SB Physio- A Physical Therapy Corp

Art is a brilliant physical therapist. He gets to the root of the problem and then he fixes it. Plus, he’s a friendly, thoughtful person. The staff is friendly and the environment is comfortable. I’ve recommended SB Physio to many friends.

Arrived in California after a long drive with a very painful knee. Likely ‘gas pedal knee,’ Had wonderful help from Tina Meinhardt and her colleagues at SB Physio. I am not yet fully ‘right’ but I have a program and I am grateful to Tina and her team mates. Caring, qualified and competent therapists!

I have been seeing more than 4 physical therapists in SB, Art and his entire team are the best based on my experience! I have been seeing him since their beginning of practice, and he was very helpful to reduce my back pain and strengthen core muscle.

Art is a great PT that got me back in the water. Now I’m back to swimming and surfing. Thanks Art.

I was referred to Art VanLeuvan by my Orthopedic surgeon in an attempt to avoid major spinal surgery and to deal with strength and pain issues related to scoliosis and spinal stenosis. Art is the best Physical Therapist I have ever worked with, and has reduced my pain and dramatically increased my strength and flexibility more than any other PT or chiropractor. He is very knowledgeable, engaged in the healing process and very specific in his technique. The SB Physio office is inviting, open and well set-​up. All the staff are personable, supportive, and make me feel like a valued individual, quite unlike other PT offices in SB where the latest trainee has taken me through a rote program after the first visit or two.

Art is amazing and so is his entire team. I had to come back from a disabling quite serious ankle sprain and I took advantage of all the focused attention I could, to move toward healing. I had re injured also so was cautious and a bit afraid of the exercises that ultimately led me bro full recovery and use under their continuous and very observant care once I saw how committed Art and his entire team were, I began to trust the movements, their direction and to push to more performance under their direction. I have worked with other PTs for sports injuries in the past, and have to say SB Physio offers the finest and most attentive PT I have ever had.
Two last remarks: Art teaches his patients, if you want to learn, and that allows you to keep going on your own program to keep the strength and recovery you work weeks, or months for. Helps keep you safe in activity and decreases the likelihood of needing to come back. (I am getting up in years a bit and loved learning how to protect and take care of my mobility going forward, (as well as recovering from my past repetitive ankle sprains) and while enjoying a continued optimum activity level for me in the years ahead
Second, Art and his team are both personable and truly pleasant to deal with. They all manage to make going to PT an actual fun experience, one that you might even begin to look forward to.
Highly recommend.

Dr. VanLeuvan is terrific. He really is patient, positive, friendly, and extremely professional. He really takes his time with each patient and listens and respond to all their concerns, which has been extremely supportive after my injury and recovery.
I would recommend him to anyone.

SB Physio is awesome! Art made my shoulder feel better in 3 days than it did in 3 months at another physical therapist. He is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and helpful.
The entire SB Physio operation is excellent. Convenient location. Helpful staff. Very pleased with my experience. I HIGHLY recommend SB Physio!

Art is awesome; he helped me recover from an ankle injury caused from running and worked with me on getting back to where I was before my injury. I was even able to compete in a triathlon relay by running 10 miles (completely pain free!)
Art is incredibly knowledgable, attentive and does a great job at explaining the recovery process. He and his staff are great, I highly recommend SB Physio.

SB PHysio — ART. is absolutely wonderful PT. He is incredibly knowledgeable, cares about your well being and definitely committed to helping you recover. I have been going to him for about 3 weeks now and will be for quite a while… I actually look forward to my appointment because I know he is helping my ankles get stronger. Thank you Art!
Carole K

We were visiting Santa Barbara and I developed severe plantar faciatis and my husband got hit by a parking lot pole. So Art was available to help. He was very skilled and at the top of all the PT’s I have seen over a long life of various problems. Boy were we lucky for the medical referral and Art’s generous flexibly of times for appointments. And his diagnostic skill combined with just the right treatment. I was back hiking in just 2 weeks and my husband responded even more quickly.

What a refreshing change from the assembly line practices at other PT spots in town. Art has a load of experience and technique, and you feel it when he works on you. He explained what needed to be worked on, and why in easy to understand terms. He’s personable and aligned with achieving results at a rapid pace. The new facilities are both spacious and convenient. I highly recommend SB Physio.

Art Van Leuven, PT, DPT and ATC, owner of SB Physio is an amazing physical therapist, and just what Santa Barbara needs. He is young, enthusiastic, knowledgeable with all the latest technology and techniques. His personal one on one treatment has made recovery from total knee replacement exceed the orthopedic Dr’s expectations. Many years working here in Santa Barbara, now he’s opened his own business. Perfect location on Hitchcock. Highly recommend Art for your PT needs.

Art the healer!!! I cannot express enough my gratitude to have been introduced to Art Van Leuven (PT, DPT, ATC) as a referral by my Orthopedic Surgeon! I tore my ACL and LCL from a soccer injury and promptly started to see Art for recovery post-​surgery. His knowledge, techniques, desire and genuine wish to ensure immediate well-​being and quick and healthy recovery, not only helped me gain optimism for how quickly I would return to the soccer field but also our goal for a safe return! If something hurts, he wants to know where and immediately finds a remedy to resolve the issue! Very clean facility, always a warm greeting at the front desk and great insurance coverage!
I HIGHLY recommend Art’s clinic!!! Thank you, Art!

Art is the best. I started seeing him a few years ago and no matter what my injury has been (ankle, low back, and shoulder thus far) Art’s proven to be a master at diagnosing the issue and getting it healed ASAP. Prior to seeing Art I’d been unable to run or enjoy a lot of the activities that keep me sane, even after visiting multiple docs and PT services. Art, however, quickly diagnosed the issue and got me on the path to recovery.
Since then I’ve found new and inventive ways to injure myself and Art has always been there to get me back up and running. On top of all that he’s a great guy with a fantastic bedside manner. His new location is awesome, with lots of space. You don’t feel jammed into a corner or herded along to make way for the next patient. If you need anything PT related this is the place to go.

I have known Art for quite awhile (I have chronic neck pain, so my need for PT comes and goes). He is now at a new (AWESOME!) location, and I am so happy for him. He is not only incredibly knowledgeable but he is also lovely to be around. If any of my friends or fellow Unilocalers need PT, I highly highly recommend going to Art!