Catalyst Physical Therapy and Wellness

So refreshing to find a group of therapists that are encouraging and believe that if you put in the work, and follow the plan, you have the potential to get back to how you were preinjury rather than dissuade you from even trying. I was recommended from a friend in the sports industry and have not been disappointed. Even though I am almost recovered, I decided to continue periodic appointments to ensure my body is staying on track.
In my experience, everyone has a «Can do» attitude and are enthusiastic, motivating, positive, knowledgeable, and make physical therapy fun instead of work. Would HIGHLY recommend!

Excellent pt and the best atmosphere for training and rehab– I have been training and rehabbing with Catalyst for a sports injury and they helped me get back to my pre-​Injury shape. If anything I was better off after seeing them than I ever was prior to my injury. The atmosphere at Catalyst is so amazing and the physical therapists are inspiring and definitely keep you motivated to work harder!

Love this PT Clinic — they examined all my injuries from playing soccer and running, and provided a great action plan to rehab.
They make you accountable to get better and not just glide through PT with goals.
Also, the space is beautiful — big PT area, massage /​acupuncture rooms and workshop conference room. Definitely worth checking out.

The Staff of Catalyst are the best. They have helped me work through severe pain to be able to walk my dog and the mall (I really missed that). The therapists really know how to «fix» musculoskeletal and joint problems. But more importantly, they know how to motivate me to keep active. Thank you from the bottom of my pancreas — that’s like my heart only deeper.

This is absolutely THE PLACE to go for PT. Every part of this experience has been magnificent! Smooth & easy to from taking my insurance, communicating with my doc,(even though that took patience on their part) and making appts. Every staff member is kind, caring, knowledgable and available for questions & supreme guidance. I came with an over year-​old shoulder injury that I had exhausted help from acupuncture, chiropractic & massage. I got a script for PT, not fully believing it would work. I’m a massage therapist with over 30 years of experience and really needed this to work! Ralph was my main therapist, but worked with Kelsey, too. Man, they are good and know their stuff! I just «graduated» with a fully healed shoulder and can’t be more happy. Just in time to start my new job! And ditto on the great vibe! An awesome place, if you’re hurting, GO to Catalyst!
(Shout out to Ashley, Paul, & Katie, I’ll miss you guys! Great PT assistants!)

As a runner, injury can be very discouraging. The people at Catalyst PT and Wellness made going to PT a positive experience and helped me get back to running in no time. I’m even stronger now and have the tools I need to remain injury free. Great group of therapists and staff!

The new location with the larger space and ease of access in Mission Valley is AMAZING! Also the design and feel is extremely welcoming which is nice when you are getting worked on! Now on to the services I have used and why I LOVE Catalyst PT.
I had ACL and meniscus surgery and needed excellent PT with therapist’s who know how to get me back to running and sports. Found it at Catalyst. Kristen got me right back to where I was pre-​surgery in no time. They know what they are doing. They know how to look at the entire body in order to evaluate exactly what needs to be done to make you happy and healthy.
I have been back several times now for massage and other issues. The massage is absolutely incredible and the new facilities are superior.
If you have any type of physical therapy or massage needs, I would highly suggest seeing these guys at Catalyst. And the best part is that they are a happy, fun, and welcoming team which makes it that much better. THANK YOU!

I have been in PT a number of times over the years (since the 1980s) rehabbing from various sports injuries. I have experienced the good, the bad, and the ugly. I am very serious about my therapy protocol. I have worked with the entire staff of Catalyst and everyone there is great. Simply put, they know their stuff, are experienced, and most importantly, take all the time that is needed for your needs, not just the first couple of times, but each and every time you are there. No person or group I ever worked with has been as consistent and dedicated — every appointment — as the people at Catalyst. If you are serious about your health — this is the place!

I found Pedro as I was searching for a trainer who was also versed in nutrition. I set up an appointment with him at Catalyst Physical Therapy and Wellness and he quickly responded with a warm and welcoming introduction. When we met for our first session, he was very attentive and thoughtful and helped me narrow in on any pain I was experiencing. He showed me a few different stretches and biomechanics to help me make overall improvements on my form. He was more than forthcoming with any information I requested and has become a very valuable resource to my never ending quest for wellness. I’ve already recommended him to a friend and will continue to promote his services to anyone who needs a great trainer.

My strength coach Pedro Sun and I worked on my recovery together (after Physical Therapy) for some injuries… inevitable risks of the challenge… I’m a Double-​Black-​Diamond-​Extreme-​Terrain snowboarder He’s also helped me with strength building, learning correct form and technique, and the importance of stretching. He has a genuine desire to build people. To all my extreme sports athletes out there, check him out! Registered Dietitian and Snowboard Coach stamp of approval!

Catalyst is a place you walk into and immediately feel comfortable. And for me, that’s exactly what I want when it comes to my health. The staff helps you like they would a close friend, the space is welcoming and the experience is more than just a business exchange. Right when you walk in, you will understand what I mean.
Every person on staff treats this as more than just work. You can tell they enjoy every minute they are there helping people, and that energy is infectious with the people they treat. Of course, no one wants to be unhealthy but when you know that your PT is giving you the care they would just as with a family member, it makes the experience that much easier. Trust me when I say that after your first session, you will probably arrive early and stay late the next time just to talk with the staff and get to know them more on a personal level. That’s the type of people they are.
I get a massage from Kristen monthly to work out my running legs, and if you are ever in need of a massage in San Diego, you are cheating yourself if you go somewhere else. I’m sure other people in SD are great, but when the Director of Massage is also the trainer and masseuse for the US Women’s National Soccer Team, you know you are in the right place.

I can’t say enough positive things about Catalyst Physical Therapy & Wellness. The staff is fun, professional, caring, and above all extraordinary! I tore my ACL in August 2014 and decided to go to Catalyst for my pre-​surgery therapy to help me prepare for the surgery. After my surgery was done I continued my treatment at Catalyst to get me back to playing sports once again. I’m done with my treatment now but continue to do strength training with Pedro. He’s amazing and is able to tailor the workouts to your ability & goals. He makes sure you have proper form while doing the various exercises and is very knowledgeable about the body. I feel like I’m back better and stronger than I was before I tore my ACL and I have Catalyst to thank for that!

Catalyst is the best, if you are looking for PTs and Sports massage by people who actually do the same sports, triathlon, running, cycling, soccer And are miracle workers who are experts then Catalyst is your place. Brian and Kirsten have help me, my wife and our son. I now consider them family. Kirsten helped me finish an Ironman, solved chronic back neck and posture issues in a wholistic way. «it’s all connected» is my favorite saying from KK… I come with a bad neck and she works on my leg alignment and showed me how to align my hips myself… So cool. Even our son who’s in club soccer likes to go get «fixed», sure who wouldn’t, he flirts with the aides and gets attention from KK a world class masseuse and PT for the likes of the Women’s National Soccer team!

This is an excellent facility. First of all it is easy to get to via either Bus #6 To Mission Center Road or the Green Line Trolley To Hazard Canter Station. Pedro from Catalyst invited me to come down to The Catalyst to see what type of therapy would be needed for my condition. His exacting knowledge of exactly which stretches and exercises to do that would permit the best recovery as well as increased muscle growth were the best explanation I had received in quite a while and as an active jiujitsu player I have been to all kinds of facilities in the past. Here I received one on one personal attention. Unlike some facilities where the trainer or therapist helps you get started, then goes to help another, etc, Pedro was with me the entire session to make sure I did the stretches and exercises correctly. they have all the necessary equipment on site in a heated and air conditioned facility easy to get to on the bus or trolley.
I cannot say enough how grateful I am for Pedro’s advice in becoming a more flexible and stronger jiujitsu player. If you are in need of physical therapy you will find The Catalyst an excellent choice.

Physical therapy is usually not a positive experience, but man do the staff at Catalyst make it one. Every time I walk into the clinic, I feel like I am being welcomed home, not into a stuffy medical facility. The positive attitude and enthusiasm by all staff makes something not so enjoyable, something enjoyable — especially when working through injury and pain.
I was one of their first patients at their old facility and I went in for the first time at their new location today. Much more spacious and definitely an upgrade!
I continually recommend Catalyst to all my friends who need a little TLC, as they never disappoint!

Every Thursday I would go (I’m on a break but in my best Terminator voice «I’ll Be Back») for group training aka Pedro’s Boot Camp. There’s always awesome music playing, the staff there is friendly and Pedro is AWESOME SAUCE. He does not push you beyond what you are capable of, he does not yell at you like a drill Sgt. (which i despise) and he is very knowledgeable on all things physical and nutrition. At the end of the class your sweating and red faced but feel rewarded. I’d definitely recommend anyone interested in training to hit up Pedro and the people at Catalyst. Oh and did i tell you it’s reasonably priced? No, welp I just did!

I’ve been a patient of Catalyst PT & Wellness from the beginning. The therapists are smart, kind and really excellent at their jobs. All the staff is caring and determined to do what it takes to help you achieve your recovery and fitness goals. I highly recommend them!

I’ve now had 2 knee replacements in 2015 and Catalyst has been my go to for PT for both knees. I’m currently 8 weeks out for my second one and this one has been a bit more difficult to rehab.
Ralph is my therapist there and he is professional, caring, personable and encouraging.
I did some research on where I wanted to do my PT after my first knee replacement. Because I’m on Medicare, I could pick anywhere I wanted to go. I had been to a couple of other places after previous surgeries and they were just ok. I also wanted one closer to where I live in OB.
What I immediately liked from the pictures I saw, was how laid back looking the place was… more like a gym and not a medical environment. That was important to me. And the equipment looked much more like a gym too, which was what I was looking for. Some of the other place’s equipment looked and were, so outdated.
For some, maybe that’s not what you’re looking for. If you don’t want a jovial place, where they like to joke around with each other and with you, then this might not be your place. I like that they also play really cool music and will even put on one of your suggestions. When you spend 3 days a week in a place, you want to look forward to going there.
As far as the PT portion, my knees are doing great. The exercises they give you in those great stretch cages have really helped my knee get better. That, along with Ralph’s torturous kneading and prodding of the areas on and around my new knees, just made it heal all the more faster.
Because the second knee has not wanted to bend back as easily, possibly due to not as aggressive home health treatment I received, it has taken a bit longer to get it to 90 degrees. But Ralph dug deeper, literally and MADE that mutha bend back! It was SO painful, but better than the doctor doing a procedure that requires being knocked out again and they bend it back for you! OUCH!!!
On Halloween, my therapist and the owner dressed as the members of the rock band, KISS… now THAT was fun!
I highly recommend Catalyst for all your PT needs. The staff is so nice and helpful and fun to be around. The owner, Brian, is the Ringmaster and keeps this circus flying!

All the people who work here are awesome! I’ve had the pleasure of working with all of the therapists here and absolutely love them all. Kristen Knightly is my main girl though! She is not only super knowledgeable, but really fun and friendly. However, they all make the pain and hard work that is PT, seem like a friendly meet up with old pals! I would totally recommend to all!

Really love the vibe and ambiance at Catalyst. All the staff is very friendly and highly competent. One of the things I like the most is that Catalyst is that it is a very comfortable place to be. Not the often typical gym atmosphere that’s full of egos flying all over the place. Pedro Sun is excellent. He truly cares and knows his stuff! Thanks to training with Pedro I’ve lost 20 pounds and improved my physique drastically. There are muscles I never knew I had!