Dr. Birch. He is wonderful. He has tried to help me with a doctor that messed my knee up really…read morebad. He has done his best to make me well over the last five years. I really appreciate his help. He is a great doctor. I cannot speak for the rest of the people there but I know Dr. Birch is wonderful. I think him a lot. We've been through many surgeries together.

Dismal experience with the front desk, the office manager and most unfortunately the doctor…read morehimself... The doctor's behavior during an appointment was incredibly inappropriate. We tried carefully to find whom to report it to and were referred to Christina whom we were told was HR but then turned out to be the office manager? All very unclear. Regardless, we very specifically requested anonymity and discretion, and instead she was incredibly rude, disrespectful, and simply forwarded it to the doctor himself who was inappropriate, completely against our wishes! It was an abhorrent experience and handled just as abusively on all sides. There is no oversight recourse with these people.

Patrick at SB Physio is fantastic! I have plantar fasciitis and as an avid walker who was tryna get…read moreback into running I was devastated when I couldn't continue walking. Dr. Thomas at The Ryu Hurvitz Orthopedic Clinic recommended I see Patrick for physical therapy and I am so glad I did!! Going from not being able to walk from my car to just get to the inside of where i work to NOW walking 12,000 steps is AMAZING!! I'm not completely healed yet, but i am on the mend I bought a pair of Hokas (yes they are expensive but worth it) Patrick recommended the Strtch Ez, and while at work I use my foot rocker. Thank you so much Patrick for your hardwork, dedication & patience, but my favorite thing about our visits was when you explained what you were doing & why that also helped in my recovery. Keep up the good work!!

It took 6?weeks to get appointment. Just 3 days before my first, they cancelled them all due to…read morelosing one of their therapists. No offer to reschedule or anything.

The Variant Training Lab provides the best testing,to create an individual personalized training…read moreplan using my personal goals . The equipment is new, clean, highly effective to enable data analysis of my personal progress on each piece of equipment as I exercise. The training staff is aware of my goals, gives personal time and attention to my fitness form to maximize the effectiveness of my training time. I am confident that my longevity sailing and racing at 75 years old is enabled by Variant Training Lab.

The Variant Training Gym is amazing in all respects! Before starting training, they take the time…read moreto listen to our needs and goals for fitness, as well as any physical constraints, and then tailor a training protocol based on that. The place is beautiful and has excellent equipment, as well as a sauna, red-light therapy room, cold plunge, and hypobaric chamber-everything is clean and well-maintained. There are showers and lockers as well. I want to especially commend the staff, who are very dedicated and friendly and keep watch over us so that we do the exercises correctly as well as increase our fitness over time. It is a pleasure working with them (Sebastian, Kelly, and Chase). We are also able to book physiotherapy sessions with John, the in-house physiotherapist, who takes the time to examine the issues and comes up with effective and reasonable solutions. I have seen my fitness and strength improve, and issues with my lower back and knees get much better.

This review pertains to the practice, not the therapist. My physical therapist is wonderful, but if…read moreI need PT in the future I will go elsewhere. The issue is administrative - Sutter dictates that you can only make two appointments in a row instead of scheduling further out. The problem is that very often there is no availability. My therapist has instructed me to return weekly, but, for me, half the time the appointments end up being every two weeks. That has made it more difficult for me to meet my treatment goals - the therapist says we will add something new next week, but it ends up being two weeks later. That not only means that it takes much longer to complete your treatment, but the long gaps can lead to a less successful result. Update: I found this note in my Sutter chart: This patient got all rude as soon as she couldn't get an appt when SHE wanted. She is non post op and doesn't understand why Sutter Health has a policy of only 2 appts at a time when SHE needs to get in. She said she wrote a bad review about our practice and will continue to talk bad about our practice, but not the therapists. She is very unhappy and says she will probably look elsewhere. It is not like it was a matter of my convenience and I insisted on mornings when they offered afternoons or I wanted a Monday and they offered a Tuesday. I was trying to comply with my therapist's instructions to return weekly - it had nothing to do with what "I" wanted - but it is true, I don't understand why they only make two appointments ahead. I have had lots of PT over the years and they have always scheduled multiple appointments at the start of treatment and sometimes even all of the appointments for the duration of the treatment plan. In addition, I absolutely did not say that I talked "bad" about the practice. What I said is that I could not recommend it to others because of the way they schedule appointments. I stand by that opinion, and I should I need PT in the future I will absolutely seek care elsewhere.

This is a 5-star review (but I want to give 10 stars) of Dr. Brooke Phillips at Hayashida Physical…read moreTherapy in Goleta, CA. If you know anything at all about myofascial pain syndrome, or MPS, it's this: if you suffer from it, you just want it gone. (I had endured it in my neck for over two decades.) Maybe you've tried physical therapy already with little to no results. Or you've been attempting self-manipulation techniques such as a Theracane or a foam roller. I now use these tools for maintenance in addition to physical therapy because no one technique could achieve what Dr. Brook Phillips has done for me in a relatively short period of time. In January 2025, Dr. Amit Nathani performed a reverse total shoulder replacement and bicep tenodesis on my right side. Both of these procedures were highly successful, way beyond my expectations. However, taking into consideration my age of 67, and this not being my first joint replacement, coupled with Rheumatoid Arthritis and a lifetime of bad posture, the recovery from this has been absolute hell. I'm now at 10 months post-surgery. I fully intend to reach '100%' again, but I can't say when. I still have some weakness. Recently, I pushed it too far and had to stop everything completely, but the therapeutic devices. Dr. Brook anticipated my needs and pain relief goals not only in the hands-on therapy but for post-therapy management as well. I'm positive that without his excellent care, I would not have progressed this far so successfully. When I say "so successfully", I mean with so much reduction in the pain department. It literally improves every couple of days and rarely regresses. When I say "progressed this far," let me tell you what that really means: I now have perfectly relaxed shoulders, my back is straight, my hips are tucked in, and I walk with a normal gait. Before this, if you take every physical aspect I just mentioned and imagine it at its worst, that is what I had. And along with all those conditions came a lot of pain. But as Dr. Brook addressed my physical limitations and, one by one, removed them, I was able to restructure how I carry myself. And along with the lower back pain that was always in the background, and the painful left knee scraping that required injections, the punishing MPS- all of these painful limitations are gone now. And it started really with the therapy for the shoulder recovery, but he just naturally moved into addressing anything else that was causing me pain. You wouldn't believe how back pain affects other parts of your body! I am immensely grateful for Dr. Brook. You must believe me when I say I know physical therapy: I was in a devastating car wreck 40 years ago, and I've had a lot of PT since then. Recently, I asked him, "Are foam rollers new? Because with all my issues, why did no therapist ever suggest using one? It has helped me tremendously." He said, "No, they aren't new." Then he confessed that every therapist has a different technique... But I know what is really going on here. It's the DPT and OCS after his name that give Dr. Brook distinction and are the reason for my success. I went in for a bit of therapy after surgery, and ended up addressing nearly every other issue that was currently giving me pain. Being able to manage the pain with tools that I now have at my disposal is something huge for me. Thank you, Dr. Brook

Can't recommend this spot enough. Been going here for lingering back issues as well as to rehab a…read moretorn calf. The staff is always kind and helpful. Plus, you're always getting great one on one work which I haven't experienced at the majority of PT spots in town. Been working with Mathilde and Michelle and can't recommend them enough!

This place has saved my life. I have never had more caring or professional people work with me on…read morehealing my injuries. From the office staff, to the P.T. aides to the Physical Therapists everyone there truly cares about their work and is invested in my healing. Zach Finer is an amazing physical therapist and I have been to many. Mike the owner is a sentient being that holds a vision that everyone can improve their health and quality of life. Quan is an incredible aide and always makes sure I am doing the exercises in the way that benefits me most. Victoria at the front desk is hard working, cheerful and so welcoming. Truly everyone there really cares about the work. It might be a wait to get in to a therapist but I promise you, you will be so glad you booked with Elite at any of their locations. Thank you Elite team. I have hope and much less pain because of your dedication. Thank you!

Cody is the best! Not only is he a great physical therapist but he is a great human being. His care…read moreand compassion really shines through in our interactions. I always leave feeling better and encouraged. Check him out! You won't regret it!

Cody is extremely knowledgeable, helpful, extremely kind, and lovely! Cody was my personal trainer…read morefor 3.5+ years. He helped me SO much with my knee issues through incorporating physical therapy exercises and I was in so much less pain as a result. He also whipped me into shape! I really enjoyed my sessions with Cody, he is awesome to talk to and I learned so much from him. He has done a tun of advanced training beyond his doctorate of physical therapy and is always practicing what is the cutting edge in the field. He also goes above and beyond for his clients. Cody has made a really meaningful difference in my life and I would highly recommend him for physical therapy and/ or personal training.

I have been to some of the best PT groups in town but had a hard time getting an appointment. I…read morefound Alexandra/Reframed right here on Yelp. I've never met a better therapist. Thoughtful, knowledgeable and patient. She pin pointed a long standing issue, gave me a plan and it worked! I highly recommend her. She enjoys what she does, it's obvious and she knows how to sort out the body and its many layers.

Alli's assessment elevated my ability to explore Santa Barbara more via my passions of hiking and…read moresurfing and significantly elevated my weight training in the gym. Working with Alli has made my overall wellness routine more effective and balanced. My goals are a long-term sustainable healthy lifestyle. Alli asked critical questions to learn about my health and fitness goals and listened to the areas that challenged me. We developed a simple weekly workout routine (including gym and outdoor activities, e.g., hiking and surfing) focused on the balance my body needed for weekly and long-term wellness. I am grateful for the four assessment tips I am mindful of in all activities. Without seeing Alli, these adjustments would have taken me years to realize and implement on my own, if ever. For that, I would have paid double. I suggest seeing Alli for an assessment, whether you are resolving a known challenge and or looking to improve your ability to explore our beautiful landscape via your passions.

I swore off physical therapy as a waste of time mandated by corporate insurance companies to siphon…read moreyou away from the care that you really needed in order to maximize their profits. This may be true in a factory style clinic, but Steve Politis at Kineci Health in Motion is the real deal. Steve Politis, was recommended to me by a friend. Her words: "he changed my life." She was right. Steve, is actively trying to heal you. He truly cares. He's paying close attention. It was obvious from the first time I saw him. I've been hard on my body from years of impact sports, weight training and job related stress. Steve has helped me regain my confidence, and turn the corner on the healing path without injections, pharmaceuticals and other mumbo jumbo. Make no mistake, you need to have discipline and be consistent at following his routines. If you do, you will recover. The cost of 4-6 sessions is low compared to a lifetime of pain and hospital visits with clinicians that are either to busy or too burdened by insurance mandates to give you meaningful care and rehab whatever injury you're facing. Thanks Steve! You do great work!

Dr Steve Politis is an exceptional physical therapist. His skilled guidance in hands-on therapy…read moreplus the exercises he lead me through impressed me as a very professional teacher. I found my interaction with him to be one of a very caring and compassionate therapist. I highly recommend consulting him if you have physical therapy concerns.