This clinic wasn't a good fit for my needs. I felt the therapist inappropriately evaluated me with…read moredoing a quick physical that lasted only a few minutes and didn't seem knowledgeable about my medical conditions. I have multiple systemic chronic injuries, and the approach here over focused on isolated issues rather than treating the body as an interconnected system. The layout is also something to be aware of. The front desk, waiting area, and treatment space are all in one compact room, with massage tables placed extremely close together, less than my petite wingspan apart. It was also quite noisy. I could hear everything happening around me.

This place is a PT mill. I strongly advise that you look into other clinics if you need actual…read morephysical therapy. First off: I was a physical therapy aide for years and I was not qualified to treat patients without a physical therapist present or if they were not within close ear shot. I have worked in and have been treated by many clinics and what they are doing in that place is illegal, and they know it. I recently had a revision hip surgery and since this place was close to my home, I booked an evaluation for 7 days post-op. When I called a week or so before my evaluation, I spoke to the front desk staff to book subsequent appointments as my protocol called for 1-2 times per week. The woman I spoke to told me that my following appointments would be with an aide. I kept asking if I would see the physical therapist before the aide and she kept saying, yes, but only the first appointment, then just with the aide. I honestly thought it was a language barrier issue, and I know how physical therapy is supposed to work, so I just made the appointments. On the day I showed up for my evaluation, the clinic was packed. At least a dozen patients at 7:30am (they opened at 7am), and it seemed very chaotic. Most of the tables had patients on them and they were clearly unsupervised. I just assumed that they had several PTs (or Physical Therapy Assistants; which are very different than aides) on staff, which was NOT the case, as I've come to find out. Twenty minutes into my appointment time, I was taken to a table to wait for the PT. Simon came out of his back office and spent at maximum 1-2 minutes with me. He never checked my incisions, did no physical evaluation of any kind, and after a few unsavory comments, he went back to his office (never saw him again). The aide then attempted to help me get on the bike, but she had no idea what she was doing and I wound up hoisting myself up on the bike, which put me at risk for a fall (fortunately, I did not). She left me there unattended and I had to get someone's attention to get me off after just sitting there for at least 5 minutes after the timer went off. When I got back to the table, the same girl told me she was going to go in back to check out my protocol. She returned and said that she was now going to put me through some exercises. This is when I truly knew that something was REALLY wrong with this place. I asked if she was an aide, assistant, or PT, and she answered she was an aide. I asked her if Simon was going to continue with the evaluation and she said no, and that she was going to do it. She said that this was how they do it and I could feel that even she knew that this was wrong. That's when I told her that this was not okay and I discontinued my session and left. Shortly after I arrived back home, I called them and canceled my appointments. The physical therapists on their website have not worked for them since 2021. Simon has lied on my medical record since the visit and has made a false claim with my insurance company. Luckily, I was able to find another clinic that could see me on short notice and I know that I am getting the real care that I need after surgery.

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.

This quickly became my favorite place in town once I discovered it. It's hard to find fresh,…read morehealthy food in Novato (especially in South Novato) and this checks all the boxes. Great options for vegetarians and carnivores alike! The Acai bowls are yummy (some of the better ones in Marin) but I personally love their Bay Bowl (pictured here) because it's the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I order it almost once a week. I was also hooked on their smoothies while I was pregnant! The staff is super friendly and the food is ready quickly. They also offer curbside pickup through the app!! It's a great spot to hang outside when the weather is nice. We bring many friends and visitors here, and they are always impressed. Truly something for everyone on the menu. They offer local deals a few times a month through their newsletter or text!

Loveeee Active Culture! I work down the street and love to…read morego here for a filling, healthy lunch. Their salads and food are so fresh, are made with quality ingredients, and are served in large portions as well! The Eastern Trade Winds salad is my absolute favorite - the dates in this salad add the perfect amount of sweetness! Staff is always kind and attentive. Definitely recommend trying their salads and soft serve! Only downside is that it's kind of pricey (average salad is about $20 and shake is $13ish), but worth it once or twice a week!

Had such a great experience working with OakLabs. They were super responsive, easy to communicate…read morewith, and very accommodating -- they got everything done quickly. I'm really happy with the result and the service. I'll definitely continue working with them on my projects -- they've become my go-to for laser cutting and prototyping. Highly recommend! Big thanks to Karyne and the team!

They are the best! Very accommodating and they always make sure they deliver on time.read more

One of the best cups of cold brew I've ever had. My only frustration with this place was the fact…read morethat it didn't open until 9 AM. Thankfully they were open when it came time for my second caffeine fix of the day. The space is also absolutely gorgeous and they appear to host lots of educational / experiential events for coffee lovers. Highly recommend!

May 2026 Give this place a crown!…read more Very cool and unique coffee shop that roasts it's own coffee, has community events, and is welcoming! I was torn between the coffeeflights and their speciality drinks. Got their "Hey Mambo!" Which has housemade raspberry amaretto Italian soda with espresso and milk of your choice. It was definitely unique. It was well made an exactly like they said it was, but it just wasn't something I'd order again. Next time I'd get the coffee flight. Nice and kind service with clean seats and clean restrooms.

Beautiful gardens hidden away in a busy city…read more Sad to see a group of teen throwing trash into the lake. They don't even respect their own area.

I went for one of their Intro to Bonsai classes (doesn't teach how to do bonsai, just fundamentals…read moreof what bonsai is, how to appreciate, etc), and thoroughly enjoyed it. There was a one hour intro led by a volunteer, who was knowledgeable and also answered a lot of our questions. Afterwards, they took us around the garden and gave us an overview of some of the trees in the garden. Membership is also available and fairly affordable - also seems to come with a lot of good perks! Regardless if you go for the class or not, it's a very nice and tranquil way to spend an hour or two.

don't market your establishment as aapi friendly when you steal art from other young aapi artists…read more i was extremely disappointed and hurt by the lack of respect and service that this establishment showed me. i spoke to the bartender (who was actually the owner) about bedazzling events that i host with my friends in our music collective. i inquired about hosting an event at this space to bring both my friends, community and business. instead, the owner stole my bedazzling event idea and hosted their own and posted the exact same event all over instagram. as an artist, this was extremely shocking to see. shocking and disappointed. never again will i come to this business or bring my friends, family or community.

Fun spot to play mahjong and do karaoke with friends. The cocktails were delicious…read more It's a very intimate space. You need to make reservations to go in the speakeasy and you have to order food in advance otherwise they only have snacks and small bites for food. There are maybe five or six mahjong tables in the main space and one table in the speakeasy. The cover is lower if you come during happy hour. Playing mahjong and doing karaoke from YouTube can easily be replicated at a friends house but I would come back for the cocktails. The service was very friendly. We enjoyed there laid back and familial vibe.

One of the absolute gems of Oakland and East Bay. Coming here is not just for the movie but for the…read morecommunity experience. - They show unique films: mainstream, old classics, camp, documentaries that you won't be able to find elsewhere. - seats that are couches, recliners, love seats, bean bags, etc. - Lots of free community events: karaoke, board games, crafts, trivia/bingo, etc. Or unique events like Saturday morning cartoons, World Cup games, Oscars, etc. - full kitchen on site. Not just popcorn with a huge self-seasoning counter, but also full course meals and many drinks, all delivered right to your seat. - tax and tip are included in all prices. What you see is what you pay. - they don't accept Tap to Pay, so bring a physical card or cash. - parking is hard to find but you have options within a 4 block radius. Busses stop right near it. - friendly staff and management!

One of the coolest theaters I've ever seen!!! My friend rented out one of their rooms for her…read morebday-- such an awesome experience! So grateful she introduced us to this community gem. Grungy, unique vibe-- from the reels of film tape festooning the lobby, to the eclectic assortment of couches and artwork in the open auditorium. Pays homage to Oakland quirkiness all throughout the space. Variety of snacks and drinks available for purchase at the cashier. Staff can be a bit aloof and the dishes were not super clean, but great atmosphere overall~~~