MORE Physical Therapy, Inc

MORE Physical Therapy is FANTASTIC! I came in with a nasty knee injury with multiple things going on from running, and they fixed me up better than new. I could barely walk into my first appointment, and six weeks later I successfully ran Mt Diablo 50K and placed 2^nd in my age group!
Beyond the physical therapy part, they gave me an education… how to change my running form to avoid future injuries, how to stretch properly, and how to incorporate strengthening exercises into my daily routine. I had to face facts… I can’t just lace up and go… I have to take care of myself so that I can have a lifetime of running, and that lesson is priceless.
A big Thank You to Jenny M, Dean, Drew, and Marci! You guys rock! Thanks for getting me back out there:-))

They helped me with an ACL rehab 10 years ago, and were TERRIFIC! I have recommended them to many friends. My surgical knee is even better than my non-​surgical knee, and I ski every year. Thank you!

I went to MORE 2 days per week for 4.5 months and the staff and facilities are fantastic. My PT, Cher, was particularly amazing and got my shoulder working again following surgery to repair my labrum — she gives great massages too! The pace of my exercises and schedule was personally tailored to my recovery, rather than a strict routine given to everyone with the same injury.
For those reviewers complaining about a lack of attention, MORE has a lot of patients so your PT doesn’t always have the time to stay with you during your 30 – 60 minutes of exercises following your 1-​on-​1. However, all you need to do is ask your PT or one of the excellent assistants and they will help you if you are having trouble with a particular exercise — on more than one occasion I had someone come over, unprompted, and help me with proper form.
I highly recommend MORE and so does my surgeon — and he is a pretty big deal ;)

A place to avoid if you are a one time customer (and let them know it) since they basically ignore you after your first visit. My dad had an appointment here and it went alright, but they were supposed to email him a list of exercises that was discussed with the therapist. He made repeated calls and emails to the business but they never got back to him. If you don’t have insurance, the flat rate is 100 $ per visit.

As with any form of medical treatment, my philosophy is to find the best — and the treatment I have received at More is no exception. Having never broken a bone or needed physical therapy, I walked into More hesitantly and not knowing what to expect. What I found was an amazing staff that has been equally motivated in seeing me progress and recover. Ron is one of the best in the industry and I am so thankful to have him on my recovery team. I look forward to my PT appointments and appreciate the positive spirit and vibe that resonates in the More clinic!

I have gone to several different places for physical therapy. I wasn’t 100% satisfied with my current PT so I thought I would give More a try based on the reviews. I was very disappointed in the process at More. I was assigned a Student DPT which I was not excited about but I decided to give it a try anyway. To top this off, there is no supervision WHATSOEVER when you are doing your exercises. Anyone that goes to PT knows that the most important thing is that you are doing the exercises properly. It was a free for all at More and after 4 visits, I knew I was wasting my time and money. I am now back at my previous PT and appreciate them a whole lot more!

Been coming to More and working with Dean for two months. Recovering from ACL and meniscus surgery.
In my former life as an 8 year minor leaguer, I had 5 surgeries and recovered with some of the best therapists in the world.
My experience with Dean at More Physical Therapy has been top notch. The amount of one on one work is outstanding, the pt aides are knowledgeable and helpful and they have enough space to workout without feeling cramped (I’ve never had to wait to use equipment). They always have several therapists and aides happy to provide direction on proper exercise form.
Aside from the therapy, the More team keeps a fun, lively atmosphere. I recommend trying your hand at towel toss basketball with Laura. Also, if you like to really have a good time, I recommend coming in on Country Friday when there are always great tunes on the radio and you might catch a «yeehaw» or a «howdy»…okay, no one had said that, yet…
I’m thrilled to have found More Physical Therapy and look forward to completing my recovery with Dean and the More team.

The facility was nice and the employees were alright. However, other than my first visit, I never felt like I was given any special attention. Pretty much just meet with the PT and then do your exercises. Doesn’t matter if you’re not 100% sure what to do, because no one will sit there to help you make sure you are.
That wasn’t the part that made me want to leave this review. I wasn’t ready to pay my full balance right away, so they said they’d send me a bill. The bill shows up and there’s already a finance charge on it. Ummm, my bill isn’t months overdue, why the hell is there already a finance charge?
I will pay my bill off 50 cents at a time if I have to just to give you as little of my money at a time as possible. If you’re in need of good physical therapy and don’t want to be charged erroneous fees on the side, definitely avoid this place. Looks like I’ll be finding a new physical therapist.

I have to say after over 14yrs with a medical condition I have found the very best place to provide the care to improved on my Health and what Drs and Medicine can’t do for me.
Staff starting from receptionist all the best, my Physical Therapist Ashwini is very experienced at what she does, detail to focus on the areas that are needed and very knowledgeable over all.
The staff that assist with physical therapy are very good at what they do.

You’ve heard it many times… «Every cloud has a silver lining.» I discovered that More Physical Therapy truly delivers silver linings.
It started with a painful hernia, which in my case was the kind where a tear in the lower abdominal wall allows intestines to protude out. Especially when I was standing up for a few minutes or more — it’s hard to explain how frustrating it was that merely standing up led to pain in my side. Not surprising that I was fearful I didn’t know how I got the hernia, so I decided to receive preventive physical therapy (in conjunction with my hernia repair surgery) to assure it won’t happen again. And after going to an MD who doubles as a physical therapist, complete with the «shut up and don’t ask questions, just listen» attitude, I ended up leaving and doing a search for a better PT clinic. I’m so thankful I found More Physical Therapy, as they helped me get my abdomen (and core muscles) in shape, for good. And they treated me with kindness and dignity.
These More PTs are really special –I can’t emphasize enough how important it is that you can trust the physical therapists with the information and training and rehabilitation guidance they provide. The PTs at More clinic were awesome, not only in how they explain why they’re prescribing the exercises and conditioning, but also in giving me a real sense of why the core muscles are so important. And they treated me with such kindness and a positive attitude; there were no condescending or elitist attitudes among the PTs I met, though I discovered that there is a significant amount of training and education behind a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. Yet no one acted like know-​it-​alls. Ultimately, rather than feel shame for the years of doing my gym routine all wrong and for whatever I did to cause the puncture in my abdomen, I felt like I could learn the right thing to do (even in my 40s), without worrying about the past. The PTs were somewhat inspirational since they were quite fit themselves.
During my physical therapy leading up to the surgery and post-​surgery, the PTs at More clinic gently ramped me up over a few months with a growing regiment of core muscle strengthening and an understanding of the Whys behind them. The tips and tricks I learned are something I will have for the rest of my life. And it deserves a special mention that More also offered a service to help me with my running form; given that I do running for aerobic exercise, I was concerned that I had no idea how to run properly and got special help in that area. Now I can be sure I’m running well, and even know what exercises to do for my upper legs and «glutes» to help support my running.
The bottom line here is that there was a shiny silver lining indeed: 4 months after my hernia surgery and with the training I received at More clinic, I’m feeling better than ever, doing my gym workouts with appropriate attention paid to my core muscles, and running properly, and even breathing properly (which is a longer story but suffice it to say I now breathe more efficiently thanks to More’s guidance).
And dare I say my regiment is actually pretty fun – some of the strengthening exercises More taught me includes «the monster walk» and «dead bug». Not only am I confident I’ll never get another hernia, but I am now treating my vital core with the care-​and-​feeding it deserves, thanks to the physical therapy and education I received at More clinic. With More’s help, I’m now on the path to a long, healthy life, getting leaner and stronger.
So, I would personally recommend to anyone of any age who needs physical therapy (even for preventive measures!), and is in the Silicon Valley: check out More Physical Therapy and your body will thank you for it. (And hey, for the record, no one ever asked me to write a review, and these are all my own thoughts and opinions here. Really.)

This is my second round with MORE. Four years ago, the team here helped me repair my shoulder from skiing trauma. Was great for years.
Got out of shape and found myself back here for a different shoulder injury from swimming. Both were probably also due to extended stress from business travel.
This time around also began after my computer bag was stolen. Started using old bag and heavier replacement laptop. Led to bad behavior when traveling.
Dr. John Tao, a highly recommended orthopedic doctor, recommended physical therapy and was happy to refer me to MORE when I mentioned the name.
Ron and his team here have gotten me back on the road once before and will do it again. Definitely feel good about recommending them.

I would NOT recommend this clinic. Put more precisely, i would not recommend the philosophy utilized at this clinic. I spent a significant amount of time (and money!) at this place and saw VERY minimal results. My therapist, Kate, did not seem very keen to switch things up too radically or to try and figure out what exactly was working and what exactly was not. (She seemed to think she knew exactly what the source of my problem was and did not do much to try and look at alternative sources for the tendonosis.) Time and repetition were the only roads to recovery. When things were not improving, it almost felt like she felt like i was to blame.
This clinic treats every patient THE SAME. Have a shoulder or knee problem? Do x. Still hurting? Try not doing x for a week or so then try it again a few weeks later when your pain lessens. I’ve come to realize that i wasted almost a year doing the same things day after day. My therapist did not do much as far as reevaluation goes, and we spent no time considering alternate routines or exercises.
I left this clinic a couple of weeks ago and went to a new physical therapist at a different clinic. (OPTM). I would HIGHLY recommend any of the OPTM clinics in the area. (Judging by the philosophy of one particular clinic.) My therapist does not treat me like a statistic and seems to care very much about the nuances of my injuries.
MOST IMPORTANTLY, i have seen more results in the last two weeks than i did in over ten months at MORE clinic. It was a shame because i liked going to the MORE clinic because the staff was fun and friendly. Still, recovery is what is most important to me, and i wish i would have left a lot earlier.
(I should note that i have had my particular injury for over three years now so it may be the case that an injury of lesser duration or severity could recover quite nicely at one of the MORE clinics. That said, if after 6 weeks you are not recovering and your therapist is not considering a new or alternative approach, LEAVE.)

Nothing less then perfection !

Great facility and excellent staff. Cate was great to work with and she got me back on the road to recovery.

Yes… This is my 2^nd review for MORE Physical Therapy! I can’t express how grateful I am to the entire staff… other than writing reviews— so here’s the most recent accolades!
My PT, Kelly D. Is awesome… She’s tough but knows I need to be pushed to my limits to achieve maximum benefit… and I am! This past week Kelly was on vacation… and I saw «Kate» who is also an amazing therapist! I was a little bit of a «Wendy Whiner» the week I saw Kate… so my apologies! Now I would like to highlight MORE’s outstanding PT Aides/​Assistants!!! There is the ALWAYS smiling and knowledgeable «BRIAN»… makes me laugh… and feel special every visit! He truly loves what he does… And it shows! Then, there is Lisa… she
is also great at what she does (I think she likes me because I laugh at her jokes…)but aside from fun… she is smart, knowledgeable and always helpful! Call outs to Steven (X5 man!!) Erin, Chris and Karen! each one of these people have outstanding professional, but friendly personalities… and always make the patients feel safe and comfortable.
I am dreading my last visit… which is fast approaching! I wonder if I can just sneak in twice a week and do my exercises??? oh well…“all good things must come to an end” they say! (but who are THEY!!!)
CHEERS TO ALL AT MORE! Love you guys! Thanks for making my healing a great experience! Michelle

I’ve been to More a few different times over the years after some surgeries and I’ve been to other PT places. When given the choice I will ALWAYS choose More. Ron runs a very tight ship and strives to make sure that you get the best possible treatment for your particular injury.
At More there are a lot of clients and sometimes you need to flag down an assistant for your next exercise or when you are ready for ice and stim which can be a minor inconvenience.
What you do get at More is a through evaluation with multiple measurements including strength, you get a therapist that works on you for more than 5 – 10 minutes and you don’t get rushed out the door. You are given the time and resources to perform a wide variety of exercises.
At the end of the day you aren’t expected to be in and out the door in an hour, if you have the opportunity go to More and get treated the right way the first time.

More’s therapists really know what they’re doing. I’ve been to several PT clinics in my time for various issues, and this is the only one whose therapy has resulted in lasting improvement/​recovery.
They are excellent at testing for strength, range of motion and flexibility and explaining the results in understandable terms (and they don’t openly laugh at my occasional crackpot theories, even when I explain I printed my own medical degree in glitter ink on some Hello Kitty construction paper, which means I’m totally qualified to diagnose myself and reach ridiculous medical conclusions that have no basis in fact, science or reality). PT is hard work and sometimes it hurts, but the staff at More is patient and encouraging as they help you through your recovery. As noted elsewhere, your PT appointment is likely to be half manipulation by a therapist, and half working out on your own as the staff teaches you exercises and stretches to do there and at home to aid your rehab.
Equipment is modern, techniques are current, appointments generally run on time, staff is friendly and professional.
And their ice is really, really damn cold.

Since my original More place on Martin closed awhile back, I’ve been going here for my pt.
This space is much larger and has a lot more trainers and equipment. The only downside is that the appointments are scheduled back to back to back and at times the poor physical therapists are triple booked. It’s not their fault.
Parking during certain times of the week can be tricky. The parking lot is small and there is parking on the side street, but that can fill up too.
Bathrooms have showers which is great and lockers for your personal belongings.
I’ve seen Martha and Gary and both are pretty awesome for working out the kinks.

On the plus side, the therapists are great.
To me, the major downsides were:
–You get very little time with the therapists because More seems to keep their appointments booked every half hour.
–I believe their billing was not up front– before I started, I asked if they accepted my insurance and they mentioned several times that my insurance was really good and would cover many appointments– more than the typical 10 or so of most insurances”. I did my prescribed stretch of ten appointments– lo and behold, get hit with a bill for $ 200+ a couple months later (I’d been to another PT since and was truly covered completely). If you go to More, ask them to put your estimated out of pocket costs in writing.

I feel so taken care of whenever I go to More Physical Therapy! Jamie is the greatest and has been taking care of me with my gimpy right leg. It’s all self induced dance injuries but I refuse to give up the things I love in life because of a silly strained leg and foot. Jamie understands this and has been working with me to strengthen my weak spots and reduce further injury and stress.
When I go I usually work with her for about 20 minutes to half an hour doing stretches and having the angry spots poked and prodded. Afterwards she sends me off to do my exercises that she’s assigned for me based on my issues. Then when I’m done I get set up with ice and whatever else I’m charged with for the day. My foot and leg get the proper care they need and it’s my time to just focus on getting better. I’m usually there for an hour and a half but I always feel great by the time I’m done.