Berkeley Community Physical Therapy, Inc.

This review is for Allan Horwitz. (UPDATE: he has recently left this practice--see further in my review for how to find him). The man is a physical therapy genius. He is also exceedingly kind, funny and pleasant to work with. I had a shoulder injury from swimming some 8 years ago (in a different state). I've lost count of how many PTs I've seen over the years—not a single one could get me to the point of full recovery until I saw Allan. With Allan I am 95% of the way there. It is nothing short of a miracle—when I started to see him the injury had been aggravated again and I couldn't even put on a jacket or t-shirt without experiencing a lot of shoulder pain. After working with Allan for a few months I am pain-free and have gained a ton of strength and flexibility. He is confident I can return to swimming and this is the first time in 8 years that I too believe this is absolutely possible, given this incredible recovery I've made, thanks to Allan. He has also helped me with an old whip-lash neck injury.

IMP UPDATE: Very recently Allan left Berkeley Physical Therapy and is now in private practice. I have continued to see him privately. To find him just google Allan Horwitz Physical Therapy Berkeley and his private ergonomics consulting site will pop up. You can use that site to contact him.

I had back problems and this was my first PT experience at Berkeley Community Physical Therapy. The therapist assigned to me was Jose. I have been delighted with him and the results he has achieved with me. He listened very carefully, then tested and documented my back issues thoroughly. Then, with massage and an ever-changing array of exercises that he taught me and that I practice at home, the pain in my back has lessened weekly, my range of motion and stamina has increased and I am beginning to feel more normal. Jose is thoughtful, encouraging and a good person to be around. He is very knowledgeable and is an experienced therapist. I highly recommend Jose.