Physiotherapy Associates

I have been referred for Physical Therapy two times for separate issues, a known spinal injury and later for an unknown «injury» involving my spine and left hip.
I was fortunate to be referred to this location, Santee, and into the care of Dr. Heather Nass for my first incident. The staff under her direction is totally professional and the care, instruction and skills I took away from those sessions allowed me to return to a very productive lifestyle without more invasive treatment, such as spinal surgery.
2 Years later: The 2^nd incident involved my left hip with sudden severe pain… before therapy, it was increasingly difficult to sit at a desk, to work at a computer (my livelihood!), to sit in a car for more than 20 minutes or to sleep through the night as the pain grew worse over time. My primary care doctor felt it was a hip arthritis, or a muscle injury. I was referred once again to Physiotherapy Associates in Santee and soon their evaluation pointed towards a possible spinal involvement. Dr. Nass’ incredible wealth of knowledge in her field helped to uncover the true issues I was suffering with and this assisted my primary care doctor in ordering the diagnostic tests actually needed.
Throughout the weekly sessions, I am given and participate in exercises to build strength and core balance. I ask questions about everything and the staff always listens to me and clearly explains the whys and hows of what I am doing in sessions to ensure my understanding. Further, I have «at home» exercises to perform that are fast, easy and have improved the core muscles I need for better balance and less pain.
Rheem, at the front desk, is always welcoming and works efficiently to ensure my session times are convenient for me.
The staff at Physiotherapy Associates at this location in Santee have truly helped me to gain back my activity levels so I can be more engaged in my own life with better movement, less pain and the tools to keep myself healthy!

Very good team of physical therapist I came with many issues to my hip and back. they figured it out that it was nerve issues in my butt… and after 6 or so weeks I feel 10 times better and fine. Heather is very good at what she does and the rest of the staff is awesome. If you come here ask for heather she kinda reminds me of Piper the main character of Orange is the New Black. Heather is like that actress’s dopplegänger. You can feel comfortable here through your therapy… and be helped in relaxed environment.
Just be honest about how you feel and what works for you its makes it twice as better for you to get the help you need and back on your feet.