I have seen many physical therapists and have done a lot of rehab throughout my volleyball career. After that ended if found powerlifting. After almost 2 years in this sport, developed a 9mm L5-S1 herniation, which is considered large. I have been to some of the PT clinics in San Pedro and knew where I did not want to go; the office where you see a doctor for 10 minutes and "work" with a PT aide who just gives you ice and performs manual therapy. I knew I needed a clinic that was going to work with me as I fully intend to return to my sport pain free. Before even meeting Dr. Palermo, I picked Physical therapy San Pedro because of the backgrounds of the doctors and the equipment they had. The office has a full gym upstairs, including a squat rack, bars, plates, kettlebells, bands, and more. Upon my first visit, I knew I had picked the right place. My consultation was two hours of one-on-one time where Dr. P reviewed my athletic and injury history. We then went up into the gym as she videoed my movements so we could see my starting point. If you have ever been to physical therapy you know this is not the treatment you will be getting everywhere. From that point on, my sessions continued to be one-on-one and an hour and a half of personalized programming. Dr. P also constantly checks in with me during the week when I do not have an appointment. With Physical Therapy San Pedro and the best PT, Dr. Nicole Palermo, I have gone from barely being able to sit, stand, lay in bed, or complete any daily task without immense nerve pain, to lifting pain free in two months. The process, and more importantly, the support has been unlike anything I've ever experienced. This office actually cares about you as a person and wants to see you improve. I have about one more month of hard work, but I cannot wait to see how much more I improve. If you need PT, you can stop looking, this is the place. These doctors have the knowledge to help you and will have your back (literally in my case) every step of the way! read more

From the stairs leading to the front desk to the foam rollers in the dance room in the back- Im glad and relieved I was told about this place. My injury was a dislocated (R) shoulder. At first I was beyond anxious and scared- pain all around my shoulder... Also sort of apprehensive with physical therapy in general due to the previous poor healthcare I received with Kaiser. Never experienced healthcare like this before and it really is night and day, I'm shocked at the treatment and attention to detail. I had no rotator cuff tears; furthermore Dr. D performed tests for a labrum tear and it was negative. Dr. D was my main doctor whom helped me a lot mentally and physically with my rehab. Addressed all the concerns I brought up(re-injury rate, post injury activity levels, etc). My shoulder now feels very stable and stronger than my non-injury shoulder, with my range of motion completely back. Funny enough my left shoulder aches more than my injured shoulder. My goal was to get back to lifting and back to being active. Which I have been, my lift sessions are better than they were before, due to Dr. D's advice in achieving hypertrophy in my workouts. You could say this injury was a blessing as now I have resources to make sure I stay injury-free and well on my way to a healthy sustainable lifestyle. Would like to thank everyone else there including the aids that helped me during my recovery: Erica, Joanna, Kristin, and Rachel. Also thank you to the front desk who never misses a beat: Antoinette, and Jessica. Thank you to Dr. Brown for having a place that I can even do rehab. And thank you to Dr. D for the hands on rehab for my shoulder, you are a movement genius... P.S. exited to finally have a plan for my low back issues as well, lets get to work Dr. D! read more

If I could, I'd give Physical Therapy San Pedro more than 5 stars. Physical Therapy San Pedro is an excellent facility where everyone on the staff, including the Doctors, is young, energetic, friendly, and passionate about their work. The atmosphere every time I enter is exceedingly vibrant. Impressively, everyone knew my name after my first visit, even the workers who I yet to encounter. I have personally worked with Dr. Sandoval and Dr. D, and physical therapists, Grace and Jillian. Dr. Sandoval has taken interest and shown absolute dedication to address my unique issues. Many of my sessions have been with him instead of passing me off to a therapist, and when he does have a therapist work with me, he is always nearby to lend a hand. The facility is well stocked with every exercise equipment imaginable, impressive in such a small space. It's always clean and well organized on every one of my sessions. Finally, I want to address the Front Desk Administrator, Antoinette. She quickly addressed my insurance coverage from my first phone call, arranged for my doctor to give me the exact examination in advance to bill my insurance in full, and offered to double-check my wife's insurance coverage even though she is seeing a different physical therapist. Note: I have no affiliation with Physical Therapy San Pedro, just a happy customer. read more

I have a condition called thoracic outlet syndrome which causes painful nerve compression and affects my shoulder, arm and thumb.  It also causes migraines.  Dr. Brown developed a program of exercises for me that has virtually eliminated my pain.  My arm is totally pain free.  My shoulder and thumb are pain free as long as I keep up my (simple) home based exercises, which I happily do.  My migraines have dramatically decreased, not only in frequency, (I have not had one in over a month; thats a record for me!) but in duration.  Last migraine was a day, compared to the 3 days I used to get.  That has been a totally unexpected surprise.  Dr. Brown stays with me through the entire 1 hour session.  I have seen various physical therapists for a variety of neurologic and musculoskeletal conditions and this is definitely a first.  Her treatment plan has also been the most thorough, with regard to targeting my specific needs, that I have ever seen.  Also, every session she starts by asking me how I'm doing and she's not just asking to be polite.  She's really asking so she knows if something needs to be tweaked or adjusted. (With me/with respect to what we will be doing for the session.)  She is a gem and I can't recommend her highly enough! read more

PTSP gets 4 enthusiastic thumbs up, 2 from me and 2 from my son. I came because of my knee, and my son because of his back. In the past, I have been at several PT places for various needs, but this place is something else. We hit a jackpot because it is close to home, but for us, it is much more than that. Everyone is super professional, accommodating, friendly, flexible. They focus on a holistic approach to health, not just the issue. They look at the patient as a whole, and try to get to the bottom of underlying issues that led to the problem. They use their expertise and collective athletic experience to create a fantastic comprehensive approach based on individual's needs and goals that is flexible enough to accommodate any potential setbacks, mainly through constant communication with and feedback from patient. To say that they care about the patient is an understatement. They have treated us like family. And like family, they have gone above and beyond trying to not only get us back to where we were before the problem, but to get us to an even better version of self. Our most sincere gratitude, appreciation and thanks go out to Dr. Brown, Dr. P, Dr. Lucie, Rachel, Savannah, and the rest of PTSP's amazing team. read more

Physical Therapy San Pedro gave me my life back. I have dealt with years of debilitating back and nerve pain that never improved with therapy. I have many different complex issues in my body that have led me to physical therapy many times. Each time I found that the therapy routine and outcome were pretty much the same everywhere I went, until I saw Dr. Brown and the other Physical Therapists at PTSP. Each week as I came in, my program was adjusted based on the symptoms. I was feeling that day and the previous week. I have seen most of the Physical Therapists at PTSP throughout the years with my many injuries, and have found that each of the Physical Therapists do the same. Their attention to detail and patient care is far superior to any other physical therapy place around. It is a positive and uplifting environment, the staff members are all amazing, positive and fun to be around. Not only are they very professional and deliver the best quality care, but they are kind and friendly and it's a place you want to be. My children have all been patients of theirs as well. Child or adult, you will be grateful for the care and support you will get there. There is no place like PTSP. read more

Just have to share my experience working with Dr. Ja'nae Brown. I work a labor job and with time and repetition I had experienced lower back pain and sciatic problems. Always trying to ignore and keep chugging along until one day it was no longer possible. I learned of Dr. Brown while taking work out classes in the same facility. My daughter was getting her physical therapy through Dr. Brown and she was really sensitive and patient with her. So now it was my turn and I wanted the same treatment. With a lot of hard work I'm back to my old self. She seen me at my worst, and worked me through. Many times she had seen me emotional break because I didn't think pain free would be possible but she encouraged me to keep at it promising I'd get past it. Today, I'm back to being happy and pain free thanks to Dr. Brown and her assistant Rachel. Every time they saw me in a better state in my movement they would remind me of my progression. Every staff member at this office is exceptionally professional and I never had a problem getting appointments. I feel welcomed and cared for. read more

My physician referred me to PTSP for some ongoing back pain last summer. I ended up working with the PTSP for about four months, focusing initially on just relieving back pain and then eventually helping me return to running without pain. I worked mainly with Dr. D but had a great experience with everyone, including the front desk and PT aides. When I started, it was hard to even stand for long periods of time. I was given some great at-home exercises and running specific exercises, which I continued even after my insurance stopped covering my visits (otherwise I would have gladly kept going forever for their expertise!). I ran a half marathon in October and successfully completed a half Ironman in December without pain, all thanks to working with PTSP and what I learned while seeing Dr. D and the others. I am now training for a full marathon and still pain-free. I highly recommend coming here; they will be the first place I call if/when I need PT again! read more

I absolutely recommend Physical Therapy San Pedro. Dr Brown was extremely thorough in her evaluation of my daughters knee when we came in for knee pain without injury. From my personal experience with other physical therapists, I'd personally say she went above and beyond. The staff is always very inviting and friendly, and everyone we came into contact with was knowledgeable and friendly. My daughter isn't a fan of doing "extra work" if the environment doesn't make her feel comfortable. She also is on the shy side. Immediately she was actually excited to go to therapy and do the extra work to get better. She even was sad at the end, and wanted to continue therapy, even though her pain was gone. She was happy to hear they also have strength and conditioning classes for student athletes, and is hopeful her schedule will allow her to join in on some extra training at their location. read more

I fell off a skateboard and gotten an ankle sprain with a fractured fibula. I had on a boot for weeks for the bone to heal and once it was okay to bear weight on my leg, the doctor told me that I needed to start physical therapy. I was looking for a place for physical therapy and I found "Physical Therapy San Pedro". Dr. Brown, Dr. Palermo and staff have been great. Everyone is very professional, knowledgeable and friendly. I never had an injury like this before and it was kind of scary, but going to physical therapy made me feel much better. I was able to walk more confidently and felt more like myself after each session. Recovering from an injury is a process and I'm glad I found "Physical Therapy San Pedro" to help and guide me step-by-step through the process. For those who need physical therapy, I highly recommend "Physical Therapy San Pedro". You will be in good hands. read more

My story......I was involved in a rear ended car accident and as result severely injured my neck......I literally was in so much pain, I almost cried everyday ....then I got referred to Dr Brown....from the moment I met her and discussed my treatment plan, I felt I had a true friend, whose only mission was to get me pain free.....every time I went to see her, she treated me as more than her patient....she took the time to really get to know how and what I was feeling....I never felt like she was rushing my treatment, in fact her hands on manipulation made me feel I was making progress faster than I ever imagined.....I never thought for a second that I would be back to "!!NORMAL". I'm not exaggerating when I say, she is a GOD send.....I highly highly recommend her......if you are suffering with any issue that requires PT......you will be amazed..... read more

Dr. Sandoval provided outstanding therapy for me after my knee replacement surgery in March 2023. Over the five months of therapy, I went from barely walking to taking long bike rides and hikes. Dr. Sandoval kept the treatment focused in each session - measuring the improvements, cajoling me to push for better results. He has an exceptional manner - carefully listening to my goals, to the progress to reach those goals, and to the occasional setbacks on the road to recover. I understood from the beginning, and he emphasized throughout the training, that my progress depended on my own willingness to push through the exercises. He provided home exercises for me to perform in between sessions. He then checked at the beginning of each session how I was coping with those exercises and how to improve on my results. read more

I have been working with the incredible staff of Physical Therapy San Pedro for the last few months for some tendonitis in my elbow. Most of my appointments have been over Zoom (as I am in San Diego) but I drove up for one appointment in person (and no, unfortunately I did not get to meet Martins Licis ). Every step of the way I have received outstanding care, whether virtual, in-person, or with their support staff. At first I was working with Dr. Brown and since have been working with Dr. D. I have made great progress since beginning my treatment and will definitely return for all my future injuries . Their team is knowledgable, professional, personable, and excellent. And if you've ever had the privilege of working with Antoinette or meeting her in person, your day will be enriched for it. read more

6+ months after partially tearing my meniscus in my right knee, I was still experiencing pain and unable to do most physical activities besides walking. I had the opportunity to work with Dr. Palermo whom was very professional, knowledgeable and supportive throughout my therapy experience. Not only was she able to diagnose my issue, she developed a personalized workout routine. Within a months' time of my first appointment there was noticeable, positive change to my knee. Additionally, Dr. Palermo was kind enough to develop secondary routine for a back/ shoulder issue she noticed while working on my knee! I highly recommend using this office; the staff is professional, the environment is friendly and the workout facility is top notch! read more

The following is a review by my husband : I had a rather serious industrial accident in the past which led to some ongoing pain and discomfort. After making an appointment with Dr. Brown she was able to assess me and come up with a very good individualized program. I was very impressed how she constantly tweaked my PT sessions to make it more challenging for me. The attention was geared very specifically for me each and every time. I never felt like she was giving me a cookie cutter routine, but she genuinely cares and wants you to improve. She sees the vision for her patients and actively helps you to achieve your goals! I feel better and am very happy with the results. I recommend her highly. Troy P read more

Had back problem for more than 6 years until Had Arificial disc replacement l5 51 degenerative disc desis after surgery couldn't walk standing sitting for 10 -15 minutes until i meet Dr. P very professional friendly my chronic pain was charged slowly moving every single part of my body vending slowly until have full recovery thank you soo much dr.P every detail every single tips how I am strech bending working out lifting very recommended this is the right place for any pain every single girl works here very professional friendly love this place was here for more than 6 months until have full recovery now pain free and thank you soo much dr.Brown for the hard work read more

Dr. Janae Brown is amazing. She helped me greatly after I had a complete break of my femur. She did strengthening exercises with me, guided me in the use of crutches, did flexibility and range of motion exercises with me. Her attitude and personality are very kind, helpful, caring and engaging. Dr. Brown truly cares about her patients. She checked on me often. I believe that it was because of Dr. Brown's work with me, I was able to go on a Missions Trip to the Philippines two months after breaking my femur. Dr. Brown is very knowledgeable and is extremely gifted as a Physical Therapist. I would recommend her with the highest recommendation. read more

We heard about Physical Therapy San Pedro from the San Pedro Ballet School and the Dance Factory. Dr Bay works on strength and conditioning with the dancers to help prevent injury and improve their craft. My daughter started with Dr. Bay a few months ago and she has help her grow as a dancer. Dr. Bay is an expert when working with dancers. She spends quality time with my daughter and keeps me updated with before and after photos to demonstrate her progress. I highly recommend Physical Therapy San Pedro and specifically Dr. Bay for dancers. read more

Doctors Brown and Palermo, and staff, are not only extremely knowledgeable, but sincerely invested in your journey to recovery. Growing up a competitive athlete and fitness enthusiast, I considered myself to be in great shape and have a good working knowledge of the body, health and mechanics. I learned so much during my sessions I wouldn't have otherwise considered. My performance in the gym and on the field have improved considerably since. And of course, what we all want... less pain! Highly recommend. read more