Physical Therapy near Petaluma

“I’ve been working with Mitchell Kauk, PT and owner, for well over 35 years. He has a more holistic approach while caring for the whole person rather than just the injury. He tries to keep his clients away from surgery if possible and leans more towards quality of life, long term, rather than a quick fix. He’s extremely knowledgeable and willing to try different things to help his clients. I have referred many people to him and have never heard a complaint. I don’t think you’ll find a better physical therapist in the county. POST also has a very homie feel to it and a very caring nature. A big part of this is because of Christina, Mitchell’s wife, business partner and office manager.I’ve had nothing but good experiences at POST and feel lucky to have them available to me.“

“I have seen Barbara for nearly 30 years and cannot say enough about how she has changed my life. I would never have the mobility I enjoy or the well-being I have, without her treatments. I highly recommend her skills as a Physical Therapist.“

“I was struggling with shoulder tightness and pain for over 4 years and finally decided it was time to see a PT. I honestly wasn’t that hopeful in the beginning but seeing Brandon completely changed that! After just a couple of weeks of in person training and doing my homework, I began to feel better than I had in years. After four long years I can now workout like I used to which was the ultimate goal. Don’t hesitate to visit Brandon if you’ve also been struggling with body pain. I can whole heartedly say he has changed my life and I am now more confident in using the shoulder that was once injured.“

“On my first visit to Dr. Paul's office, I talked about my ongoing pain and numbness on my whole left side. I had symptoms going on since 2016. On my first reflex test with Dr. Paul, I could feel how different the muscle/nerve response was compared to my right side. I had lost 90% of my grip on my left hand, barely felt my left leg, and had unbearable pain for someone my age (27). I found Dr. Paul through a referral and I am amazed by what I could accomplish thus far. He recommended a corrective care program that would cover 90 days (3 times per week) with a reasonable discount which really helped me since I needed more visits because of my situation. This program included re-exams, re-X-rays, and home care routine exercises with some home kits provided by his clinic. I learned with Dr. Paul that soft tissue and nerves heal slowly, therefore patience is necessary to see results. So as you can see in the images attached, during these 3 months I've made real progress, drinking more water, stretching, and going to my therapy with Dr. Paul. I've let these symptoms take over for so long that my body is slowly recovering only now and I will continue regular care with Dr. Paul until my frequency is reduced to once a month. The tipping point was when the pain started spreading to my right upper back and going to reach my right arm, and I am right-handed. My symptoms were these: Numbness and heaviness on the left arm and leg, head, left buttock, and testicle, difficulty breathing, sleeping and exercising or working, zero motivation to complete tasks, 24h stabbing pain in my back near the spine, burning on my hands and dropping objects, unable to hold objects for over 30 seconds on my left hand, neck pain, heaviness on chest and pain chewing food on my left side.Dr. Paul also explained that shifts in our spine, incorrect posture, and degeneration of disks, cut down the communication (flow of energy) with the organs, slowly causing disease and failure. I still have a lot of work to do and I'm glad it wasn't too late for me.I'd also like to remind you that it's still important to get extra exams done and really get to the bottom of what you're feeling. What I can say is that chiropractic help was fundamental for my symptoms to start going away and finally be able to return activities to moderate levels. I bartend and wait tables, so I am always on the move, getting those regular adjustments also make a huge difference.Today, I feel like I went from 0% to at least 80% in general in these 3 months and I am feeling a lot better, and walking straight, which also makes me feel taller and people definitely notice my new level of confidence by the way I carry myself.Needless to say, I renewed care with Dr. Paul for another shorter-term plan after the corrective care, which will allow me to reduce visits little by little as I'm recovering.“

“I was dealing with major back pain, arm and leg numbness, and frequent injuries that are now gone because of my treatments with Dr. Paul. I now have more stamina and strength in doing the things I love because of the time and effort put in by Dr. Paul and his staff to correct my posture and overall improve my health. They are always kind and courteous and take really great care of their patients. A lot of my family members and friends also attend and have had great experiences as well.“

“Eddie helped me get the help I needed when I was first injured. He's totally dedicated, professional, and a really kind man.“

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“Michael Iacovelli is great. He knows what he is doing. He helped me to walk after I had torn my ACL in my knee. He is outstanding. I had been to another Novato therapist before going to Mr. Iacovelli, and there is no comparison. The other therapy company caused me nothing but pain and told me I wouldn't be able to walk without an operation. From the first visit to Mr. Iacovelli, I saw marked improvement and no pain. I'd rate him a 10.“

“Jackie is amazing! I have had the privilege of being her patient multiple times, and am so thankful for her guidance in rehabilitating a wrist and elbow fracture simultaneously, (another) elbow fracture a year later, and decreased mobility in my shoulder from years of bad posture and subpar swim technique. Jackie is very knowledgeable, patient, and caring. She explains exercises clearly, and made sure I had the correct form before sending me on my way. Depending on where I was in the healing process, my therapy sessions comprised strengthening, stretching, and manual therapy modalities. Renew therapists see only one patient at a time, which I felt maximized each session and ensured I maintained proper form on each exercise. On occasion I have seen the other therapists, and they are all great! As an athlete, it's a scary place to be when you break a bone that's core to your sport. Jackie's reassurance and encouragement were key to my staying motivated, especially early on in the healing process--and we celebrated little milestones, like being able to curl a one-pound dumbbell or push myself up from a prone position. A happy outcome: Just one year after breaking my wrist and elbow I qualified for the Masters Nationals swim meet, and even swam a lifetime best! The Renew Novato front desk staff is awesome--professional, competent, kind. They remember your name and always warmly greet you. Scheduling appointments was easy via phone or email, and they will add you to a wait list if your preferred day/time isn't available. A shoutout to Angelica, Madison, and Amber for making scheduling and figuring out insurance simple! I moved away and am sad to have finished PT, but Jackie sent me off with a great plan for continuing to strengthen my arm and keep my shoulder mobile. Seven months after my second elbow fracture, I am swimming 2+ miles 4-5x/week and practicing yoga 3x/a week with no pain or limitations. I am very grateful I found Renew PT!“

“I have used their hand therapy and hip therapy and am extremely happy with the staff that I have worked with. They are professional, friendly and do try to get you to the results you are looking for. I highly recommend them!“

“I am so thankful for all the excellent care I have received over the years from Karen for my ankle, knees, wrist and shoulder, etc... You really made a difference!“