Progressive Physical Therapy

I was having an incredible amount of hip and groin pain that I never felt previously and was worried it needed surgery. The hip specialist I saw recommended PT and promised that Brian Hohl & his team at Progressive would take care of my pain & get me back on track. After a few weeks of therapy, strength exercises and stretches, I began to feel normal again. Finally, following my 5 month lay off I began to run again. Without Brian’s and his team’s assistance, I wouldn’t have been able to take care of the problem on my own. Thank you all!

Amazing people working at this facility. All hard working although some are a bit more fun and funnier (love Kai’s sense of humorColleen is very knowledgeable, Kai, Ron all 3 worked with me and really care about their patients. Brian the supervisor is very nice as well. Glad I found this physical therapy, very good and friendly place what a change after Vargo I used to go to where you did most everything most of the time with no supervision.

Brian is great. My physician recommended this place. He said do not go to anyone but Brian.
He was right

I have to unfortunately go here because they are affiliated with my insurance. If I had it my way, I wouldn’t step foot in here.
First of all, the physical therapists spend maybe 4 – 5 minutes with you. The rest of the hour, they have an «aid» do exercises with you. Sometimes this aid doesn’t even know how to do them correctly! It’s a total waste of time. They pack as many appointments as they can since the aids do most of the work. I can do everything they teach me to do at home… Really no need to go in. The 4 – 5 minutes the physical therapist does spend with you is somewhat helpful. The rest of the hour is a bunch of wasted time and energy.

I was sent here for a hamstring strain I developed training for cross country. I initially saw Brian but ended up seeing Colleen due to scheduling. Both therapists were extremely knowledgable, as well as the aides. I Was back to running in a matter of 6 weeks which was great! The only down side is that it gets extremely crowded between 5 through closing. All in all a great experience!

Over the last one year, my wife with pyriformis muscle problem and I with sciatica plus several of our friends, have been treated by Ruth Gomez. She is quite professional, works with you gently and with respect. Plus, we got better.

I recently had anterior hip replacement surgery with Dr. Eric Zeegen but was not able to work with my first choice for physical therapy, after my surgery, due to insurance network coverage. After doing my research, I decided to go with Progressive Physical Therapy in Tarzana and I’m so glad that I did. I’m also a fitness professional and I know how incredibly important PT is after a major sugery like this. Fortunately, this place was very close to home but beyond the convenience they have a great group of PT’s, PT assistants and PT aides. I was fortunate enough to work with Colleen O’Connell who was not only very knowledgable and professional but also a lot of fun to work with. The entire group was great to work with and I was able to build back my strength and increase my ROM and flexibility very quickly and was back to near normal in only 4 or 5 weeks. I attribute this not only to my hard work but the helpful and caring advice from the group at Progressive PT. I can honestly say that if you need to bounce back from surgery quickly and effectively and are willing to do the work, this really is the place to go to and these are the people to work with, No Doubt…
Also, there was lots of free parking behind the building.
Thanks again and keep up the good work.
Ron S. (Tarzana, CA)

I had knee surgery in July 2013 to repair a torn ACL and meniscus. I started my physical therapy with Progressive PT. It’s been absolutely amazing from the start. Brian is extremely knowledgeable in every regard. His ability to assess your issue, come up with a plan of action and ensure you complete it is without words. Coleen, Ruth, Andrea, Lauren, Julie and Cindi are all incredible. I’ve had physical therapy before at other places for a torn Achilles. The attention to detail at Progressive make other facilities seem almost amateurish. Their ability to push you to do what you obviously would prefer not to do is outstanding. The team effort between the staff is great and each one of them plays their position perfectly. If I could give six stars to this place I would. My knee feels great. I’m a very active person. They’ve put me back in a position to get back to my routine. Thanks Progressive Physical Therapy of Tarzana.

I had a sudden attack of frozen shoulder encapsulitis. It was overwhelmingly debilliating. My diagnosis was from the best doctor at Cedar Sinai, but living in the valley, I needed PT closer to be able to go the 3 times a week needed. I was in severe pain and extremely limited in motion. I had high hopes for Progressive initially. Everybody was so nice and very willing to help me make an appointment. during my first couple of visits it seemed like we were just trying to find our way through what I had and what I needed. the female pt was very nice, but seemed reluctant to lay hands on me. and I was given just the traditional electro-​stim, heat and ice. I had no idea what I should expect and since I had so much pain, it was hard to think of pushing hard through range of motion… having said that, I went to a chiropractor who was much more confident of what he was dealing with. He explained what I might be able to expect and how to push myself. He did passive range of motion while ‘actually’ holding my arm and shoulder, (which progressive might argue that they did), but after experiencing it with a professional, I now knew what I needed help with… A LOT more than this place offered.
I felt that I should give them more of a chance, but as I went I was so turned off by the open room where the therapists are juggling several patients, yelling out their next therapies, all the while chatting with the other employees about concerts, vacations, lunch and what was on TV. that might be fine if they could still concentrate on the patient in front of them!
I went 6 times before I just couldn’t bear it anymore.
I have been a nurse for maaaany years and could never think to treat my patients with so little regard for progress and lack of privacy.
I was so upset that I called the corporate office, but it seems that this massive chain has no actual head to it and everyone appeared concerned, but no one had any authority to address my issues.
I had several conversations with Brian, who first said that I would not be responsible for paying any balance beyond what my insurance and copay was. I felt that I did not receive full treatment, so why should I pay full price? it was agreed.
I then get a bill and am referred to Stevin, who said that she is the final word financially and that it is illegal to remove those charges (I believe that to be untrue).
Stevin made some adjustment to amount and I was still upset with any balance since I was promised that there would not be and called Brian again. He said he would call Stevin.
I never heard back from her and the next bill had a big red stamp on it, SENT TO COLLECTION!!!
I was furious and when I spoke to Stevin, she said she had no idea and that should never have happened, she never got my message as she never checks her voicemail at Progressive number and that she was NOT in charge of the billing! (was she lying before?)
Also, she said that I NEVER should’ve gotten that notice only ONE month later and not to worry about it!
It affected me greatly to think that I was being sent to collection! I am a responsible person and always take care of my bills! Not the kind of stress anyone needs, especially when you don’t feel well!
This has been one of the worst experiences. from top to bottom!.. All the while, I am trying to recover from one of the most painful, debilitating injuries of my life!
I would NEVER recommend this place to anyone, ESPECIALLY someone that is in pain and needs real help!

They are absolutely amazing. Brian is just wonderful and definitely knows what he is doing. I am more than pleased with EVERYONE there. It’s a great find and I have been to quite a few.

I had hip repair surgery back in May of this year and have been going to Progressive PT in Tarzana for about 2 months. I have gone here a few different times in the past for a few different things and have always had a good experience with everyone that works there. That’s why I go back when needed!
This time, I started out with Ruth who was so caring and worked very well with me, emotionally and physically. I cried the first day because I had very little strength and had no idea how weak I was. She was great and helped me through it, which I really appreciated it!
I am now seeing Brian, who has been absolutely wonderful and hasn’t let me get away with anything. When I’m tired and try to get out of things, he doesn’t let me. He pushes me (in a good way) and he works pressure points which has really been helping my pain! He is very knowledgeable, and answers all of my questions in detail (as I tend to ask a lot). He motivates me!
Cindi, at the front desk, has been so patient and kind in scheduling my appointments as I tend to switch around a lot.
Julie, one of the assistants, has been encouraging me to push myself and she always says «you can do it»…even when I don’t think I can.
I have progressed quite a bit since I first started with them and the pain has decreased tremendously! My doctor says I’m doing great in my recovery and when told that I went to Progressive Physical Therapy, he stated, they are very good (and I agree)! I enjoy everyone in there and EVERY time I go they all have great attitudes (positive, encouraging, and friendly).
I thank them all for helping in my recovery! It has been tough and painful, but each and every one of them have helped to make it a lot easier! I would recommend Progressive PT, in Tarzana, to anyone.
I owe them some Lemon Bars as a thank you! (inside joke) :)

No one focuses on you. One therapist will see you for 5 minutes (if you’re lucky) then send you to an assistant who has no idea how to treat you properly. They juggle patients around so the focus is not on you and your recovery but how they can occupy you /​distract you with a general «exercise» (like lying on a foam noodle) while they juggle the rest of the patients. The last therapist I went there seemed like he might know what he was doing but he was juggling so many patients, it was clear we were never going to accomplish anything. The assistants were nice but did not seem knowledgeable or interested in physical therapy.

I go to Progressive Physical Therapy once or twice a week for one hour of specialized movements and exercises that help me – as a senior with chronic and neurological conditions — to maintain my balance, my strength, my movement and independence. They call it «1000 Steps,» but it’s really just whatever helps me to keep moving. The expertise and caring concern that I have found at Progressive for various needs over the last dozen years have greatly augmented the medical care and alternative therapies I receive from other sources to keep me fit and confident. It is also a welcoming environment with gifted specialists.

I cannot sing enough praises for Progressive Physical Therapy! I am a young woman who needed some major strengthening post knee surgery, and boy did I go above and beyond what I expected of myself due to the help and support from the PT’s (mine was Michelle). I gained so much muscle, balance control, and all around well being from coming to therapy here. Everyone who works here is AMAZING. I’m not kidding, it is a really nice, clean, relaxed atmosphere and everyone is there to help you. These people are REAL (no «LA» attitudes here) and the owner Ruth is such a kind soul. It feels like one big family… I was really sad to leave. Their pricing is fair, and they even offer a monthly payment almost like a gym membership so you can come in on your own time to keep your routine going. I saw a major improvement in myself and my injury while coming to Progressive and I recommend it to anyone, any age. Thank you Progressive team, you are the best!
More pros: Flexible scheduling and free, hassle free parking in back!

Despite some initial hesitation about the effectiveness of physical therapy, I went to Progressive Physical Therapy a few years ago after an auto accident. The results were truly amazing! By participating in a customized exercise program, I found gradual pain relief. My therapist, Angela, was knowledgeable and thorough. Afterwards I joined the Wellness Program under the direction of Ruth Gomez — a real professional.