The LAB Doctors of Physical Therapy

Fantastic experience: I cannot say enough good things about The LAB Doctors of Physical Therapy. As an athlete, I have seen my fair share of physical therapists due to various injuries, but none have compared to the expertise and care provided by the team at The LAB. After injuring my knee, I was struggling to find a physical therapist who could truly understand my needs as an athlete. However, from my first appointment at The LAB, I knew I was in good hands. Dr. Mike took the time to thoroughly assess my injuries and create a personalized treatment plan that targeted my specific needs. Thanks to his guidance and support, I have seen significant improvement in my knee pain and overall athletic performance. If you are an athlete looking for a physical therapist who truly understands the demands of sports and is dedicated to helping you reach your full potential, look no further than The LAB Doctors of Physical Therapy. I cannot recommend them enough!

Fantastic experience: I fractured my ankle playing soccer. I was unable to walk and had to rebuild months of atrophy in my calf muscle due to the accident. Dr Mike and team were an amazing resource. They physically got me walking again, but the approach that they take is world class. The facility is clean and the sessions are always one on one. I work with Marina doing exercises. As someone who is active in the gym and worked with many trainers, she's definitely got a future in physical therapy. Would recommend to anyone rehabbing from a sports injury or broken ankle.

Fantastic experience: The LAB has been nothing short of great. During my initial phone call to book my physical therapy session, John was very polite and helpful. The entire staff was welcoming from the minute I stepped foot inside the building. Mike is my primary doctor and he has been attentive to every concern I’ve faced throughout my recovery. I would recommend the LAB to anyone needing physical therapy.

Fantastic experience: For the first time in 3 years my chronic back pain went away. Thank you to the whole team at The Lab, but especially to Mike, Art, and Marina. They really listened and personalized my treatment to my medical history, and all the physical activities that I was doing. They are such a pleasure to work with that I actually looked forward to going to PT. As a female, I always felt comfortable, especially during hands-on manual therapy.

Fantastic experience: I went to Lab doctors after suffering an injury and not being able to ascertain what the issue is. I saw other doctors and got scans and all was fine but I was still in pain. Lab doctors got to the root of the problem and handled it and gave me exercises to correct it and strengthen it which I feel is vital for recovery and to avoid re-injuring it in the future. Lab Doctors has handled my injuries in the past as well and I highly recommend them to anyone.

Fantastic experience: The LAB are absolute rockstars. I worked with the team to rehab a labrum repair in Jan ‘24. Recovery was slated to take 6 months and with the help of the team I was back at the gym in half the time. Every team member is terrifically kind and knowledgeable, I looked forward to my visit every appointment.

Fantastic experience: Been coming here for years and its always been 5 star service. Mike and John's knowledge is top notch. Highly recommend before anywhere else.

Fantastic experience: The LAB is great! I've been going for several months to address back issues. Over that time, my pain levels have significantly decreased and my strength and flexibility has increased drastically, which has been a huge quality of live improvement for me. The team at the LAB makes all the difference - I've worked primarily with Dr. Mike but the whole team has been wonderful to work with -- supportive, professional, and fun.

Fantastic experience: My physical therapy was the best I absolutely loved it the therapist was so kind and helped. Me understanding different ways to heal my injuries

Fantastic experience: I had an exclusively online therapy sessions with Dr Mike for my shoulder pain and he was excellent. Dr Mike managed to spot issues with my shoulder that I didn't know about all from a zoom conversation. He was patient and managed to setup a rehab schedule for me to do independently. The exercises that he recommended for me is beneficial not only for my rehab but for my fitness journey as a whole. Thanks Dr Mike!

Fantastic experience: They have really helped my back and know what they’re talking about. They’re super flexible and accommodating with appointments

Fantastic experience: I had a wonderful experience at The LAB! My doctor recommended PT for my frozen shoulder and after about 6 weeks at The LAB, I had virtually no pain. I worked mostly with Jon and Art and they were both extremely knowledgeable and caring but the entire staff is friendly and helpful. I would gladly recommend their services to anyone looking for high quality physical therapy.

Fantastic experience: The best team and the nicest place to go for physical therapy. I have been going to the LAB for half a year post a very bad accident and surgery. They took amazing care of my foot and the good energy in the studio made the long recovery so much better. Thank you!

Fantastic experience: I've been coming here for over a year now, and my experience here has been nothing short of phenomenal. I came here for rehab on my dislocated shoulder, and I'm happy to say that coming here has brought it to basically a fully recovery. I've worked with both Michael and Art on it, and they have been both extremely friendly and extraordinarily knowledgeable in the PT space. The assistants that work here also match the knowledge and friendliness that the PTs exhibit. Overall I highly recommend coming to the LAB if you are looking for a 5 star PT experience with exceptional staff.

Fantastic experience: The LAB Doctors are great! Been going there for a few months now for some neck/upper back pain and have been feeling much better. Michael and the rest of the team are all friendly, knowledgeable, attentive and patient! The facility is well equipped and clean. Would highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: John and the team at LAB doctors were excellent partners in my recovery journey, helping address my sciatica and low back pain woes. Unlike other therapists I've had in the past who go through the motions and do PT on auto-pilot, John was very attentive to my medical history and symptoms when creating my care plan and we'd frequently check-in and make adjustments as necessary. Everyone I interacted with was friendly, knowledgeable and invested in helping their clients live better lives. I came here after enduring months of pain and discomfort, and with the exceptional care I received, I left feeling stronger, healthier and pain-free. I hope I don't have to, but would 100% come back here if my back acts up again!

Fantastic experience: John and the team at LAB doctors were excellent partners in my recovery journey, helping address my sciatica and low back pain woes. Unlike other therapists I've had in the past who go through the motions and do PT on auto-pilot, John was very attentive to my medical history and symptoms when creating my care plan and we'd frequently check-in and make adjustments as necessary. Everyone I interacted with was friendly, knowledgeable and invested in helping their clients live better lives. I came here after enduring months of pain and discomfort, and with the exceptional care I received, I left feeling stronger, healthier and pain-free. I hope I don't have to, but would 100% come back here if my back acts up again!

Fantastic experience: Positive and helpful team, helped me set up a program to avoid surgery....so far, so good.

Fantastic experience: I have nothing but fantastic things to say about the staff here. They are attentive, knowledgable, and caring. The staff walk you through each exercise and are patient with questions. I work one on one with Michael and he is great. He has built a program around my needs and it has really made all of the difference. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Dr Mike and team go above and beyond to help me recover. I had a tailbone and lower back injury that was giving me problems even 6 months later. Dr mike is super patient in diagnosing the problem holistically and being patient to explain what is going on in my body and adjusting the program each week to adjust to how my body was reacting. The team is great in making you feel welcome and providing adjustments to exercises and watching your form. Would recommend them to anyone who needs PT services!

Fantastic experience: I was a patient at the LAB physical therapy for close to 11 months while recovering from a soccer injury (ACL and meniscus). This was by far my best experience with physical therapy, after having tried around six others places in the past. Lots of individualized attention and focus on form during the exercises and I am now back to playing soccer again. I would highly recommend The LAB in Downtown Los Angeles for any physical therapy needs!

Fantastic experience: Outstanding work from the entire staff at the Lab Doctors! I sustained a fall where I injured my knee and required a small arthroscopic surgery - I started working with the Lab Doctors team within a couple weeks of my surgery. I was truly impressed with the initial evaluation and the tailoring of their expertise to my individual needs. I felt like the work we did in session and what they gave me to work on at home was well-paced, targeted for my needed recovery, and was done with long-term health and longevity in mind. The facility is clean and the entire staff is friendly and personable. I feel like they each got to know me during my time with them to make it feel more like a partnership rather than just a therapist-patient relationship. Highly recommended!

Fantastic experience: I had excruciating back pain from an 8mm herniated disc in my lower back for months and I was taking way too much ibuprofen to "tough it out." It got to the point where my right leg was going numb. I finally decided to see my doctor about it and they sent me here. They taught me how to properly do everyday things that were hurting me. I was shown how I should lie down and get up, fix my gait (walk), and exercises that I can do to strengthen my muscles around my lower back, among other things. One of the docs gave me a physical therapy massage on an especially challenging day and I was as good as new! Looking forward to my next visit!

Fantastic experience: I have been going in for a month now. It has been improving me tremendously. I also learn about how to use my body which helps your daily life. 100% recommend this clinic and Dr. Mike.

Fantastic experience: I visited the lab a year ago because of a lower back misalignment. It was so serious that I couldn't stand or sit for a week. I also experienced numbness at my left ankle and bruises were on my back. After several MRI checking and chiropractic therapy I decided to look around and tried physical therapy. So lucky that I found Dr.Mike and his team - very knowledgeable staff that work with you to identify issues and prescribe the best physical therapy treatment for your needs and abilities. Great explanation of treatment and help with pinpointing problem areas as well as exercises to overcome issues. Sweet assistants and some of them became my friend. I have been visiting this place during the past year and my situation was hugely improved. There was a period of time that I was out of the country but Dr. Mike helped manage and did remote sessions for me. It just becomes my routine now and l highly recommend this place!

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend The LAB doctors for PT. I came in with a knee problem which was troubling me for years. Dr. Mike was very quick to diagnose the problem, and create a plan for rehabilitation. I've had around 10 sessions so far, and am seeing noticeable improvements. In addition, the whole staff is incredibly friendly, and supportive.

Fantastic experience: I've been coming here the past 2-3 months and my back has been feeling A LOT better. Everyone that works here is really nice and knowledgeable, especially Mike. Really glad I found this place and would recommend it to anyone who has an injury or general aches and pains (like me!). Place is also kept very clean.

Fantastic experience: let me start by saying I have been visiting Dr.Mike every week for the past 7 months, and during my time every issue pertaining to my physical issue has been treated. I came to the folks at The Lab after experiencing acute pain under my knee whenever i would try to run. i also had a lot of hyper extension in my knees which would become very prevalent in photos or social outing, as well as my postural health which was suffering resulting from WFH. (so much more to mention but you get the gist). I came into the office with the folks at the LAB and Dr.Mike does an a very personal in-person diagnostic assessment of your situation (very hands on he'll give you a ton of information on what's going on throughout your body). He has a fantastic eye for irregular movement and will call out potential problems that are affecting your physical health, and then set you on a treatment plan for recovery. Another huge benefit I got to personally reap was Dr.Mike totally accommodated my busy schedule and was willing to set up a treatment plan that can still be achieved through mostly virtual visits(which goes to show his depth of knowledge in his profession). He's also just a super personable guy, super funny, caring, compassionate guy that is really good at what he does. The staff is also super nice, attentive, and support their patients towards their road to recovery. I really recommend this office to anyone looking for physical therapy and overall just better physical health and fitness advancement. I can't thank this place enough for my physical recovery and fitness progress I made this year. Have faith you're in good hands!

Fantastic experience: I needed to find a PT after having shoulder repair surgery and I honestly don't think I could have found a better place. I had some limited PT experiences in the past, and with this being a major injury, I wasn't really looking forward to it and was actually dreading the road to recovery. Not only was Dr Mike extremely knowledgeable and attentive, but his demeanor really made me look forward to every session. I always feel great after performing his prescribed exercises, and I appreciate how he explains the purpose of every one of them and why they're necessary. Aside from Dr Mike, everyone working there was very friendly and welcoming. The facility is very clean, organized, and equipped with everything you would need. My shoulder is now fully recovered which is amazing, but what's even better was the fact that I now feel capable of handling any future injury I might have. Dr Mike has instilled that confidence in me and really taught me how to properly move and care for my body, which is something I will always be grateful for.

Fantastic experience: My orthopedist sent me to the LAB six months ago. I could barely walk because of chronic knee issues. Now I am back to full mobility and little pain. Great facility; great staff. More like a gym than a rehab facility. Terrific COvID protocols as well.

Fantastic experience: I've been coming here the past 2-3 months and my back has been feeling A LOT better. Everyone that works here is really nice and knowledgeable, especially Mike. Really glad I found this place and would recommend it to anyone who has an injury or general aches and pains (like me!). Place is also kept very clean.

Fantastic experience: Dr John was super helpful. Everyone is super nice and I enjoyed my PT sessions

Fantastic experience: let me start by saying I have been visiting Dr.Mike every week for the past 7 months, and during my time every issue pertaining to my physical issue has been treated. I came to the folks at The Lab after experiencing acute pain under my knee whenever i would try to run. i also had a lot of hyper extension in my knees which would become very prevalent in photos or social outing, as well as my postural health which was suffering resulting from WFH. (so much more to mention but you get the gist). I came into the office with the folks at the LAB and Dr.Mike does an a very personal in-person diagnostic assessment of your situation (very hands on he'll give you a ton of information on what's going on throughout your body). He has a fantastic eye for irregular movement and will call out potential problems that are affecting your physical health, and then set you on a treatment plan for recovery. Another huge benefit I got to personally reap was Dr.Mike totally accommodated my busy schedule and was willing to set up a treatment plan that can still be achieved through mostly virtual visits(which goes to show his depth of knowledge in his profession). He's also just a super personable guy, super funny, caring, compassionate guy that is really good at what he does. The staff is also super nice, attentive, and support their patients towards their road to recovery. I really recommend this office to anyone looking for physical therapy and overall just better physical health and fitness advancement. I can't thank this place enough for my physical recovery and fitness progress I made this year. Have faith you're in good hands!

Fantastic experience: The best! Highly recommend

Fantastic experience: Fantastic place to go for physical therapy. The staff are extremely friendly and knowledgeable. If you need physical therapy I would highly recommend this facility. Thank you all for your help!

Fantastic experience: HE BEST physical therapy place in all of LA and I have been to quite a few. Dr. Mike is amazing and has always been incredibly knowledgeable and helpful in helping me recover and get back to where I need to be for my physical activity. The hands-on work that the doctors do here surpasses all other places I've been to. Dr. Mike works skillfully with his hands like an elegant surgeon navigating his way through your muscular skeleton system with great precision. The building is always clean and the staff is always friendly. It's also a lot easier to take advice from the doctors when you know they practice healthy habits themselves. They live what they teach. An also added bonus that they are incredibly kind and funny as well. The environment is the cream of the crop. The best in the biz. First place gold medal. In all seriousness though, come here if you want your injuries fixed. Other places have just never lived up to here. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: They don't call this place the lab for nothing. Doctors Mike and John have a keen eye for sports related injuries and they've been able to get me in and out, feeling like new within a few sessions. I went in with a shoulder injury, and they diagnosed an imbalance I didn't even realize I had. The place is very professional, but without being too formal. You can joke with both the doctors and the interns, and everyone is really friendly, but they're all ready to answer your questions with professionalism, and accuracy. This place doesn't have fancy machines, but that's what's so great about it. They break your injuries down to the basics and build your strength from the ground up. If you're looking for a place that will treat your injuries and rehabilitate your physical imbalances, look no further.

Fantastic experience: Life is extra tough right now with Covid and such. So having a compound leg fracture to rehab back to “pro athlete” status is no joke. Staff and place is great. So much that I came back here. 4 years ago had a very serious injury and the Lab helped me get back to competing. A few weeks into rehab I already know and feel, mentally and physically ready for what’s coming! Thank YOU guys so so much. Mike and John and the rest of the staff get 5 stars!

Fantastic experience: The best place for rehab and physical therapy. Friendly people that care and push you to recover quickly but safely. Also has new facilities with massive windows looking over downtown. Dr. Mike was a great help and always super supportive.

Fantastic experience: At 38, you can tweak your back by getting out of bed too fast. I proceeded to google and self diagnose myself with a pinched nerve but the pain got worse by the hour. I finally decided to go see Dr Mike. He examined my back and asked my a few questions. Turned out I had a dislocated rib. Professional and highly experienced. He provided excellent treatment and also showed me how to stretch properly to avoid reinjuring myself. The location was easy to get to and it felt like i was in a Professional sports rehab facility. Go here if you want to professional treatment.

Fantastic experience: I've been to many physical therapists and I have to say this is the best I've ever been to. Starting with the facility it's very clean and well kept. They have new equipment. The staff is amazing I really like Mike because he pays attention to detail. I personally hate it when people try to rush you out. There's usually a plan and they stick to it. Highly recommend this place

Fantastic experience: Long story short I fractured my left shoulder snowboarding back in January. After I got surgery I had to start physical therapy immediately, so I found The Lab and I don't think I couldn't have picked a better place. The facility is clean and bright and the staff is professional and supportive. I've been working with Dr. Mike for over 4 weeks and he is an incredible physical therapist. He is patient, knowledgeable, and personable and with his help I know I'll get back to 100%

Fantastic experience: Your best option in Los Angeles. Professional, friendly staff and knowledgeable doctors. I started with physiotherapy after knee surgery and was able to avoid surgery in my other knee due to the excellent treatment. Physiotherapy can be very boring and challenging but the staff of the LAB make it much easier. Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: I’m not generally the type of person to write a review unless it warrants one and for LAB physical therapy, I definitely have to share my experience as they totally deserve a 5 star review across the board. I have never been so pleased with my experience as the doctors Mike and John are so caring and definitely have a wealth of knowledge/experience and truly want you to get better. They are so helpful and kind and take the time to not only work with you but to educate you as well. It was also satisfying because both are actual doctors DPT working on you and spend one on one time as opposed to throwing you off to an island. Emily the assistant is super awesome and works step by step with you during your exercises. Overall, great staff, extremely clean/organized, and definitely the best physical therapists.

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend! The Lab Doctors is a very welcoming and supportive environment. Dr. Mike is really knowledgeable and takes the time to help me understand the underlying issues and road to recovery. I came in for chronic knee pain and I've already seen tremendous improvement in the first two months.

Fantastic experience: I'm so glad I found these guys! I was in a motor vehicle accident and they have been a god send fir my recovery. Really caring and knowledgeable staff. It really does feel like their mission is to get me better. They have a really great lab space, it's clean with great/advanced equipment. They take multiple issuance types. 100% recommended!

Fantastic experience: I’ve been a patient here for almost 2 years and I have nothing but great things to say about this place. Dr. Mike has helped me recover from a major knee surgery and numerous other minor injuries. He creates the perfect custom program that maximizes recovery and speeds up the healing process. The staff has always maintained a high level of professionalism and consistently deliver great service. They also have high sanitary standards; the place is always spotless! If you’re battling through any injury I definitely recommend getting treated here.

Fantastic experience: I came to The Lab Doctors after a disc herniation in my back. I had been having PT for almost six weeks elsewhere and had seen no improvement in my symptoms. I was dealing with severe nerve pain in my leg with tingling and numbness. My ability to function in my daily life had been dramatically affected and I was miserable. Thankfully, I found Dr. Choe and I am now feel I am on the road to recovery. From my very first visit, I felt like I was in the hands of professionals. Dr. Choe and his team are kind and caring, as well as informative and knowledgable. Within weeks I started to see improvements in my pain and mobility. I am someone who always has questions and Dr. Choe is always ready to answer my concerns and queries. He also listens when I tell him how my body is feeling and he makes adjustments to treatment when needed. The staff are super friendly and make the mundane experience of physical therapy much more bearable. The location in downtown LA is also bright and airy and a pleasant place to receive treatment. I would definitely recommend The Lab Doctors.

Fantastic experience: I have been going to Dr. Michael for several weeks now for back and neck pain. He was able to explain what my body did that led to the injury, what each exercise is intended for, and what the future will look like managing a partially slipped disk. I have been to physical therapy for a few other injuries and this has been my best experience. The staff is always focused on me and my needs that day and always show up with a smile on their face. I look forward to going to every session and constant see positive results!

Fantastic experience: I am so grateful I found these guys. I have torn both of my hamstrings multiple times in some rather devastating soccer injuries, and until now I have never properly sought treatment. People really underestimate the emotional difficulty of seeking rehabilitation. It is somewhat painful and scary, and that is what made it so difficult for me to get started. That is also why I wanted to write this review. Dr. Mike's demeanor really helped me look forward to attending physical therapy, and kept me on track in ways that I have not been able to in the past. I am now nearly completely recovered, and back to dominating on the pitch! It feels amazing, but what is more amazing is that I now feel that I am capable of handling future injuries with proper dedication and patience moving forward. Proper self-care is an essential skill and Dr. Mike has helped me better myself in that arena as well. Thank you.

Fantastic experience: I’ve had two injuries. One was a spinal disc injury which required surgery, and my current torn meniscus in my knee. I went to another PT prior that wasn’t helping me heal or giving me proper exercise to speed my recovery. That is a whole different story at LAB. Great Drs of PT and really take the time to help your body move through the healing process. I have felt stronger and gained back movement each visit. Everyone really makes an effort to make sure you won’t RE-injure yourself during exercises and help swelling and your muscles relax. I will not go anywhere else for PT.

Fantastic experience: I've been to dozens of Physical Therapy places over the decades and this one is the best. I have old injuries from Football and Track and flare up in my hips and back. Mike and the crew know what they're doing and working with them has significantly reduced pain in my lower back day to day. The facility is clean with a great view. Their COVID protocol is solid as well.

Fantastic experience: To be honest, I've gone to a lot of different chiropractors for neck and back issues stemming from my posture and my inability to escape working in front of a computer. That being said, my biggest issue was that while adjustments worked in the short term, there weren't many chiropractors that helped me try to correct the underlying issues. On my first visit, Dr. Mike walked through a series of tests and explained the problems that he was seeing. He immediately identified multiple complications that took some of my past chiropractors several visits to uncover. In addition to working on adjusting my alignment, he spent about half an hour with me going through multiple strengthening exercises to target the muscle groups that were unbalanced. So far, my experience with The Lab has been awesome. I am looking forward to continuing my treatment and hopefully, I will see some big changes soon. Thanks Dr. Mike!

Fantastic experience: I’ve been a patient at the LAB for about 3 years now. Both Dr. Mike and Dr. John are extremely attentive and have extensive knowledge of what ails the body and how to alleviate pain through muscular therapy as well as the right, targeted exercises to improve mobility and increase strength. I first came to Dr. Mike after I sprained my ankle (again) after a soccer injury. He got me back on my feet so quickly! Since then I’ve seen him for my sciatica and recurrent neck, shoulder, and back pain. The facilities are clean and right in the heart of downtown. Super convenient back with I worked around the corner. Now in the pandemic, i still see Dr. Mike each week to continue to soothe muscle aches and build strength in the right muscle areas to reduce pain in the future! The staff keeps the facility very clean and sanitized and everyone is wearing a mask at all times, with strict appointment times now to limit the number of people in the facility at one time. Beyond that the equipment is best in class and I always leave the LAB feeling better then when I walk in! Thanks for all your help over the years!

Fantastic experience: After a lifetime of contact sports and 3 shoulder surgeries, I'm no stranger to physical therapy. Dr Mike is far and away the most knowledgeable and talented P.T. I've ever seen. I delayed therapy after my latest surgery, and was afraid I wouldn't get anywhere near 100%. I'm a few months out from my last session and still haven't had a single issue with the shoulder. I've even recently started BJJ in my late 30's, which is more than I thought I could hope for. My thanks to Dr Mike and the staff for turning back the clock on my beat up old body.

Fantastic experience: The best PT doctors ever. I’ve been to several places before coming to the LAB. Since 2017, I have very severe my neck disc/right side sciatica. Those symptoms caused by multiple injuries and factors in many years. From 2017, I went to 3 different physical therapy and I had to switched my docs several times to figure it out. (As you know, some docs are not really docs... due to my insurances, due to mistreatment from the previous docs, my symptoms are not really getting better.. it was more of getting worse) I finally found a decent sports medicine doc in 2020. And I’ve found the LAB docs in Jan 2021. Now I obviously know who’s good or who’s bad quite well. (For example, my previous PT places didn’t conduct manual therapy at all. A lot of physical aids only assisted me for 10 months so that I couldn’t get better much. Even the PT doc actually recommended me to go get an injection or consider a surgery haha....) But, now, it’s been only 6 weeks since I started going to the LAB, my pain level is incredibly reduced. My right arm is quite smoothly moving and am able to work many hours without having severe stiffness. They conduct the right physical exercise step by step and the doctors do the manual therapy very thoroughly. Dr.Choe is the person who’s been treating me with his team. They are top notch.

Fantastic experience: I was treated by Dr. Mike @ The Lab for 10 months and I would HIGHLY recommend going to The Lab for your physical therapy. Thanks to everyone at The Lab, by back issues that I initially went in for have been remedied, my posture is the best it's ever been, and I now know how to user proper form during my regular workouts. The entire staff is excellent and highly trained. Plus everyone is super friendly! You won't regret going there.

Fantastic experience: Incredibly professional and very committed staff. Started about a month and a half ago to recover from an ankle injury and I’m already joining a soccer league tomorrow. Highly recommend it!

Fantastic experience: Dr. Mike is the best! He has helped me immensely with recovery from 3 separate knee surgeries. Couldn't recommend him more :)

Fantastic experience: Great doctor, great staff, great experience overall! They even contacted my attorney for my personal injury settlement and settled all the details. I'd come here again with no hesitation.

Fantastic experience: The Best PT's In L.A. Attentive to your needs and provide the best care possible to get you back on your feet. The physical therapy to strengthen your ailments plus the manual therapy are TOP notch ++. Dr.Mike / Dr.John and the staff are great.

Fantastic experience: I have been here for several times - always pleasant experience. Michael helped me a lot on the recovery and educated me on the entire process. Look forward to more sessions and getting better every day.

Fantastic experience: Normally, I don't write reviews about businesses, but I believe that the LAB Doctors truly deserve more recognition. Having done PT before, I thought I knew what to expect when I began to work with Dr. Mike and Dr. John. However, their level of patient care is so beyond my expectations that I can't believe I had never heard of The LAB before. These doctors will truly provide you with premium care and will make PT fun. When I had done PT the first time, I didn't enjoy going to PT and skipped sessions occasionally because a.) it hurt, and b.) it was incredibly boring. I met the physical therapist twice over the course of 6 months and did the exercises alone with zero supervision. At the LAB, however, I get excited about every session and would never even think about canceling for the day. The doctors are incredibly welcoming and friendly, and unlike the place I had done PT at before, Dr. Mike and Dr. John will always walk you through the exercises to make sure that you are practicing good form and that your time is being spent well. If you are looking for a physical therapist in the Los Angeles Area, I would highly recommend giving the LAB a call. You truly won't regret it.

Fantastic experience: This is a super long overdue review that I should've done earlier since I have been recommending The Lab to all my coworkers (For those of you who work in the DTLA financial district, you MUST check them out)!! I have been going to The Lab since April 2018 after hurting my neck and shoulder from doing at-home workout video without any supervision. Back then I lived on the west side and commuting to DTLA, and I couldn't afford to take a few hours out of my long commute day to go to the UCLA one, which I have been do before. So I decided to start looking for other options in DTLA and luckily I found The Lab. After a few sessions, the neck and shoulder pain got better, but I wanted to keep going and get stronger to prevent any future injuries. While I jumped around in many different types of workouts (e.g. at-home training videos, gym setting, jogging, hot yoga, pilates, etc.), Dr. Mike answered not only my questions, but also went through certain exercises together even if it's not part of the exercise routine that he made for me (and even including yoga poses!!). Even if I exercised to prevent any future injuries, I knew sitting down all day long and working 60-70+ hours a week would break my body down sooner or later. At The Lab, a session is structured as a combination of treatment and workout. There were many sessions where I could only get the treatment because either I worked past midnight the night before or I have to get back to work. Thanks to those treatment, I was able to survive through busy season at work!! I really wish Dr. Mike and Dr. John open up another office here in Minneapolis!! My experience with The Lab was awesome and not sure if I can be satisfied with anywhere else (fingers crossed).

Fantastic experience: I don’t usually ever write reviews, but I felt the obligation to leave Dr.John Pennella a great review, because he’s helped me so much getting through my 18 month injury that I’ve been depressed about. I felt like nobody would figure out what’s wrong with me, I even saw 5 different sports medicine doctors and they all misdiagnosed me.In under 15 minutes this man figured out what I’ve been trying to find out for 18 months by doing physical tests. Most professional therapist I’ve ever encountered, he even answers his emails so quick to respond with very helpful feedback cause he knows I live 2 hours away. He’s also rated one of the best physical therapists in Los Angeles, so that should speak volumes on its own. If you need physical therapy then you need to meet Dr.John!

Fantastic experience: I don't know where to begin in thanking Dr. Mike and Dr. John for their thoughtful, consistent care, but this review is probably a good place to start. I moved to LA mid-last year but had my ACL repaired just a few months prior. On top of that, I was nursing lower back pain and wasn't doing myself any favors moving boxes and building furniture. Fast forward a few weeks, some prescription medication and an MRI later, and I found myself at The Lab meeting Dr. Mike for my initial evaluation. Fast forward some more and I've now been a patient for several months and have seen more relief than I could have imagined. From advising me on exercises to strengthen target areas to correcting some bad habits in order to mitigate further injury, Dr. Mike has helped me navigate the road to recovery. He, along with the entire staff, treats patients with the utmost care and professionalism while also investing the time to get to know them at a personal level. At the end of the day, I consider seeking treatment by Dr. Mike at The Lab as the single decision I made in not only treating my pain, but learning how to prevent it going forward.

Fantastic experience: My wife has been going here for about a year and had been repeatedly asking me that I go see Dr. Mike for my rounded shoulder because he has been fanatastic in helping her deal with soreness and pain from bad posture. I finally decided to listen to my wife this month because it was our last week in LA before moving out of state and I figured I had nothing to lose trying it out for 1 week. After the first session with Dr. Mike, I immediately wished that I had listened to my wife earlier in seeing Dr. Mike. He quickly identified problems with my posture and weak areas of my body. To address my issues, he designed excercises to strengthen my weak parts of the body as well as doing treatment. I went there daily for a week (excluding weekends) before I had to move away, but I could feel that my posture has slightly improved and my weaker muscles have gained some strengths. I just wish I had more time with them.

Fantastic experience: I was recovering from ACL surgery and The LAB Doctors were great! They set up a training program that strengthen my knee and legs overall. After two months of physical therapy, I feel like I am well on my way to returning to normal. Would recommend!

Fantastic experience: The service, facility and people are so fantastic, all one needs to say is keep up the good work.

Fantastic experience: Dr. John and Dr. Mike (and the entire staff) are SO knowledgable and helpful. They make recovering from a terrible injury about as enjoyable as it can be!

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend the LAB Doctors. Professional, knowledgable, and clean. They place a lot of import on continuing education, both in terms of keeping up with current research and using evidence based practice. Dr. John always makes sure to explain what's going on and why. I've never had an instance where I've asked a follow-up question and not had it satisfactorily answered in depth. These guys are Top Notch!

Fantastic experience: 2 knee surgeries don’t mean ANYTHING when Dr. John works on you!! Wish I could leave a 10 star review!

Fantastic experience: Super knowledgeable and extremely professional... Highly recommended!!

Fantastic experience: Great place to get back on your feet. Exceptional experience with Dr. John. He cares deeply about his work, so is very attentive to all needs , wants and questions. After my knee surgery he had me running again much sooner than I had anticipated. I highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Great Service and Results! Highly recommend to anyone in LA-area in need of PT

Fantastic experience: I’ve been seeing Dr. Mike for some time now for various injuries - knee, shoulder, lower back, hip, etc. The treatment I’ve received from him has been great. He was able to quickly assess where the issues were and how to correct them. The exercises he gave me strengthened my legs and glutes and mostly eliminated the pain in those problem areas. His regimen WORKS. I especially like that Dr. Mike explains what is happening to the muscles and your body as he evaluates you. I’ve recommended several friends here, and I would recommend anyone to Dr. Mike or Dr. John.

Fantastic experience: These guys already have many stellar reviews so I feel like I don't have much value to add, but I've received such amazing care over the last 8 weeks that I feel I need to. I've had chronic back pain for the last 3.5 years and had horrible experiences with PT before so I was hesitant to try these guys. But after a coworker's recommendation and looking at all of their positive reviews on Google/Yelp, I thought I'd give them a shot. And I am SO GLAD that I did! They worked miracles with my insurance so I didn't have to pay anything out of pocket. (That alone should tell you how great these guys are!) During the first visit, Dr. John did a consultation where he got to know my injury and medical history. Then he designed some exercises for me to do to strengthen my lower back. Every visit, I'd do the exercises with some of his staff (who are all AMAZING by the way) and then Dr. John himself would stretch me out and put me on a muscle stim device. Doing that for 6-8 weeks has helped me go from taking pain medication every day to taking them once or twice a week. Thanks to the Lab Drs, I feel so much more aware of and in control of my pain. They have 100% changed my life and I cannot thank them enough. I HIGHLY recommend them for anyone who needs PT!

Fantastic experience: Dr. John is fantastic. Where other physicians were puzzled regarding foot pain I was having that was affecting my work and mobility, he spotted the cause immediately and got me on a course of exercises and treatment that have done wonders. Now, I'm not even remotely a gym person, and the prospect of physical therapy felt a little intimidating to me. My concerns disappeared immediately: the staff is welcoming, professional, and great to work with. If you're in need of physical therapy, I can't recommend this place enough!

Fantastic experience: Dr John is amazing. His treatments were effective and seemed to shorten my recovery time. Bonus points, the place is super clean and the staff is very friendly too. If you are looking for high quality service and care, this is the best in town.

Fantastic experience: Dr. John is amazing, he really knows what he is doing and makes you comfortable during the course of the treatment. The staff is really helpful. I tried chiropractor for 2 months before coming here and it did not help with my herniated disc but this place has improved it a lot. Easy to find DTLA location. Thank you!!

Fantastic experience: friendly place, easy location, great care. I enjoy going here for physical therapy.

Fantastic experience: Drs John and Michael and they’re staff are outstanding! Hands down the best physical therapy facility and treatment I have ever received. The staff is friendly and welcoming and will work with you to ensure that you get better. The treatment I received from them prior to my shoulder surgery helped the strengthen the muscles around my injury and reduce my recovery time from a few weeks to a few days. I highly recommend their services.

Fantastic experience: I cannot say enough good things about the team over at The LAB. The staff, the location, the vibe. Everything is encouraging, calming and sensational. I've had a lower back issue that's been affecting my day-to-day for 6+ months, and before LAB I tried other places with some success, but the pain returned after a few weeks. I had a severe flare up a month ago and looked up The LAB and immediately had hopes this would be the last stop to fix my issues. After reading a few reviews, with others needing 8-10 sessions to get back on track, I was concerned I'd need way more sessions. I was wrong. After the first session, Dr Mike got me feeling way better than previous first sessions at other places. He was excellent: diagnosed my problems immediately and set me on the perfect road to get me way stronger than normal. I only needed a total of 4 sessions to get back to 95%. And it wasn't just the sessions that steered me in the right direction, Dr Mike and his staff gave me the instruction I needed to help me continue the workouts at home in between sessions too. I'm confident that I won't be going back to my old painful ways, but if I do, the team at The LAB taught me what I need to know to get back to full strength. Tremendous thanks to everyone!

Fantastic experience: A great experience any way you look at it. The central DTLA location is easy to access, the staff welcoming and friendly and, most importantly, the care excellent. I arrived, barely walking, with a training injury and ran a half marathon sIx and a half weeks later. Thank you Mike! I’d give six stars if I could!

Fantastic experience: No complaints. Friendly attentive staff, consistently great service, nice facilities, reasonably priced. Would recommend

Fantastic experience: I injured my ACL and was worried that I would need a surgery. Thanks to John and his team I was able to recover without the need of a surgery. I started playing football again! Thanks John, I'll be waiting for you back here in Argentina! Julián

Fantastic experience: Really helpful!!! Great experience in this place.

Fantastic experience: The LAB is a top notch office. Dr. John has taken a really tough situation (my ignored injury) and helped me heal in a short amount of time. I thought I was going to need surgery, but with Dr. John's care, my ankle has strengthened significantly and it looks like I will not need surgery after all. Dr. John has a skill set that is unbeatable. He pushes you to work towards your recovery and his staff is professional and kind. My favorite part at the LAB is when he works on my injury at the table with massage, ultrasound and heat/ice pack to finish. Most physical therapy offices I've been to do not give you this personal care/attention which is one of the most important parts of the healing process! I highly recommend the LAB. The office is clean, modern & has killer DTLA views. The equipment is new & reflects today's standard. I am so thankful to have met such a wonderful team. They have changed my life for the better!

Fantastic experience: I recently had ACL reconstruction and cartilage repair, followed by 11 weeks on crutches. I've been going to The Lab for about 2 months now and Dr. Mike has helped me make great progress and actually has me ahead of where I expected to be in my recovery! Dr. Mike has been great in identifying any minor issues I have had along the way and quickly suggests ways to help. The exercises I've been given for my knee are varied and challenge me the perfect amount, and these are followed-up by manual work and electrotherapy when I'm in for my PT sessions. The space is bright, clean and spacious, and the downtown location is great. Both Dr. Mike and Dr. John are super knowledgable, friendly and take a vested interest in your recovery. I'd highly recommend The Lab to anyone!

Fantastic experience: I cannot recommend The Lab Doctors highly enough. After almost a year of constant pain, Dr. Mike assessed the problem and got to work in the first session. After four sessions, I'm walking without pain in my toes, did my first lunge in about 10 months, and can sense that the pain in my leg is easing with every session. Even Dr. John, who has never seen me privately, knows my name and greets me by name every time I walk in the room. SO professional, high quality, genuinely nice guys!

Fantastic experience: Been coming to John for a couple years now. Super knowledgeable and helpful for getting healthy after an injury. Mike is also very thorough in his explanations. Great physical therapy practice!

Fantastic experience: The facility reminded me of a hybrid of a cross-fit gym and an open-space therapy room. The place is spacious with a modern touch. Real suave. I visited Dr. Mike Choe, DPT, to receive consultation and treatment for pain management. He personally took the time to listen to my discomfort, provided hands-on stretching to find the source of the pain, and consulted different exercise routines to mitigate tensions on my lower back. He also provided me with running tips by recording my (running) form. Turned out my center of gravity is quite low. He is very knowledgable in his profession and truly enjoys helping people. What separates Dr. Mike from other PTs is that he really cares for his patients. He followed up with a text to check up on my condition. How awesome is that!? He really went above and beyond.

Fantastic experience: One-on-one sessions, this place really takes the time to care for patients. It's also good Dr. Mike speaks Korean :)

Fantastic experience: Awesome facility and staff! I came for 2 visits so far and my back has been feeling much better already. I highly recommend this place!