If I could give 10 stars, I would rank MoveWell PT with all 10 stars. I had chronic back and hip pain for years. Karen not only helped my back pain but also treated the root cause by correcting my posture and trained my core with stability. Now I can walk with a new body. Thank you Karen miracle worker! read more

Giving this place a 5 star for their staff, who is always pleasant and professional, the services provided and the success of my treatment. I injured my ankle and then half a year later I injured my knee. I had sprains because of my body's hyper mobility type. I came here by referral from a fancy sports orthopedic specialist to see Karen Wakamoto. When I say "fancy" orthopedic specialist, I mean he's got the degrees, the resume, experience and the well known title that I haven't seen or can pronounce on his resume. It's "Fancy" and all in a good way! He referred me to Karen and told me she was good! Well, he wasn't lying! She's good. She spends the time to understand your body and the connection of how you were injured and where she can improve your mobility in order to strengthen and do preventive care for future injuries. She has proprietary equipment to use on you and yet still gives you all the tools you need to recover. The first day I came to see her I was in a walker, by the end of session I used a crutch, and by my second week I had a knee brace. If Karen isn't a magician, I wouldn't know what title to give her cause I seriously expected my injury to be so bad that I reached a point of no return with little expectations. The pain to walk normal was just tearing at me. I was even willing to get a walker with a chair and consider a wheel chair in the future. In my mind I firmly believed that I would've been 5 yrs away from a wheelchair. Simply put, one ankle twist lead to a knee sprain, which lead to back pain, and shoulder pain, and it was unimaginable that it would improve. Karen changed that and put a full stop to the downward spiral. I am still hanging on improving but the most important part is the functional deterioration of moving my limbs. I am useful again and walking again. It's not perfect, but it's wonderful! So my recommendation for you is to come here, get on the waitlist, and treat your body well, by learning to Move Well with Karen Wakamoto and her team! read more

MoveWell's 5 star rating is well deserved. The staff is friendly and efficient. My physical therapist was Stephanie. She is simply put...awesome. She is knowledgeable, compassionate, patient, determined and resilient. Every quality you hope to find in a physical therapist. I started PT hoping to just maintain my current condition but thanks to Stephanie my condition has significantly improved. The staff will work tirelessly to help; but as with all therapy, you must put in the work to see results. If you are in need of PT, MoveWell is the place to go. read more

If you are looking for highly skilled and experienced physical therapists who provide 1:1 therapy and attention- you've found the best place around. I've been to many physical therapists and facilities and MoveWell PT is the BEST. Claudia Shea, PT, listens, assesses and builds your therapy plan in a caring and methodical way to help you heal. The exercises she prescribes work and she teaches you the correct technique - SO important! Her goal is to maximise your function and decrease pain & weakness and she is awesome. The entire team is fantastic and all covid precautions are followed. I hope I never need to return- but if I do- no question where I'll go for physical therapy. read more

I'm in my early twenties but I've been cursed with the agility (or clumsiness) of a 4 year old. I came in and saw Michael in November for a back issue that was quickly solved with his guided help, and then returned in January with a badly sprained ankle, recently dislocated kneecap and bruised surrounding areas, and an aching lower back. All of the above injuries were re-injuries and I was really disheartened by the combination of 3 ailments. Throughout everything, Michael has been nothing but encouraging, kind, and friendly. His help has been absolutely integral in my rehabilitation and I've seen great progress. He's now helping to take me from just rehab to preventative measures to make sure these injuries don't recur. The front office staff is also kind and accommodating. She always helps me find the best possible time in my schedule and handles payment professionally, which I really appreciate from a medical office. She's really sweet and came around from the back counter to help me pick up something that had fallen behind the water cooler for me because she knew it would hurt for me to pick it up myself. I so appreciate this physical therapy office! I've also never had a problem with parking, which is really nice. I highly recommend this office! read more

Great staff and great experience! Everyone was helpful and friendly and the pt was top notch. I'm all better but I'm going to miss going in for my bi-weekly sessions. read more

After 30 years of on and off back, hip, and shoulder trouble, I came to MoveWell doubtful but left HOPEFUL! MoveWell Physical Therapy's approach is not about what's broken, it's about making what isn't broke, so you can "Move Well", so in time, the hurtful bits begin to heal. I feel so blessed having been introduced to Karen and her staff. read more

I began seeing Karen at Move Well Physical Therapy after my total hip replacement. I have experienced many other physical therapists because of previous joint issues. Karen is without doubt the BEST therapist I have ever been to. She assess each of her patients individually... and motivates you to be the best you can possibly be. I highly recommend her and her team! read more

I am currently going to MoveWell Physical Therapy in Cypress, CA. Over my lifetime I have been to numerous p.t. locations, probably 10-15 different places over the past 50 yrs. MoveWell P.T. was recommended to me after having a complete reverse shoulder replacement. When you walk in the door the girls at the front office always greet you and they have a way of making you feel really good about being there. THEY ARE GREAT. Stephanie Chan has been my p.t. with me from start to finish. I can't say enough about Stephine she is by far the BEST p.t. I have worked with. Stephanie has been with me for each visit, none of this switching me from one to another therapist. At MoveWell P.T. you work with the same therapist each visit, one on one. As soon as you walk in the door at M.W.P.T., you can't help but notice how spotless, shiny, clean, and welcoming it is. I highly recommend MoveWell P.T. -J.K. read more

Everyone is friendly and professional. The therapy and recommended exercises were just what I needed to get my shoulder back to feeling normal. read more

Karen is the absolute best!!! Came in when I was a sophomore in high school after tearing my ACL. She rehabbed me back in 8 months and I went on to lead my team to a CIF finals appearance for the first time in 30 years and also went to play college basketball at cypress college. Broke a couple records there, received a full ride to UH Hilo and then at the end of my junior season, I re-tore my ACL. Who better to help rehab me? Karen! I was back in 7 months to finish out my basketball career. Throughout my 4 years of college basketball I would continue to see Karen for maintenance work & without her help throughout those years, I would not have been as successful as I was. She kept my body in top shape and that allowed me to play my best. She has a great balance of getting the most out of you, but also being cautious. :) read more

This is a terrific group of physical therapists. They are very knowledgeable,, pleasant and readily available for questions or concerns. The office staff is efficient and friendly and the place is very clean. Would definitely recommend to anyone needing PT services. read more

My son Joseph P been going there after his leg surgery . His PT is Claudia she is wonderful because she been doing PT for long time so she is had lots of experience and Christy (the front desk) she is a Super Woman always in the top of things. She always friendly and help you extra mile. Make the visit easier with Christy there, you need anything bill, appointment she know it all. When I need to get authorization from my lame insurance company she willing to help me anyway possible to get it approve. I will recommended Movewell PT to all my friend. read more

My podiatrist suggested physical therapy for aid in healing my plantar fasciitis. Movewell was in-network for me and conveniently located close to where I live. The first thing I noticed was ample, up close parking. My foot hurt and I was glad I didn't have to trek too far to the Movewell suite on the second floor. The location has an elevator. The friendly front desk staff greets you as you walk in & sign in for your appointment. The entire suite is very clean. I see the staff wiping down the equipment as each patient leaves. My same therapist worked me for all 12 sessions. Karen was very knowledgeable & listened to me that I felt not just my foot was off, but my whole left leg was not right. Each session she worked on the leg & foot and we went through exercises together. She gave me exercises to do at home. I felt challenged, but not pushed too hard. She explained to me in layman's terms how to resolve my foot and leg pain. After my 12 sessions I'm feeling so much better and the range of motion of my foot and leg is exponentially better. I highly recommend Movewell to anyone needing physical therapy. Thank you Movewell! read more

I am a long time patient of Karen's and have been receiving treatment for various ailments and injuries for over 6 years. There are three features about MoveWell PT that make it a 5 star. 1. Their philosophy is to not only assess and treat your ailment but assess what the root cause of the condition is. I have been to other physical therapy, PT, clinics where the ailment is treated but not the root cause and have had re-occurrences of the same ailment. Karen is very good at determining the root cause and will always address that condition. 2. Karen performs the treatment herself. It allows her to get first hand knowledge of how your ailment is responding to the treatment as well as finding other contributing factors during treatment and she will make adjustments as necessary. She is also very good at explaining what the goal is for each exercise so that you have an understanding why you need to perform that exercise. 3. Karen has a vast array of treatment methods. She has taken training classes in DNS (Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization) over many years and every time she employs those methods on me, my body always responds well to it. This is a key distinguishing attribute about her that not many other therapists have. Karen's staff, including the front desk staff, are always friendly, responsive, and very adept at handing the billing, including handing the interaction with the insurance company. If you are in need of physical therapy attention, I would not hesitate to make an appointment with Karen. You will not be disappointed. read more

I always feel welcome by the staff when I go to my appointments. They are kind and friendly. Claudia my therapist is great.

I can't speak highly enough of the physical therapy I received from Claudia Shea at MoveWell PT. After spinal fusion surgery, with complications, I wasn't sure if I would ever feel "normal" again. With Claudia's encouragement, patience, and expertise, I find myself in better shape than I was before the surgery, with a stronger core and a set of exercises that I can do to keep myself strong and healthy. My love of tennis is once again a part of my life. Thank you Claudia! read more

I was recommended to Move well by a friend. My PT was MIchael and his attention and knowledge were appreciated during my rehab for my knee replacement. I would not hesitate to go back if I require any other PT. read more

Karen was my therapist & she was the best! I was recovering from rotator cuff surgery & she knew exactly what I needed. She communicated everything I needed to do & what I shouldn't do. I've been to a few PT's over the years & she is the best I've ever had the pleasure to work with. Thank you Karen! read more

Thank God for my right hip replacement surgery and not just to relieve all the pain that comes along with a hip full of arthritis that is bone on bone, but because I got pointed in the direction of Move Well and chose Karen Wakamoto for my therapist. I am 74 and have had a lifelong habit of poor posture that has been adding to my physical discomforts. Because of post hip physical therapy, my right hip is not only doing so well allowing me to do things I have not been able to do for years, but KAREN has helped me so much to correct bad habits in the way I breathe, stand, and walk. I literally don't feel or look like the same person I was when I began my therapy. You don't change 74 years of bad posture etc. overnight, and little by little, with so much patience, Karen, has helped me in so many ways, with so many cues, tips, and of course exercises, to become the new stronger woman I am today. If you need PT you need look no further. As I have learned, it isn't important to just keep moving as I have done in the past; but utterly important to MOVE WELL while I am moving to keep my body free of pain. I now know how! Joanie Horne read more

A while ago I herniated 2 discs in my lower back while rock climbing. It was very debilitating. I couldn't play with and carry my son, couldn't sit at my desk to work and I wasn't able to do all the other activities that I loved doing-snowboarding, cycling, rock climbing, surfing, weightlifting, golfing etc. I was referred to Optimum Physical Therapy to treat my lower back. Karen and her staff were all amazing! I had multiple sessions over the span of a few months to alleviate the pain and retrain my body with proper mechanics and practices. Karen is extremely personable and knowledgeable in her field. She took the time to explain everything to give me a better understanding of my injury, my body, and how to maintain my health going forward. She knew exactly how much to push me and when to ease up. Needless to say I'm back to full strength and am able to do all the activities that I did before. I have and will continue to refer people to Optimum for any physical therapy needs. read more

It is my good fortune that when I asked my doctor if he knew a good physical therapist, he recommended Karen Wakamoto. My long-time back pain has been my unwanted companion in spite of all of the different treatments I've tried including chiropractic and physical therapy. And then I met Karen. What an experience. She has assessed my problems and is treating the underlying conditions. She has shown me that my posture is not optimal and she is teaching me how to stand and move properly. She has given me exercises to do at home to keep the right muscles engaged. Karen has trained in several modalities including Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization so all of her knowledge has greatly benefited me. I used to be scared to move because I would anticipate the pain and now I can do so much more. I would certainly recommend her. read more

I can never say enough great things about Karen and Dr. Yamada. I had knee reconstruction in November (ACL, Meniscus, lateral release, LCL) the mother of all knee surgeries as I lovingly refer to it. I had one hell of a recovery and some pretty extensive complications over time. Karen stuck by me through it all... from my tears to my over doing it to being able to get up one step... to full range of motion. I could not have done it without her. I see Dr. Yamada on my off days from PT and he has really helped stabilize my mechnics and get my muscles firing in the right order. Office staff is awesome and super patient with me even when I'm cranky. If you need more tahn an ice and stim PT this is the place... they work you hard and it's all worth it! read more

Karen has helped me through a number of problems related to my knee and back. Without her, I probably wouldn't be as mobile as I've become. She has helped me understand the importance of stability and strength. Most importantly she listens to how i feel and adapts treatments to my current condition. The whole staff is friendly and so helpful. read more

Going to physical therapy is no one's idea of a party. If you're going to PT, it's because something isn't right - injury, accident, post-surgical recovery, pain, dislocation, whatever - but my goodness, if you have to go, go to MoveWell. The folks up front are the friendliest, most professional assistants I have ever encountered, and Michael Joseph is simply a god-send. His knowledge and experience are obviously extensive as he is extremely comfortable going through a variety of tailored exercises with all kinds of different equipment and tools. He's friendly and professional - and he gets results. I was in so much pain a month ago that I couldn't walk down stairs without wincing, and I was not sleeping well, either. After 7 visits, I am virtually pain-free, which feels miraculous to me. And it is thanks to Michael and MoveWell. As an added bonus, the facility is new, with state-of-the art equipment, and it is never crowded feeling. I love it. And that is saying a lot about a Physical Therapy place.... read more

Karen is absolutely amazing. My son started seeing Karen due to a sports injury. She helped eliminate his pain and taught him the importance of doing his work through exercises and strength training. Karen is great at helping him to understand the how's and why's of PT. We're very blessed to find such a kind and knowledgeable therapist. read more

I hurt my rt knee and was told surgery was going to be needed...torn meniscus and a little foot drop. I did not want surgery so a friend recommended I see Karen at Optimum Physical Therapy Group. I called the office, was able to setup an appointment and take of my insurance concerns before my first visit. To make a long story short, Karen was able to help me with 6 months of exercises, strength conditioning, and massages to where I was able to avoid surgery! I appreciated the more conservative route and would recommend seeing Karen first in case you can avoid any surgery!!! read more

This is my first review I have written and I hope the team at Optimum reads it. Unfortunately I can't review the therapists because I never made it that far. I personally stopped in their cypress facility to look at the working conditions and it looks like a nice clean place. I wanted to make an appointment and the young lady at the front took down my name and number and said she would call first thing the next morning with an appointment. So the next afternoon I called to follow up and again the same girl took my name and number and promised she would call me back before they closed. Needless to say I have never heard back from them and have moved on to another physical therapy facility. Let's hope the rest of the staff does a better job than she does. Good luck. read more

Optimum PT is an amazing place for any body maintenance or rehab. The staff is very friendly and helpful as well. Karen Wakamoto is not only an amazing therapist but a sweet, genuine person also. She has helped me through numerous injuries and has always baffled me with how fast she would get me back to full health. I've even been recommended to have surgery for one of my injuries but with Karen's persistent work & tips for at home maintenance, i've been able to fix the issue without any procedures done, and i'm still amazed at how she did it to this day. Karen is an intelligent physical therapist who truly cares about her patients, & i wouldn't have the athletic success i have today without her! read more

I want to personally recommend Karen Wakamoto & the Optimum Physical Therapy staff. Karen helped me make a full recovery after I broke my leg in a motorcycle accident. After a month at another PT Office ( I wasn't making much progress) my fried recommended I try out Karen's facility. Karen's knowledge & professionalism was outstanding along with the rest of the staff. The facility has a family atmosphere feel & the staff genuinely care about each patient they treat. Other PT offices are so large you can feel like just another number on the list; this is not the case at Optimum PT. Not only did the office hep me make a full recovery, but also educated me in new aspects of Physical Fitness that I had not been aware of. I know use core strength training and stretching techniques that I learned here on daily basis. The education has helped me in all aspects of my athletic ability as well alleviating other nagging injuries (back & knee pain). read more