Vitality Center – Formerly Optimal Performance Systems

I am a local doctor here in Pasadena, who has had excellent results at the Vitality center!
After struggling with numerous sports related injuries in my 30s, I had to stop exercising and working out all together, due to severe pain.
I played soccer in high school, and a little bit in college, and through my thirties, but due to a herniated disc in my cervical spine, a groin injury, and a back injury, I could not play anymore at age 35, which was a real let down. I also could not run without numbness down my left arm, and without pain in the left groin area… Needless to say, i was in terrible shape…
I saw numerous physical therapists, sports medicine doctors, and even had what may have been an unnecessary surgery; but none of these interventions helped in the long run…
I started getting treatments at the Vitality center last Spring, and they have helped me get back to running and working out pain free!
I am 40 now, and feel like i can finally run without pain, play soccer without pain, and work out regularly without set backs.
It took time, and a lot of work, but it was well worth it. Matt and Dalton have an excellent understanding of the musculoskeletal system, and have a very personalized approach. Their approach is very different than any doctor or physical therapist that I have worked with.
I highly recommend anyone of any age to work with the guys at the Vitality center, if you have any sort of musculoskeletal pain or problem. It made a huge difference my life, and I feel they can make a difference in yours as well!

I am the Co-​Head Coach at CrossFit Survival. I’ve been a professional coach for over six years, and I’ve studied with some fine coaches and teachers. As such, I know a tremendous amount about bodies, movement, training, etc. I know enough about mobility to help most of my athletes most of the time with niggling minor pains and issues.
That being said, OPS’ depth of knowledge still blows my mind. Their approach is different, unique – even sometimes controversial. No matter. It works, and it works exceptionally well. I’ve used and referred to many fine practitioners over the years, and I dare say that Matt and Kirk are among the best you will find anywhere.
In just 2 treatments my hips went from virtually zero movement when I tried to walk pigeon toed (a test) to being able to comfortably take large steps – an unimaginable feat to me prior to my arrival.
Everyone in their office is enthusiastic and clearly loves performing the miracles they get to do daily, and they leap at the opportunity to share their profession with you.
If you’re in pain, especially if you’ve been elsewhere, run to OPS and let them do their magic on you!

All I really need to say is that this place works. After a motorcycle accident one of my knees is holding me back from doing a lot of physical activity and getting out as much as I wanted. with the work I had performed here and with what I’ve learned I have no restrictions anymore.

I began corrective movement therapy for reduced hip mobility with Kirk Alpert in July. Prior to treatment my previously very active lifestyle had become increasingly limited, to the point that I was concerned about the extensive walking we’d be doing during an August trip to Ireland.
Kirk’s therapy got some initial mobility opened up and gave me simple exercises to do on the trip. Thanks be to him, daily practice of my routine and God who gives wisdom for healing our own bodies, I had no problems at all!
Since returning I’ve continued regular therapy, daily movement routine and have been consistently improving.
This month OPS started offering movement, conditioning and stretch classes integrating their cutting edge principles. I’ve taken at least one of each the past 2 weeks.
My hips haven’t felt this good in a long time!
The classes are free this month! Great chance to experience the power of working in alignment with your bodies natural movement patterns.

I am a 54 year old woman who enjoys being active and physically fit. I have been working out at gyms and the past 2 ½ years at an indoor Boot Camp when my lower back seized up on me, ouch! I learned about Matthew LaBosco for my Boot Camp trainer. He told me that Matthew would be able to correct and solve my problem, he did just that through his Soft Tissue Therapy. I have been to Chiropractors in the past to be adjusted only to go back for another adjustment, because I was once again «out of alignment’! When Matthew offered a 6 week workshop Part I OPS Stretch Workshop and Part II OPS Movement Workshop in order to teach me how to listen to my body, how to stretch, how to exercise and recognize the «yellow flags», I decided to take the 6 week course. I have now incorporated in my daily routine a variety of movements Matthew calls Sniper Stretches and movement exercises. I have been able to avoid hurting myself while exercising at Boot Camp. Matthew has a unique approach to movement and mobility which everyone can benefit from. No matter what your age, when you learn to move and exercise correctly it makes all the difference. Ultimately, I want to be mobile and active well into my 80’s and 90’s. I highly recommend getting evaluated from Matthew and start on your way to a more pain free lifestyle!

I have visited many soft tissue therapist and personal trainers in Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, and Los Angeles. I no longer need to look, I found the expert in mobility and human movement. That expert is Matt LaBosco, founder of Optimal Performance Systems.
I work in Pasadena and the nature of my job requires me to sit behind a computer for most of the day. I love to stay active when I am not working, participating in a variety of sports and martial arts. My main issue was with hip mobility. This lack of mobility was directly related to sitting most of the day. Matt’s expertise has helped me regain full motion and mobility throughout my whole body. His Soft Tissue therapy is a must. An important part of my daily regiment are snipper stretches and movement exercises I learned from Matt. He is my personal trainer, and I learn more from him each week.
I strongly recommend Optimal Performance Systems for soft tissue therapy, Human Movement Therapy, and as a source for personal trainers. Matt and his staff focus on each individual and their unique physiology and tailor their services to optimize movement and mobility.

I’ve been to three physical therapists, all of which were impatient, unpersonable, and seemed to rush through our sessions. Most of them were more concerned with copays rather than my progress which left me really unsatisfied. With Dr. Wakabayashi, she was very patient, helpful, and knowledgeable. She was very professional in making me feel very comfortable and together we are making progress.