Apex Physical Therapy and Surgical Rehabilitation Center

My husband referred me to see Phil in September 2014 when I started feeling soreness and numbness at different places of my body after giving birth to my son. My left wrist felt numb for 2 – 3 min and up to 2 – 3 times a week. My left shoulder had a crunchy sound. Then in October 2014, I also started getting lower back pain and left hip pain. For the next 10 months, I would go in once or twice a week while Phil helped me work on stabilizing and strengthening all the problem areas. And till this day, almost all of the problems are gone and have not came back!
I am really happy with the results from working with Phil to address my issues. Nothing feels better than being fully functional and pain-​free again. I did not have high hopes to recover from these issues because they seem so odd. But Phil was able to find ways to work the different areas that were causing me pain.
Phil is extremely patient and experienced in physical therapy. Most importantly, Phil dedicates his time and service to truly listen and figure out how to make my problems better. I would highly recommend Phil for his service in the physical therapy and rehabilitation areas.

I visited Phil for a lower back injury and it has been great working with him. He spends time with patients, designs specific workouts for them, and will alter routines when necessary. Not many physical therapists are willing to do this. He has a flexible schedule which was really nice with my unpredictable schedule. Facility was nice and clean and Phil offered assistance outside of our sessions. Highly recommend Apex.

I was referred to Phil at Apex after my car accident and I’m so glad I did. Phil knows what he’s doing and genuinely cares about getting you better.
The facility is nice and has everything you need for your recovery. I highly recommend coming here for your PT sessions. He’s also flexible about scheduling your sessions and will work with whatever times work best for you. If you’re looking for a physical therapy office, this is the place to go.

Phil was recommended to me through a roller derby sister with a similar ankle break. Aside from the physical break, I also felt my spirit was broken because I was now no longer able to play the one sport that had defined my lifestyle for the previous 4 years. Phil built up my mobility, my physical strength and my spirit. His ‘office’ is more like an open floor plan gym and his patients are more like friends. Phil introduces everyone to everyone so visiting Apex is more like hanging out with new friends. I was informed that I may never walk nor take stairs normally after the break (bi-​mal fracture with 2 screws/​washers, a plate with 9-​pins) so imagine my surprise when after a few months with Phil, I was able to don roller skates again. I have not gone back to derby but I am enjoying long beach skates, slow jogs and am walking stairs just like any other normal person. Phil’s laid back, friendly and professional style cannot be beat. If you need physical therapy, see Phil at Apex.

When running/​playing sports, I felt pain in my knees. I was referred to Phil by a close friend. Upon arriving there, Phil was very welcoming and started explaining everything thoroughly. The best part of this recovery process is that he is the one guiding you through every step, unlike other places where they just tell you what to do and a subordinate guides you. Flexible with timing, tries to push you to fasten recovery, and a friendly environment. This is definitely the place to go!

I had surgery on my rotator cuff and bicep in July of 2015. At the time I was staying in San Diego seeing another Physical Therapist. I moved back home to Tustin in October 2015 and was referred to Phil by my surgeon to continue my therapy. My #1 objective was to get full range and then progress with strength training.
I was very impressed with the layout of the facility providing a gym-​like atmosphere with a wide variety of equipment to accommodate all types of injuries. Phil has a high acumen for his profession and is genuinely looking out for your health and a full recovery. First thing when you walk in he greets you and asks how you are feeling. Based on your progress he changes up your workouts to strengthen the entire muscle group you are rehabilitating constantly keeping your workouts dynamic, and not static.
Phil also creates a sense of community at his center. He introduces everybody to one another to make everyone feel welcome. I read some of the other reviews and I echo all the comments made by the other folks that had a good experience with Phil and Apex Physical Therapy. To comment on the review where Phil is money hungry must have had a bad day. I been seeing Phil for six months and I was religiously rehabbing my shoulder three times a week and not once did I ever hear Phil trying to sell anything. It was always about the patient and treating the injury.
I have full range of my shoulder and am about 85% strength with my shoulder. I would recommend going to Apex to everyone I know that is in need of a great Physical Therapist.
Thank you Phil!

This place is Incredible! I’ve been to several different Physical Therapy locations and this one is by far The best Location I’ve been to. I started my therapy here with a severe knee injury and Phil stated that his number one concern was my rehab, and it was. I started my therapy on crutches with ligament, tendon, bone damage as well as cartilage damage. Phil is an Amazing PT, He truly loves what he does and it shows. He treats every Patient independently in regards to their treatment. It’s not routine, he spends the time with you and is truly concerned about your wellbeing. He is a True Professional and a great person. Thank you for all you’ve done for me Phil.

I went to see Phil when I injured my shoulder through Crossfit (I don’t even want to get into that).
He is a super chill guy and he makes all of his patients feel like a close friend. He doesn’t pressure anyone with time or even payments but genuinely seems like he just wants you to get better.
All of that wouldn’t matter if he didn’t know what he was talking about, Phil is super knowledgeable as all of his patients can attest to. Finally, he plays some cool music too!
I would recommend everyone I know to Apex Physical Therapy. Thanks Phil! Just wished I still worked close by.

I went to physical therapy with low expectation since even my family doctor thought that surgery was needed to fix my shoulder. I had never used any PT facility before so I went to Apex based on the recommendation of my orthopedic doctor. Overall, I have been very happy with my therapy and I am happy to recommend the facility for the following reasons:
1) It is clean and well equipped
2) Phil, the owner, is very concerned with the well-​being of his patient
3) There is always music video playing
4) Phil might play the drums!
Phil always asked about the progress of the therapy. He wants to insure that the therapy has an end goal — which for me meant a functional shoulder.

I’ve been coming here for almost a year now for my rehab and Phil is just the sweetest guy. He treats his patients as he would treat friends and tries to create a sense of community with everyone who is in rehab which is nice because rehab can be be a pain (no pun intended) ;). Phil is very experienced and knowledgeable and changes the routines to push your body. He does’t mind if it takes you an hour or two hours to finish your rehab-he’s not trying to hurry you you and get you out like a clinic would. His facility reminds me of a nice gym with music and videos playing while you rehab not like a hospital or a clinic. It’s very laid back and I can bring my kids to wait for me while I rehab. Phil is just so personable and really wants to help you get better and he has the cutest little daughter too who likes to play with my son.
I’m also going to comment on the ONE negative review here from the person who complained that she was ripped off because of an ice pack. I purchased the same ice pack from APEX because I needed it that night and didn’t want to wait to get it shipped. And yes while it was $ 10 cheaper to get it on Amazon, that does not mean you are getting ripped off. If it cost $ 10 more so be it, because I feel the extra cost is warranted for the expert recommendation alone because that particular ice pack is far better than any that I have used before. I had spent way more previously on crappy icepacks (from Amazon) that didn’t work for me. Phil sold me his icepack at cost plus shipping — what he pays from his medical supplier. Let’s be real, EVERYTHING is cheaper is on Amazon. So if you buy something from Target or Macy’s but find it on Amazon for cheaper does it mean Macy’s was ripping you off??? Of course not. And APEX is a physical therapy clinic not a massive online store. Enough said.

Phil is the epitome of a physical therapist. He sees each and every patient one-​on-​one during every single visit in order to keep track of their rehabilitation process. He always asks how you are doing, how your last work out went, and if you would like to make any adjustments to their routine. He has been extremely patient and thorough in explaining to me what each exercise is for, why it is done, as well as how we can advance the protocols. Phil has explained to me a lot about biomechanics, ergonomics, as well as proper movement patterns to help increase stability and mobility. He is an absolute wealth of knowledge, and has the experience to back it up.
Physical therapy is hardly ever successfully administered via cookie cutter routines, which is why some physical therapist clinics don’t see the kind of results that they could be getting. While seeing Phil, he molds and adjust the régime as you go — which is important to expedite the rehabilitation process.
Apex Physical therapy is unlike most other physical therapy clinics — it has the appearance of a gym when you walk inside. The clinic is very well equipped with state of the art equipment including: several different machines, free weights, treadmills, ladders, ropes, bands, boxes, medicine balls, yoga balls, inversion tables, etc. The environment is what truly sets Apex Physical Therapy apart from a typical therapy setting.
Thank you so much for doing what you do Phil!

I have been dealing with lower back issues since 1992, because of a work related injury and then 6 car accidents years later, (none of them my fault). I have been to many different Chiropractors, Acupuncturist, Physical Therapist, and had many massages over the years. Even though the treatments seem to work they were only a temporary fix. The past 2 years I have been suffering from wrist issues as well and I finally thought this is enough I need to get serious and do something to fix all these issues.
A friend of mine told me about Phil with Apex Physical Therapy and I did some research on Unilocal and thought I would give him a try. Phil is very knowledgeable and has recommended products/​devices on the internet for me to use to help me at home. Phil was able to get my back and wrists stronger that I was able to sign up to do a 6 weeks weight loss challenge that I have just completed and succeed. I sincerely owe it all to Phil and all his work!!!

Found this place down the street from my house. I had a slipped disk and Phil helped me out alot. This spot is legit and ive been to a few places. Very nice guy and the facility is really clean.

Phil is a professional through and through. I’m a fire fighter and having knee surgery (fully torn ALC & MCL/​decimated Miniscus) hurt in more ways than one. I was referred to Phil and after talking to him about his experience and education — from working on NCAA athletes to Professionals — he is hands down the most qualified Physical Therapist I have ever met or worked with (and I’ve had some cracker jack PT’s in the past). It doesn’t hurt that his gym is huge and fully equipped. Under his care I was back to normal running and lifting in 7 months.
Phil focused on building up my balance/​strengthening muscles and ramped up the exercises and weight as my range of movement/​balance/​strength improved — way faster than the surgeons protocol. I credit this to Phil’s one on one approach and his attention to detail. He kept it physically challenging for improvement while letting it heal at the same time. I definitely recommend Phil to anyone looking for quality care from a highly trained and effective PT.

I was in a ski accident and had broken my collar bone and Phil helped me get back to my Krav Maga (boxing) training. I would highly recommend him. He is very professional, he explains everything and understands your needs. Plus the gym is very nice and has a friendly atmosphere.
Thx again Phil!

Another 5 stars from me for helping and showing me how to properly work on my back.
The office is spacious, clean, and has all of the necessary equipment for physical therapy.
Thank you so much, Phil!

Phil has nailed the formula for physical therapy. I had a lumbar microdiscectomy in 2007, and ever since I had limited my range of motion. After a painful flare up, I knew it was time to do something.
I am lucky to have found Phil at Apex! He helped me to get past the flare up, and to strengthen my back greatly. His gym is like Equinox, not your typical stuffy office. He plays great music and cares about your recovery. 5 stars is not enough for this rock star PT.

It’s absolutely beyond me why Phil the pt is constantly changing and lying in his responses.
I have never asked for any assistance for any payments.
My doctor called you and was extremely upset of the physical therapy treatment that was given. You even mentioned you didn’t know and he stated-​” if you don’t know what to do, than its probably best to call the physician who does!“
You do try to sell things.
You tried ice packs on me twice!
Neck brace on the guy when kept asking for therapy. I looked it up in front of you. Amazon-​$ 12 you-​$ 35
Spare me the BS
This surgery was not a joke and you hurt me and affected my healing. I’ve lost work time and it’s a huge problem that you created.
You offered to have me come back for free treatment. I said no it’s against my doctors wishes
You offered to offered to pay for my therapy and after I called to make arrangements you did not answer.
So as a result you come Unilocal to lie!
I have all your text messages.
If you like I can post all of them!

I had a trampoline accident last year (it came out of nowhere!), and fractured my knee. I was on crutches for 4 months when I went to see Phil. I had sessions with him about 2 – 3 times per week for the next few months. I could barely walk let alone put all my weight down on my leg before coming to see Phil. By the time I left, I had a lot more mobility, the pain was minimal and I could actually bend my knee by the time I was done. Phil was great to work with, easy to talk to and knew how to push me just enough to get out of my comfort zone, but not too much that I was in pain the next day.
Hopefully I never have to go back (because if I did that means I got injured again, and that would suck), but if another trampoline attacks me I know where I’ll be going for my physical therapy. Thanks Phil!

Phil is AWESOME! And a miracle worker. I found Apex through Unilocal and I’m so happy I did. Phil gives each of his patients the attention they need during each session — he could have like 6 people at a time and still give everyone their one-​on-​one time. He’s very attentive and accommodating to every patient’s need.
The environment is great — bright, very comfortable, he gets people talking to each other, all new equipment, and he plays a wide variety of music, spanning through so many decades.
I swear after my first session, I felt better. Phil definitely knows what he’s doing. I feel like my knee gets better after every session. I highly recommend Phil/​Apex to anyone who needs physical therapy in the LA/​OC area. I hope my Unilocal review helps all of you potential Apex patients :)