Yonemoto Physical Therapy Service

read moreQ1 - Are there free consultations? Yes we do! Please call our office at (626) 576-0591 during our business hours to schedule an appointment with one of our friendly receptionists. Q2 - Do you take my insurance? We are contracted to accept most PPO insurance plans, Worker's Compensation, and Medicare Insurance. We do not accept HMOs or MediCal. Please call our office at (626) 576-0591 for FREE insurance verification and to check what your insurance will cover for physical therapy. Q3 - When are your business hours?

read moreWe aim to restore the normal motion, flexibility, and strength in your muscles and joints to get them to move as freely as possible. As a result, you will function better and have reduced pain and discomfort. You will need to fill out proper paperwork at the clinic. With this step completed at the very beginning, you will be able to concentrate on the most important part: your recovery. Your Physical Therapist will be doing a full evaluation of your situation. The therapist will be looking for any loss of normal motion, flexibility or strength in the affected area or surrounding areas.

read moreMillions of people experience neck pain at least once in their lifetime. Most neck pain will get better over time and can be addressed without surgery. Neck pain can be acute (minor and for a short period of time) or chronic (ongoing pain for a longer period of time). If you experience acute neck pain, see your health provider and ask about your treatment options before the neck pain becomes a chronic problem. Physical therapists are highly trained to identify the faulty moving components caused by weak, tight, or injured muscles that stop or change normal motion and cause neck pain.

read moreBack pain is one of the most common medical problems and it can effect anyone. 8 out of 10 people have back pain at some point in their lifetime. Back pain can feel like a dull, constant ache or a sudden, sharp pain that lasts anywhere from a few days to a few months. If you experience back pain that lasts for more than a few days, you should call your doctor. Physical Therapists are trained in how your back muscles and spinal joints are supposed to work for you. They will provide treatments that will include passive physical therapy i.e.

read morePeople of all ages experience minor and major knee problems. The knee is an important part of the body because it helps provide stable support. It also allows the legs to bend, turn, and straighten. You may experience knee pain when other parts of the body are injured. When your bones, cartilage, ligaments, muscles, and tendons are injured or hurt, you may have problems with flexibility and stability. This results in difficulty when you walk, run, stand, jump, and squat. Physical therapists are highly trained to identify the faulty moving components caused by weak, tight, or injured muscles that stop or change normal motion and cause knee pain.

read moreInterested in working at Yonemoto? Yonemoto Physical Therapy is an established, mid-size, private physical therapy practice located in suburban Alhambra, CA (near South Pasadena, Pasadena, San Marino, and the San Gabriel Valley). The clinic offers treatments for a wide gamut of conditions, and also offers workshops and classes for the community. Thank you for your interest. Unfortunately, we are not accepting applications for volunteers at this time. Please revisit this section at a later time to see if there are open positions.

read moreMary was born and raised in Southern California and graduated from UC Santa Cruz with a B.S. degree in molecular cellular and developmental biology. She earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Southern California (USC). Volunteering gave her insight into physical therapy and she has developed an interest in orthopedics, particularly spinal patients, as well as Integrative Manual Therapy. Mary's goal with patients are to provide the most effective treatment so they get the biggest bang for their buck.

read moreSheila Yonemoto teaches Qigong classes to the surrounding Alhambra, South Pasadena, Pasadena, San Marino, San Gabriel, and Los Angeles communities. Qigong (also called Chigong, Qigong, or Chi Kung) is a natural pain relief therapy that originated in China 5,000 years ago. Qigong can offer relief for ailments such as back, lower back, and joint pain, as well as pain associated with arthritis and sciatica, among others. Qigong exercises also relieve stress and fatigue and generally give a sense of improved energy and well-being.