Sport and Spine Therapy of Marin

Mike Motolla at Sport & Spine of Marin proved to be a gifted physical therapist. With hands on deep sports massage and targeted exercise, Mike helped me recover from a major knee problem resulting from a bike crash three years ago. He is the 4^th specialist I have seen to work on my pain filled knee. He understands body kinetics better than any MD I be seen. I can now hike down steep trails on Mt Tam without pain. I highly recommend Mike and the great staff at Sport and Spine. My understanding of how to manage my injured knee means I am less likely to re-​injury. I am preparing for a week long trek in the Austrian Alps!

I have been treated at SSTM, on and off, for a number of years. I always get positive results! This time, I had a shoulder impingement that bugged me for 9 months. Within 3 weeks, my range of motion had improved, and after 2 months, I was pain free. The staff is very professional but friendly. The office is clean and tidy with lot’s going on. They have got PT down!

I received therapy here for several months this summer/​fall due to «shin splints» — which, as it turns out, was probably caused by hip weakness and instability, rather than anything to do with my shins. it’s now been several weeks since my last appointment, and I have experienced exactly ZERO recurrences since that time. I think that pretty much says it all, but since this is Unilocal,I’ll keep going.
My initial assessment was thorough, the plan was clearly defined, and the exercises prescribed were always quite challenging, but not impossible. I left each session feeling like I’d really pushed myself in the best possible way.
There’s more to it than just the therapy, though — this team is down-​to-​earth, super-​friendly, and clearly enjoy their work.
I worked primarily with Mike and Mackenzie and they’re both absolutely fantastic — knowledgeable, engaging, fun to work with. I also had a few sessions with Lonnie and he’s great, too. Lots of smiles and laughs all around, which helped me to relax, and to trust the direction of the team.
Side note: I observed many other individuals coming for appointments here, from pre-​teens to senior citizens, and they all appeared to have a similarly friendly relationship with the team. Not a grumbler in the bunch. Good vibes all around! :)
Scheduling was easy, billing was straightforward, appointments were on time. But that’s the boring stuff. The real beauty of this place is the top-​notch staff and supremely friendly atmosphere. I hope I never have a need for therapy like this again but if I do, I will most certainly be returning to these folks.

The team here is fantastic!

I had to go to SaSToM a few years ago for therapy and Lonnie was my PT. He was not only great at helping me, but he was fun and funny and super helpful and made a seriously difficult exercise and recovery process entertaining and educational. I haven’t had a problem that needed his services since, but if I did or ever do, I’d be back there in the bat of an eyelash. Great place, great work and HIGHLY HIGHLY recommended. That said, my Porsche would leave his weird looking BMWer in the dust any day of the week… :-)

The owner and PT Steve worked with me before and after my hip replacement. I credit his work (and Daniel’s) for my rapid and complete recovery.
I must say that I’m surprised by the negative reviews below because I had absolutely no problem with billing or insurance coverage. The staff was helpful and knowledgeable and it all worked like a charm.
I am now using Sport and Spine for my back problems and am completely satisfied and confident that the outcome will be good.

I was seriously considering this practice for my long term post ankle surgery physical therapy. Based on the reviews below and my own experience when checking whether or not they are in network with my insurance — i decided against it. The Novato office said they do take my insurance and the person I spoke with in San Anselmo said they don’t. Not sure who to believe !! Also a friend who brought her daughter here for back issues told me they had a problem with the billing. It might be good for PT but just don’t want to risk the hassle over billing which seems to be a coomon complaint here. It’s too bad because they are right in my neighborhood.

Be wary of this place. I called ahead to ask if they accepted my insurance carrier (one of the biggest insurance companies) and they said they did. When I got to my appointment, they charged me the «full amount» because they didn’t know what my deductible or coverage would turn out to be. I asked them to check while I was in my session. No response. I went back for my second and third appointments and always got the same runaround from the front desk… my insurance wouldn’t respond or my insurance was in process of processing other claims… always something while S&S continued to overcharge me. Finally I said enough. I called my insurance carrier and they immediately told me that this company was NOT a provider and that they would have known that from the first call they made to them. They said I should fight the overcharging. S&S then billed me AN ADDITIONAL $ 250 for additional fees they said I owed from the services and sent to a collection agency when I complained. They even sent me copies of paperwork I never signed. BE VERY WARY OF THESE PEOPLE…

I know Steve Thompson the owner because he came to me for Rolfing — I loved working with him because it was obvious he really knows what he is talking about in terms of anatomy and treatment and from personal experience with injuries from his time as a professional football player. I am very selective about who I refer my clients to — I wanted someone who could understand and complement the work I was doing and who would do more than just give them a few exercises and send them out the door. When I talked to Steve about some of my more complicated cases he gave me a better picture of the medical side of their issues, including surgeries they had undergone or medications they were taking. I was impressed enough that I sent a couple of clients to him and they both spoke highly of his expertise and treatment and of the clinic in general. He remains my go to guy for physical therapy…

«Sport and Spine» in San Anselmo provided me with quite excellent results in approximately 9 treatment — sessions. Their approach for me was always in two segments: a hands-​on, sensitive treatment over my entire back and shoulders which was very comforting. This would be followed by a personalized exercise routine that became graduated in its intensity. The effort involved created a pleasurable fatigue. Depending on my appointment day, I received treatments and personal training from 3 different practitioners and each was masterful in technique.

The staff here is very good and funny, and enjoyable If you need pt come here I will. Maybe I’ll c you there lol

I have working with Steve and his staff for several weeks for neck /​shoulder issues. The staff has been great to work with and my neck feels better than it has in years!

I haven’t even begun my therapy, but I am already really nervous about this place. They sent me a new patient packet in the mail with a letter about billing that had several lines highlighted about payment. When I arrived they had pre– certified my benefits, but still asked me to pay in full before service. My insurance plan does not have a co-​pay and my provider has informed me not to make a payment until after a claim has been filed to confirm the negotiated rate. I am sure they are on the up and up, but they just seem more like a massage therapist or a chiropractor that doesn’t take insurance than a real medical provider.

I was a patient of Jason Santos for 3 years and would recommend his services to anyone. He helped me through 2 hip replacements and a shoulder surgery — the shoulder surgery was simultaneous with one of the hips. I cannot praise his expertise enough. He has an incredible knowledge of physical therapy and ones body, he creatively explores alternative methods of therapy when traditional methods fall short and he is a delight to work with. Jason is always caring, positive and attentive. Pain is never any fun, but Jason takes the pain away or at least makes you forget it for awhile.

The owner seems nice. Although he does not really listen and seems like he would rather be some place else. As a matter of fact that goes for the whole office with the exception of Erika. But I think she is not bored with it all. yet
She really listens and is genuine with her patients. The worst part if having to deal with the cold, miserable receptionist Bridgett, She tries to be friendly and concerned with the older patients that come in. But even that is really hard for her.
Try Asher Clinic in Larkspur if you need a P.T.

This PT center is the best one of several I’ve used over the years. I was very impressed with Steve Thompson– the owner and PT and his knowledge. He’s an athlete and he knows every bit of the body and I felt was better able to assess and provided better info than my orthopod– was is well-​respected in Marin. Good staff too. Easy to schedule according to my needs. Highly recommended!