never know unless you try. The question is which chiropractor do you see? For that, recommendations are always the best. Since I have a long term fix, I am very happy to recommend Dr. Anthony Chau. Good luck to you on your way to heal.