In Motion O.C.

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Jeremiah W

Ex-athlete? Check. Working professional who sits too much during the day? Check. A little too much holiday “eating?” Check. What do these things add up to you might ask? They add up to a dysfunctional back with a partially herniated disc and a large man in more pain than he has ever been in his life! But never fear, In Motion O.C. and its’ great staff were there to help me out. First off, I have been doing some form of PT (physical therapy) my entire adult life. In fact, I was a “regular” in the training room when I played sports in college. I have torn ligaments, sprained various parts of my body, and broken numerous bones. None of that compared to the excruciating pain I experienced Christmas Morning of 2013 when I woke up and could barely stand, let alone walk. After consults with expert physicians and a couple of not so pleasant injections, I was referred to two different PT providers. After reading reviews, consulting with colleagues and friends alike, I chose to take my talents (or lack thereof) to In Motion O.C. I was immediately put at ease upon my first visit and initial evaluation at In Motion O.C. It started with the GREAT front desk ladies (Meaghan and Carol) who always offer a kind smile, a joke, and some quick wit (not to mention, they are great in handling insurance claims and payments). It then proceeded to some great physical therapists (Rachel and Chris), and some of the best in-training physical therapists you can find in Southern California! In addition to the great people I have personally worked with and already mentioned, there are several others who I have had the pleasure of meeting and speaking with in passing. Simply put, it is a great environment to recover in. I have been coming to In Motion O.C. now for about a month and I am WELL on my way to recovering from this devastating and debilitating injury. No one day of PT is alike and I am constantly pushed physically (in a good way). The worst thing a PT provider can do is let you become complacent in your recovery. The individuals at In Motion O.C. do NOT do this. They are there to help you recover as quickly as you can in both a safe and effective manner. The service and treatment I have received during my time at In Motion O.C. has rivaled (and surpassed) any of the professional trainers and physical therapists provided me when I played competitive sports. I cannot imagine going to a different facility or provider. So, to recap: If you want to be pushed to recover (within your limits); be around great individuals and professionals while you do it; and, be taken care of from start to finish, I highly recommend that you also take YOUR talents to In Motion O.C.!

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Aaron Wertheimer

In Motion OC ! Where do I friggin start? I have been to In Motion on a couple of occasions: I went once when I was in high school for shin splints, in 2007 I believe, and they were incredibly helpful, courteous, knowledgable, and had me doing exercises on my own, in and out of there in no time. I am pretty sure it was about 4 weeks or so that I was there. Flash forward (*sirens ringing, lights blaring, imagine like Dragon Ball Z lights flying everywhere when something intense happens*), and I am back in for an IT band tear (NOOOo0o0o0o)! Fortunately, Victor, Haze, Jason, Quentin, Dakota, and team have helped rehabilitate me. They were always super friendly and were cracking jokes, playing upbeat EDM music, some old school Backstreet Boys, and even Tupac every once in a while, to make you feel you present, ready to work out and work hard, and be healed and fresh again. To boot, their front desk staff, Ilene, Lauren, and JJ were super friendly. Every time I walked in the door, I was greeted with a hello, smile, and a courteous, knowledgable hand wave, as they signed me in. They were professional, scheduled me after each visit, and even allowed me to use their company phone on several occasions to dial out and contact my dad when I left my cell phone at home! And, I also ran into them out of work, and they were the same exact people as at In Motion. The line between professional and personal is hard to decipher, as it goes to show that the people at In Motion OC are genuine, fun-loving, hard-working, and knowledgable cool people to be around. They are the same in as they are out of In Motion. All praise aside, my only concern is the price. Each visit is $75 a pop (holy sh.. well yeah, never mind that), and I felt I could have been sent home with a more rigorous, tailored schedule, so as to reduce the amount of times I went to the therapist, while also improving recovery, lessening each physical therapists schedule load, and feeling confident and in charge of my recovery process. That being said, I go home each day with an hour and 10 minutes worth of physical therapy to do each day, and I am improving. In Motion OC receives 5 stars for personable, professional, knowledgable, fun, and helpful service, but I would give 2 or 3 stars for the price. That is about it! Thank you again everyone for the time you spent; keep kicking tail, helping people, and rocking on Wo0ot wo0ot!

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Jimmy Duong

I did not receive treatment at In Motion OC, but I did want to share my experience taking one of their physical therapy aide training programs. The program was a 3-week long course, about 4-6 hours per day, which totaled about 120 hours by the end. I had little to no experience in the PT setting, so this was a great way to expose myself to knowledge and skills used by PT aides. First, I would like to mention that the instructor we worked with was Ron, an athletic trainer. Ron has a lot of prior experience and was able to answer many questions while providing constructive feedback and suggestions. Not only was Ron knowledgeable, but he and in the In Motion OC team made the learning environment very welcoming. Secondly, the structure of the program is also highly-interactive. Although you receive a manual detailing each exercise, stretch and modality, an assortment of videos is provided demonstrating each one. In addition to videos, Ron also demonstrated and allowed us to practice the exercises, stretches and modalities. Other than just reading and watching, it is really great to be able to perform and receive feedback. Lastly, I would to point out that they also offer AQUA therapy along with land-based therapy. I was ecstatic when they allowed us to observe aqua therapy sessions and practice water-based exercises and stretches. If you are signing up for the program and are interested in aqua therapy, definitely inquire about it! It is a great opportunity to see a method other than land-based therapy. The time I spent at In Motion OC for the aide training program was great. I definitely left with more knowledge and experience than I had arrived with. Overall, I really enjoyed the program offered by In Motion OC. Thanks Team In Motion for your patience and guidance!

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Rick Francis

I have been an In Motion OC (IMOC) client since it opened 10 years ago. Initially, I was (and from time to time continue to be) a Physical Therapy client. However, almost 5 and a half years ago, I started as a Fitness client, so I think I have a unique perspective into both sides of the clinic. The Physical Therapy staff have been wonderful as I have visited them over the years. They are attentive, professional and I always felt like they gave me great advice on how to manage my own treatment away from the clinic. They seem to be up on the latest techniques and it is not uncommon to see the entire staff training during off hours to further perfect their skills. I joined the Fitness program at IMOC right after it began. I love the small group workout sessions because the trainers have time to ensure that clients are using proper techniques and they know our individual quirks and ailments...this helps in tailoring the sessions to our specific needs. Having other clients in the group provides the level of accountability we need to keep coming back! I honestly dont know what condition I would be in had I not maintained my training regiment... The trainers...Jimmy and Marci...are well-suited for this job, as they exude patience, professionalism and a sense of humor. They ably deal with some of the more difficult clients who sometimes dont want to be pushed harder than they think they can be (OK...on occasion thats me!). These two are top-notch and very good at what they do. Perhaps what I love most about IMOC is that it feels like a family. You wont find a nicer, more compassionate group than this one! I highly recommend IMOC for all your Physical Therapy needs and to help you achieve your Fitness goals.

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