What Patients are saying about PTI...

"In no particular order: Bruce Lee, Michael Jordan, Allen Ling and Tiger Woods. These are the dudes that have inspired me. Because of Allen's work I killed it at this gig. Thanks for being a true friend."

Brain Mantia (Drummer for Guns 'N Roses, Primus, Tom Waits, Buckethead)

"I spent many physical therapy sessions to rehabilitate my injuries sustained from the collapse of the Cypress Freeway (big 8.3 quake of 1989). Allen and all the staff at PTI were vital to my recovery. They were knowledgeable, knew when to be gentle and when to be encouraging. I've been to other clinics before and has found the right therapists really made a difference. PTI is my PT clinic of choice!"

Ruth Ann Liu-Johnston, 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake Survivor

"Thanks Allen, my ankle feels great".

Tucker Watson, Extreme Sport Athlete, Snowboarding at Mount Hood

"I spent about two intense weeks with Allen, Hillevi, and Sid, recovering from the most painful and lingering injury of my football career. They were extremely concerned, attentive, and knowledgeable in their rehabilitation of my condition. I was surprised that I was able to play effectively without pain at the Shriner's game a week later. I am extremely grateful to these professionals for their time and efforts and highly recommend them to any player out there."

Sekou Sanyika, Defensive Linebacker for Cal Football

"Thanks for your great work fixing my shoulder. Play hard and don't let go!"

Thomas Addison, Nationally Ranked Climber

"PT Innovations really took the time to tailor their approach to meet the unique needs of my injury and my training regime. Everyone at PT Innovations from the head Therapist to the newest intern always puts the patient's needs first. The staff's philosophy and work ethic successfully restored the full range of motion and strength in my shoulder."

Christopher Bogart, Strongman Competitor

"Allen has been my physical therapist for the past three years during which time I've had to rehabilitate from hip replacement surgery and other physical problems. He is the best physical therapist I have ever used and the only one I trust to work with me. He is currently working with me on recovering from a second surgery on my hip. His work is of the highest professional standard and extraordinarily helpful to me."

"Thanks Allen for getting me back in the trail racing game!"

Sandra Bemesderfer, 2nd Place Women's 60+ Division, Golden Hills Marathon, 5000' elevation gain

"My doctor referred me to Physical Therapy Innovations twice: once for a back problem and a second time for an auto-immune condition called Capulitis or Frozen Shoulders. My therapist worked patiently with me, giving me clear, written instructions for home exercises. She demonstrated real caring and concern for me, and I always felt I had her full attention and then some. She is well trained, professional, and very capable. You won't be sorry spending your health care dollars at Physical Therapy Innovations. They are a quality business."

Jane, November 4, 2009

"This is a great place. The physical therapists are extremely helpful and the business is well run. They've got great equipment and you can use their gym while you are a patient."

Lauren, May 20, 2009

"I've been going to Physical Therapy Innovations off and on for almost three years for treatment of a bad back. They've been exceptionally helpful and while their location is modest from the outside, you'll find a wealth of talent and great equipment on the inside. With the fairly recent addition of a gym, you've got everything you need to regain or build strength. The staff are excellent. Despite some normal turnover, all of the physical therapists and PA assistants are great. I work a lot with Jim and with Emily, both of whom have a wealth of experience and really teach you the exercises and endurance training you need for everyday living. Physical Therapy Innovations is a life-saver for me following two major back surgeries. It's the only way I can return to a somewhat normal life."

Phil, April 3, 2009

"Thanks to Allen Ling and the folks at Physical Therapy Innovations plus numerous coaches and trainers and encouragement from friends, I'm in the best physical shape in years. I've been running 10K's, sprint triathlons, biking events."

Alan Koenigsberg

"I give Allen Ling an A++ in Physical Therapy! (I only gave one A+ in my whole career)."

Leo Goodman, PhD, Professor, UC Berkeley Department of Demography

"PTI El Cerrito is top of the line. No frills, just expert care. Danny Dictado, my therapist, is energetic, highly skilled and very well-informed on questions medical. He took a genuine interest in my health and found me expert care for other health problems of mine. He worked effectively on my rotator cuff injury and pronounced me cured in half the time we had expected. I recommend him enthusiastically."

Robert G., Berkeley, CA

“Allen was incredibly helpful rehabilitating an old football injury to my next and upper back. He worked really hard and providing maximum results. He's passionate about what he does. Loves to help. I enjoyed the conversations we'd have while receiving therapy which lead to a nice friendship. He has a great sense of humor which is helpful while in therapy. Allen embodies total commitment to your recovery.”

Jeff DeFazio, PT Innovations Patient since 2005

“I originally saw Allen for a torn calf muscle. He helped me with that and some chronic problems, including back and elbow pain. He is truly a master of his craft. He has great hands, an encyclopedic knowledge of anatomy, excellent intuition and analytical skills, healthy skepticism, and the ability to approach problems from different directions and to get quick, lasting results without discomfort. His direct therapy and his advice have been invaluable. I've seen many PTs: Allen Ling is the best.”

Philip Stark, Patient

“Allen has been my physical therapist of choice for 10 years. He is diligent, conscientious, empathetic and thorough. Bottom line: he gets results and in a very caring way. I recommend Allen without hesitation."

Peter Boland, PhD President, Boland Healthcare

“Allen is a big hearted professional that is successful not only because of his knowledge but because of his passion to help. His positive attitude reflects the way he treats those around him – his patients, staff and friends – generously and very well. Allen is insightful, fair and compassionate. Allen's enthusiasm for life makes him a great all-round individual that is very interesting and fun to be around.”

Ruth Ann Liu-Johnston, PT Innovations Patient since 1989

“Allen takes great pride in helping people to feel better. He's help me and members of my family to come back from physical injuries with the greatest of care. He's a great Physical Therapist and he's got a great clinic. It's not your usual clinic that feels like a Doctors office - it's much more inviting. I highly recommend Allen to anyone needing a great PT.”

Bill Wood, PT Innovations Patient since 2005

“Allen is a pro, and a master in his field. He runs a top caliber physical therapy business with compassion for everyone he meets: employees, interns AND patients! In addition, he is consulted by HMO businesses and helps set humane standards for the field here in the bay area. His knowledge is such that he is the PT 'of choice' for many doctors that also send their own family members to! It's been a pleasure experience first-hand his advanced healing techniques and enjoy a quick return to health under his care.”

David Armatis, PT Innovations Patient since 2008

“Allen is a wonderful physical therapist and his clinic is first rate. I highly recommend his work."

Brenda Biren, PT Innovations Patient since 2005

"My husband, a surgeon, and I have both worked with therapists from PTI for several months. We have had consistently personable attention, get good explanations for our individual issues, have received guidelines for supplementing the physical therapy on our own, have gotten the appointment times we wanted in the location most convenient to us, and have enjoyed our relationship with the people with whom we have worked. Treatments are tailor made to one's physical challenge, yet PTI staff also takes patients' emotions and emotional resistance into consideration for both approach and treatment.

Allen Ling, owner, makes a point of both serving the community and people's individual needs, and educating new PTs who need practice hours and supervision. With housing for his student staff and a large facility in El Cerrito, PTI constantly brings "new blood" in for patients, people who have been learning the latest methods for helping with pain, physical recovery from injury and for many, the vagaries of older age. Their new knowledge is tempered with the seasoned wisdom of their supervisors, giving patients the best of both worlds.

We could not be more pleased than with our choice of working with Physical Therapy Innovations. I've never met an unfriendly face; and always felt very competently served."

Irene Dillon, El Sobrante, CA

"I have been going to Physical Therapy Innovations for many years for a variety of medical concerns (e. g., torn rotator cuff surgery, broken foot, stress fracture, accidental falls) and have received superb care from Allen Ling and his exceptional team of therapists. I have used the pool therapy program and have worked diligently with the home exercises I received, which have helped to accelerate my recoveries. In addition, I have used PTI's outdoor/indoor gym facility at the same site. I am 72 years old and have truly appreciated the care I have received as I continue aging. I realize that people can have different experiences with the same facility. However, I cannot imagine how anyone could, after just one visit, think that PTI is a mill--grinding out old people from nursing homes. PTI respectfully treats people of all ages. Some of the patients who have sat with me in the waiting area (never waiting for more than a few minutes) are in their elder years. They appear to be very pleased and grateful for the help they are receiving. I continue to recommend friends to PTI because I am confident they will receive the best treatment possible."

Elaine Rose Lovejoy, PhD

"I treated with both Allen Ling and Aaron at Physical Therapy Innovations for a surgically repaired Achilles tendon, and I feel that they are both extremely knowledgeable, professional and friendly. They really seemed to care about my well-being, and not only were they very focused and attentive while I was at their offices, but they also were very helpful in providing me with exercises to do on my own at home. I have not done much other PT to which to compare them, but I feel they are first-rate and will definitely return to them for any future PT needs."

Joe T., Berkeley, CA

"PT Innovations is one of the best physical therapy offices I have been to. Allen is the 12th in a long line of PTs I have had over the years. Allen's technique has decreased much of my pain while strengthening surrounding muscles for stability. Treatment is one on one and PT Innovations offers massage therapy, aqua therapy and many locations in the Bay Area to choose from."

Megan H., Orinda, CA

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