As a 47-year-old perimenopausal woman dealing with metabolic health issues, I came to strength…read moretraining from a very different perspective than someone who already enjoys the gym or athletics. I had never strength trained before and was honestly intimidated by the entire experience. I worried about getting injured, looking foolish because I didn't know what I was doing, and whether the effort would actually produce meaningful results. I started training with Christian in late April, and I have been genuinely surprised by the progress I've made. Physically, I've dropped a clothing size in both pants and tops, and my DEXA scans show that I've increased lean mass and bone density while losing weight in a calorie deficit, which is especially meaningful to me at this stage of life. Beyond the visible changes, I've also seen improvements in several health markers, which was one of my primary goals going into this process. For me, strength training wasn't about athletic performance--it was about improving my long-term health. One of the biggest reasons I've been successful is the coaching itself. I have low blood pressure and can become lightheaded during heavier lifts, and I also need careful attention to form and knee positioning to avoid injury while still being challenged appropriately. I don't think I would push myself safely or effectively on my own. Christian does an excellent job of finding that balance between encouragement, proper technique, and progressive overload. One of the strongest endorsements I can give is that he has developed a program tailored specifically to my goals, my health concerns, and my abilities. Over time, that has built a level of trust that allows me to focus on the work itself, knowing that each session is designed to move me safely and effectively forward. He is also genuinely passionate about what he does. Every session includes explanations about physiology, training, and conditioning, which I particularly appreciate because I came into this with almost no strength training knowledge. If you're someone who feels intimidated by the gym, is dealing with health concerns, or simply wants knowledgeable coaching that meets you where you are, I highly recommend working with Christian.

On 9/9/2024 I was injured during a massage at Sports Performance Physical Therapy in Chula Vista…read more The LMT had her elbow in the intercostal space of my left anterior chest when I suddenly felt an incredible amount of sharp, stabbing pain. I cried out and requested that she remove her elbow from my chest. The pain in my left chest was excruciating. I was unable to use my left arm without experiencing an enormous amount of pain. Even breathing was painful. Coughing and sneezing were unbearable. When I woke up the next morning, the pain was severe. Based on my symptoms, I was afraid I had a rib fracture. I contacted Cristianah Comaduran, Operations Manager of Sports Performance to notify her of the injury. She spoke with the LMT, who verified what happened. We stayed in contact over the next several weeks. I informed her that I would be filing a claim with their liability insurance and would contact her once I was completely asymptomatic. For the next two weeks, the pain was severe. I was unable to work, do household chores, and help my 4 year son with the things he needed, like getting dressed, bathing, basic ADLs. I filed a short term disability claim through my employer (I'm an ICU nurse). The stipulation for payment is that the first two weeks are unpaid, and then 60% of earnings are paid. This was a great financial burden for my family. The consequences of this injury were costly with low income for the months of October and November. My pain continued to improve until I caught an upper respiratory infection (URI) that caused continuous coughing. The pain was back and it was severe. Each cough and sneeze was excruciating. Once the URI resolved, my pain improved. For two months, the pain and suffering was debilitating, not allowing me to work, exercise, take care of the household, and most importantly, my son. It caused sleepless nights because the pain medication I was prescribed did little to relieve my symptoms, which lead to chronic exhaustion. The findings of my MRI on 11/14/24, which was two months after the injury, showed asymmetric edema at the level of the left third sternocostal joint. Two months after the injury, I still had abnormal results which were consistent with my symptoms. My thoracic spine MRI from 2022 showed none of these injuries. My PCP's impression was that there was a sprain of costal cartilage subsequent encounter. He determined it was costal-sternal joint strain vs developing costochrondritis. Along with pain and suffering, I experienced anxiety and distress due to financial strain. The injury resulted in thousands of dollars of missed wages. In addition, I was unable to accrue paid time off and contribute to my pension and retirement fund. This set me back two months from being vested at work. When I returned to work, I had very little sick or vacation time due to the inability to accrue paid time off (PTO). In January of 2025, I called out sick for 3 shifts (36 hours) when I was sick with the flu. I did not have enough sick time to cover the hours missed. I also received a double occurrence for my absence, which was not cleared from my record until January of 2026. It was worrisome that despite returning to work, the effects of this injury continued to be a financial burden and was affecting my performance review at work. This incident has also resulted in out of pocket costs, such as co-pays and pharmaceuticals, not to mention I was never reimbursed for the massage that started it all!! Perhaps worse than everything, I had to borrow money from my parents, so there's an element of shame in addition to the pain, suffering, and distress. This injury has been costly in terms of lost wages/PTO accrual and out of pocket expenses, not to mention inability to contribute to retirement and inch closer to being vested at my place of employment. I submitted an incredible amount of documents to Sports Performance in attempt to file a claim against their liability insurance. They were extremely difficult to work with and despite my repeated efforts to present all documents they requested, my claim was denied. Total cost for lost wages and out of pocket costs: $20,224.09. Because of this massage, I experienced pain, suffering, chronic exhaustion due to insomnia, anxiety, distress, and shame...and I didn't even get a fucking apology.

Professional, caring, and empathetic that's how I would describe my experience here. I would…read moreespecially like to recognize my therapist, Suzzie. She is truly an asset to this company. Suzzie takes the time to carefully assess my shoulders and really listens to what my body is telling her. She pinpoints the exact areas of discomfort and provides modified exercises that accommodate my pain while still working toward improvement. Her approach is both thoughtful and results-driven. She is attentive, sensitive to my needs, and communicates effectively with her team to ensure I receive the best care possible. I highly recommend this place to anyone who is looking for relief and a path toward living pain-free.

My DPT Cynthia is an amazing professional. Cuts no slack, demanding yet very encouraging and…read moreexplains everything in detail. I most strongly recommend her. I needed someone who would "push" me

Was my first time with physical therapy. The team was great, they took their time to understand…read moreand to explain. The exercises they had me do at home in between visits were clear and effective. They made changes as needed. Alisha was the primary technician who worked with me, and she was great. Other individuals worked with me as well over the time I was under their care. Everyone was friendly, professional and made the overall experience to be great. I would highly recommend them.

Staff is amazing , but higiene is a problem, the pillows have hairs and I did not see the tables…read morebeen wiped with sanitizer nor did I see the therapist washing their hands or use sanitizer when entering the room. No paper to use as barrier between patient and tables - you must request a towel each time. Love the staff but I don't know why the lack of preventive higiene .

I've been to 6 other physical therapists for my elbow tendonitis and only Cathy Boppert has been…read moreable to help me! I attended about 10 sessions over 2 months or so and she made me a fantastic and holistic program that worked and got me back on a path towards my hobbies and abilities like pushups and handstands. I really appreciated her personalized program and both her and Nizam were so friendly and supportive. Can't thank you both enough!

Not for me. I recommend you search and visit a PT facility in person before you decide where you…read morewant to go. The therapist's were very nice people but the types of exercises/stretches they had me doing in this very small room did not seem to be addressing my issue that I was being seen for. The room is so small that you trip over each other if there is more than one patient besides yourself and there is almost no equipment in the room. Evidently they run three businesses with one central office and the physical therapy for adults is conducted in this little room which seems like it was an afterthought just a way to make more money because they had a spare room. After a few visits I went searching for a different PT facility in person and am very happy with the Therapist and facility that I chose.

Great service and good customer care. Had a referral from the VA. First time having chiropractor…read moreservice done, felt comfortable

A session only last about 7 minutes and it does not help. I did 11 sessions, VA paid over $300 per…read moresession, and no relief on my back pain. Go somewhere else.....

I was a bit worried before I went there on the first day because I am Deaf and I forgot to request…read morefor an ASL interpreter. I had no idea how my PT and I would get along in terms of communication. After I left, I was satisfied and impressed. Ryan and Linda were nice and considerate. They were incredibly patient with me while we communicated on phone. Although it was a hassle for me to request interpreter, they made me feel as though I didn't need one. Phew! In addition to having excellent communication and patience skills, they are also competent in what they do. I felt safe and comfortable going there until my sessions ended. This location is clean and organized and the customer service is great.

Such an awesome experience. Spine & sport is already a great Corp, but Ryan and Emily were so…read moreattentive to all of the patients in the room. I felt like I was in good hands. I've been to two other PT clinics for three different injuries and this by far my favorite. The customer service at this location is outstanding, especially for being a new facility. Love the location and cleanliness.

I've been going to Manual Orthopedic Physical Therapy for a couple of months now following my knee…read moresurgery, and I couldn't be more grateful for the care I've received. Karina and Cynthia are my physical therapists, and they are both incredibly compassionate, knowledgeable, and encouraging. From day one, they've made me feel supported and confident in my recovery journey. They always take the time to listen, adjust my plan as needed, and push me just enough to keep improving while being mindful of my limits. The entire staff is also wonderful--so welcoming and professional. Everyone goes above and beyond to make sure you're taken care of. I truly feel like I'm in great hands here! I highly recommend this place Thank you!!!

Owner was hands on. Great care. Very good follow up! Bottom line I received the pt I needed and…read moream back up n running

I was looking for a place to fix my range of motion after a bad fall from rock climbing. I…read moreoriginally called a few places to see where I wanted to go, but after Sports Performance ghosted my appointment. I didn't want to do my therapy there. Physical Therapy called me back and they had really good service. The people working the front desk are extremely friendly and personable. I had a tremendous time doing physical therapy at this location. The location was easy to find and get to - there's a large parking lot next to the LA Fitness. It's never too crowded. The facility is a bit small, but very clean and they wipe down the equipment after others have used it. My therapist, Brandon Irons, was very knowledgeable on what was wrong with my shoulder and helping me find out where the pain/tightness was coming from since I didn't really know how to pin point where the issue truly was. I was able to get 'fixed' in a couple months (only going once a week). They have everything you need from medical table/beds for passive stretching, treadmill, elliptical, arm bike, light cable machine, resistant bands, etc. The whole office is so easy to work with. I'd definitely recommend this place to anyone looking to get physical therapy.

From the owner: Experience the power of physical therapy with Select Physical Therapy. Our physical therapy team…read morewill design an individualized plan of care that aligns with your specific goals in mind. Through clinical experience, ongoing education and clear communication with our patients, our physical therapists will give you the tools necessary to successfully heal from aches, pains or injuries and get back to what you love. We are proud to serve your community and are committed to providing an exceptional experience that promotes healing in a safe, compassionate environment.

I've been wanting to try acupuncture and this place is close to home and accepts our insurance. I…read morealso did the massage. 4 stars because the massage was just ok. The guy massaged my body over sheet first then eventually had hands on. He did my neck all the way down to my legs. I don't think he managed my head, temples, or feet. When I flipped over, I'm used to a towel being placed over my eyes. This place is only open during the day time and they didn't have black out curtains, so it was a little brighter than usual in the room. Calming music playing but it was very low. The acupuncture- I wasn't quite sure what I could inquire about. Was hoping for a list but he just asked what my main concerns were and then told me to lay down on the table. Luckily I wore a dress and sandals. So I didn't have to remove anything except the sandals as the places he placed the needles were already exposed. I was too scared to look at the needles. Kept my eyes closed the entire time. Just felt a slight pinch when he placed the needles. They felt very small/thin. The only place I really felt any discomfort pain was my left foot/shin. I told him that at the end and he said I may feel sore for a day but the pain disappeared within hours. I felt so calm relaxed with the acupuncture. Definitely want to come back for that. Maybe not the massage tho.

Exceptional Healing Every Week! I go to Park Healing Center every week, and Joe provides…read moreoutstanding care. I get cupping, acupuncture with electro-stimulation, gua sha, and auricular acupuncture, and the difference has been incredible. My back pain, hip pain, stress, and anxiety have all improved so much. Joe is highly skilled, attentive, and really tuned in to what my body needs each visit. I always leave feeling lighter, calmer, and genuinely better. If you're looking for real relief and consistent, thoughtful care, this is the place. Thank you, Joe!