Romy is not only a phenomenal physical therapist, but also such a lovely and caring person. She creates a comfortable and safe atmosphere. She's very professional and I feel 100% comfortable with her doing manual pelvic PT. She knows SO much about the body, especially the pelvic floor and how it interacts with other systems. Not only is her knowledge extensive, but she also explains things in a ways that is easy for me to understand. She is always learning new things, and also makes an effort to learn more about my body personally. She has learned what works best for me and listens to my needs. I benefit so much from my sessions with her. I highly recommend Romy! read more

Very helpful for pelvic floor exercises. I found Romy to be very easy to talk with and very informative. I didn't feel rushed at all and I felt like my treatment was tailored to my specific needs. I would highly recommend her. read more

Romy is an exceptional physical therapist! She exceeded my expectations with her extensive knowledge of anatomy and remarkable ability to explain the science behind it all and also make the other parts east for me to follow, provide handouts and follow up email, She not only diagnosed a major issue I had been struggling with, but also identified another source of discomfort that I had mistakenly considered normal. As a healthcare provider myself, I often have incredibly high standards, and Romy surpassed them, I've talked about her multiple times today! Her expertise and insightful recommendations truly impressed me. Without hesitation, I wholeheartedly recommend her services to anyone pregnant ladies (even helpful with stuff like supplements, sleep, constipation!) read more

The two physical therapy sessions I had with Dr. Romy were so beneficial to me, even months afterwards. I've made a lot of progress thanks to her guidance. And as an added bonus, she introduced me to the concept of hypermobile EDS. It's been eye-opening for me to learn more about this and recognize so many symptoms that I had thought had just been weird personal quirks. She made me feel so comfortable talking through my issues, and was so knowledgeable about what could be done to promote healing. I highly recommend her. read more

I highly recommend Dr. Romy. I went to her before labor and she not only made sure my body was ready but she also prepared me mentally as well. She is so down to earth and talked about what to expect, what we can control and what we cannot control. Our discussion, really put me at ease when I was in labor. Her services are not just physical therapy, but coaching, encouragement and mental wellness. You are getting so much goodness when you see Dr.Romy as she takes care of you as a soon to be mother, not just as a patient. read more

Dr. Havard is so knowledgeable and helpful. I feel like I've finally found someone who really understands my issues postpartum and cares about improving my quality of life for the long term. read more

Romy is an amazing physical therapist. I saw her a few months after giving birth and she took the time to do a very thorough background and lifestyle consultation to help determine the best path back to full function for me. Her examination style is respectful and she ensures you are comfortable throughout the process. She takes the time to ensure you understand the exercises she assigns and provides guidance on expected timeless for your progress. Highly recommend to anyone looking to become pregnant or who is already postpartum. read more

I went to Romy after having continued post partum SI joint pain. I can't say enough wonderful things about Romy and her care. I was really impressed with her thorough assessment. Her knowledge of postpartum challenges combined with orthopedic function was hugely helpful for me. She provided kind and clear guidance about how my body was currently positioned and ways to change some of my everyday movements to help. She was a wealth of expertise about managing the changes and pains that accompany new motherhood. I'm pain-free currently and so grateful that I was able to work with Romy. read more

I went to Romy because I was concerned about my pelvic floor and diastasis recti after having my second child. Not only did she treat me for those things, she also identified other issues I didn't even know I had. I had seen a pelvic floor specialist after my first child, but Romy is on a whole other level. She did some manual adjustments, assessed my posture and advised on how to improve it, and gave me targeted exercises that were easy to commit to and made a noticeable difference over time. I'm so grateful to Romy for getting me to a point where I can run and work out again without being afraid of injuring myself. read more

There are not enough good things I can say about my time working with Romy on recovering from a bladder prolapse following the birth of my first child. She is an incredibly experienced and knowledgeable pelvic floor therapist who has helped me to make great progress in my postpartum healing. I came to Romy with great anxiety and terrible prolapse symptoms at five weeks postpartum and she has worked on me every week, delivering highly effective in-person treatments as well as home strengthening exercises appropriate to my body's stage of healing. Most importantly, Romy is empathetic and establishes a strong therapist-patient trust. She's generous with her time and has answered my many detailed questions in order to help me better understand my prolapse. She has always made me feel comfortable and heard, which is especially important given how personal the work is. I am eternally grateful to her for getting me through the first 11 weeks of postpartum and helping me to significantly alleviate my prolapse symptoms. If I were not moving from the area, I would continue to work with her without hesitation. I can't recommend her enough!! read more

I was referred to romy by my birthing center to help address concerns I had about my pelvic floor. Romy spent so much time helping me understand my body, little things I could change in my workout plans to help prepare my body for a smooth labor and things to do leading up to the due date to reduce the odds of tearing during labor. I'm happy to report after having my first baby, completely natural, that I didn't tear at all and my recovery has been less than 2 weeks with no incontentence issues. Even after the baby came i was able to reach out to romy for a quick piece of advice on belly binding, via email. Unlike most doctors and PT's she didn't insist i come in for an appointment, she happily gave me the advice I needed so I could make an informed decision. Overall, I would highly recommend Romy for anything related to the pelvic floor, she was spectacular! read more

I don't know where to start but I came to know about Romy from someone I knew , she recommended Romy for Pelvic floor related issues . Even though her office was far from my place I decided to give it a try since I was in a lot of pain due to Hypertonic Pelvic floor . Background : I had been to another PT before seeing Romy and the exercises the ex PT gave me made my Pelvic floor hypertonic and caused pain which I never ever had . So I met Romy and explained the pain and my Hypertonic pelvic floor along with a Prolapse . Romy went above and beyond to listen to me and start working on my pelvic floor where she does Internal as well as External work ( In my case to relax the pelvic area ). Also works so hard on trying finding tight spots and massaging the area which is not something many PTs do. In addition she also sees your posture , breath , movement pattern and has tremendous suggestions to all your questions . So ladies if you have any Pelvic floor related issues I would highly recommend Romy and her services . She is kind , patient , empathizes with your condition and is extremely genuine to work to make your health better and make you manage on your own ! I thank God for finding Romy . read more

I was fortunate to work with Romy during my second pregnancy as I'd heard about her work with pregnant and postpartum women. Her approach put me at ease instantly. As soon as I described my issues she knew exactly what I was talking about, gave thorough explanations of how she would assess and address my symptoms. She recommended a variety of options from exercises to products to treat my condition. But most of all her rates are reasonable and I was able to use my FSA to cover the cost of our sessions. I highly recommend that every mom see Romy as our healthcare system is grossly inadequate to treat postpartum health issues. My delivery and recovery was so different than my first and I have Romy and the exercises/stretches she recommended to thank. read more

I was concerned about my pelvic floor health after having my second baby and was so lucky to have found Romy! She was extremely knowledgeable, caring and patient, I learned so much about pelvic care and I was provided with great tools to continue my healing process postpartum and beyond. Her clinic is located in a beautiful and serene space, it felt very soothing, unlike a sterile medical exam room. I highly recommended her! read more

I signed up for yelp just to write this review, because I adore Romy SO much. I saw Romy for orthopedic issues (hamstring strain/knee pain) as I was getting back to running/cycling after the birth of my second child. I had previously seen another PT for many sessions, and wasn't making progress with him. Romy did a FULL assessment, and immediately realized that my leg/knee issues were from post-partum core issues and muscle weakness tightness stemming from post-partum posture and ab separation. Instead of just focusing on the areas that hurt, Romy looked at the full picture, and gave me a manageable set of exercises, and I began to see SO much improvement within a few weeks. She spends a full hour with you each session, and squeezes in so much in that hour, so you really get the most out of the session. Romy came to my home (which was so convenient) and is so easy to schedule appointments with (she will schedule by email or phone, which is great for phone-phobes like me). She has such a warm, easy to talk to demeanor, and shares so much information without being too jargon-y or condescending. She really took into account what my current activity level was and where I wanted to be, and worked with me to get back to running and cycling as quickly as possible. Romy is the rare PT who is super knowledgeable about both orthopedic issues AND post-partum pelvic/ab issues, and combines her knowledge to get you feeling your best. I've recommended her to so many people, especially post-partum moms - one session with Romy is like 8 sessions with any other PT. read more

Romy is fantastic. She has a vast breadth of knowledge, remarkable patience, excellent diagnostic, treatment, and communication skills. There is a dearth of qualified people doing this work, and finding Peregrine was like finding water in the desert. read more

I have been seeing Romy for my neck pain for the last several weeks, and she has been amazing. As my pain has changed, each time I see her she has provided very helpful education and effective hands-on treatment that's adapted to my unpredictable symptoms. I feel like I have really lucked out on having her as my P.T., she has a wealth of knowledge and experience that makes her an exceptional clinician. read more

Romy at Peregrine Physical Therapy in Orinda is my go to PT place! I recently hurt the front part of my foot and had persistent pain. X rays showed no fractures. Romy did an excellent and very thoughtful diagnosis and prescribed exercises as well as conducted manipulations/massage to help alleviate my pain. After a few visits, I was able to overcome my pain and get back to yoga and hiking! Romy's office is also a nice and comfortable setting near a yoga studio near downtown Orinda and her communication and friendly style also made me feel at ease. I would definitely recommend Romy and plan to use her for me and my family's future PT needs! read more

Romy has been working with me for 4+ years. Since our first consultation, she helped me tremendously with my foot pains. We went on a path of looking at what shoes help with my flat feet. Then what daily exercises I need to do. Happy to report I am almost pain free! If you're willing to put in the work, Romy will make your body better！ she is a pro!!! read more

Romy helped me to heal postpartum and to get my body moving safely again at my own pace. She also helped me work through the many different issues that arose in my healing and breastfeeding journey (neck and back pain, hip pain to name a few). I feel so lucky to have found Romy when I did, having such a kind and professional expert support me through that time made all the difference. Feeling so strong and confident in my body these days. My only regret is not going to her when I was pregnant! read more

Romy is just the best. She's intuitive, she listens, and she's incredibly knowledgeable and body-positive. I went to her both for prenatal and postnatal pelvic floor therapy to assist in recovery from childbirth. Without her, my postpartum journey would never have been the same. I can 100% recommend her and if I do have another child, I will absolutely be going back. read more

It's hard for me to put into words how helpful Romy has been. Over the past decade I have worked with about seven physical therapists, and Romy has been by far the most helpful and knowledgeable. Even though my insurance does not cover the visits, I can honestly say that working with her has been one of the best investments I have made in my health. She is very intuitive, she has a sense of what is going on with the muscles just by looking at my posture. She goes above and beyond the norm, using her hands for massage, and to increase joint mobilization. She also has taught me a lot about where the pain is coming from, and has even uncovered food allergies and nutritional deficits in my diet that have made my pain worse. I always leave sessions feeling better and more optimistic about my recovery. read more

Romy honestly changed my life in incredible ways I did not think was possible. My pelvic pain had just gotten worse and worse over many years after trauma. I saw a doctor that referred me to Romy. She was so professional and made me feel comfortable while treating me in her office, which is saying a lot with the trauma, and she gave me tons of training on things I could do at home, and tools I could use. She had lots of samples that really helped too, my skin is extremely sensitive and I had given up on finding options for me. She also suggested therapist I could see to address the emotional sides of the trauma behind the pelvic pain I was experiencing. I was also surprised how quickly the pain got better, maybe around two months? After six years of pain. Romy also helped me with other PT needs I had - in my back and legs. She suggested books and resources I could learn from to help with pelvic pain. I wish I had all that information fifteen years earlier. Even once the pandemic hit she talked to me on Zoom and over email which really helped. I hope everyone who needs treatment like I did can see Romy or someone like her, people deserve to know what healing is possible. read more

When I was struggling with jaw pain several months after having my second child, Romy helped me on my way towards recovery. I'm a physical therapist myself and often critical of medical providers, but Romy immediately put me at ease. She is honest and caring, is a great listener, has a great deal of knowledge and skill from extensive coursework, and has very skilled hands. I was impressed with her detailed exam and her ability to treat the root of my symptoms which included my neck and upper back. She truly understands the hormonal changes and physical demands of postpartum life. I really could go on and on... I wholeheartedly recommend Romy for all your physical therapy needs! read more

Romy is amazing!!! She has helped me more than doctors, naturopaths, acupuncturists...almost any kind of practitioner. She creates such a safe space and is so relatable and soo knowledgeable at the same time. I feel soo lucky to have found her after my two pelvic surgeries. She is a true blessing on my very long and varied healing journey. I cannot express my gratitude enough for the insight, practical information and exercises customized to my body that she put together to tackle really complex issues. I can't recommend her enough- such a special gem of a person and physical therapist!!! read more