Southland Physical Therapy

I rarely write Unilocal reviews and only use this site to read others’ reviews but I thought I should share my experience with the Unilocal community since I find it a tad more important to talk about recovery from a physical injury as opposed to how delicious a meal was.
I was a passenger in a rear end accident and thought I would recover quickly. However, after about a month, my left ring finger and pinky continued to feel numb which isn’t a type of injury I’ve ever had so it was started to really worry me. I got x-​rays done (found nothing wrong) and visited by internal medicine doctor who was not able to provide much advice other than to put a brace on my left wrist and wait it out.
After talking to a close friend, she recommended Southland so I checked out their Unilocal reviews then decided to make my first appointment (July 2015) which was probably one of the best decisions I made. I’m not sure if it’s still like this but don’t expect to get an appointment the week you call unless you have very flexible schedule.
Here’s a breakdown of my ratings which are all 5 stars:
Parking: (5 stars) Free & Plentiful. The office is located inside a plaza next to Ahrittaum Beauty Salon which looked like a popular Korean hair salon.
Southland’s Front Desk Staff: (5 stars) Tori & Melody are both very friendly and helpful. They are very quick at responding to requests regarding billing, insurance, and appointments.
Southland’s PT assistants: (5 stars) I personally had Jerome who helped me throughout my stretches and exercises. He was personable and very helpful.
Now for the most important part… drum rolls… Dr. Ryan Trautz! I would give him 10 stars outta 5. He’s that great. =)
He patiently listened to my concerns and non-​technical descriptions of my discomfort. I really had a hard time describing my pain/​discomfort but he would make the most of what I told him. He was really thorough and went straight to diagnosing my injury after some Q&As and having me do some stretches and arm movements. Finally and most importantly, he and I worked on how to make me 100% better. He’s super knowledgeable in his field and takes the time to explain everything he’s doing and why unless you don’t care to hear about that but I do. He’s very genuine and you can tell that he really cares and tries his best for your quick and full recovery.
Also, after my full recovery and release, I emailed him about my neck pain from a combo of sleeping wrong and bad form during weight lifting. He immediately replied back and had me come in two days later even though he was completely booked. He saw me after his last patient even though he didn’t have to and took the time to explain the cause for the pain and how to resolve it (taught me some easy but super effective exercises/​stretches). I really appreciate everything he’s done. He really went over and beyond. If I have any future injuries which I hope I don’t but if I do, I will go straight to Dr. Ryan without hesitation! Thank you, Dr. Ryan and all of Southland’s staff!

My 11-​year old son had an snow boarding accident and had soft tissue injury on his neck. Doctor prescribed PT. We chose Shouthland PT from Unilocal.Indeed, it’s awesome! Dr. Rachel was really patient and skillfully treated my son’s conditions. I highly recommend Dr. Rachel. Thank you so much!

Everyone in the office, front ladies, all the staff are super friendly at all times. love how they schedule all your appointments ahead. I see Dr. Claire and she’s the best, very attentive to your needs and concerns. I would recommend this place to anyone who needs physical therapy.

Just a few months ago, I had been suffering from chronic knee pain that had persisted for a few years. Even though the pain was not debilitating, it was starting to affect various aspects of my life. In just a few sessions, the pain had started to subside and the feeling was so strange since I had become so accustomed to the pain.
Dr. Rachel and her team of aides were truly amazing. She was able to quickly diagnosis my knee problem and provide quick fixes. The instructions for exercises and training was clear and clearly impacted my recovery process. Dr. Rachel made an effort to be always encouraging and friendly no matter how busy she was!
I’m now ready to start training, correctly this time, and with the correct tools I’ll be back on road running marathons and triathlons! Thank you so much, Dr. Rachel and team!

This is as honest of a review as possible. I encourage you to read it and take it as good as gold.
Having been injured since November 2014 I had gone to multiple therapists in Los Angeles and Pasadena. (Even prior injuries in diamond bar and glendale). Nonetheless, when I moved to irvine I wanted a local PT. stumbled across southland and I must say it was THE BEST PHYSICAL THERAPY EXPERIENCE I HAVE EVER HAD.
Dr. Ryan Trautz was my PT Doctor and right away I knew he was going to be the best doctor i have ever had. He studied my injures and personal abilities, and worked with me (held me accountable) to accomplish a full recovery. 2 surgeries and 6 months later of therapy i feel like a new man. Had it not been for Dr. Ryan’s passion and compassion I would have done a subpar recovery. Dr. Ryan patients are his art. And his attention to detail is as Jan Van Eyck, or Rembrandt. Truly epic. It’s rare these days to find People who do what they love. Dr. Ryan Trouts clearly loves what he does. And I am forever grateful.
Last but not least. The staff at all levels are awesome. Friendly, helpful, kind and whitty. The admin is on top of billing, the PT assistants are knowledgeable and friendly. Don’t make you feel embarrassed if you don’t have the grace of a Russian ice skater. Oh and the place is clean! You won’t have a fear of getting a staff infection… Lol. Some places are disgusting. and they candy they have at entry is awesome. I can only hope they keep the round cinnamon candies. Thank you southland. You have an awesome team. Make sure their raises far exceed industry standard and surpass inflation. You have a A+ team. Without him them I would not waste my time writing a review.
This was written in May 2016 and I just finished my therapy.

I went to Southland recently for a few weeks of treatment and I was really impressed with the professionalism of the staff and the great facility they offer. I was working with one of their USC students, Boreum Kim, who was outstanding! She really helped me recover quickly, understand my condition, and develop a plan to sustain those improvements over the long term. I highly recommend Southland if you need physical therapy. A top notch organization!

Dr. Ryan helped me with the slight to medium pain in my lower back at L-​4 and/​or L-​5 from playing sports like soccer and basketball with lots of twisting, jumping and bending. I was scheduled to go 10 times per my primary care provider but I actually when for like 4 weeks at once a week. While doing some of the exercises i was assigned at home and I wasn’t consistent on doing all of them everyday because i was lazy, i still improved significantly and didn’t have pain anymore. He was friendly, knowledgeable and professional and didn’t waste any time.

I had a misfortune of getting rear ended and suffering from neck and back pain as a result. I am fairly new to OC, so I did not know any physical therapy place. I chose this place purely based on Unilocal reviews. I was a bit weary about trusting reviews, but reviews for this place were very detailed, which are more likely genuine reviews. I was relieved when they assigned me to Dr. Doyle because he was frequently mentioned in positive reviews. I have had more than 10 treatments now and Unilocal reviews were correct. Dr. Doyle as well as all the support staff (especially Anna who is always so cheerful and energetic) are wonderful. What we want from the therapy place is improvement more than service. They provide both in excellent quality. Dr. Doyle knows what he is doing and he proves it by making your body improve. He is always fully booked; yet, he takes time to explain what the problem is and what needs to be done. I wonder if the owner of this place reads Unilocal reviews. I hope he does and gives the staff a big pat on the back (maybe extra day off? ;-)

Dr. Andrew has helped me tremendously after experiencing years of problems with my jaw. I appreciate that he takes the time to explain the reasoning behind all my exercises and is very accommodating to my work schedule. I definitely enjoy my appointments, but more so am looking forward to a full recovery :)

Are you eager to get back to the doctor’s office? I am, in fact I look forward to seeing Dr. Matt twice a week after my doctor said I could gain more range of motion with physical therapy. I have seen great improvement and Dr Matt listens carefully to me when I report changes or need a break from mobilization. They have high tech tools like lasers, but a good deal of my progress comes from mobilization and staying up with my exercises. All of the aides are friendly and have fun with their patients while working through the serious work of rehabilitation. I am very glad my wise primary care doc recommended them to me. Parking might be a bit tight at the office, but I have always found a spot somewhere at the building.

I have a very difficult condition and have been to at least 12 different physical therapists in my life for sports rehab. The biggest physical setback in my life has beset me for almost 3 years, and Ryan Trautz is one of my guides. While no PT yet has granted me that wonderful recovery, Ryan is attentive and encouraging of my feedback to him. I am someone used to pushing forward, and I am able to open up to him about what may be setting me back. My condition deriving from chronic repetitive fatiguing is very sensitive to flare ups and muscle guarding. A proper therapist, as opposed to too many other therapists, has to listen and encourage me to state every little thing (in my mind) that can set me back. I am pleased to have Ryan as part of my journey.

Dr. Doyle is knowledgeable and cares about his patients. I would highly recommend him!

Hands down the best Physical Therapy organization in Southern California, maybe the nation. Bold statement but true in my book. Being a former D1 athlete at the University of California, Berkeley and having access to the best medical doctors around, I can honestly say that Southland PT ranks the same, if not better. The treatment, personal attention and expert advice helped me feel healthy and pain free after going through a car accident and shoulder dislocation. I highly recommend Jason Park and his amazing staff at Southland PT to anyone who is looking for the best treatment around.

Really great crew here. Everyone is helpful, friendly, and professional. Dr. Doyle is absolutely top notch and obviously cares about his patients, but he also tries to make treatments and PT fun. He really went out of his way to answer all my questions and actually give me in-​depth explanations of what was causing my shoulder pains and what I can do to make it better every step of the way. His encyclopedic knowledge was pretty impressive, and I almost feel like I attended a physiology class in addition to physical therapy.
Anna (and the rest of the staff) were all great! She was attentive and was always there to make sure I was doing all the exercises correctly even if she’s handling 5 patients at the same time (chin tuck! shoulders down!) or to challenge me if an exercise was getting too easy and less effective. And again, everyone tried to make the sometimes *really* hard exercises fun!
And the office staff were great too. They did a great job of being accommodating with my scheduling and diligent on following up with me when there were openings.
I really can’t recommend this group enough.

These guys are the best. I’ve done physical therapy before at another place and I hated going. Complained even when I found out that I had to go back. HOWEVER, every week I was excited to go to Southland, the staff is professional but also know how to make it fun, they constantly challenged me and they are constantly teaching and learning ways to better their education and patient care. I would recommend Southland PT any day in a heartbeat

Highly recommend getting physical therapy here!
Pros:
* Amazingly efficient. Never kept waiting.
* Therapy was consistent across all staff.
* Dr. Rachel was always punctual and extremely knowledgeable.
* Polite, upbeat, clean and professional environment.
* The office manager: Handled and watched insurance for me so that I would stay within my plans parameters. Worked with my schedule to make sure that I could get in when there were cancelations.
Cons:
N/​A
Dr. Rachel, thank you for fixing my shoulder!

A five star rating is a no brainer for this place. Professional and knowledgeable they encourage you to recover in full. Dr. Rachel is amazing and up beat! Thanks everyone — I’m the athlete I was before my injury

I LOVE this office. The staff is extremely professional and helpful and all the doctors are great. I work with Dr. Doyle and he has done wonders for my neck and back. I have been to several PT offices and this one actually works and I have great results. I am a dentist so my neck and back aren’t in the best shape, however, I started feeling EXTREMELY better with just 2 sessions. I wish I found Dr. Doyle before I wasted months of my life and thousands of dollars at other PT offices. I can’t thank him enough for how great he has made my neck and back feel and also for giving me the ability to work without pain.

I injured my ankle playing soccer back in June ’14. After giving it time and thinking I would get over it, I decided to seek out physical therapy. After 4 weeks at a different PT I thought I wouldn’t play again. My coworker recommended that I look into another PT, and I am glad I did!
I would highly recommend Southland Physical Therapy. I am extremely impressed with the knowledge that the Doctors and staff have. Excellent customer service. I work in the healthcare field and I know a patient centered, outcomes based practice when I see one. Dr. Rachel and the team at Southland Physical Therapy exceeded my expectations. I hope to be back on the field in a couple weeks after 4 – 5 visits. Thank you Southland!

Everyone here is amazing, from the staff to the doctor. You can tell everyone cares and wants to help you.
There was three staff members who help you with the exercises, and they all came by at one point or another to check on me and make sure what I am doing is right and effective.
Dr. Rachel is amazing! From the moment you meet her to even your follow ups, you can tell she really cares about you and your well being! She doesn’t beat around the bush, if she tells you, you need to do something at home, and at pt. there’s a valid reason.
I would highly recommend this place as a whole.