Gabe is a miracle worker! I have crawled in there many times and walked out. I work out every day and I try my best not to see Gabe, but if I get injured he is my first call. Great personality , and there is nothing he doesn't know about muscle. The only hard part is getting an appointment. I couldn't recommend anyone more highly. I send everyone there. read more

Gabe is worth every penny. When I asked if he took insurance (he doesn't) he said "one appointment with me will be like 5 at a regular place" and he was right. He sent me home with photos, videos and texted detailed info to mull over. I have since been to 6 appointments at MOTI and they are so bad (office super disorganized and therapists always rushed). Now I feel like I should just make the trek to SM and pay for the quality. It's my health, after all! read more

I would give Gabe 500 5 stars if I could. I struggled with a back injury and debilitatingly painful nerve impingement for 5 months before I found Gabe. During that time I went to a number of other practitioners of different therapeutic modalities and each one only made the situation worse, although they were more than happy to take my money and keep treating me until I realized that my situation wasn't improving under their care. The person who recommended Gabe said he is the "master of lost causes" so I contacted him right away. That description was absolutely 1,000% accurate. I struggled with trying to work and manage the pain for over 5 months before I finally had to stop working entirely. Luckily I started twice a week sessions with Gabe after about 3 weeks of being stuck at home in horrible pain. After 5 weeks of starting his sessions and following his exercise prescriptions to the letter I was able to return to work and totally resume my regular life activities completely pain free. It is nothing short of miraculous!! Gabe's knowledge of the body and exactly what exercises and therapies need to be done to resolve imbalances and restore the bodies optimal, pain free functioning is remarkable and outstanding in every way. Everything he has recommended has been incredibly effective. The one-on-one private sessions are very active, dynamic and fun. The hour is always over way too quickly. I'm excited to learn new things about my body and how it functions and I love that I get to try different exercises each session to enhance the pace of my progress. Even though my back is completely pain free now, I have continued with sessions to further support the proper alignment of my back, work on my posture and to generally enhance my physical health, strength and quality of life. Before agreeing to surgery or more invasive techniques I highly recommend that anyone with acute or chronic musculo-skeletal pain first work with "the master of lost causes" (even if you aren't a "lost cause") to safely and positively restore optimal, pain free health. I will never be able to adequately express my sincere gratitude to Gabe for his knowledge and dedication to supporting his patients in the most dynamic and effective way! read more

Gabe is extremely knowledgeable, highly skilled and very compassionate. I literally crawled into his office one day...and walked out an hour later. Can't say that about too many physical therapists. I know who to call on whenever a physical challenge arise. I have referred him to many friends and they have all been happy with the results. read more

I initially went to Gabe for help in recovering from a badly pulled hamstring. I learned so much in that first session. It not only greatly relieved my immediate pain & mobility issues, but Gabe identified several long term issues such as my gait & body imbalances that were causing a myriad of chronic problems. Problems I was aware of but didn't know how to address. He sent me home with a lot of " homework", including videos & pictures of exercises to do daily on my own. I've had two sessions since that 1st visit & every minute is incredibly productive. Gabe's like concentrated orange juice - I get 3 times more out of one session with him than I ever have working with other PT specialists. Thank you Gabe! I will be a regular. Worth every penny. read more

Gabe was insanely knowledgeable and insightful when I presented with some atypical shoulder pain. he was far more observant than other therapists I've seen and genuinely cared which is a rarity! highly recommended. read more

Gabe will get you out of pain. His techniques are like no other. Once you are out of pain, he will teach you how to strengthen and stabilize to keep you pain free. Hes the best! read more

Gabe is the best physical therapist I've worked with. I had multiple sports injuries when I hit 30 years old that required surgery and multiple rounds of therapy. Some therapists can run a standard post-surgical protocol, some can observe and make adjustments to that, and some are able to bring the latest techniques. Gabe was a step above all of that. His approach created a routine tailored to my injuries and imbalances and other problems from decades of insufficient therapy. I feel the strongest I've been in years and have a great home routine he's taught me so I can treat myself and don't have to wait for another session. read more

As someone who lives a generally active lifestyle, I've seen Gabe a bunch and couldn't be more impressed with the work that he does. When people have injuries, I always ask them if they've tried osteopathy because I've always had such incredible results with Gabe. A little while back, I had one of the most common, but lingering issues that happen because of the absurdity of choosing CrossFit as my exercise of choice. I had really bad shoulder tendinitis for about six months with no end in sight. I went to traditional doctors, had no results from physical therapy, and even spent hundreds on ultrasounds, co-pays, and beyond to try and fix it up. Once I found Gabe, the end of my shoulder woes was finally in sight. In just three sessions, Gabe had my shoulder tendinitis gone and all impingement a distant memory. Gabe uses a pin and stretch-type technique that isn't painful at all and stretches your body to release tension where it needs to and get you back up and moving again. To help maintain my shoulder, he gave me some simple, realistic pre-post workout stretches that I've been doing ever since. I haven't had any shoulder problems in over a year since our three session together. After losing six months wasting time visiting traditional doctors, I was completely good in just a month. I recently sprained my ankle really bad training for the LA Marathon and went back to see Gabe. I had briefly moved to NorCal and hadn't been back in a while (injury-free, incredible!), but seeing Gabe was like seeing an old friend again. I've been getting acupuncture on my ankle every week for the past six weeks, but one session with Gabe took me further than all of those sessions have combined. In just one session, he was able to identify the problem, even with my subpar instructions, and start stretching my foot and ankle around to loosen up some ligaments that I had sprained pretty bad. I thought I was going to have to drop out of the LA Marathon that I'm running for charity, but with Gabe's help, I have no doubt that I'll be good for it in no more than two sessions with him. If you have a mystery injury that's been bugging you and want to get back on your feet, do yourself and your time a favor and visit Gabe. He's really knowledgeable about all types of sports injuries and his goal is to get you back out there quickly and safely. It's quick, not painful at all, and you'll be more than amazed at how quickly your body can recover once it's loosened up in the right places. And of course, Gabe is not only a talented guy, he's a good dude that makes the appointments a lot of fun. read more

Can't say enough good things about Gabe. I have had pains for months from playing tennis and I have tried different practitioners/ doctors to resolve them. Gabe not only was able to pinpoint the exact muscle/ joints of my discomfort and work on them, but also showed me exercise routines that I can do on my own at home. Thank you so much Gabe.. :) read more

Gabe is by far the best physical therapist I have ever worked with in LA. He is progressive, highly intelligent and like the other reviewers wrote, a total miracle worker. If I could give 10 starts I would! read more

Gabe's the man! I've been going to him about every 6 months (I junk my back about every 6 months or so) for the last 5 years and every time he remembers me, my typical problems, figures out what's wrong immediately and has me moving again same day! Amazing! One other thing - I thought I'd really hurt my knee (I've had 2 surgeries on it and this felt the same, I thought I needed a third), and he was able to stretch it out and it felt like new - in about an hour. Sore? See him. You'll be thrilled. read more

Gabe has been my family's bodywork Miracle Man for many years now. He has kept my Dad active after countless falls and peripheral nerve damage. He rehabilitated my Mom's knee replacement, elbow, and shoulder...all the impacts from a life as tennis player. When I got tendonitis of the knee, Gabe was able to figure out that one of my legs is slightly longer than the other. He recommended orthotics which did the trick, and I haven't had a problem since. I recommended him to my aunt with a painful sciatic injury that limited her ability to walk, and after 3 sessions she was back to her old self. Not only is he one of the best physical therapists around, he's a warm, caring, and all around great guy. I would refer any ache, pain, or sprain to him with total confidence. read more

After suffering with back pain for more than ten years, trying chiropractors, physical therapists and acupuncture, a friend finally recommended Gabe Luban! Gabe figured out what was causing my pain, corrected it, and gave me the stretches and exercises I need to help prevent it from returning. As far as I'm concerned, he's a miracle worker! read more

Gabe is amazing!!! He was able to help me with my back and neck pain in just 1 session. I've tried other types of rehabilitative bodywork and it never has the lasting results that Gabe can get. He's the best...thats all I can say read more

All too familiar story...I tried everything for a back injury. Doctors recommended surgery. I didn't want that route, but felt old and hobbled by the pain. Last ditch effort...I tried Gabe. My experience was not familiar at all...this guy thinks, in detail, outside the box. Not only did he FIX it, he gave me a great gizmo that I travel with, recommend to all my friends, and credit with NO MORE pain. This guy is smart, amicable and invested in getting you better - our entire medical system should take a note from him. Cannot recommend highly enough. read more

Must visit for anyone suffering from acute or chronic pain. A friend recommended Rapid Relief to me when I was reeling from a recent back injury. Gabe, who is super kind and professional, helped take the pain away during my first session. I continued to see him once a week for a month, and it changed my life. Gabe is truly concerned with rehabilitation for his patients. He gave me an invaluable education on the mechanics of my own body, and made sure I understood how and why I was having such intense pain. I then learned what behaviors I need to change in my own life, and what exercises I need to keep up with to prevent further injury. Now I just visit Gabe once every six weeks to stay on top of everything, and I'm feeling awesome. read more

This guy is amazing. For 15 years I was suffering from upper back and had gone to number of physical therapists, acupunctures, massage therapists. Within two sessions with him he fixed me up and I no longer have the pains and suffering. He is very different than the other therapist.He is more into manual therapy than put you on the machine and let the machine do its work. This guy listen to you and concerns what are your wishes to have a pain free body. I'm very satisfy with this guy. read more

I had lower back pain and neck pain that was causing nausea/vertigo and I had gotten several deep-tissue massages that I thought would cure it. But after each massage, the pain and nausea returned. A friend raved about Gabe, saying he was "the guy" (the best), so I made an appointment. He was fantastic--professional, caring, and very knowledgeable (for example, he explained to me why the massages had not solved my issues). As soon as he started working on my hip flexors and shoulders, I started feeling better. He is not only great at making you feel better, he identifies what you're doing that's causing you pain. Can't recommend him enough! read more

I'm an ex-pro athlete, having spent 25 years torturing my body as I rose to and competed at tennis at the highest international level. I've had several operations and physical therapy, and plenty of massage and chiropractic treatments, but still I remained in pain for over 30 years. That is, until I started being treated by Gabe. I've never run into anyone nearly as good as Gabe at figuring out what's wrong and then successfully treating it. He's relieved pain and restored good range of motion in my shoulders, back, hips and knees! Never, never did I think I'd be this pain free. An added bonus is that Gabe is a genuinely nice guy who is irrepressibly upbeat. It's always a pleasure to be treated by him, as he's interested in what's happening with me and in the world. He takes physical problems as a challenge, and with intelligence and skill he goes about solving the problem. You cannot go wrong seeing Gabe. He's a real star. read more

I went to see Gabe because I have two protruding discs in my back, L4 and L5. I felt the difference after our first session. I left his office feeling a lot better, and after a series of treatments, felt better than I did before the injury. I would recommend seeing Gabe at Rapid Relief for any physical pain or discomfort you may be having. He's personable, reliable, and great at what he does. He addressed my issue, and let me know the amount of sessions he thought it would take to get me back to where I was feeling good again. And, he was right. Plus, he didn't insist I keep seeing him, and that help me to trust him. Rapid Relief provided the therapy I needed to get my back feeling better again. read more

I've got to say, Dr.Gabe is a true healer!! He gets to the root of the problem, provides immediate relief, and educates so I can take better care of myself in the future. His goal is to heal, not to have you keep coming back for more treatment. I've been dealing with back pain from herniated disks for 18 years and I get jacked up every so often. Dr. Gabe has been masterful in providing relief and getting me back to living pain free. I really can't say enough about how much I trust and respect his work, I've tried many things including western doctors, numerous chiropractors, physical therapy, Accupuncture, yoga, pilates and have seen over 40 healers through the years...Dr. Gabe is at the top of the list. read more

As an author, academic, and journalist, I spend too much time hunched over my keyboard, straining my neck. Last time I drastically strained my neck, I lost almost all movement--until Gabe loosened things up with a miraculous session of deep tissue massage. Before being treated by Gabe, I had no idea that massage could be so radically medicinal and immediately powerful. read more

Gabe is a miracle worker! I'm (sadly) injury prone, and each time he fixes me up quickly. He's truly amazing at what he does and I highly recommend him. read more

Gabe is great. He is fixing my neck/shoulder issue and I've already seen results. Plus, he's giving me exercises so I can get the issue resolved once and for all. I would highly recommend him to help with both short and long term pain. read more