Movement Specialists Physical Therapy

I pinched my sciatic nerve in May 2015 to the point my left leg went completely numb. The pain was so severe that driving and sleeping were near impossible. I went to couple different places for help including chiropractors, massage therapy and acupuncture, NOTHING HELPED. I am very active in Jiu-​Jitsu and weight training so this injury left me feeling hopeless about any recovery and being able to train again. Around mid August about three month after my injury someone from my Jiu-​Jitsu gym told me about her and said she works miracles on athletes. Needless to say, I paid them a visit the next day. She started me out doing exercises specific to my injury. Amazingly within two weeks of Dr. Su’s workouts and therapy I was back in the gym training. A month later the pain had nearly vanished and the numbness had subsided. Dr. Su knows what she is doing and I would recommend her to anyone.

If you want an outstanding experience for physical therapy, this is the clinic to check out! Movement Specialists is definitely the place to get the care and strength you want to the above and beyond levels.
Dr. Su is the physical therapist of the whole clinic, and she motivates you to the fullest throughout your exercises. She is strict, but this is her way of showing her compassion towards you. Trust me, you will not have this relationship with other physical therapists!
Even the receptionist, Ian, is very helpful. He works with your schedule and also finds the best pay plan for you during your visits.
The location is also really clean and spotless all the time. This for me says a lot, because if the staff makes it looks presentable all the time, then you know you are in a safe and pleasant environment.
Go to this place when you need physical therapy! There are plenty of staff and volunteers at this location to rehab your body back to an amazing state. The love and empathy Movement Specialists emits should be a model for every other physical therapy clinic to follow!

Movement Specialists is a wonderful physical therapy clinic! Dr. Su specializes in orthopedics physical therapy and primarily uses Graston technique for manual therapy. Dr. Su is knowledgeable and innovative with the way she treats her patients. Not only is she friendly, but Dr. Su truly cares about the wellbeing of her patients. She will observe each patient carefully and make the necessary corrections that the patient needs.
The clinic has a very fun and friendly atmosphere as well! When you enter the clinic Ian greets you and make sure the patient is comfortable while they wait for their session to begin. Both Dr. Su and Ian will also try their best to arrange their schedules to your needs.

I came in August because I had a hard time walking and my pcp told me physical therapy would help. I had been very skeptical of physical therapy because my previous physical therapist really didn’t do much after I had seen them for 3 months for a workers comp injury. Dr. Sue is fantastic! She analyzed my body, assigned me exercises, and recommended lifestyle changes (how to hold my purse, changes in how I walk).
After being a patient here I don’t know what I would do with out her and her team! I see how she interacts with patients of all ages and if my mom and dad lived in California I would want them to come here.
I also love that she works on training so many interns so they are Incredibly knowledgeable and I how much she gives back to the community.
Ian manages the practice and is great at making sure you get booked for your preferred time before it fills!

INSIDER EDITION
I was a student PT on my rotation at MSPT and I can’t tell you enough how wonderful Dr. Su (and her husband, Ian) are and how awesome the place is. While I was there for 3 months, I really got to experience working with all different types of athletes at all ages and learn a tremendous amount of information for Su.
I’ll tell you the things I learned
1. Su is extremely compassionate about physical therapy and allowing her patients to return to their sport/​life BETTER than they were.
2. She educates each patient about their own body, the way they move and the best way to move to decrease pain
3. Each person is an INDIVIDUAL and their pain and impairments should be treated specifically
4. Ian and Su want anyone to be able to receive the BEST care and they will work with you on insurance and co-​pays OR get you set up on a home program so it keeps the cost down.
5. Not only does she want to decrease the pain but make it so the problem doesn’t return by treating the SOURCE of the issues not just the pain (trust me, there is quite a difference!!!)
We heard so many patients tell us when we started to evaluate them on the first day that they had not been examined so thoroughly… and we weren’t even half way done!
I really hope this help put a perspective on MSPT because Dr. Su (and Ian) are doing amazing work and no one should miss the opportunity to be treated by Su.

I do a combination of Strongman and Crossfit as well as play soccer. I tore my meniscus while playing soccer and my first PT place was awful. Saw the doc for a few mins for an eval, then was thrown into a room with a bunch of other people with assistants that checked in on me every 10 minutes with the basic exercises they gave me. At my follow up with doc, I explained how I felt I wasn’t as far as along as I should have been and needed a different PT. I was given an open script (PPO) and was recommended this place by someone at my gym.
I will say that I have not heard a single thing that I wanted to hear… which is exactly what I needed to hear. The Dr reviewed me in depth, hell, more than my last physical I’d say. Every step, bend, stance, hip placement, back, posture, everything was examined. They knew where things hurt before I told them. They knew what issues I had before I explained. They had a team review me, and at the most, I’ll see 1 or 2 other patients while I’m there. They keep the patient load small so they can focus on you. Constant correction (because I’m really lazy and try to cheat), attention, and they really know their stuff.
They’ve explained to me where my weaknesses are and how to help correct things so I can get back to my much more active lifestyle.
Definitely come here!!!

I am grateful that I rehabbed my wrist post surgery with Dr. Su Wang. She and her staff were welcoming, very positive and pushed me just the right amount. She really cares about her clients healing 100%. I have successfully gotten back to my regular life and exercise routine. The clinic is very clean with a variety of activities and machines to keep you interested and your body healing. If you have an injury or are planning surgery, I sincerely recommend you have your Dr. write a physical therapy order for Movement Specialists.

This place is absolutely amazing! Dr. Su Wang is the best in the business! Her high quality care in any age group from young athletes, professional athletes, to elderly, her knowledge of PT, and ability to build trust in all her patients are the main ingredients for proper rehab.
Not to mention the amazing state-​of-​the-​art facility with brand new equipment.
Su truly cares about her patients in all aspects of their injuries and beyond!
She has provided amazing care for me, my family, and my closest friends because I wouldn’t want to send them to anybody else.
If I could give this place and experience 10 stars I would!
HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend

Enough cannot be said about the quality of care, professionalism, and individual attention that Dr. Su Wang and her staff deliver at Movement Specialists. I came into the office as a skeptic to physical therapy, having injured my Achilles on a backpacking trip months earlier. I was pretty much immediately blown away by the expertise Dr. Wang demonstrated during her initial assessment; this felt not only like a full-​blown legitimate doctor’s visit, but an exceptional one. Another unexpected boon is the fact that Dr. Wang and her husband Ian are both young and active individuals; they fit the mold of the ideal healthy lifestyle and because of this they help foster the end goal of physical therapy to the fullest. Dr. Wang also has the rare ability to relate to and know her patients on a personal level, bridging the gap of a colder doctor-​patient relationship into a warmer partnership to achieving wellness. Her clients walk into the office with a warm greeting and are all smiles as they catch up on the week’s happenings. I couldn’t be happier with my experience with Movement Specialists thus far and would highly recommend giving their office a call if you are experiencing any issues that physical therapy can help relieve.

Dr. Su Wang is the best, she knows the human body and how to fix it quick and efficiently. I had a very bad shoulder injury (external rotation) from Jiu Jitsu last year and had to use Kaisers Physcial Therapy because they are my insurance provider, but I eventually stopped going after a few weeks because I felt like I was not improving and was a waste of time, they just gave me old flyers from decades ago on different exercise to do. So I had Dr. Sue look at me and she quickly knew what my issue was and showed me a few great exercise to quickly strengthen my shoulder back from this injury. Almost a year later my shoulder has gotten better without surgery and I know in a few more months I’ll have completely healed. I can surf again and do jiu jitsu without pain and it feels great, I’m so thankful for Dr. Sue and her knowledge on the human body and how to fix injuries.
Not only did she give me excellent exercises and movements to heal my injury. She also helped me fix my posture! She showed me some tips and tricks on how to sit up straight and properly walk up right correctly. I’m on the computer alot and badly hunch over sometimes, or sometimes I think I’m walking upright but I was really just puffing out my chest and sticking out my but, which is very bad too. Dr Sue was very helpful in not only my shoulder injury but also provided invaluable feedback on my posture as well. Happy to know Dr Sue have her in my life, without her I’d never know what good PT treatment feels like.

Having a nice clinic and quality equipment is good for a person’s rehab; however, proper guidance and quality direction is fundamental in a speedy recovery. Because of this, I have always made an effort to follow Dr. Su Wang wherever she goes. I am so glad now that she has her own clinic.
She is very knowledgeable and is willing to try new things to get you to where you want to be. Through the years, I have endured ACL surgeries on both my knees and have been to 4 different physical therapists. Most therapists generally have the same routine, exercises, and progression schedule based on the area of interest (knees, backs, shoulders, etc). Su actually will work with you and push you to speed up your recovery. When I had aches in certain areas of my knee, she would have me do different exercises and try different taping techniques. Of course not every single technique was successful, but it was awesome to know that she is willing try different things to help me recover faster. Because of trying all these different exercises and techniques, I have been able to get back to playing basketball. Most people think I’m nuts for playing ball after tearing both my ACLs. I even tried snowboarding for the first time this year and I attribute it to Su who has given me the confidence to trust my rickety knees. Now if I could only find someone that could help me with my game…

Dr. Su wang is the most knowledgeable pt I have been to. She genuinely cares about making sure you get better and has the training and experience to make it happen. She has treated me for multiple minor problems all of which have completely healed. She treats all types of patients from competitive athletes to providing post op rehabilitation so if you have any problems or questions at all I definitely recommend contacting Dr Su!

I will never consider seeing another physical therapist for my rehabilitation and conditioning. Dr. Su Wang is extremely knowledgeable and has the most excellent bedside manner I’ve experienced. She has a wonderful personality, and is SO caring towards each patient that walks through the door. I have been dealing with debilitating back pain since 2011, multiple surgeries, injections, and countless hours of physical therapy. It wasn’t until I began therapy with Dr. Su that I started to see actual progress towards recovery. She tailored a plan exactly to fit my diagnosis and pain. She modifies it as we go to focus on specific strengthening for activities I want to enjoy. My pain is decreasing and I couldn’t be happier. If you need any kind of rehabilitation, sports conditioning, or even basic strengthening to prevent injuries from daily life. All walks of life, all body types, she is simply THE BEST.

What a pleasure to have been referred to Dr. Su at Movement Specialists. Not only is she super nice, she is also the most knowledgeable PT I’ve ever met. I highly recommend Dr. Su and her beautiful clinic. BTW: ask her for surfing tips!

Dr. Su Wang has helped me train for sports and recover from multiple injuries over the past 6 years. Her attention to detail and extensive knowledge of proper body mechanics really sets her apart from other therapists I have seen. Dr. Su has always been passionate about her patient’s recovery and it shows in the genuine relationships she creates with every one she meets. I really cannot say enough great things about Dr. Su Wang at Movement Specialists PT. If you are interested in physical therapy or even strengthening for a specific sport or activity, I highly recommend contacting her.