Just "graduated" from close to 9 months of physical therapy after a surgery. Went for treatment…read moreevery week, sometimes twice a week, from being immobile (after surgery) to now fully mobile with excellent range of motion, and knowledge of how to maintain the health of the muscles and bones, with correct exercise. It took some time but it is all worthwhile because it is for my health. Everyone in the office, from administrative staff to the therapists, was very friendly and helpful. All the therapists were knowledgeable and very patient. The massage that they did was crucial and helpful as part of the healing journey. I had experience in a couple of other places before I came to B&C, and B&C has been the best & would wholeheartedly recommend this facility.

I'm happy to have found B&C PT and that they accept my health insurance. I've been here twice and…read morecan sense an improvement in this nagging neck pain of mine. The clinic has a small gym upfront with treatment tables in the back. Super convenient location in Alhambra with a 4-hr free parking garage. B&C PT is extremely popular and books out weeks in advance. I had to wait ~3-4 weeks for my initial appt, and had to book all my subsequent appts following my first visit to secure dates/times. I work primarily with Ching Ly (the C of B&C lol) and he's super down to earth. He did a comprehensive exam of my neck, measured my neck movements with a goniometer, and confirmed if it was a joint or muscle issue. I've seen several PTs, but no one was as thorough as Ching in trying to figure out the root cause. My treatment plan is pretty straightforward - Managing neck pain with manual therapy, at-home workouts, and then more workouts to strengthen neck, shoulder, and back muscles. If I had to nitpick then it would be the super tedious process of booking upcoming appointments with the front desk receptionist. Nothing PT related. Highly recommend B&C PT! I hope to be free of this annoying pain by the end of my sessions.

This review is way overdue. Mary Claire is absolutely amazing. I came in with ongoing back and…read moreshoulder pain, and her care has been truly life changing. She's incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and supportive, and every session feels personalized and purposeful. Every session felt purposeful. Mary Claire is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and motivating, and she explains everything in a way that makes you feel empowered in your own recovery. I never once felt rushed, and I always left feeling better, stronger, and more hopeful than when I walked in. The entire team at Mariners is warm and professional, and I always feel welcomed and encouraged. If you're looking for outstanding physical therapy with real results, I highly recommend Mariners.

I am currently recovering from an arm/shoulder area fracture. It has been a very long and painful…read moreprocess. My orthopedic doctor advised me to go to physical therapy for up to three months, after one month of being in a sling. I have had plenty of other injuries in the past and this one has definitely been the slowest to heal and quite limiting in terms of going through daily lifestyle tasks. Finding a facility for physical therapy was a bit challenging. Many in my area had no reviews, or even worse, negative reviews. The facility which my doctor recommended did not even return my call for a consultation. I decided to take a chance on Mariners, which is established in Orange County, but new to this location. Upon my first consultation, I felt very comfortable there. It is organized, clean and professional. Service is great. They process your insurance claims, which I am finding several places do not do. The therapists are very knowledgeable and just pleasant - positive. They share duties so you may interact with multiple therapists and aides in one session. Most importantly I am seeing progress with my mobility and flexibility with their treatments. They add and remove exercises each week, so it is not monotonous. In the past I have had PT that involves lots of manual massage (which I love) and I've had some sessions where the therapists spend two-three minutes with you then send you to a roller table the rest of the time. Mariners definitely has substantive treatment the whole hour or so you are there. The only thing I would prefer is more of a massage component as it is a bit painful to just jump into exercises. They do however, do stretches with you before the exercise component. I would also like to see a more formalized program of at-home exercises to do. In the past I have received these plans with diagrams and instructions. I had to ask about at-home exercises after several weeks of treatment since none were offered to that point. Aside from those small matters, I do have lost of confidence in Mariners and will continue to work with them.

I came to HealthFit because I was dealing with chronic hip and knee pain. I'm at a pivotal age…read morewhere I needed to either fix the problem or prepare for invasive medical intervention down the road. Cheri came highly recommended and it was clear from our first session that she really takes the time to figure out and understand what my body was doing and why I was experience the pain that I was feeling. She took the time to evaluate how my whole body was moving and identified several body mechanic and movement issues that were contributing to the problem. We started off with basic exercises that set the stage for more complex ones as I progressed. HealthFit has systems in place to make sure that when you're at home doing your exercises, you have video references with detailed explanations on how to do each exercise properly. After each week, little by little, things started to change. And then there came that moment when everything clicked and started to change! I've noticed a huge improvement not only in pain reduction, but also in my overall stability, balance, and strength. Cheri has given me the tools to break my body's bad habits. I highly recommend working with Cheri to anyone dealing with chronic pain, movement issues, or sports-related injuries. Cheri is thoughtful, knowledgeable and genuinely cares about helping her patients improve long term.

I've been coming to HealthFit in Pasadena off and on for the past few years, and I can't believe I…read morehaven't written a review sooner! This is my go to place whenever I need physical therapy. The personalized service and extended one-on-one time are absolutely worth it if you care about your joints, muscles, and long-term recovery. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted by the wonderful front office staff, Feliza and Britt. They make you feel right at home, and I always enjoy chatting with them and hearing what's going on in their young lives. And now for my knowledgeable, kind PT, Dr. Daphne Tan. She has treated me for several injuries, including my shoulder, elbow, and lower back. She has also treated me post-surgically, and I always leave our sessions feeling better than when I came in. She is motivating, attentive, and really takes the time to correct my form during exercises so I'm doing everything properly. I am not sharing my time with 2 other patients. I'm very glad I found HealthFit. It is well worth it compared to a larger corporate/hospital based PT clinic where your therapist may spend more time documenting than actually monitoring your movement and progress. HealthFit provides the kind of personalized care that makes a real difference.

The team at NeuroSport in South Pasadena is fantastic, we're so glad we discovered them…read more Lacy and the front desk are always on top of scheduling, it's all pretty seamless. Mari, my wife's long term Physical Therapist is awesome. She's patient, caring, knowledgeable, and very friendly & personable. She's also very good at adapting the treatment to the unpredictable changes in wife's condition. It seems like other patients there have their own favorite Therapist, so I assume it's a strong staff all around. Lately there's an assistant / intern, Matthew, who is a great addition. The facility is always clean and calm, with a relaxed, friendly vibe. Great location, right near the freeway and tons of nearby lunch options and parks. The sessions are always one of the highlights of our week. We come across town for this, and are happy to do so. Also, they validate parking, which is always appreciated! A+!!!

VERTIGO TREATMENT:…read more If you have or have had vertigo and don't know where to turn- look no further. Nicole Cozby at NeuroSport Physical Therapy is fabulous. She has an extensive background in treating vertigo and works with UCLA studying vestibular disorders. As well as giving immediate relief, using newest technology, she has a wealth of knowledge on this disorder, teaching her patients how to get and stay stabilized through effective techniques. I have dealt with vertigo for 25 years and this is the first health care professional who treated me with empathy, new technology and methods, and sent me home with training, information, and HOPE!

I've been seeing Dr. Aldana for the past year and a half for various aches and pains, and he always…read moregets me feeling better. He's very knowledgeable, appointments are easy to schedule, and the care is consistently excellent. Also, a special shoutout to Maribel at the front desk--she's always so kind and welcoming. Highly recommend this office!

Dr. Aldana and his entire team are professional and caring. Maribel the receptionist is always…read morehelpful with scheduling. And Jesse is my go to for my massage therapy needs. Combination of Dr. Aldana and Jesse have helped me through several issues. I know I can always count on them to help me move better and feel better.

I never find myself writing reviews for anything, but I think I owe it to anyone looking to get out…read moreof pain, perform better in their sport, or just recover from an injury or surgery to share the experience that I, and four others, had after seeing Dr. Locatelli Rao in Pasadena. TLDR: He has been able to help each of us after we all were separately convinced that we had seen "all of the best" PTs/therapists/healers in California, Minnesota and Vancouver. I found him while I was training for an Ironman a couple of years ago. I had experienced a number of injuries while training that were starting to slow me down. Not only did those injuries resolve, but in later appointments with him I was able to fix my chronic shoulder/neck and low back pain that I had been living with for the last 15 years after injuries/surgeries from playing high school football and baseball. I can't put a price on what this has done for my quality of life as someone who values taking care of my health and fitness. Since then I have sent my parents, girlfriend and one of my friends to him and we have all had the same experience. Parents: Dad (ankle) Mom (meniscus) - - both of them are now pain free after they had been living in pain for the past two decades after each of their injuries. One of my best friends experienced a near-death skydiving accident. Broke 4 cervical vertebrae and tore his acetabular labrum (hip labrum) and had seen 12+ specialists to try to get out of pain and regain his mobility he had lost after being in a neck brace for 4 months. He was told that all of those specialists were the best in their fields/techniques but he only saw either marginal improvement (if any) or temporary improvement/relieve with them. After one appointment with Dr. Loc he regained most of the functionality of his left hip and is excited to go back and address his neck pain with Dr. Loc. For the first time in half a decade he is feeling confident that there is actually a path out of pain for him. My girlfriend had low back pain throughout her life as long as she can remember. After a single appointment with Dr. Loc she has not experienced anywhere near the intensity/frequency of pain that she was experiencing prior. Even a day of sitting too long at her desk chair would have her at 6/10 pain and now the worst she experiences is a 1.5-2/10 after heavy lifting/long hikes. (follow him on Instagram and you'll see dozens of case studies and other examples of this happening for other people as well) Put simply: We all call him a wizard and he is the now the first person we are all recommending other people go and see when they're dealing with any sort of pain. It's a long drive for me to go and see him, but I'd make the trip if it were 10x longer.

What can I say that hasn't already been said about Dr. Loc?…read more In one sentence... He is a living healer. Yes, he's far and yes he's expensive but in ONE visit he fixed my shoulder pain. In the second visit he freed up my ribs from tightness caused by double mastectomy scar tissue. I couldn't breathe properly for years. Two visits. Yes I did weekly physical therapy, weekly massages, acupuncture, Rolfing, sauna, cold plunge, PEMF mat, hyperbaric oxygen, I honestly could keep going but you get the point. If you're considering making the drive and investment do it.

April and her trainers are so wonderful and helped me through motility issues post partum. April is…read morethorough, sensitive, and kind, with lovely bedside manner. The symptoms she treats can be embarrassing and also very intimate and I always felt very comfortable with her. She is also one of the only pelvic floor therapists that takes insurance. I have heard of many other good therapists that don't want to deal with the headache of insurance companies (understandable), but April does because she really cares about her patients and improving their conditions in an affordable / accessible way. The location is convenient to public transportation and has very easy free parking for cars. Through this whole process I learned so much about my pelvic floor and have been able to share knowledge with my friends too! (If you are reading this...don't squat / hover over public toilets to pee!! its terrible for your pelvic floor!!)

April and her staff were amazing. I started coming here shortly before giving birth and continued…read morewith care into postpartum. April was very kind, professional, and made the experience feel very low pressure. She was always willing to explain every maneuver in detail which I appreciated, and she helped to heal my diastasis recti, tailbone issue and to strengthen my pelvic floor. Would definitely recommend!!

Came in with a prescription for my doctor to work on my lower lumbar. Karen has done an amazing job…read moreworking with me alleviating the pain and making me stronger. So happy with my results and the care that they provide. The whole staff is great too. I've worked with Angela as well and she is great too.

I have been working with Body Synergy since 2019 through a number of chronic conditions. All of…read moretheir providers are exceptional. From hip to shoulder to back to neck--Brianne, Veronica, Stefanie, and Leizl have helped me learn how to manage my conditions. Brianne and Stefanie keep me functional week to week and I do not know what I would do without them! From symptom relief to building muscle and coordination, they have helped me return to activities I enjoy and understand the interconnected nature of my body. Their therapists listen well, incorporate feedback, think holistically, problem solve creatively, and are kind and patient. I cannot recommend Body Synergy enough, especially for anyone with Ehlers Danlos! I am so thankful for them! Also shout out to the front desk staff--Ruben, Doris, and Morgan who are always kind, helpful, and responsive.

Tracey's Pilates reformer class is a must! I have been doing Pilates for 15 years, but I learned so…read moremuch from Tracey's 1 hour class! She has so much knowledge and is very caring and supportive. The class was with 6 individuals with very different stages of fitness journey and needs. (Some have bad shoulders, injured body parts etc.) Tracey gave everybody with very customized, individual cues and progression/regression, and I am amazed how she helped everyone to push just right amount so that everyone can get good workout while not injuring themselves. The whole class flow was amazingly choreographed with proper techniques and hands-on adjustments. I am at the phase to undo my bad habits and correct my alignments deviations. Without me communicating verbally, Tracey understood my intentions and guided me through the whole class. She gave me so many aha moments and I finally found some of my muscle groups firing which I haven't felt for years. She has such a sweet, nurturing personality, and it was such a pleasant and fun experience to move in her class! Highly highly recommend to anybody - from a person who has never taken a Pilates class, or recovering from injuries, to a Pilates enthusiast looking for learning from an instructor at the mastery level of arts of Pilates.

I went to this place because my doctors recommended me to have a physical therapy session, but they…read moredidn't ask me to bring my doctor note. So they let me signed up and I had Chris Mallett worked with me. He firstly told me that if I don't have doctors note he can't really do much, then I said I am very close by, I can go home and grab it for him. He immediately told me that he is leaving soon. The front desk told me it's about one hour session, but Chris seems to be in a rush, he didn't have patience with me. He said even though if I leave the office now, they are going to charge me. I was very upset, I did not get informed that I should bring the doctors note, also he didn't do anything with me yet. When I got home, I did some research about his name and the history of this place, it seems like Chris and his wife are both the owners and they live in South Pasadena. But how rude he treated me today, I was speechless! I told the front desk that I did not get treated by the therapist and I am not going to pay for this visit. She seems to be understanding. I hope I haven't been charged for this unpleasant visit. As I live very close by, I also signed up all the paperwork and my credit card information, so I think I will come again to see another therapist in April anyways, at least I can have a better judgment of this place after I get my next appointment.

Great coach and good experience overall. I have been…read moreattending for a couple of years and hopefully I can continue to do so.

What an amazing place to workout at. The people are fantastic, and the exercise methodology is…read moregreat. These are group classes, 8 people max, and you all do the same set of exercises but each at their own pace/intensity. People aged late 30's to 70's. Everyone there trying to help themselves and each other. The trainers breakdown all the exercises so that you learn them well and don't injure yourself while still pushing to get better. You start by stretching/warming up, then do a compound weight lifting exercise (depends on the day it may be squats, dead lifts, or overhead press). Then do some body weight exercises and then some cardio. Definitely love going here.