It really depends whom you get, from very experienced and diligent to some who are not quite present.

Very knowledgeable, caring, flexible, thorough in their approaches. They look at the whole person not just micro focused on body part.

I've been going to Rise PT form a while now for vertigo off and on as needed. In my case I have flareups with BPPV this is not uncommon for some. Not everyone experiences this the same. Actually my Dr. from Stanford Medical referral me as part as my treatment to Rise. For me it's been a godsend. If you've ever dealt with dizziness then you know it can be very stressful. I've been educated how to deal with episodes, when I feel I need extra help I know I can see someone to get relief. Kim is amazing and very thorough she knows her stuff for sure. Carly has also helped me immensely. They take their time with you, you don't feel rushed! I highly recommend Rise PT you will leave with hope and a sense of well being. read more

I am writing this review on behalf of my Dad. My dad had the most amazing and effective PT session with Cindy and Josh & Rohith From the moment he walked in, he felt welcomed, supported, and genuinely cared for. The entire team is incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and committed to helping patients heal and thrive. His therapist took the time to thoroughly understand his concerns, explain the treatment plan in a way he could easily understand. The exercises were effective, the guidance was clear, and he noticed real improvement sooner than he expected. He is so grateful for the care he received and would highly recommend this physical therapy team to anyone looking for exceptional treatment. They helped him regain strength, confidence, and mobility -- and he couldn't be happier with the results! read more

I started treatment at Rise Physical Therapy in Walnut Creek after developing post-concussion syndrome from a fall in late July. I was referred for vestibular physical therapy, and from the moment I walked in, I knew I was in the right place. The entire team at Rise is exceptional--skilled, attentive, reassuring, and genuinely invested in helping their patients improve. They understood exactly what I was experiencing and never made me feel rushed or dismissed. Instead, they took the time to explain everything, checked in frequently about how I was feeling, and adjusted my program to meet me where I was each day. The progress I've made is directly because of their expertise and encouragement. I always felt supported, safe, and in very capable hands. Rise Physical Therapy is truly outstanding, and I'm deeply grateful for the care they've given me. I would recommend them without hesitation to anyone needing vestibular therapy or recovering from a concussion. read more

I went in with pretty intense balance issues. I lacked a lot of confidence. I paid out of pocket. The therapist was ok, a little distracted, a little too interested in telling me how fun she thought her normal, suburban life was & very motivated in letting me know how great she was as a therapist. But I was still hopeful. The worst & last session was having a very young woman (teenager?) watch me closely alongside the PT. The PT discussed me in third person as I tried to do an exercise. She discussed me & my diagnosis. As I got more & more distracted (& humiliated) by being discussed by the therapist & stranger, I finally stopped & asked who this person was. She was there figuring out if she wanted to be a PT. OMG--HIPAA was out the window. Privacy be damned, we do what we want here. I had become so distracted by then I was almost in tears. The response was surprise that there might be a problem. I had to ask if the observer could observe something else. Wow. The fact that this place has non-staff, non-qualified people just wander around observing & discussing clients' PROTECTED information is nuts. (The week before, I'd gotten a HIPAA form for my optometrist to sign so they could talk about my progress. So they know about HIPAA, they just don't care.) The physical place is ok. I felt totally disrespected & stopped going after being put on display. When I called to cancel the last appointment, they did not ask why or if I wanted to reschedule, just okay, bye. They really didn't care :(. They asked for YELP reviews so here I am. read more

Excellent staff who excel in their profession. I actually look forward to going to my appointments because they are so helpful. I also have to give a high five to the customer service. They are always so welcoming and friendly. read more

Disappointed. I paid for an assessment but they didn't assess my full body. I wanted a full assessment to understand more about what I need so I could make an informed decision about my care. Then they sent me paperwork with incorrect info. They lost my trust. read more

Joshua!!! That's how excited I get when walking in to work with Josh for my physical therapy session. After a course of treatments, I've made so much progress. I'm so much more capable of doing normal everyday activities that I wasn't before. He somehow knows how exactly what I need to do to achieve my goals. Every exercise becomes my new favorite one. I get the biggest rush of feel good vibes as I go from less and less pain during each session. Oh, and he's absolutely the nicest guy ever. Josh is brilliant and empathetic. It's a rare combination and exactly what you want in a physical therapist. read more

I am rookie at Pilates, which I started about 6 months ago hoping it would help alleviate some night time hip pain that started after a knee replacement.(I had already completed 6 months of PT elsewhere plus several injections recommended by doctors.) Dr. Nikki introduced me to the reformer and was tremendously patient with me as I learned various exercises, attempted to breath correctly, and so forth. After some one-on-one sessions, she suggested that I add some small group classes with both Nikki and her other instructors, notably Brandi. Bottom line, the Pilates sessions are improving my overall fitness and reducing my hip discomfort. The bonus at Rise is the quality of the people. The instructors are friendly, open minded, and all have great senses of humor. They make Pilates classes fun. The office staff is friendly, customer focused, and efficient. read more

The entire team at Rise PT are awesome! They provide excellent patient care and will always make you feel welcome. I have noticed big improvement since starting here. read more

Maria is an excellent PT and has helped my hip and lower back issues immensely. The whole staff are amazing with their clients and I couldn't recommend them more. read more

Attentive, caring and efficient at what they do! Clean, well lit area and I never felt rushed.

Kim saved my husband twice from terrine vertigo. She is genuine, knowledgeable, and fun. We came in with a berry sick person and left with all smiles. Kim does miracle. read more

Nikki has been fantastic and a pleasure to work with. She is the first Physical Therapist that truly understood my problem and put together a plan to provide relief. I have been to several other clinics and wasted a ton of time and money. Unlike most PTs they will not just push you through their clinic or pass you off to an intern. Her and Kim really care about all their patients and are extremely dedicated to their jobs. They will listen to you and make sure your needs are being addressed. I could not be happier with them! read more

Kim does magic! She knew how to fix my problem down to the point! Amazing staff, Top quality of care, Best Physical Therapist in town! Highly recomended. read more

My ENT recommended going to Rise, due to me being off balance & said it's because of the crystals! I didn't even know of have crystals in my ears? Been dealing with the off balance for months & when I came out of RISE & following the instructions provided, I was feeling great & in a matter of few days, no more dizziness. Another great thing was that they followed through with contacting me numerous times, to make sure I was OK. Thank you for a great job & really caring about how I feel. Kamran read more

I've been going to Rise PT for several months now. I had some undiagnosed hip pain and they encouraged me to ask the doc for an MRI which led to the discovery of a tear and an eventual hip arthroscopy surgery. I have been seeing them for all my post surgical physical therapy and love the way they operate. I've seen my fair share of PTs after 2 ACL tears and playing college sports and they are hands down the best. Incredible attention to detail, holistic (full body) approach to treatment, personal attention and an upbeat atmosphere. I've mostly seen Kim but the whole team is awesome and I'm really happy with my progress which I know is in large part to their guidance and help! Highly recommend! read more

Fantastic. Experienced and plus 10 knowledge facility is so modern and always exceptionally clean easy parking As well read more

Can't at enough about this clinic. I had BPPV for a week, doing Epley exercises which didn't help. Called the clinic and miraculously they were able to fit me in and help me get my doctor's referral. Kim was absolutely great. Worked on both my ears to move the crystals and gave me follow up exercises to do at home. There are so few vestibular specialists and I was very lucky to have found one. read more

Extremely happy with my Therapy with Kim. She is such a beautiful person and an excellent therapist especially for BPPV. This is clinic is a must try for any type of PT. I would follow her where ever she practices! read more

I went to Rise because I had Vertigo. I cannot express how grateful I am for their professionalism and knowledge. The facility is to knotch and I am getting excellent treatment. I am truly grateful to have access to sech exceptional care. read more

I think I've seen everyone in the practice from post hip replacement therapy, to a surprise case of vertigo to Pilates. Everyone is amazing and the vibe in the practice makes you look forward to the hard work. read more

I highly recommend Rise Physical Therapy and Pilates. Nikki and Kim are great! They are both very warm and welcoming to all their patients. I look forward to my PT appointments. Nikki and Kim help answer any questions or concerns I have in detail-- very knowledgeable! I love the one-on-one PT experience!! No complaints. Highly recommend booking with them! Very impressed :)) read more

Rise Physical Therapy and Pilates - Nikki teaching me how to use diaphragmatic breathing to help with my lower back pain. - Physical Therapy Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

I had a good experience here. Kim helped me get over the fear of walking again after being off my feet for two months with a sesamoid fracture / sesamoiditis injury. She is a great and knowledgeable therapist and fun human being. The atmosphere is positive and fun. When you're injured and can't get out of the house much, going here for physical therapy was a big mood boost! The open office feel was hard to get used to at first. The waiting area is right in the middle of things. This surprised me when I first opened the door and almost ran into someone doing their reps right in front of me! My one complaint is the session structure. When new patients come in, they start their session right away and you feel like you lost the therapist's attention. Overall, I would recommend going here for physical therapy. The encouragement, good foot philosophy and their expertise played a big role in my recovery. Going forward, I would see a podiatrist for the diagnosis, and then right-away find a good physical therapist like Rise to guide me through the real healing. read more

Kim quite literally changed the trajectory of my life. I had been dealing with post-concussion symptoms for two years before I found Kim, and was feeling incredibly hopeless. She was the first practitioner on my recovery journey that actually said "I know I can help you" instead of "hmmm..." which brought me an immense amount of relief and hope. After about 9 months of vestibular physical therapy, I finally felt like a whole person again, not the skiddish, constantly overwhelmed & overstimulated shell of a person I felt I had become. It's been about a year since I "graduated" and I just climbed Half Dome this last week, something I never would have even considered a few years ago when I couldn't walk through a grocery store without my concussion symptoms spiking. Thank you, thank you Kim. I truly owe my life to you! read more

Kim Howard is no question the best VERTIGO treatment physical therapist out there in the market. Like, WOW! I have been dealing with this for 3 years and absolutely terrified of it. I've watched all the YouTube videos, seen the maneuvers, etc. I've tried many on my own and after awhile, I just sort of gave up and did not want to deal with it. I personally was dealing with positional vertigo on my left side laying down. I did not want to even bother with it to the point that I quit sleeping on my left side. My fiancé wasn't too happy about it but I was done spinning in circles. As a result, the right side of my brain started to compensate for my balance on my left side and really just became fearful of looking too much to the left or looking really high in the sky. Here's the good news: Kim Howard. This was no ordinary treatment. Kim made me feel extremely comfortable and is such a professional. She knew every answer in the book. She's been doing this for over 15 years or so and has seen it all. She is incredibly knowledgable and will NOT GIVE UP on you. I was stubborn as hell and I needed someone to challenge me. I am just really thankful that she did treat my vertigo and I can't even believe how I feel these days. It's like a miracle. My confidence and self-esteem is back! And what I really liked is she doesn't just do some maneuver and you are done. She completely checks you out to make sure there isn't any other outlying issue. After she gets the vertigo to stop, she really works on getting your balance back together. She gives you homework and to practice certain exercises to improve your balance. I did my homework and I'm just stunned at the results. This is what a true professional is all about. I knew when she gave me homework to really get this down pat on my own, I knew she must be one of the best ever, possibly in the nation (not kidding). Her passion for helping you is undeniable. She is very lively, makes you feel at home, will make you laugh, and will make your experience nothing short of greatness. If you are reading this and scared, just stop, handle this one and for all, and call Kim NOW! Promise results will be positive. :) read more

Rise is an amazing team of caring and kind experts that love what they do, and it shows! I have done Pilates at several studios/gyms but felt frustrated that my injuries weren't properly considered during sessions, often resulting in setbacks. I am so grateful to have found Nikki, she is the real deal, medical professional + P/T + Pilates queen! So patient and incredibly knowledgeable, and such a pleasure to work with! Nikki gets it all, she remembers your weak areas and meets you where you are, pushing you gently to the next level. Lovely facility, extraordinary people! read more

I hurt my shoulder on a patient transfer a few months ago. I'm also a physical therapist, so I really take into consideration who I reach out to for help. Due to Covid and proximity, I live in Texas now, I was able 'see' Nikki for an evaluation via Telehealth. Of course, hands on assessment ideal, but I felt Rise PT had the clinical knowledge and experience to guide me through my shoulder dysfunction, virtually. I would certainly recommend them to anyone in the area. read more

If I could give 100 stars I would! I am 11 months postpartum after having my second daughter and for the last 11 months I have complained of being dizzy, lightheaded, off balance, and weak on my left side since having her. I've had every test and scan done only to find nothing, which is great... but my symptoms were still there. I woke up a week ago with BPPV and ended up in the ER, this was now my 4 time being in the ER since having her. I have been my own advocate for the last 11 months and I started doing my own research on vestibular rehabs, that's when I found RISE. Within ONE session, my BPPV was cleared, I mean GONE and ALL of my other symptoms are almost completely gone. Words can't describe how grateful I am for Dylan and Kim at RISE. They have given me my life back that I can actually be the mom I was suppose to be. I can sweep the house, play with my children, run around, pick up my girls all without being dizzy. They will never know how much they truly impacted my life. I can't refer them enough. If you have ANY vestibular problems or know someone who does, please send them here. I promise your life will improve. Thank you Dylan for listening and being a phenomenal PT, I wish you the best of luck in your future career, you will do great things! read more

These guys are terrific!! I have been to a few PT operations, which are run more like factories and everyone is treated like commodity rather than a person. At Rise, the staff is personable, knowledgeable and very supportive. They know their stuff and make you want to do more and push the limits back to full usage of whatever issue you are there for. Kim is extremely good!!! read more

Kim is awesome! I have been having some vertigo issues due to a ill-though-out roller coaster ride and she has patiently fixed it. She listens to what I am saying and responds based on that. read more

Nikki and her team are fantastic! She is very knowledgeable in her field and have a broad range of specialty skills and services that she brings. I especially like her sense of what's practical, working with me on what will fit into my schedule and lifestyle. I rehabbed a upper back pain over the course of two months with Nikki and I am feeling much more stable these days, plus I'm armed with the knowledge of what I can do to keep getting stronger and to prevent injury in the future. Nikki is fantastic - I have definitely seen results, getting stronger and and feeling great! read more

Kim is the best in the business for any type of vestibular rehab. Little background about myself: I'm a 28 yr old female with virtually no health issues and have been experiencing constant dizziness and nausea for the past year or so. I haven't been able to go out with friends or go to a casual happy hour due to the severity of my dizziness. I've seen countless doctors, neurologists and cardiologists, and Kim was the only one who has made my symptoms subside. She did an in depth exam, and helped me figure out what was triggering my PPPD (constant dizziness) and relieved my symptoms within 10-15 visits. She's super comfortable and made me feel like I wasn't crazy, and has helped me get back to living a normal life. I HIGHLY recommend her for any type of vestibular or audio related PT. I didn't get the chance to work with Nikki, but from what I know, she is also amazing. She has a wide variety of patients so there's no doubt in my mind that she will be able to help you too :) read more