Ocean Point Physical Therapy

I have been suffering from plantar fasciitis for many years. As a result, my posture had suffered and had hip and knee pain. I had never tried Pilates before coming to Ocean Point.
With Carol’s help, my symptoms have improved tremendously. I am stronger due to her therapy methods, and have very little discomfort. I am improving each week!
I would highly recommend them to anyone!

Referred here by my back doctor for Pilates-​based core strengthening work to help relieve my lower back, bulging disk pain. I just completed twice weekly sessions over three months and can honestly say the time and (insurance co-​pay) money invested paid off for me.
I’ve experienced two other physical therapy groups in the Southbay over the past 3 years but Ocean Point is by far the best, from my perspective. Co-​owner Carol was my therapist: I found her to be very knowledgeable, professional and challenging as she led me through a series of progressively more difficult core-​strengthening/​stabilization exercises. Her manner was the right mix of challenging trainer (you’re losing your abs, Lisa!) and friendly colleague. From my observations Carol’s manner/​direct vocal guidance as I was led through each exercise, was the best of the group here. Having said that, the support staff of Taryn and Lauren who periodically stepped in to work with me, are also very good.
The site itself is easily accessible on PCH/​Torrance Blvd. and offers a very light, bright, airy and clean environment.
«Two thumbs-​up» from this reviewer: Ocean Point offers a comfortable, encouraging environment while also pushing you (if that’s what you are ready for) to improve via physical movement.

I’ve been going to Ocean Point Physical Therapy twice a week for a year and a half. Carol has provided the most relief, of any of my efforts, for the chronic lower back pain that I’ve been living with for the past 6+ years.
I had gone to two other physical therapists before I was referred to Ocean Point Physical Therapy, and in both cases they had me using a combination of weights, bands, and mat exercises to help strengthen my core. In both cases I hurt more after every session, which over time, left me feeling hopeless.
Based on a new doctor’s referral I started to go to Ocean Point. The program that Carol developed for me is Pilates based core stabilization using the Reformer. The exercises didn’t make me hurt and my pain level reduced quickly after I began working with her. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the mechanics of the body and skillfully adjusted my program to suit my strengths and weaknesses as I progressed.
She provided an enormous amount of healing and I strongly recommend that you give her a try.

Two stars because they are nice ladies, but a huge waste of time and money for me. I’ve been fighting a compressed disc now for two years. I had a new orthopedist who referred me here. Her theory was strengthen my core and it’ll take the pressure off my disc. Ok… I’ve been doing core strengthening exercises for the last two years because a simple google search was all that was required to figure that out. But hey I went in with an open mind, maybe they had a better way to strengthen it.
Joan was my PT. Super nice lady, very soft spoken, but seemed afraid to challenge me physically. I’ve been an athlete my whole life, I’m not afraid to be challenged and pushed hard, especially for the sake of getting healthy (my career and personal enjoyments require a healthy back!) after about 4 weeks (3 visits a week) I noticed no difference and finally asked Joan to really push me as I felt we were just going through the motions so they could bill my insurance. Long story short, nothing changed. I went from being able to plank for 2 minutes to Joan «testing» me and getting excited when I held it for 20 seconds. Clearly we had different definitions of progress. After about 15 visits, hundreds of dollars, and no relief in my back, I stopped going. What a waste of everything.
Also if you want any type of tissue work done (electrical stim, ultrasound, massage) don’t go here. They have no idea what they’re doing. I actually had to request it at one point, it didn’t even dawn on them to use the tools they have at their practice. It took three separate visits of complaining about how tight my back muscles were before they did, what I would very loosely describe as, a massage. It felt more like when a kid pokes a steak at the supermarket with their finger.
If you’re a 60 year old lady with a hurt wrist or ankle or something. Go here. If you’re an athlete trying to return I an active lifestyle, do yourself a favor and find a sports physical therapist instead.
I have since found a sports therapist who is unbelievably awesome and everything I’ve been looking for treatment wise. After just three weeks with them my back is feeling the best it has in two years, and I’m even off my pain medication.
I wanted so much for this place to fix my back issues. But it was a complete waste. Go somewhere else.

If you are looking for the best physical therapy in the South Bay, and are serious about changing your life, this is the place you have been looking for. Joan, Carol, and their staff are the best I have ever been treated by. I have a bulging disc, and when I first got to Ocean Point, I had trouble driving for longer than 15 minutes and standing up straight. After over 2 years being helped by them, I am able to run again, paddle board, and be an active father to my 3 year old. My wife came to Ocean Point with knee and hip problems, and now is set to run her first half marathon!
When you are ready, they are ready to help you like they helped us! Don’t wait…