I came to HealthFit because I was dealing with chronic hip and knee pain. I'm at a pivotal age…read morewhere I needed to either fix the problem or prepare for invasive medical intervention down the road. Cheri came highly recommended and it was clear from our first session that she really takes the time to figure out and understand what my body was doing and why I was experience the pain that I was feeling. She took the time to evaluate how my whole body was moving and identified several body mechanic and movement issues that were contributing to the problem. We started off with basic exercises that set the stage for more complex ones as I progressed. HealthFit has systems in place to make sure that when you're at home doing your exercises, you have video references with detailed explanations on how to do each exercise properly. After each week, little by little, things started to change. And then there came that moment when everything clicked and started to change! I've noticed a huge improvement not only in pain reduction, but also in my overall stability, balance, and strength. Cheri has given me the tools to break my body's bad habits. I highly recommend working with Cheri to anyone dealing with chronic pain, movement issues, or sports-related injuries. Cheri is thoughtful, knowledgeable and genuinely cares about helping her patients improve long term.

I've been coming to HealthFit in Pasadena off and on for the past few years, and I can't believe I…read morehaven't written a review sooner! This is my go to place whenever I need physical therapy. The personalized service and extended one-on-one time are absolutely worth it if you care about your joints, muscles, and long-term recovery. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted by the wonderful front office staff, Feliza and Britt. They make you feel right at home, and I always enjoy chatting with them and hearing what's going on in their young lives. And now for my knowledgeable, kind PT, Dr. Daphne Tan. She has treated me for several injuries, including my shoulder, elbow, and lower back. She has also treated me post-surgically, and I always leave our sessions feeling better than when I came in. She is motivating, attentive, and really takes the time to correct my form during exercises so I'm doing everything properly. I am not sharing my time with 2 other patients. I'm very glad I found HealthFit. It is well worth it compared to a larger corporate/hospital based PT clinic where your therapist may spend more time documenting than actually monitoring your movement and progress. HealthFit provides the kind of personalized care that makes a real difference.

I never find myself writing reviews for anything, but I think I owe it to anyone looking to get out…read moreof pain, perform better in their sport, or just recover from an injury or surgery to share the experience that I, and four others, had after seeing Dr. Locatelli Rao in Pasadena. TLDR: He has been able to help each of us after we all were separately convinced that we had seen "all of the best" PTs/therapists/healers in California, Minnesota and Vancouver. I found him while I was training for an Ironman a couple of years ago. I had experienced a number of injuries while training that were starting to slow me down. Not only did those injuries resolve, but in later appointments with him I was able to fix my chronic shoulder/neck and low back pain that I had been living with for the last 15 years after injuries/surgeries from playing high school football and baseball. I can't put a price on what this has done for my quality of life as someone who values taking care of my health and fitness. Since then I have sent my parents, girlfriend and one of my friends to him and we have all had the same experience. Parents: Dad (ankle) Mom (meniscus) - - both of them are now pain free after they had been living in pain for the past two decades after each of their injuries. One of my best friends experienced a near-death skydiving accident. Broke 4 cervical vertebrae and tore his acetabular labrum (hip labrum) and had seen 12+ specialists to try to get out of pain and regain his mobility he had lost after being in a neck brace for 4 months. He was told that all of those specialists were the best in their fields/techniques but he only saw either marginal improvement (if any) or temporary improvement/relieve with them. After one appointment with Dr. Loc he regained most of the functionality of his left hip and is excited to go back and address his neck pain with Dr. Loc. For the first time in half a decade he is feeling confident that there is actually a path out of pain for him. My girlfriend had low back pain throughout her life as long as she can remember. After a single appointment with Dr. Loc she has not experienced anywhere near the intensity/frequency of pain that she was experiencing prior. Even a day of sitting too long at her desk chair would have her at 6/10 pain and now the worst she experiences is a 1.5-2/10 after heavy lifting/long hikes. (follow him on Instagram and you'll see dozens of case studies and other examples of this happening for other people as well) Put simply: We all call him a wizard and he is the now the first person we are all recommending other people go and see when they're dealing with any sort of pain. It's a long drive for me to go and see him, but I'd make the trip if it were 10x longer.

What can I say that hasn't already been said about Dr. Loc?…read more In one sentence... He is a living healer. Yes, he's far and yes he's expensive but in ONE visit he fixed my shoulder pain. In the second visit he freed up my ribs from tightness caused by double mastectomy scar tissue. I couldn't breathe properly for years. Two visits. Yes I did weekly physical therapy, weekly massages, acupuncture, Rolfing, sauna, cold plunge, PEMF mat, hyperbaric oxygen, I honestly could keep going but you get the point. If you're considering making the drive and investment do it.

It can be really intimidating to find the right Physical Therapist. How do you decide? What makes a…read moregreat PT and how do you find them when it seems like there are so many options. I had been in ankle pain for more than a year....but I did what so many of us do, I put it off, I pushed through. I climbed Mt. Whitney (after climbing all the highest peaks in Southern California) and pushed through it until I couldn't push through it anymore. Running (one of my favorite forms of exercise) was now off the table. I needed help. I sat down with a list of Physical Therapists and started calling and when I spoke to Carolyn - she listened - she asked questions and she genuinely seemed to care. After listening to me she knew I had to get in to see Dr. Maddie and she made it happen. I booked an appointment and then received my welcome packet. It was thorough and helpful and I knew what to expect before I walked into my first appointment. Maddie listened and committed to making a plan to get me back to all of my favorite activities and then she dug in and she worked hard for me and felt invested in my recovery. I can not overstate the value of the 1:1 experience. When you're working with Dr. Maddie you have her full attention and your therapy is tailored to your needs. She answers questions and keeps you informed so that you can be partners in your recovery. She uses an app to provide your home exercise routine and she adapts as needed. I was also pleasantly surprised when I was sent home with the things I needed to do my home exercises, at no extra charge! The attention to detail from Elevated Physical Therapy is unparalleled as is the level of care you'll receive from the whole team. My experience then led my husband to working with Dr. Maddie too. I've been able to return to hiking, playing tennis and running without pain! And I know Elevated PT will be there for me if I need anything in the future.

I was recommended to Dr. Maddie by Dr. Jason Khadavi (also a great podiatrist)…read more I went to Maddie with a foot injury that was already over a year old and prevented me from walking/exercising normally. She was HIGHLY personalized and customized the plan to me, asking about and working with what my goals were at the end of treatment. I had 9 sessions total and those sessions went by really fast. Each session was a balance of PT massage(?) and physical exercises. They were varied and interesting, so I looked forward to each session as it didn't feel like a chore. In addition, there's a companion mobile app where you get daily exercises (with video demonstrations!) to do at home. You also have direct text messages with the receptionist, Carolyn, who is very responsive and such a rarity to find in healthcare. I'm so grateful to Maddie and Carolyn for getting me back to being MOBILE again! I cannot recommend them enough.

Came in with a prescription for my doctor to work on my lower lumbar. Karen has done an amazing job…read moreworking with me alleviating the pain and making me stronger. So happy with my results and the care that they provide. The whole staff is great too. I've worked with Angela as well and she is great too.

I have been working with Body Synergy since 2019 through a number of chronic conditions. All of…read moretheir providers are exceptional. From hip to shoulder to back to neck--Brianne, Veronica, Stefanie, and Leizl have helped me learn how to manage my conditions. Brianne and Stefanie keep me functional week to week and I do not know what I would do without them! From symptom relief to building muscle and coordination, they have helped me return to activities I enjoy and understand the interconnected nature of my body. Their therapists listen well, incorporate feedback, think holistically, problem solve creatively, and are kind and patient. I cannot recommend Body Synergy enough, especially for anyone with Ehlers Danlos! I am so thankful for them! Also shout out to the front desk staff--Ruben, Doris, and Morgan who are always kind, helpful, and responsive.

I recently underwent my first Bone Density Therapy session at a highly regarded physical therapy…read morefacility in Pasadena. The treatment for bone density issues, such as osteoporosis, aims to slow down bone loss, promote the rebuilding of bone tissue, and reduce the risk of fractures.

I have been attending Dave's weight training class for months and highly recommend! Geared for…read morewomen, this class focuses on proper warm up/flexibility and functional strength. Dave's knowledge base as a PT allows for easy exercise modifications depending on the individual. Shoulder hurts? No worries, modify exercise this way... So if you've wanted to get stronger or just want more consistency with exercise, highly recommend!

I cannot recommend this practice highly enough! The staff (from scheduling to therapy and follow…read moreup) are professional, kind and supportive. I absolutely feel as at home as I possibly could being in treatment. Femina PT has helped me with several different issues with different therapists and they really made me feel heard and seen, and they genuinely care about my comfort and recovery. Can I give more than 5 stars??

Heather & her incredible compassionate team of reputable highly skilled therapists have helped me…read moreimmensely. They are very private & professional in this practice & have helped me immensely whereas other practices have not been as successful. Thank you Femina!

I cannot say enough good things about Endurance PT. I had intense shoulder/neck pain for about 3…read moreyears, I had gone to other PTs, Pain doctors, Neurologist, MRI's, you name it I tried it. Lauren's understanding of the body and how it functions is incredible. She was patient, did a full and thorough exam of my injury and past injuries. She had me do tests and asked questions that no one else asked. In one month my pain had significantly decreased and just three months it was gone. Please go here if you are looking to feel better. Worth every penny, truly. Plus Rebecca is so pleasant and friendly, she's very easy to get in touch with for scheduling and actually contacts you for cancellations if you're trying to change your appointment or get in earlier.

I had a long standing shoulder/ neck injury and had worked with several PTs over the years. My…read moresurgeon recommended the team at Endurance, especially given that I am a very active person. The care and attention the team gave me was outstanding. I worked with Lauren, who took her time to listen to all my issues, investigate thoroughly what might be going on, and to work with me to help relieve the source of the pain. I particularly appreciated that she would dive deep in medical concepts and really explain where the pain was coming from. Unfortunately we only had a few sessions together because... I felt better very quickly! Lauren set up detailed long-term care information for me, and I'm sure I'll be back in the future if I have any other injuries! Other notes: scheduling is easy via text/ phone, parking is super simple and free, they offer early morning and late afternoon appointments which make it easy with work schedules.

I would give 100 stars to Ben and his team if I could! I went to LPI for lower back pain 2 years…read moreago and recently went in for knee pain. I thought I had injured my knee from lifting, but it was actually due to an imbalance in my upper body that was causing nerve pinching that radiated to the knee. After 3 sessions with Ben and 3 weeks of consistent at-home drills, the pain completely went away. I was able to get back to lifting in the gym in less than a month, pain-free! Ben and his staff are super knowledgeable and truly care for their patients. I am a LPI patient for life!

I am 50 and have been an athlete my entire life, across many sports including martial arts,…read morerunning, and weight training. So I've had my fair share of injuries and my fair share of physical therapists. This has been by far the best PT experience I've had. Not just in terms of addressing injuries but being able to move forward with less risk of injuries with the knowledge gained.

I went to Tony to help relieve the pain in one of my legs. He pointed out that it was related to…read moreother surrounding muscles that I also had past issues with. Shortly after working with him the pain began to fade and my range of motion increased. I asked him to start working on other older problems on the rest my body, and received similar powerful results. Now I live an active life minus all those ailments. Tony's knowledge of muscles, nerve and mind interaction is incredible, and his treatments are extremely effective. I definitely recommend his services to anyone who wants to reverse, and not just merely treat the symptoms of, pain and limited motion. Thank you, Tony.

Dr Tony was an absolute joy to work with from the get-go. I came to him with shoulder issues…read morerelated to my job and he took the time to diagnose the issues, figure out how to address them, but also - and most importantly - explain everything clearly and thoroughly at every step. His approach was very much "teach a man to fish" - his thorough explanations meant that he was5 just giving me tactical things to do to address my problems, but also a holistic understanding of what was going on with my body so I could make smarter choices moving forward to minimize the risk of reinjury. My progress from first session to last was very significant and I now feel well equipped to continue the exercises and lifestyle choices to eliminate my issues entirely. Highly recommended.