Mission District Therapy & Rehabilitacion

I had seen three MD’s, a well-​respected holistic doctor, four CMT’s, and a certified chiropractor before coming to see Raul. Many had given me relief from my RSI (wrists), but none so thoroughly and consistently as has Raul. Some of the stretches and exercises I had been doing were actually counterproductive. Raul set me on a surprisingly effective regimen.
Go describe your symptoms. The more he talks about what is happening with your body and how best to go about the healing process, the more you start to understand how vast his knowledge of the body and all its interconnected parts is.

I feel soooo much better today! Raul Caimanque is a true healer!!! I’ve been coming to Mission District Therapy for 4 years now for treatment of osteoarthritis of my hip. I was only 53 yo when I first started to come to MDT for PT rx. I was in severe pain at that time hobbling around with a cane (bad optics for a 53yo lifelong runner). I was told by 2 surgeons then that I had osteoarthritis due to femoral acetabular impingement and would need a hip replacement. It was important for me to delay hip surgery as long as possible. I have been going see Raul biweekly since than and he has helped me to delay a hip replacement while also enabling me to stay active with minimal discomfort and no cane!!! (eg, hiking, biking, lifting weights and walking 3 dogs…). I will finally undergo hip surgery in a few months, but I look forward to a great outcome with Raul’s help! Thank you Raul!!!

Raul does wonders my back tingles in excitement when we enter in anticipation of the imminent relief! Oh and his staff is great… that is all!

Absolutely Amazing!!!
I broke my ankle approximately 4 years ago (2^nd time, same ankle) and of course I didn’t follow directions, so here I am with a «damaged» ankle.
Enter Raul… he has taken so much time to help get my ankle looking and functioning back to «normal». He has also helped get my hip flexors, quads and core aligned.
I love that there are no «fancy» machines and they show you how to do exercises at home or while waiting in line at Costco :)
The staff is fantastic! Andres will always welcome you with a smile, Rico will handle you with care and Raul, his hands are nothing less than MAGICAL!!!
I’m uncertain I will ever be in a stiletto again, however, a wedge is now possible!
Mil Gracias Raul!!!

So far so good. Raul is an amazing PT. He’s smart, a hard worker, cares about his patients & wants to serve the mission population & help make the neighborhood nicer. That being said, the place is not glamorous but certainly has everything you will need for PT!
Appointments almost always begin 10 – 15 mi s after your scheduled time but they definitely spend as much time as possible with their clients.
I think everyone who works there is bilingual so this is def a great option if Spanish is your first language.

A definite 5 stars. This place is a hidden gem. As an elite athlete, I truly appreciate this place. From day one, I was treated with incredible care. The front desk staff is extremely friendly and very helpful. Raul examined my knee so thoroughly, with such incredible attention to detail– much different then many of the athletic trainers, physical therapists that I have delt with in the past. I could tell Raul was special from the start. He continued to treat me with such care. He has given me exercises that have helped tremendously with the pain but more importantly has taught me the proper mechanics to help me realign my knee, allowing me to feel better then ever. As a result I am able to continue competing diving at a very high level. His explanations are always so specific, allowing me to understand everything in full depth. Raul is so knowledgable, friendly, and has a genuine passion for helping people. I am so thankful to have found this spot and highly recommend it to all looking for PT that truly fixes the pain.

I’ve been coming to see Raul (and his former aide Rene) for a torn ACL and Meniscus and my experience has been nothing short of spectacular. Raul spends so much time hands on with his patients and genuinely knows the ins and outs of the body. The location is a small office without all the bells and whistles of big establishments, but he does this intentionally so instead of putting patients on machines and home gym type equipment, he stands with you and physically provides the resistance for your exercises so he can watch you the whole time.
Of the 7 or 8 therapists I’ve seen, Raul is by far the best.

Raul and his staff are extremely courteous and helpful. I visited Mission District Therapy for about two months to treat nerve issues in my neck and shoulder that caused a lot of pain and restricted movement. Raul taught me techniques to increase strength and flexibility and also explained what types of movements to avoid (e.g. for nerves, stretching and massaging actually makes it worse). It is obvious Raul is very knowledgeable — his decades of experience is very evident!
In a very short time, I am almost 100%. Feels great!
By the way, I have discovered for best results you should combine physical therapy with acupuncture sessions — trust me!!! For a great acupuncturist I recommend Sascha at Tree of Qi Acupuncture Clinic. Check my review of this place as well. And it’s only two blocks from Mission District Therapy.

I’ve been coming here for several weeks now since having knee surgery, and must say that I have been extremely gratified with the quality of care, attention to my needs/​progress, and the general positive energy of the people and environment throughout my time here. René and Raul in particular have been fantastic partners/​mentors/​teachers/​trainers throughout the rehab process. I’m now well on the road to recovery, and I hope therefore that I won’t be a client much longer, but these have been some fantastic therapists, neighbors, and friends.

Best physical therapy! I had lower back pain for 1 year, I could hardly move at one point without sharp pains, and I really thought that I would have to live with it — until I started coming here. They know what they’re doing, they knew exactly what the problem was, and after 6 sessions I’m starting to feel much better. I can now move in ways that I couldn’t in over a year. I highly recommend this place, it’s awesome. Plus, they are professional, understanding, and very friendly.

This PT facility is amazing… the staff is friendly and helpful, Raul is very knowledgeable and knows exactly how to treat my symptoms. This is the third injury I have received treatment from Mission District and I continue to be very pleased with the results. I highly recommend this office.

I got into a car accident late last year where my car was «totaled» (according to the insurance company), but I made it out OK. I visited a doctor and who referred me to this place for my back issues after the accident. Raul and his staff are really helpful. With some therapy and exercises, my back was back to feeling good as it was before the accident. They also gave me some practical advice to proper posture to avoid future back issues and exercises to help strengthen my back and core areas. I am glad my insurance let me choose this place and pay for it.

i LOVE this place. Everyone here is caring, warm, and knows what they are doing. The office is pleasant and everyone is always smiling, laughing, and telling jokes. But they take healing very seriously here! I am currently treating with them for hip pain/​involvement caused by walking too long on a foot with a chip fracture. Raul and Rene have years of experience under their belts, and it shows. throughout my treatment, they have explained, in very easy to understand detail, what they are doing, why they are doing it, and how it connects with every other part of my body. I will actually be sad not to see them after i’m better!

I’ve tried everything before coming here for chronic neck pain:
Injections and ablation, oral and topical non-​steroidal anti-​inflamatory drugs, corticosteroids, COX inhibitors, anticonvulsants, muscle relaxers, high-​dose selective seratonin-​norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, heat, ice, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, electrical muscle stimulation, traction, herbs, chinese medicine, tiger balms, capsaicin patches and creams, opiates, acupuncture, pain psychology, restorative yoga, vitamins and supplements, massage therapy, physical therapy, bed rest, feldenkrais, pain classes, self-​help books, and via lidocaine injections — prolotheraphy.
After my first week, I had major improvements in a painful spot that no other therapy could get at. Win!

I needed some urgent PT after a long run. I rang many PT’s and they could not get me in until the following week. Mission Therapy got me in the next morning. Rual was wonderful and friendly and very knowledgable. He fixed me up right away!

This is the place to go if you need physical therapy after an injury! Everyone is so nice and helpful. I would refer my best friend here, in fact I did. The front desk does all your scheduling and insurance paperwork so all you have to do is your exercises. The physical therapists here are top notch and know everything there is to know about all kinds of injuries. The sessions are one on one so you get the physical therapist’s complete attention. You will feel so much better after your first session you won’t believe it. It is on bus and BART lines. If you drive street parking is easy. What more can I say. Mission District Therapy is the best!

As a new guitar student, I developed finger joint problems that were
exacerbated from a neck injury that occurred 15 years ago. Raul was recommended by another PT. During this single therapy session, Raul identified the cause of my symptoms and provided «easy to follow «home exercises. Over the past several months, I have diligently followed the exercises prescribed and was able to resume my guitar studies uninterrupted. My specific injury did not require any additional visits. I highly recommend Raul and his entire professional and courteous staff.

This is a great little physical therapy clinic hidden in the heart of the Mission. I send most of my spine patients here after their procedures or surgeries. The staff and therapists are bilingual. Raul, the director, has over twenty years of experience in therapy and has a wealth of information.
They also have a deep commitment to the community. Raul and most of his staff devote much time and money to Operation Rainbow which brings free surgeries to children in third world countries.