My OB referred me to Karen for pelvic floor therapy at Santa Maria Valley PT due to back and hip pain related to pregnancy. Karen took the time to provide education regarding pelvic floor and the benefits of strengthening it, including alleviating back and hip pain. I was surprised how many exercises and stretches there are; all of which were helpful. Karen also gave me tips for movement during labor to help with baby’s positioning and descent. The most helpful piece of advice was the updated recommendation of how to breathe while in the pushing stage of labor. For my first pregnancy, I was only in labor for ~6hrs and only pushed for 1 hour. The delivering OB relayed... read full review
November 2022
I had a great experience at the Santa Maria Valley Physical Therapy Group from the entire staff. The front office receptionists, Jacky and Jenny, were very professional, friendly and easy to work with in getting appointments that met my schedule. Jared, the physical therapist that was assigned to me for my knee injury, was excellent. He was very conscientious, caring, attentive and patient during my treatment sessions. The therapy activities that he had me perform were very helpful in reducing the swelling and strengthening my knee. Within a few sessions of therapy, my knee was starting the healing process. The physical therapist aids, Christy, Andrea and Tryna were also... read full review
September 2022
The day I walked into this office I was limping and at my highest weight. With the help of Dr. Blackburn, Dr. Paul and the nurses over at Santa Maria Valley Physical Therapy, I can now get back to work and on with my life! If you are looking for a great environment to do your inner/outer healing call this place!!! The young lady at the front desk Jenny is so sweet and patient. Everyone is so welcoming and it’s a judge free place which is why I was so happy to be there!!! I would highly recommend! Once again Thank you Paul and everyone at SMVPT!!! May God Bless you all!!
My OB referred me to Karen for pelvic floor therapy at Santa Maria Valley PT due to back and hip pain related to pregnancy. Karen took the time to provide education regarding pelvic floor and the benefits of strengthening it, including alleviating back and hip pain. I was surprised how many exercises and stretches there are; all of which were helpful. Karen also gave me tips for movement during labor to help with baby’s positioning and descent. The most helpful piece of advice was the updated recommendation of how to breathe while in the pushing stage of labor. For my first pregnancy, I was only in labor for ~6hrs and only pushed for 1 hour. The delivering OB relayed... read full review
I had a great experience at the Santa Maria Valley Physical Therapy Group from the entire staff. The front office receptionists, Jacky and Jenny, were very professional, friendly and easy to work with in getting appointments that met my schedule. Jared, the physical therapist that was assigned to me for my knee injury, was excellent. He was very conscientious, caring, attentive and patient during my treatment sessions. The therapy activities that he had me perform were very helpful in reducing the swelling and strengthening my knee. Within a few sessions of therapy, my knee was starting the healing process. The physical therapist aids, Christy, Andrea and Tryna were also... read full review
The day I walked into this office I was limping and at my highest weight. With the help of Dr. Blackburn, Dr. Paul and the nurses over at Santa Maria Valley Physical Therapy, I can now get back to work and on with my life! If you are looking for a great environment to do your inner/outer healing call this place!!! The young lady at the front desk Jenny is so sweet and patient. Everyone is so welcoming and it’s a judge free place which is why I was so happy to be there!!! I would highly recommend! Once again Thank you Paul and everyone at SMVPT!!! May God Bless you all!!