Carr Integrative Physical Therapy

Erin was highly recommended to me by a doctor who recovered at lightning speed from a broken ankle. I saw Erin after pulling out my back, and my orthopedic specialist wasn’t sure what was wrong. Erin diagnosed the problem in the first 10 minutes of our first session, and had me back up and running (literally) within days. In only a month of sessions, I’m not just back to where I was, but in better shape going forward than before — thanks to Erin’s customized program of strengthening and stretching exercises for prevention. She’s smart, experienced, a patient teacher and an excellent listener. And an unexpected bonus: our sessions were pleasant and relaxing, often meditative.

I saw Erin based on the reviews on Unilocal.She did a great job helping me with a rotator cuff injury. It was definitely a different experience from physical therapy I have received in the past. It felt much more relaxed and calm rather than quick and medical. I would definitely recommend.

This review is for Megan Steele. She is the BEST PT I’ve ever worked with. She is gentle and kind but also brilliant and knowledgeable. I came to Megan with knee pain and left in amazing shape. She customizes a program so that it is right for you and then continues to adjust based on how you’re doing and what’s happening in your life. She is very smart and can explain the science behind everything she asks you to do. Simple incredible and fun to work with. I was sad to end my therapy but she had me all fixed up! Megan is the real deal. Trust me.

I’ve been seeing Erin for about 3 years. I recently woke up with numb hands, immediately I called Erin, I thought it was carpal tunnel, she said over the phone that’s it was probably my neck, not carpal tunnel. I went in, she worked her magic and after 1 session my symptoms were gone. Erin has a very unique gift. I am so grateful to have found her!

I give Dr. Carr my highest recommendation! Unlike most physical therapists, she works in a very hands-​on-​manner and she prescribes recommendations that are very specific to your needs. She takes a whole-​body approach to her work and she helps you treat any physical conditions that surface (whereas other PT’s only focus on the condition you were referred for). She is highly skilled and very compassionate. She is also very good about following up with you after your appointments with additional resources and she makes herself available to answer your questions promptly. Go see her now (and more than likely you’ll never have to find another PT)!

After a few months of suffering from pain and extremely limited range of motion in my shoulder I decided to see Dr. Erin Carr (based on the reviews I read on Unilocal and her blog article on the rotator cuff). I never would have imagined relief from a single session, but after my first visit there was a decrease in pain and tightness and a slight but still noticeable increase in range of motion.
After a few visits, Erin noticed that my body’s ability to naturally heal itself had plateaued. She suspected I had a torn rotator cuff and referred me to a physiatrist, who performed a minor non-​surgical procedure on what turned out to be a fairly significant tear. Erin then worked with me to rehabilitate my shoulder and get me to 90−95% (and I expect to get to 100 if I stick with her prescribed exercises). This is pretty amazing considering that 10 months ago I wasn’t able to throw a ball or even lift my arm out in front of me.
Erin has an in-​depth knowledge of physiology and a thorough understanding of how the complex network of muscles and nerves work together to help the body function. She is not of the «no pain, no gain» school of thought. With me, her therapy consisted of light, intuitive touch and resistance exercises designed to activate those underworked muscles whose inactivity led to bad habits, poor posture, and ultimately pain. She also has a calm, relaxed deameanor that makes her a pleasure to be around.
If you are suffering from pain or aren’t able to do the things you used to do I strongly urge you to make an appointment with Dr. Carr.

Dr. Carr, in my estimation, is purely magical. She literally saved me from surgery. I was scheduled for knee surgery, but decided to give her therapy a chance and – two years later – my knee is fine. I now credit her with PT miracles on my back, shoulder, and two toe injuries. Do yourself a huge favor, visit Dr. Carr as part of your decision process when considering treatment options.

After 3 years of wrist surgery, injections and rotating physical therapist visits I still wasn’t making a true recovery from my injury– that is until I started working with Erin.
Erin listened to my history, immediately knew the right course of therapy for me and patiently worked my wrist to health. She always knew how to address any problems that arose and even kept my doctor informed of my progress so that everyone was on the same page at appointments.
Her therapy techniques are so different from your typical post-​surgery physical therapy center — and what Erin can do in one session to alleviate pain they never did for me in over 2 years.
Erin is simply the best physical therapist there is!

Erin is a very special human. She cares about her patients, and she is a natural healer. She was highly recommended by my orthopedist, and I could see why. Unlike other physical therapists who have a «one size fits all» approach, she is very knowledgeable of physiology and micro-​tailors her treatments to fit a patient’s needs. If I ever need physical therapy again, Erin will be my first call.

I threw out my lower back in July. This is a 24 year old injury, but at the age of 47 I was
basically confined to a chair all day. After seeing other Dr’s., I was recommended to
Dr. Carr at the Akasha Center. After 4 and 1 ½ months, my injury is basically
gone. I have returned to my regular routine at the gym and can clean the house without
ice packs on my back. I really thought this was a permanent injury. She also recommended a certified personal trainer to help me build my core strength.
The work that Dr. Carr does is very subtle, but provides huge relief.
She is very professional and knowledgeable and also a generally nice human being.
I recommend her to anyone with a chronic injury.
Lauren T.

First of all I’m a Certified Holistic Health Coach and fitness fanatic and I’ve been in the wellness industry for about 30 years. The reason I mention this is not to impress anyone with me, but to impress upon you that I’m quite careful who I go to for my own healthcare needs. I’ve been working with Dr. Erin Carr, since May 2013. I had recurring problems with right collar bone and lumbar spine. I did Chiropractic and Structural Integration (Rolfing) for a while on and off, which helped, but wasn’t the total solution I’d hoped for. These nagging injuries were totally cramping my ability to move without pain and to sleep deeply enough to recuperate from training. After the first visit with Dr. Carr, I had relief and after about 3 – 5 visits, I was completely better. She is very professional, caring and extremely knowledgeable (she doesn’t just practice her craft, she’s a professor of it). She is holistic in her approach, without being «woo», «woo’; what she does is extremely practical and effective. I have been able to stop doing all my other types of treatments, saving me money and which weren’t nearly as gentle as her process. Her treatment is extremely gentle, but don’t let that fool you, it’s highly effective because she works with the nervous system in a powerful way. I now see her weekly for preventative care; that way I avoid injuries and issues before they show up and I encourage everyone to do the same. As a matter of fact, I encourage all my clients and fitness friends to at least have a complimentary initial consultation with her. As you can tell I think Dr. Carr is the bomb!

A year ago, I took a bad fall and severely damaged the rotator cuff in my right shoulder. I was fortunate to find Dr. Erin Carr through this site and am very thankful. She is hands-​on and understanding of my injury. After 8 sessions with Erin, I have more range of motion and mobility than I should have considering the damage. My orthopedist was amazed and I am delighted. I highly recommend Erin Carr to anyone in need of physical therapy. You will be happy. She is located in the Akesha Center in Santa Monica. It is a very calm and peaceful environment which lends itself well with Erin’s techniques.

I saw Erin for about 8 weeks after I took a hard fall on both knees. She was so helpful and so hands-​on. She didn’t waste our time together watching me do exercises, the way other PTs have done. She spent the whole time massaging, testing, improving and correcting my injury and inflammation. I just came back from a weekend away where for the first time I could walk for an entire hour, hiking really, with no knee pain at all. She also showed me how an older ankle injury was contributing. She’s really a professional and very caring and knowledgeable. I recommend her to anyone with a stubborn chronic injury.

I’ve had considerable improvement with my hip, knee and leg pain since I began working with Dr. Carr. Her work is focused, gentle and professional. It went beyond the results I’d had from extensive chiropractic treatment. I’d recommend a course of treatment with her prior to considering anything more invasive.

Starting seeing Dr. Erin Carr for physical therapy last summer at her Santa Monica office located in the The Akasha Center for Integrative Medicine.
Prior to seeing her, I had already been to the Akasha Center, but found out about her through a Living Social deal.
Dr. Carr is very professional, personable, gives discounts to patients and is a certified Doctor of Osteopathy. I find it really convenient that I can schedule appointments via email or text. Her technique is great re: physical therapy based in Osteopathy. There aren’t that many practitioners of Osteopathy in Santa Monica — I tried contacting a different doctor, but wasn’t pleased for various reasons so I’m glad I eventually found Dr. Erin Carr — I definitely recommend her.

Dr. Carr is amazing! I really enjoyed her treatments and after the first treatment, I felt 80% better. I was have muscular aches and pains from my shoulder and back that was radiating into my head, causing tension headaches and irritability. She calmed my nerves and helped me on the road to recovery!