I've spent the last year going to Vargo Physical Therapy to rehabilitate my left shoulder. My diagnosis was a rotator cuff tear, which in most cases require surgery. I could have had surgery which in some cases lead to other complications however, I chose to take the tougher route which was to try to rehabilitate the shoulder naturally without being cut open by a surgeon. So myself and Marc C. the Head PT at Vargo developed a plan in which we were able to first: 1. Remove the pain. 2. Free up restrictions of movement from my shoulder. 3. Finally now strength train, to put my left shoulder back in balance with my dominant right shoulder. Through this three-step process we were able to rehabilitate my shoulder throughly and completely. The reward for the hard work: I move pain-free in daily life. Better sleep without waking up in the middle of the night with shoulder pain. I have the confidence to be able to put my shoulder under stress. Marc C. and his staff at Vargo is top-notch, everybody's professional, warm knowledgeable and they goes the extra mile to make sure your experience there is great. They also make sure that you successfully complete a rehabilitation program so you don't have to come back to treat the same condition again. read more

Vargo Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy Near Me - Burbank, California

I was sent here by my PCP for some shoulder injury I was having. The exercises they gave me to do are really helpful for me ! my pain has slowly gone away. I worked with Marc initially, he's great! I worked with another therapist but forgots her name,she was good too. One star less for the reception, they were not very friendly. . Would definitely go back tho ! read more

Marc and his entire staff are dedicated to your rehabilitation and giving you back your quality of life. I am very grateful to everyone.

I have been going to Vargo Physical Therapy for the last few months. I injured my knee; EVERYONE that I have encountered has been fabulous!! I feel so much better. Thank you to the group! read more

Vargo Physical Therapy in Burbank is simply the BEST. I know. I've been to many over the years, and this group really stands out. My first visit here was 2 years ago when I had my first knee replaced. Dr. Marc Comrie & his kind, capable, respectful group took excellent care of my PT needs. They got me back to useful walking while I waited for my second knee to be fixed. It's now 2 years after that first experience and I am post-surgery on my 2nd knee. I am happy to report the same wonderful people are here to work me over and work me out, including Dr. Marc. With both knees fixed, my PT is proceeding beautifully - and faster. In this pleasant manageable space, with talented practitioners and no drill sergeants, I am working my way back to greater strength, balance and flexibility. I used to wonder if I could ever fully recover and get back to the activities that I love. Now, I can say Yes because with such great care, this is already happening! And that is why I give Vargo PT my very highest recommendation! read more

I have had both of my knees replaced and was not able to use the same physical therapist after my recent back surgery. I was sent to Vargo PT and it turned out to be a wonderful experience. The facility is kept very clean. Everyone that works there is professional and polite. There is room for a lot more patients to be seen at one time than I was used to, but that works out very well. There are enough PT assistants assigned to you each session to help you and keep track of the exercises required of you and anyone on the floor will make themselves available to help you. The equipment is kept in good and clean repair as well. My Physical Therapist Gabby was amazing. Gabby was clear in her instructions to me, her innate kindness and gentleness shined through, and she was set on helping me to heal and continue to be healthy. Thank you also to Oscar, Chezka, Lindsey, Daron and John for all your assistance. I did not get the names of the women who ran the front desk, but each woman was very professional, efficient and friendly. So many good Drs. have terrible front office staffs, but not Vargo!!! Everyone at Vargo that works with you makes an effort to learn your name, watch you do your exercises so that you are doing them well, and they will offer suggestions for improvement as well as encouragement. If you are looking for a very private session, you really will not find that anywhere. If you want to get well, then go to Vargo. read more

After having a poor experience scheduling an appointment, I received a call from Vargo's director! He could not have been nicer. I felt heard and assured that he would solve the disconnect. I look forward to being their patient and feel that I'm in good hands..literally! More to come once I've been treated! Based on today's intervention, I feel respected and valued! That's a lot! read more

Having been to a few other Physical Therapy facilities, I have found that Vargo is by far the best one out there. The facility itself is clean, bright, updated, and spacious. But that's just a small part of why I like Vargo physical therapy. The main reason that Vargo has always been my number one choice is the people who work there. Starting with the Clinical Director, Marc, to the other amazing PTs (Joyce, Emily and Andy), to the upbeat and positive aides, to Olivia and Roxanna, the office staff. I witness, time after time, entire staff consistently being kind, positive, empathetic, compassionate, and professional to every single patient who walks into the facility. They are gracious, they are accommodating, and they are honest about what can be done about your own situation. Marc chooses staff who will meet Vargo's high standard of care. I know this sounds corny, but when you walk in there it's like the old TV show Cheers, where "Everybody knows you're name." Thanks Vargo for always making me feel like family. I highly recommend Vargo for your PT needs. read more

Vargo in Burbank is the best! Patty and Claudine in the front are so friendly and incredibly helpful. All of the PTAs have been personable and attentive. Every physical therapist I've had there has been so supportive and knowledgeable. It's really the best place around for your recovery! read more

Went to Vargo back in 2018 for a back injury. Definitely the lowest quality PT place I've ever been to. The people working there are nice and Amanda herself seemed to be a good PT but their operation is clearly geared towards maximum profit and have turned it into a "PT" assembly line. First you come in and you will have an aide sit you down and maybe start you out with some e-stim or other passive modality (real PT is not ice, e-stim and hot packs). Then you'll see the PT for 5, maybe 10 minutes if you're lucky. Then the aide comes back and asks you if you did your exercises then walks away. The PT is usually working on 3-4 people simultaneously from what I saw. The human body is extremely complex and there is no way you can properly assess and take the time to make challenging clinical decisions in such a short time frame with multiple patient competing for your attention. I understand that is the norm with insurance based PT clinics these days, (if you want real PT and a DPT that will work with you the whole hour you have to go to a cash based PT clinic now) but they took it to the extreme, too many patients booked with each therapist simultaneously. This place might be OKAY for a mild sprain or basic post op protocol but for anything beyond that their operation just isn't built for. read more

Amanda is really great ! and the whole medical team. Very professional and patient prone and responsive to patient's goals. Great professional environment and focused in the patient&s needs. Recommend this establishment for your therapy needs. read more

I was referred to Fargo thru a friend. I had been going to another P.T. location for about 10 years but due to covid this was closer, so I took the referral from my friend. I am very happy here. The staff are so friendly and very helpful. I trust them to help me get to the best I can be. From the p.t.'s, to the p.t. assists, to the admin staff you can't get a better group of people to take care of me. Thank you to the staff at Vargo. read more

The good: parking is plentiful front desk staff are friendly PT staff is nice I liked the people I met there. But it's a chain and run like a mill. You don't really get therapy past the first few visits - you get someone MAYBE checking in on you while you exercise yourself. A lot of places are sort of like that and don't have dedicated therapists, but the best places I've gone have me working with the same person for at least 80% of the visit and maybe someone else helps when they get called off elsewhere. I'm not describing it well, probably because I hate leaving anything other than a glowing review. But the staff seems overworked and overbooked, and while the equipment looks fine, the wiping down of stuff seemed a little cursory during COVID and the hot-pack towels smell strongly of mildew. It felt like people were just going through the motions. I've heard from a doctor that while they often have great PTs, they lose them just as often because they get stolen by places with better pay and working conditions. It sounds like a trickle-down corporate problem vs. a problem with any individual location. read more

Today was my last day of PT. Vargo PT Burbank is top-notch! I saw them for chronic back pain. My pain is greatly reduced due to their professional support and my efforts. Thank you so much! read more

This amazing staff and physical therapists make you feel welcomed, uplifted, and encouraged to walk out of there in better shape. I personally had the best experience with Eddie, Joyce, Amanda, and Marc. The moment you walk in you feel at ease. Everyone greets you. Everyone is very friendly and respectful. First time I came in I was greeted by the director really friendly and approachable gave me the formal introduction and assessed my injuries. They worked with me and really treated all of my injuries well. At my own pace and with encouragement they kept challenging me to reach my true potential. Felt like home lol But I honestly learned so much from the treatment and can now go and practice these exercises at home. I highly recommend this place it is honestly the best physical therapy I've ever had. It makes a difference to have people actually be concerned, they listen, and they move at your pace. You're not just a number here you are treated extremely well. They honestly work really hard to make you feel better. Thank you Vargo PT Burbank you da Bomb!! read more

Five stars and nothing less. If you are considering Vargo Physical Therapy, or have the option of requesting that you be referred there, I encourage you to not hesitate. I am the furthest thing from a morning person, yet I happily come here twice a week at 8am-- I don't regret it an iota. Everyone, and I mean everyone, here is friendly and professional. We all have bad days, but you wouldn't know that from the staff here who dedicate themselves to focusing on their work and putting their clients first. Specifically, I want to mention the attention I have been given from Andrew, Marc, Joyce, Gaby, Cheska, John and anyone else who's worked with me. You are fantastic and I appreciate you! read more

I don't ever write reviews but I felt like with COVID, it's important for people to be properly informed. I got injured at the beginning of covid shut down and it took me months to convince my primary physician to approve PT. I asked my trusted friends and they suggested Vargo PT so I decided to get this location approved. THANK GOODNESS that I found this location! Since day 1, I felt very welcomed by the staff and it made this very painful process less scary and it relieved a lot of my stress as well. I went from not being able to get out of bed or off the floor to not struggling with as much pain after a few weeks. EVERYONE is great! The front desk, the interns, the assistants, the PTs. Very nice seeing friendly faces when this is pretty much the only place I leave the house for. They clearly care about everyone's well-being. They follow COVID safety guidelines by having people stay apart when patients sign in. Everyone's temperature is being checked, they have separated clean and dirty pens, and of course masks are required. When the covid numbers went up and the second closure of things started to take effect, they placed a temp check station to the side so that no one had to be near each other or be at the desk to check in. I feel that this keeps the front desk clear and at a safe distance. They have also kept their doors propped open the entire time so there's good air flow. I know people usually look for negative reviews when lookin on here, I do. But, I'm extremely satisfied with the services and I would hate for anyone to miss out on something good because of something that's out of the clinic's control. read more

Vargo physical therapy is one of the best physical therapy offices I've ever been to. Their entire staff is friendly and caring. They kept me motivated and progressing. I'm not a 100% but, when I first walked in I never thought I'd be so much better. Thank you all for your friendly smiles and caring personalities! I would recommend it to All you friends out there. read more

Vargo Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy Near Me - Burbank, California

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As of yesterday Vargo PT was not practicing any social distancing inside! The waiting area was full and people had to wait outside. This isn't the only problem there. The therapist were good, but dealing with the front desk was difficult. The attitude from both receptionists made me want to skip PT even when needed. The quality of care was average at best. I would recommend checking out the facility before going. read more

Normally I wouldn't feel compelled to write reviews early on in my practice with Vargos, but the staff is so helpful and the results have been so efficient that it seems necessary. Over the past two weeks, I've been working with Gabriella, among others, and she's as professional as they come. She's actively invested in my physical issues and constantly presents a willingness to make me feel well taken care of, and that engaging quality transcends throughout the entire business. I've received the best of recovery programs and top-notch hospitality, and cannot recommend this PT business enough. Five stars all around. read more

I finally found the one! This place does what other PT places don't do. They evaluate you, and track your progress. They use different modalities. They don't pawn you off on interns right away. There's several different physical therapist that become familiar with your case and check in. I suffered for 2 years when I didn't need to because other recommended PT places were so bad. THANK YOU Vargo read more

I went to VARGO P.T. for post-surgery therapy on both hands, for carpal-tunnel release surgery, worker's comp. case. The front-desk did what they had to do to get my visits approved (no small feat dealing with W.C.!). Once I got scheduled, I was assigned to Mark. He put me through a great program of light exercises at first, gradually increasing until the strength returned to my wrists and hands. Best of all were intense massages that worked through the scar tissue. My recovery time was about 3 months on each hand, and no doubt greatly enhanced by my good fortune at Vargo. The P.T. assistants are all very friendly and helpful, and they remembered my name and routines, to make it like I was at home while working through my exercises and P.T. Can't recommend Vargo highly enough. read more

Bit late with this review. My son had to have PT about 8 months ago after knee surgery. This location was always on time, always very professional and the receptionists were very friendly. Can't really add much other than it was a very good experience read more

Went here after my ACL surgery. Nice staff, but very inattentive. I was losing my patience by the third visit. I was always told to do an exercise, then the person would just walk away without even checking if I was doing it correctly. Then someone else would come over and ask if I'd already done the exercise I just finished. This was repeated throughout the hour. Same drill, same exercises. I wondered sometimes why I went in when I could have just done the exercises at home. Amanda, the physical therapist there, was very nice though. I just didn't feel like I was getting the therapy I should have been getting. It was a very erratic environment. If you have a Flexible Spending Account, they won't take Vargo's receipts as proof that you actually had physical therapy done. And Vargo doesn't give you any kind of paperwork stating you went there for physical therapy. Their receipt just says Medical Services, which isn't enough. Switched to Performax Elite in Burbank and they're so much better. My co-payment is cut in half, they give itemized detailing of why you went (so no FSA issues) and one physical therapist is with you the entire time and really makes you work. Sorry Vargo, but you're one place I cannot recommend. read more

My doctor recommended this facility for post surgical rehabilitation care after undergoing ADR 3/4 earlier this summer. I am so glad he did! Not only do they use some of the most modern, innovative types of therapy, you are always offered service with a smile. The staff is very friendly and professional and the director has always made an effort to acknowledge me & say hello at each office visit. I have had three sessions so far and have seen improvement already in my level of pain along with my ability to resume my athletic activities. I highly recommend Vargo. read more

Marc Comrie and his team are incredible! Vargo has helped me more than I can possibly describe, but Marc in particular has helped me in my battle against daily severe headaches from an auto accident where I sustained a neck injury. After 9 months of pain and several injections, Marc is truly helping me find a way out of my pain, and putting me on the road to healing. Vargo is also very good about protecting patients with the Covid pandemic going on. I've always felt safe and will continue to seek treatment there. read more

Wonderful caring staff. Great patience and extremely knowledgeable with every patient. A comfortable clean environment. Made me want to do my exercises and get stronger. Refreshing to be cared for where they take their time to help us. Thank you read more

Top notch staff, always super friendly, professional, and knowledgeable!! Facility is always spotless and welcoming. Highly recommend!!

Vargo was my first experience with PT and I wasn't sure what to expect. I am 3 months in and I cannot say enough about the staff and level of care I feel when i am there. Every single staff member takes the time to say hello while I am doing my exercises, will stop me to make a correction if needed or check in with me during my hour. I have worked with all of the PT's and each one knows my case, asks questions specific to my injury and gives me at least one suggestion to use in my everyday life to ease the pain site. They celebrate the small victories and aid in finding solutions when something may be difficult. The staff interacts as a team and the guidance and leadership Marc shows is present in the atmosphere. I will miss my sessions when I am released! Thank you, Vargo team! read more

I used to be a Physical Therapist, and this is where I chose to go when my back needed PT. Mark and his staff are top notch. His manual therapy techniques are second to none, and I know from having been in the field myself. This team knows their stuff and I recommend them to anyone in need of PT. read more

They are very professional and Covid safe. The staff is kind and supportive. They reduced my sciatic pain on my first visit.

I CANNOT say enough good things about this Vargo location! Mark and his team are incredibly professional, attentive and authentically caring for all of their patients. Every visit is a joy. Yes, PT can be a drag, if not painful, but these folks make it (nearly) a breeze. I have been nagged with injuries nearly my entire life, and after visiting a range of PT joints (from small to factory outlet sized), these guys have been the best - hands down! read more

I've been using Vargo for years. The helped me with my neck & back 3 or 4 times. They worked with me when I broke my femur & hip. I'm currently seeing them for my knee replacement. The staff are very friendly, they care for you and want to make sure you are satisfied. Love these people. read more

They are not the best like people think. The front desk woman was not that friendly. Returning my call was a bit rude but the therapist never called me back!! Some staff were attentive and some were not. The therapist was not following up with me or give me any exercise to do at home. I asked for more sessions but they were not make it happened. When I finally went back to my doctor I asked him about my therapist tried to contact him he said no message or call from my therapist that he noticed of. I don't know who is telling the truth there but I hate this. read more

I've been receiving physical therapy from various institutions for some years. By far since receiving physical therapy from "Vargo Physical Therapy," I really feel taken care of. Modern equipment techniques and friendly knowledgeable staff read more

Over the years, I've been to various physical therapy places, in fact this is the third place I've ever been to in the area. I had my knee scoped in June and have been having issues with it since February of this year. Before my surgery, I tried physical therapy and in fact I went to another place locally. Looking back on it now, and comparing them to Vargo, I feel like I wasted my time. I was really hesitant to start PT again with a place that I didn't know, only to be disappointed again. I ended up asking almost everyone I know for recommendations and Vargo was suggested by three friends who had gone there. Still I was worried. I couldn't be happier with everything about Vargo! The staff that works with you are all wonderful!! Marc is absolutely fabulous!! When I first came in, he took all my information and asked me questions, and works on me every time I go. Even though I'm still in pain sometimes, he is supportive and positive, and he really cares. The other staff help you to work through the different exercises. It's an open environment, so you see everyone else, and I've talked to some really nice people. We all support each other! I feel like I've really made a lot of progress in part because I feel good about my experiences there. I can also ask questions about a certain exercise, or a certain pain I'm having. Scheduling is easy and there's always a parking space in the adjoining lot when I go. It's a great place for physical therapy! #kneesurgery read more

This place is really terrific! I think one of the most important ingredients to successful physical therapy is the people who are helping you - not only their expertise, but their personal demeanor as well. Everyone you encounter here knows your name and makes you feel comfortable. Margarita was my primary therapist while I was there, but Mark also worked with me once as well. Both of them are very knowledgeable, kind, and patient. I especially appreciated how thorough Margarita was, taking the time to pinpoint the source of the lingering problems I was having from a neck injury, then taking steps to correct it. The assistants (Andy, Andy 2.0, Tina, Nick, amongst others whose names I'm sorry I don't recall) are also very knowledgeable and helpful. Lori, at the front desk, is always very pleasant and on top of any insurance issues that might come up. I was initially skeptical about the openness of the facility because everywhere else I'd been was always one-on-one in a private room. However, this was not an issue at all. The openness enhances the welcoming vibe that is evident as soon as you arrive. Another huge plus is their hours of availability - I never had a problem making an appointment at the time I wanted to come. I hope I don't have a need for physical therapy again, but if I do, I definitely know where to go. read more

This one star is only for my husband's physical therapist/ director of Vargo Burbank, Marc Anthony Comrie(certificate#37462). Everybody else is wonderful, great and polite, including wonderful two receptionist ladies. We appreciate you. Marc has been treating my husband for 6,7 months. Everything was fine until 2/26/20 Wednesday. As my husband is severely disabled(Veteran)I drive him for his appointment, as his appointment was at 1 pm as always( go there 3 times a week always same time) one of their employees Johnny told my husband at 12:55 that "Marc was running late 5 min but he was on his way." My husband goes to his usual table starts exercising while he waits for Marc. At 1:12 another employee Matt calls Marc and says "Marc is still on his way." We had another medical appointment so we were leaving at 1:25 as Marc storms in and says "Sorry about that. Let's go back and treat you" to my husband. First of all, if you're 25 min late for your patient and work, we need more than "Sorry about that". My husband was really upset because he REALLY needed therapy as he's recovering from two failed spine surgeries on top of his broken neck and knee replacement and everybody knows him he's in a bad condition. Marc wanted to talk outside so we stepped outside and he gave us 3 lies. 1st he blame on his boss name Bob Grieder that he was having lunch with. Then my husband said "What kind of boss is he to make you come late for work"? We asked the boss's name Marc became silence. Then he changed his story to "the restaurant was really busy". Then I said why don't you pack your food " togo"? Then changed the story to "we were at lunch and couldn't get our check for 20 min" it's a BS as I work in the service industry, you can stand up and go ask hostess/manager/other server/busser/ YOU ASK ANYBODY for check. So when he told his coworker at 12:55 "he was on his way and be there in 5 min" was a lie, he was still at the restaurant. When he was still "on his way" at 1:12 was a lie too IF he was waiting to get his check for 20 min. Once again he was still at the restaurant eating when he knew his disabled patient who makes PT 3 times a week always at 1pm was waiting for him. We were upset because all he said was one after another lies, never apologizes, so we left after getting nonsense stories from Marc. 15 min later I call receptionist to get Marc's lunch mate boss's name and number and next thing Marc answers the phone being really rude talking over me 100 miles an hour saying my husband and I "attacked him and it wasn't cool. Excuse me? Attacked him? He was late for 25 min and gave his coworkers and us 3 lies that's why we were upset and from his view, "we were attacking him"?? He FINALLY gives me boss's name and number and next thing he started yelling at me so loud (on speaker phone)and so fast and I told him he's given us 3 lies and it was unacceptable that he should have been honest and said "sorry i messed up". That's all we wanted. Apology. Nope. Then he told me I'm wrong, he's 100% disagree with me and yells at me and says "THE CONVERSATION IS OVER" and he hung up on me. I've given 2 days to Vargo to call us to apologize, no they have not done it. Nor Marc called to apologized. So I'm calling insurance company from the V.A hospital and tell them not to give any referrals to Vargo physical therapy, as director of the place is a joke and then I'm going to call Vargo corporate then California State Board of Physical Therapy to file a formal complaint about Marc Anthony Comrie for being unethical and untruthful, neglecting disable patient disrespectfully, lying three different times giving us different stories including him telling us "his boss made him to come to work late" and yelling at me over the phone just because I told him we busted him lying three times and he hung up on me. Now my husband has to get a new prescription from his doctor which takes weeks if anybody knows how the V.A system works, find a new physical therapy place and a therapist. He MUST get 3 therapies a week and husband is without therapy all week thanks to Marc. Wasting our life and time. Now my husband's condition is gonna go back to where it was because not being able to get therapy because of Marc. Last time when he didn't have therapy for 2 weeks because of insurance glitch he was back in ER at UCLA. Let the state board investigate who was right and who was wrong since Vargo Physical Therapy clearly does not care about their patient. Marc Comrie is a liar who takes no responsibilities about his wrong doing, he is lacking ethics and most importantly he is very disrespectful. read more

As a newb to the physical therapy game, I have literally nothing to compare Vargo to, but let me go ahead and join the list of five star ratings anyway. As one of two places my podiatrist recommended with comparable reviews, it boiled down to location. With a facility close to work, in an easy access strip mall with ample parking, I have have no qualms with showing up at the ungodly 7am hour. And, hey, no sick time required when it's that early! It is unbelievable how much my plantar fasciitis has improved in just four sessions. Not to say you don't have to endure a little torture to get the results, but after two years of pain, it almost feels like miracles are being performed on my left foot. I've learned exercises that are simple enough to do at home once my therapy has run its course and it finally feels like there might actually be a light at the end of the tunnel. Despite the openness of the room, I never feel like I am on display. It's clean, everyone is positive and motivating, and it has been a great way to start my mornings when I go. Marc and the rest of the staff will take great care of you. read more

I went there for facitis. I had hip replacement 6 was prior. Everybody was so helpful, my foot was pain free after 2 weeks. I would recommend this group to everyone. Thank you everyone read more