Business Details
Expert Physical Therapy Services in Mission Viejo
The Professional Physical Therapy has been dedicated to transforming lives through personalized rehabilitation since our founding. Our team of licensed physical therapists, certified hand therapists, and strength and conditioning specialists combine decades of collective experience with cutting-edge techniques to address both acute injuries and chronic conditions. We prioritize patient education and functional recovery, creating individualized treatment plans tailored to each person's unique lifestyle needs. Our multidisciplinary approach has earned us consistent recommendations from local physicians and strong patient referrals. Specializing in sports injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, and musculoskeletal pain management, we serve individuals recovering from conditions affecting the back, neck, shoulders, hips, knees, and extremities.Our state-of-the-art 4,000-square-foot facility in Mission Viejo features modern equipment, private treatment rooms, and open gym spaces that foster patient camaraderie. As a therapist-owned clinic, we maintain operational independence while ensuring strict adherence to professional standards through ongoing staff development and clinical instruction programs. Our commitment extends beyond treatment rooms through community education initiatives and partnerships with local medical providers. We maintain extended operating hours to accommodate diverse schedules while ensuring seamless insurance processing through our dedicated administrative team. This combination of clinical excellence, advanced technology, and patient-centered care has established us as a trusted rehabilitation provider in the region.
Services
Physical Therapy
Hand Therapy
Shockwave Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Sports Rehabilitation
Post-Surgical Rehab
Back & Neck Pain Treatment
Balance Disorders Therapy
Custom Splinting
Functional Rehabilitation
Highlights and features
- Our team includes APTA-certified clinical instructors and specialists in orthopedic manual therapy
- We utilize advanced treatment modalities including Shockwave Therapy and Mechanical Traction
- Therapist-owned clinic ensures direct access to experienced practitioners
- Convenient extended hours from 7am-7pm Mon-Fri with Saturday morning appointments
- Strategic location adjacent to Community Orthopedic Medical Group facilities
What people say
Excellent physical therapy
Back to normal with no pain
Best Physical Therapist
Good humor made work worthwhile
Constant encouragement and care
Services
Physical Therapy
Our comprehensive physical therapy programs address musculoskeletal injuries and movement disorders through evidence-based interventions. Using manual therapy techniques, therapeutic exercises, and advanced modalities, we help patients recover from injuries, surgeries, and chronic pain conditions. Each treatment plan is customized to meet individual functional goals while incorporating patient education for long-term wellness.
Hand Therapy
Specialized hand therapy services focus on restoring function following hand, wrist, or elbow injuries. Certified hand therapists employ custom splinting, manual techniques, and activity-specific training to help patients regain dexterity and strength. Treatment includes post-surgical rehabilitation and management of repetitive strain injuries through targeted exercise programs.
Shockwave Therapy
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) accelerates healing in chronic tendon conditions through targeted acoustic waves. This non-invasive treatment stimulates tissue repair for conditions like plantar fasciitis, rotator cuff tendinopathy, and lateral epicondylitis. Clinical sessions combine precise application with post-treatment exercise protocols to optimize recovery outcomes.
Sports Rehabilitation
Sports-specific rehabilitation programs combine injury recovery with performance enhancement strategies. Certified strength coaches implement functional movement assessments and sport-specific drills to restore athletic capabilities. Treatment integrates biomechanical analysis and progressive loading protocols to ensure safe return to competitive activities.
Post-Surgical Rehab
Individualized post-operative rehabilitation follows surgical protocols from orthopedic specialists. Our phased approach progresses from gentle mobilization to functional strengthening, ensuring proper tissue healing while restoring range of motion. Close coordination with referring surgeons maintains continuity of care throughout the recovery process.
People
Kelly LaZor
Physical Therapist
Dr. LaZor earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Chapman University and has over a decade of outpatient orthopedic experience. She specializes in sports rehabilitation and clinical instruction while mentoring physical therapy students.
Rebecca Wohlfarth
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
With over 20 years of hand therapy experience, Rebecca specializes in upper extremity rehabilitation. Her patient-centered approach combines technical expertise with personalized care to restore hand function following injuries or surgeries.
Mike Maga
Director of Physical Therapy
Mike holds advanced certifications in orthopedic manual therapy and applied functional science. His expertise in differential diagnosis and balance disorders informs individualized treatment plans that integrate manual therapy and therapeutic exercise.
Omar Bracamontes
Physical Therapist Assistant
Omar combines his kinesiology background with hands-on rehabilitation experience. Certified as a PTA, he focuses on functional recovery through personalized exercise programs and patient education about injury prevention strategies.
Leah Woodside
Occupational Therapist
As a Certified Hand Therapist, Leah specializes in upper extremity rehabilitation. Her approach combines evidence-based interventions with adaptive strategies to help patients regain independence in daily activities following hand injuries or surgeries.
Questions
What types of physical therapy services do you offer?
We specialize in orthopedic and sports physical therapy, including post-surgical rehabilitation, hand therapy, shockwave therapy, balance disorder treatment, and sports performance enhancement programs.
Do you accept insurance?
Our front office staff assists with insurance billing and verification. We work with most major insurance providers to ensure accessible care for our patients.
What makes your clinic different from other PT providers?
As a therapist-owned clinic, we combine decades of clinical expertise with advanced treatment technologies in a spacious, modern facility designed for optimal patient recovery.
Are evening and weekend appointments available?
Yes, we offer extended hours from 7am-7pm Monday through Friday, with Saturday morning appointments available to accommodate busy schedules.
What is Shockwave Therapy and how does it work?
Shockwave Therapy uses focused acoustic waves to stimulate healing in chronic tendon injuries. It improves blood flow and tissue regeneration for conditions like plantar fasciitis and tennis elbow.
