Lizzy is amazing to work with. I went in with lower back…read morepain and my tailbone popping constantly while walking. After a month of seeing her once a week we were able to get it adjusted and the popping finally stopped. All of the stretches and time with her really helped me get back to where I needed to be. She always took her time and never rushed our appointments. She kept me informed with everything she was doing and made sure I was always comfortable during my appointments. The front desk is quick and attentive and I am glad I made the drive out here every week!

Being a 73 year old sporting woman I've had a lot of injuries requiring surgery and tons of PT…read more My experiences with several around SD left me starved for a decent one. I finally found Lizzy at Catalyst in Mission Valley. She has extensive knowledge of how each exercise benefits me and incorporates it into each exercise seamlessly as she works. It has been a pleasure working with her.

I highly recommend Gary D. at Spine and Sports Therapy! I had a full left shoulder replacement on…read moreJanuary 2, 2026, and starting physical therapy with Gary from day one made a huge difference in my recovery. The days and nights after surgery felt endless, but Gary has been a game changer for my progress and pain relief. He truly cares about his patients and takes the time to check in not only on how you feel during therapy, but how you've been doing throughout the week overall. He looks at your whole well-being, not just the injury. Gary is kind, friendly, knowledgeable, and always knows how to keep a smile on your face, even during difficult moments. You can tell he loves what he does and is passionate about helping people heal, and that shows in every treatment session. I'm so grateful for his support, care, and dedication in helping me through my recovery. Thank you, Gary, for being such an important part of my healing journey. Highly recommend!

I needed PT on my left shoulder. Being very picky about my therapist I quickly learned that EVERY…read moretherapist in this office is outstanding. From the receptionist (Amanda) to the therapy itself, dare I say it is a pleasure?! I appreciated working with Arlene, Gary, Brenda and Crystal. Everyone knows what they're doing. Cudos to this effective group of professionals.

PT was great but you can't get past the front desk. My son was hit by a car at home while I was in…read moremy PT appt. I got the phone call and immediately got up to leave but was told by the front desk I needed to pay for my appt, zero sympathy or concern. I paid politely just needing to get out of there asap. Today I showed up 12min late to my appt and the PT assistant wouldn't see me. I asked if I could be refunded for last appt because of what happened to my son and me needing to leave after 10min of being seen. The man at the front desk could have cared less about any of this and just gave me a number to call. People are human and there is no room for it at PRN, they are rigid and have zero grace. I've also overheard the front desk talking about people they are annoyed with there. Also, there is zero free parking. The whole thing is just a big pain in the butt if you are required to be seen by PT more than once a week. It's a shame for the main PT there because he seemed very knowledgeable and hard working.

My orthopedists gave me a referral to go here. Don't bother. They don't answer the phone or return…read moremessages. Called on a Monday to schedule an appointment left a message. Did not receive a callback. Called again on Wednesday after numerous attempts finally got through, was immediately put on hold for more than 10 minutes. Needed to reschedule, called on a Monday numerous times and could not get through. Left a message, it's Tuesday, considering I did not get a callback before I'm doubtful I will get one this time. Very frustrating and disappointing.

Concentra in Hillcrest is the best urgent care I have ever been to! I injuring myself at work…read more The first urgent care I went to turned me away because I didn't have a Worker's Compensation claim number yet. Concentra saw me without any issues. Everyone there was very knowledgeable, friendly and polite. Even though there were five patients ahead of me, I was still helped in a reasonable amount of time. They also have x-ray and Physical Therapy on site which was very helpful. If I ever need urgent care, I am definitely going to Concentra in Hillcrest in the future.

Came here for a blood test and vaccine. Staff was communicative and professional. Lots of MA…read morestudents and young energy. I didn't wait long and had a quick and friendly visit!

Great staff, great place to receive treatment, shout out to Andy and Maya for always providing top…read morenotch therapy and being super informative and willing to answer questions. I went to another physical therapy clinic to receive treatment following a broken leg surgery. I felt like I wasted months of my team and got little to no results. I went to innovative and started therapy with Andy and I have made leaps and bounds. Thanks team.

I came to Innovative PT for hip bursitis. Brandon Brym was my therapist and I can't say enough…read moregreat things about both Brandon and IPT. Going into this I had very tight hip flexors and the inflamed bursa on my left hip was quite uncomfortable. After two months of focused strategic exercises not only am I cured of my bursitis, but all the stretching has also addressed my arthritis. I enjoyed speaking with Brandon each week as he was excellent at explaining what we were doing, how it works with my muscles and what I could expect as a result. When adjustments were necessary Brandon was able to modify certain exercises to address my particular situation. I have no doubt all the therapists at IPT are good but if you really are interested in someone that is smart and can speak to your issues in a manner that will help you for the long term then I would highly recommend you ask for Brandon.

After lifting furniture and pulling heavy rugs, I suffered from low back pain, shooting down my…read moreleg. For two months, I waited for the problem to dissipate, (unfortunately). Finally i made an appointment with Dr. Aaron Snyder and was very thoroughly evaluated. My recovery was based on strengthening areas of my body which for years even as a yogi were not utilized correctly, and overcompensated for with other areas. It was brought to my attention that my core needed improvement to protect my back. After each session I was provided specific exercises, and these exercises were cumulative and more were added as I progressed. It was also brought to my attention slight changes to my walking style, and the goals established were not just short term recovery, and injury prevention, but also long term body sustainability. It has been six weeks of absolutely no return of any previous issues, and I am continuing the exercise routine at home. This has brought awareness to my areas of weakness, corrected it, and in fact I feel I am stronger. As a middle age person, I feel unconditionally that Dr. Aaron's diagnosis and recommendations will enable me to age better in the future. Anyone who is questioning a functionality with their body would be well advised to consult with Thrive, and determine if the concern can be corrected.

Thrive is the first place I recommend to anyone in San Diego looking to recover from an injury or…read moreimprove their physical health. I've worked with Dr. Aaron over the past two years to recover from ankle issues that doctors and surgeries were unable to help with. Dr. Aaron was able to identify the root of the problem and help me solve it where other doctors, surgeons, and physical therapists were unable. Where I once was unable to walk distances without pain, I am now able to able to return to all my favorite activities like hiking and pick-up basketball. I can't thank the team at Thrive enough.

Con: Abuse to individuals!!! Screaming at patients…read moreto "shut up!" Morning team aware of overnights complaints Food not fit for consumption Obviously don't chart ADA: D If your family is here, I beg you to check on them daily! Question there care, food, and daily routine. Patients in a daze wheeling themselves around at 10pm at night! A woman in I'm a paraplegic individual and was sent here for rehab after a stint in the hospital. I was checked in around 4-5pm and signed myself out the next morning! I spoke with Maricella, one of the staff with Hillcrest Heights. I explained my grievances and she was apologetic for what occurred. I cannot recommend this care facility for obvious reasons. I am filling a report with Adult Protective Services.

this facility is absolutely horribl! If you have a loved one, please don't let them be sent to this…read morefacility. They smoke inside the building, have no check in at 10:45 at night when I came inside for the first time and no one gave me any mind when I tried to check in coming off the street. this facility is a danger to society and especially to its residents. my mom came here for rehabilitation and was met with severe neglect. This facilitated placement left my mother on her own to pee. which I discovered 45 min after she let me know an issue was present. This facility is so negligent. When I asked for assistance, I was met with the only option as to remove me mother. so then I had to do the job of this facility and have hoped my mom will be okay after their neglect

I think the business has changed drastically. I used to see my therapist one on one. That is not lo…read moreger the case. It seems more like a standard place without the yoga wall as a main part of the therapy. That was the game changer for me.

I have got to experience work from Lindsey and Natasha. Primarily Lindsay. Her skills are amazing…read more I've been there for physical therapy due to back injury. She ensures that she puts the utmost care in the physical therapy that I receive. Simply amazing. Great business, great business model.

Excellent DPT! Excellent care! Able to pinpoint the issue and provide interventions that resulted…read morein significant improvement. Clear explanations. Lovely, Healing environment - quiet, lovely SD Bay/Harbor view vs. other PT office with noisy environment with multiple PTs and PT students in a crowded space resulting in hearing every patient's history and diagnosis.

Today, February 10, 2021 is my second session. I noticed an immediate belief on my lower back pain…read more Both visits we work on my lower back massage /targeted manipulation and stretching that tremendously help alleviate my pain. The exercise to do at home I first thought wow... only one and a 15minute. Today another one was given, I realize on my previous therapist from others .. I was given so many exercise that I ended up hating and or not doing it. His treatment style is different from others I been but very effective. The way up is down, start slow avoid further injury and do em right. With too much exercise at home... it become a struggle and not fun to do, I can see myself running again in the future with this kind of treatment. Additionally, Dr Walker is very personable and relational. You will not be disappointed under his care.

love coming here , work construction and like to stay active and chris always helps me maintain my…read moreback and anytime i have a work or sports issue that results in a back issues he always speeds my recovery! no place like this ! 100% recommend for maintenance and or ongoing issues !!!

I had a positive experience with the muscle doc, my shoulder was hurting for months and I needed…read moresome help. Got some work done once a week and it helped a lot with my pain, at some point I couldn't feel any pain at all! But my pain will return after some time. Chris talked me through what I needed to do to help my shoulder which I appreciate. Ended up not going back because my situation was a lot worse than I had thought. Apparently I had a torn tendon but would go back to Chris if I have to for sure