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Mon:<\/b> Closed<\/p>\n
Tue:<\/b> 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM<\/p>\n
Wed:<\/b> 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM<\/p>\n
Thu:<\/b> 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM<\/p>\n
Fri:<\/b> 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM<\/p>\n
Sat:<\/b> Closed<\/p>\n
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- Accepts Credit Cards: Yes<\/li>\n
- Free Wi-Fi: Yes<\/li>\n
- Gender-neutral restrooms: Yes<\/li>\n
- Asian-owned: Yes<\/li>\n
- Open to All: Yes<\/li>\n
- Accepts Insurance: No<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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I found this place as a center through the PRI website, are you guys connected with PRI still?<\/b><\/div>\nHi Jeff, Yes, we are still a Postural Restoration Center and I am Postural Restoration Certified (TM)\u2026 more<\/div>\n
Question author: more, 5 months ago)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Do you accept Medicare and AARP United Health supplemental?<\/b><\/div>\nHi, Thanks for reaching out! We do not deal with any insurances, including Medicare\u2026 more<\/div>\n
Question author: more, 10 months ago)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Simone W.<\/strong> rated 5 stars<\/span> on 11\/6\/2023<\/span><\/div>\nLocatelli at Pasadena PT was my savior in a very difficult and desperate time in my life. When I first met him, I was about to go in for surgery on a herniated disc in my lower back — and ended up canceling because of the hope he gave me that I could heal naturally. Our regimen gave me relief right away, and my back pain has completely cleared up since then. Locatelli is extremely science- and fact-oriented but doesn’t let the limiting conventions of the industry hold him back. He’s a creative thinker whose zone of genius is clearly the human body. He could basically tell what was wrong as soon as he looked at me lol. He’s also super gentle and compassionate and made me feel taken care of, like I was in good hands — which, at the time I came to him, was honestly half of what I needed. Thank you Locatelli for giving me my life back!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Kaka R.<\/strong> rated 3 stars<\/span> on 7\/4\/2023<\/span><\/div>\nExcellent “mechanic,” not a great coach, poor communicator.Unless you’re from the field or a professional athlete you won’t understand much of what Dr. Loc is saying. Answers to questions become meandering thoughts, much like the texts on his websites (PT and personal) which are riddled with typos and grammatical errors.As a coach he lacks compassion and it felt like the time spent 1 on 1 in his office could have been used more efficiently.That said, he will fix your pain, if you follow the instructions and do your homework. PS:Whoever states he’s humble (see his website), is not.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Adriana S.<\/strong> rated 5 stars<\/span> on 6\/18\/2022<\/span><\/div>\nI have an l5 s1 protrusion, i first strained my back 2 years ago and the latest incident in December 2021 where I started getting sciatica. I went to orthopedists, neurosurgeon, got multiple mri’s. And was panicking when I came to dr rao. He’s fixed me, I don’t feel pain in my lower back and don’t feel sciatica. I can lay down in my bed now without my foot getting tingly or feeling pain. I’m so so grateful and happy. His knowledge on the body is immense and the method he uses empirical, practical, based on science. I will be returning to further my knowledge on the body, exercise, etc. Thank you so so much !<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Nada R.<\/strong> rated 5 stars<\/span> on 7\/21\/2022<\/span><\/div>\nI was a patient of Dr. Rao, and went to him after other PT experiences left me lacking and still in pain. I had chronic neck pain, weird hip stuff, and was recovering from a tib fib fracture. Feeling at the end of my rope. Dr. Rao helped me feel normal again! His process is different than most and that was why I chose him, even though I live in Oakland. The monthly visits reset my body and I did my work at home in between. I am pain free walking now and moving better than I have in years. The exercises feel and look weird sometimes, but even a single round of the right intervention instant results in testing and how I felt. It was nothing short of magic, but really, attentiveness and caring by a doctor that knows more than most. Grateful I found him, worth every dollar I spent.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Eric C.<\/strong> rated 5 stars<\/span> on 6\/5\/2022<\/span><\/div>\nI have struggled with hip mobility issues for the past 15 or so years. \u00a0Before finding Dr. Rao, I went through a number of other treatment options that either didn’t work, or only provided short term relief: traditional exercise-based PT, Active Release Therapy, muscle scraping, acupuncture, chiropractor, massage and stretch, all kinds of fancy lasers and machines, etc. \u00a0I found Dr. Rao’s Instagram off a Reddit post (of all things!), gave him a follow, and decided to commit for the first visit. \u00a0Driving up once a month from Orange County to Pasadena became a monthly pilgrimage of sorts for me. After going through my patient intake form and putting me through a couple baseline tests, he had a good idea of what was going on. \u00a0We tried a couple drills, then re-tested and confirmed the drills would help. \u00a0He devised a treatment plan and he gave me some homework. \u00a0This became the template for every visit (about once a month for ~7 months?), and Dr. Rao helped me work through the postural compensations that had taken over my body in the past 15+ years.Within the couple days, I could tie my hockey skates without any pinching or pulling from my hips and lower extremities. \u00a0At about the 3 month mark, I started getting about 15-20 degrees of seated hip internal rotation in our tests (my baseline on day 1 was 5-10 degrees). \u00a0By the end, I hit 35 degrees of seated hip internal rotation, and I feel like I can train into the capability to take more. I just graduated this past Friday and could not recommend Dr. Rao’s practice more. \u00a0Commit to the plan and trust the process.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Matthew L.<\/strong> rated 5 stars<\/span> on 8\/12\/2020<\/span><\/div>\nI try to stay active through running, biking, lifting weights, yoga and interval training, but as a working professional, I find that a majority of my day is spent sitting. Unfortunately, this is the case for a lot of us, and as a result, my body isn’t always able to perform the way I want it to. My purpose of my latest visit to Loc at Pasadena Physical Therapy was to relieve the calf pain I was experiencing while running. I had been spending a lot of time on a treadmill pre-lock down, but my transition back to flat ground post-lock down resulted in a tremendous amount of calf pain after about a mile of running. Within the first visit, Loc was able to successfully find the root cause of the calf pain I was experiencing while running. Despite all of the my efforts to stay active, my body was not strong enough in the right places to run at the pace that I wanted. Loc provided me with a step by step plan to strengthen my body to get back to running. Every step of the way he explained what my body was doing, why it was doing it, and how the exercises (homework) he was giving me would correct it. During each visit, we reviewed where I was previously and asked about how much of the homework I was able to accomplish. He then asked me to perform the test(s) that I had failed previously. Sure enough, I was now able to perform the movement that I had failed in my last session. This objective evidence gave me confidence that I was doing the exercises correctly and that we were on the right track. This approach is so confidence inspiring, it’s shocking to me that more PTs don’t operate this way. Today, in a new pair of properly fitted shoes that he recommended based on my gait, I was able to run 2 miles without any pain. I have a spring in my step that I’ve never had. I now have the confidence and knowledge of my body to continue my workouts to sustain this level of performance.I would recommend that anyone needing physical therapy go see Loc at \u00a0Pasadena Physical Therapy. Loc’s knowledge, expertise, and communication skills are among the best in the business.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Julian H.<\/strong> rated 5 stars<\/span> on 3\/31\/2021<\/span><\/div>\nDr. Loc is a wizard. \u00a0I have been to countless physcial therapists and specialists and no one was able to fix my problems. \u00a0He gave me hope when hope was lost. \u00a0If you want to fix the problem go see Dr. Loc.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Daniel S.<\/strong> rated 5 stars<\/span> on 1\/17\/2020<\/span><\/div>\nI rarely write yelp reviews, but excellence deserves recognition. Dr. Loc Rao and his team are the real deal. I was having horrible lower back pain that seemed to be a mystery to any doctor I asked. Some even said I had a slipped disc and would likely need spinal surgery. I’m so glad I got a second opinion from Pasadena PT. Loc was able to completely heal my back spasms by teaching me a few simple exercises, which STILL work to keep my back in great shape. Not only do Loc and his team fix immediate problems, they give you the tools to better understand and maintain your body to prevent further injury. This was the best money I’ve ever spent on a physician. A+++ value for the time and effort. I’ve since recommended Loc to several friends who have all reported a similar, extremely positive experience. What sets Dr. Rao apart is his passion for understanding his craft, his attention to detail and the fact that he *actually* cares about his patients’ wellbeing. In his practice you’re not just a number.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Bob M.<\/strong> rated 5 stars<\/span> on 3\/30\/2021<\/span><\/div>\nThis review is long over-due. Simply put I believe that Loc is the best Physical Therapist in the US.I was going from PT to MD \/ Orthos \u00a0over the course of almost 2 years to figure out why I had hip pain with basic stuff like standing, stairs, walking.I felt defeated and as an athletic person, going from working out almost everywhere and playing lots of sports to being very sedentary against your own will, it was very tough.Loc was the only person that knew exactly what the problem was and what we needed to do to fix it.I went from not being able to walk 3 houses without pain to now doing 1 hour hikes.His assessment skills are laser precise and gives you exactly the tools that you need to use in order to put in the work to fix yourself. You have to put in the work though! Trust the process and that Loc will never lead you in the wrong direction. He genuinely cares about your health and getting you back to full functioning, and truly resolving the issues that are leading to pain and dysfunction.If every PT was as good as Loc I’m a firm believer that many surgery centers would go out of business.Thank you Loc! Don’t know what I would’ve done without you!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Gina B.<\/strong> rated 5 stars<\/span> on 1\/24\/2020<\/span><\/div>\nDr Loc is incredible. Helped my husband heal from a compound hip fracture. He also helped with his form in running. He has been able to complete 2 marathons since then. He also helped me with neck and shoulder pain. Highly recommend.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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