This gym receives a 5-star rating due to the effectiveness of the methods in place to help achieve…read moreyour personal fitness goals. From workout plans tailored to your specific strengths and identified needs, to the trainers who are knowledgeable in the science of anything to do with your body, The Lab makes getting in shape an enjoyable process. There is a full kitchen, a sauna room, cryotherapy, and even physical therapy available to all members for best recovery. There is an in-body machine that measures the statistics of growth within your body from muscles to fat loss. You can ask the trainers and nutritionists questions about best practices to help you achieve your goals. I recommend this gym to anyone who wants a science-based regimen that is sure to work if you work with it. The Lab is a boutique gym with a community of members who become your friends over time and make it enjoyable to workout in a friendly and non-judgmental environment. The members range in age and various needs, so it is a good fit for anyone from zero athletic experience up to seasoned athletes who wish to improve on anything from golf swings to jumping hurdles. If you're thinking about it, you're probably in a position where you're seeking effective change and this place will make sure to get you to where you want to be.

I have been going to The Lab since it opened its doors. Initially, I just took advantage of their…read morerecovery package as I am very active doing endurance type of sporting events and appreciate the recovery tools that they offer offer such as cryotherapy and Norma-Tech boots. Over the years, I have watched the trainers with various clients and have seen the benefits of individualized training. For me the biggest barrier to be a full member was the time commitment. However, I started noticing some muscle imbalance issues and pain that needed attention before they became worse. I took the big step and joined as a full client. In my assessment, they looked at my strengths and weaknesses, and wrote me up a plan specific for me and what I needed. The trainers are all amazing. I never feel like I'm just killing myself with the work out... I feel more like little steps that build me into a stronger person. Workouts are easy to schedule, the physical therapist that treat you are both incredible. I tell them they have "healing hands." All the trainers and clients are so friendly. You almost feel like you're part of a family. I would strongly recommend The Lab for anybody that is serious, about their health, mobility, and longevity.

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.

Absolutely disgusting outfit directly contributing to the fall of American health care - they will…read morecharge 1300% markup for simple items and think they can get away with it, along with dinging your insurance for unauthorized services. I'm in the middle of building a legal case for malpractice resulting in permanent injury and their billing practices.

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.

My wife joined Variant to help with her knee and shoulder problems and had such good success that I…read morejoined Variant to help with my lower back problems. I could barely carry anything and hardly walk at the time and now I am playing golf, hiking, traveling and enjoying life again! Variant training lab has been a game changer for both my wife and I. The staff is excellent and the program is well crafted to our specific needs. I would highly recommend it to anyone who has physical challenges or is looking to enhance their athletic activities.

John, the physical therapist, was incredibly helpful. He provided clear and thoughtful responses to…read moremy questions about my knee pain and patiently explained (more than once after I asked again) how the exercises he suggested would help to address the pain at the root cause. And I had some pain relief already during the first appointment with some of the targeted muscle relaxation he theorized would help in tandem with the strengthening exercises. I feel much more confident about being able to get back to the activities I love one day.

I don't think I've had more pleasant interactions with office staff than I've had at Hayashida. I…read morehonestly don't get the bad reviews, they must have gotten new people or something? Every single time I go in they already know who I am and are very kind and friendly. They've called with last minute cancellation openings and even texted when I was unable to answer. As for the provider, my therapist (Dr. Jon Sakoda) has also been amazing! I had a full ACL and meniscus repair and he has answered all of my questions, worked with me on building strength in a reasonable timeline, and I have always felt like he listened and made adjustments whenever necessary. I truly feel that everyone I've come into contact with at Hayashida genuinely cares about my health and wellbeing, and that can be hard to come by in a medical setting! I'll be forever grateful to everyone at that office and will actually be sad when my treatment ends.

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.

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!

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.

my doctor said they have problems there i'm a 73 from a knee replacement I also have multiple…read moresclerosis and I fatigue easily. I don't think I could handle what I've heard about that place.

I spent over 6 weeks here and they are nothing but incredible overall. I also read a review that…read moresaid the food isn't good I was recovering from a neck injury, quadriplegia. And as another review stated Doctor Ross and Laura in PT were helpful, I will second that they, were very good to me and helped a lot.