Root & Branch Physical Therapy

Fantastic experience: Alex's holistic approach to physical therapy helped find the root cause of my pain and I am very pleased with my results. He is able to provide education and treatment that is easy to comply with in my busy life. Due to his professionalism, flexible schedule, and positive outcomes I recommend Root & Branch Physical Therapy to anyone who is suffering from chronic pain or injury. After my treatments I am also very relaxed, which is perfect after a long day of work.

Fantastic experience: If you want to come out of physical therapy with a new outlook on your body and your health, Alex is the perfect PT for you. After six weeks, I've been able to apply everything I've learned in PT to other exercises, daily activities and my lifestyle as a whole. I've had years of pain and damaging habits identified and reversed while working with Alex. His holistic approach to addressing my pain has turned around what I supposed were chronic problems I would always deal with. Thank you, Alex!

Fantastic experience: My experience with my Physical Therapist Ashley has absolutely exceeded my expectations. She was patient with me and listened to what I had to say but then was also thorough in her own questioning and testing. I would recommend Ashley to any of my friends or family members, especially if they are looking to avoid or prevent a surgery and medication. Thanks Ashley!

Fantastic experience: Dear sir, You are an excellent physical therapist. You obviously know what you're doing. Your treatments are unique and they get at the "root" cause of the symptoms, instead of just treating the branches. It was also cool how you got in the zone when you were working with my head (bet you've heard that before ;) -- it seemed like it was a meditation to you. If I was in the area I would become a paying customer yesterday. You're selling a great product and you seem to be erring on the side of generosity when it comes to your patients, both in terms of money and your business model and that's awesome. Keep up what you're doing and keep expanding and I think you're going to have one hell of a business and improve the quality of living for a lot of people. I also love the idea of Kelly opening up a branch.

Fantastic experience: My experience at Root & Branch has been enriching and has given me the results I was looking for and more. The atmosphere is calming and comfortable. The expertise of Alex's treatment plan is spot on. I have been 100 % appreciative and satisfied. I recommend this to everyone for preventative health and body care and specific care treatment. Thank you Alex!

Fantastic experience: Alex takes a truly holistic approach to the evaluation and treatment of his patients. He is deeply passionate about his field of study and it really shows in the way he practices his discipline. Where other PT's may just prescribe stretching and medication, Alex really tries to identify the root cause of the problem as opposed to simply treating the symptoms. He's flexible in his scheduling and provides excellent advice and bedside manner. I truly recommend him for anyone in need of a good PT.

Fantastic experience: Alex utilizes an approach to physical therapy that is unique and effective. I have been seen by various types of practitioners that temporarily relieved my symptoms. Alex helped me to reprogram neurologic habits, allowing me long term results. The exercises he gives are simple and don't require strength training but gave me the tools for more balanced posture and less discomfort in my daily activities.

Fantastic experience: Alex has a holistic treatment style, taking time to understand complex injuries. I appreciated how he explained the interplay of systems in the body that related to my injury. Alex worked with my insurance company to ensure that I received necessary treatment and he has flexible payment options. His hours are amazing and Alex is always willing to stay late or come in early for a patient!

Fantastic experience: After just a few sessions Alex was able to help me quickly resolve some lingering knee pain issues related to a severe injury a year ago. It was great to get such positive results in just 3 sessions. Excellent

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Root & Branch for anyone looking for a holistic approach to their pain. He was able to address both my neck and knee pain by focusing on exercises for my entire body and educating me about how they could be related. Alex didn't hesitate to spend extra time with me (up to 90 minutes!) to make sure that I was feeling better, doing my exercises correctly, and that I understood my injury. And even though my insurance (Moda) was out of network, he was willing to work with me to make my treatment affordable. I've already sent my mom, sister, and cousin to go see Alex at Root & Branch!

Fantastic experience: Alex treats both my husband and I during separate appointments on the same day. This scheduling is wonderful for both of us. We are in our mid 70's now and Alex's methods really fit our current lifestyle. Balance and stiffness, and breathing patterns are real issues. We are encouraged to "keep up our end of the bargain" work on it every day! A wonderful by-product for me is the release of tension for the rest of the day!

Fantastic experience: Excellent therapists with a strong body of knowledge. I have a much deeper understanding of how my body posture can affect almost everything. Lovely facilities with relatively easy access to parking. Not mention the Coava coffee shop kitty corner!

Fantastic experience: I originally came to Root and Branch for issues surrounding TMJ, neck pain, and headaches, but soon learned there were several other factors in the alignment of my body impacting my pain that had been missed in the past. My pain levels have reduced a lot since starting which I am very grateful for. Dr. Alex and Kyla are so knowledgeable and kind, and listen to the concerns of their patients. If you're looking for a place to go for physical therapy, look no further!

Fantastic experience: I've had a positive experience with Alex and his staff whom are all qualified and attentive. It's a calm space with natural light, snacks, and tea. I've seen noticeable improvements with the issues I was seeking help with. Glad I chose them.

Fantastic experience: I have been going to Root & Branch for physical therapy following surgery for removal of a herniated disk. I have been alternating by seeing both Alex and Kyla on a weekly basis. The service the offer is quite remarkable. Both are patient, understanding and really do what it takes to work with you to feel comfortable in your body. Highly recommend to any seeking physical therapy

Fantastic experience: If you found this, look no further for a physical therapist. Just book the appointment and you'll be grateful for the exceptional care you receive. I serendipitously found a flyer for Root and Branch at a local running store and easily booked my initial appointment online. At the time, I had chronic pain in my neck, shoulders, elbow, and knee and thought I'd need a separate PT for each of the issues. Not the case, Alex was able to address the complete list of ailments and finally able to resolve my severe neck pain that another PT was unable to comprehensively address. What I liked best, is the personalized attention and approach during the appointments. Rather than being passed off to a tech, we focused on mastering 1-2 exercises that I could then confidentially repeat at home. The human experience is one where you want to feel cared and that's how I felt at Root and Branch. They were an important part of an overall mind and body healing journey.

Fantastic experience: It is not an exaggeration to say that Root & Branch has changed my life. I started doing physical therapy with Dr. Alex a few years ago to address shoulder and back pain from sitting at a desk all day. I started feeling better right away with about 10-15 mins a day of reasonable exercises I could do at home. After a few months the pain I had been dealing with for 10 years was pretty much all gone. Once I built up some strength I was able to start also working with Gina and her team on the fitness side. Gina is experienced, trauma informed, form and function based, and collaborates with Dr. Alex to create a custom, ever changing program for your specific body and goals. One of the trainers, Colin, even created a program to help me feel less pain when I was gardening, one of my favorite hobbies. The space is weight neutral, body affirming, and supportive. There is no one yelling at you to "push through it" or "feel the burn". I am stronger than I have ever been, and feeling great!

Fantastic experience: I had such a great experience at Root & Branch! I came in about chronic pain in my right shoulder blade, and after a few months of working on it I am pain free for the first time in years, and able to get back to activities I enjoy.

Fantastic experience: there is no way i would be on the fitness and health path i am on without the help of root and branch. between gina and dr. alex i have righted my ship-- without their expert help i would still be struggling with diet, exercise and sleep. they know what they are doing and i appreciate how they especially work with me to apply their knowledge tailored to what i need any given day/week/month. thank you + i look forward to the continuing journey!!

Fantastic experience: Awesome physical therapy branch! They took me from hurting to healed, and all with great vibes and friendly personalities. Thanks Alex and Kyla!

Fantastic experience: I started going to root and branch physical therapy after years of trying different therapies to manage my back pain and sciatica. They were able to work with me and teach me simple exercises I could do at work and at home to help manage and correct some of the issues I was having. The best part of it all is now having multiple tools to help manage my symptoms! After four years of not being able to go more than one day without experiencing pain, it feels amazing that it seems like a distant memory. Thanks root & branch!

Fantastic experience: This is the best physical therapy experience I've ever had. Dr. Alex approaches the body as a complete system, linking all the aches and pains you have and targeting the source of them so you can heal for good. He was very thorough, answered all my questions and is clear about treatment plans. I've dealt with chronic jaw, neck and back pain most of my life and this is the first time I've felt that it's actually being corrected not just temporarily relieved. I can't recommend Dr. Alex and the team at Root and Branch enough!!

Fantastic experience: I've been working with Alex + Gina over the past year to help me recover from a shoulder injury. Within 3 months, my shoulder pain was almost gone - and I have felt stronger and more aligned than ever. I love that they are a collaborative team, and really enjoy my in-person workouts with Gina. She keeps me accountable, assists with my form, and really cares about my well being. I highly recommend Root & Branch Physical Therapy.

Fantastic experience: Dr. Alex really cares about finding a productive path towards recovery for injuries or existing conditions. He is knowledgeable and will share information with you if you ask. He does consistent measurements, and has good recommendations for care. Really happy I found Root & Branch for physical therapy.

Fantastic experience: Dr. De la Paz is a PT genius. Immediate pain relief, and with the instructions given current and continuing relief. Extremely good instructions and contact to keep ahead of the pain.

Fantastic experience: I was in 2 car accidents in high school. Nothing fatal, but I saw a family physical therapist that spent 15 minutes each session helping me stretch and perform machine exercises, then ice for another 15. I thought this was what PT was all about. Then in January this year, I got into a fender bender and suffered from neck and shoulder stiffness. That's when I sought Dr. Alex. He's an incredible person who's friendly, patient, and knowledgeable when it comes to getting your body to a state where it functions better than before. His specialty is postural restoration exercises, all of which are unorthodox but extremely effective. After just a couple of weeks doing these sets at home, my neck rotation improved from 10 to 60 degrees. It is work so expect to put in some effort, but I feel like I'm more in tuned with my body. I now have a true understanding and appreciation of what value PT has to offer when done with a professional that knows what they're doing and cares about your health. Thank you!

Fantastic experience: Alex is an enthusiastic, passionate, skilled specialist who thoroughly understands the body's bio-mechanics and communicates that knowledge well. He.quickly understood my problem and came up with specific exercises to treat it. I experienced relief and, for the first time in months, felt hopeful about recovering full function. Alex provides clear instructions about how to do exercises in a supportive, patient and kind manner. I'm grateful to under his care.

Fantastic experience: I have seen Dr. Alex over 5 weeks to help rehab lower back/disc nerve issues. His Postural Restoration PT approach has been helpful in reducing pain and increasing range of movement. He knows his stuff! And is supportive and encouraging.

Fantastic experience: Alex is a truly gifted physical therapist. He has done an amazing job helping me come back from a persistent back injury. I credit him fully with helping me heal up. His exercises are well-targeted and really help, which helps me be motivated to actually do them.

Fantastic experience: I had hurt my shoulder and was extremely limited in almost every movement I did with my arm. After only 6 appointments I was feeling amazing!! I would highly recommend Alex for PT. He was super friendly and helpful explaining everything to me! Hopefully I never get hurt again but if myself or anyone I know needs to see a physical therapist I would highly recommend him!!

Fantastic experience: I am a big fan of Dr. Alex! He is extremely passionate about what he does and has made me feel very comfortable as well as challenged every visit. I really appreciate his approach,knowledge and patience through my healing process. I would absolutely recommend Dr.Alex for any PT needs and I am incredibly grateful for how helpful he has been. Thank you Dr.Alex as well as the staff at Root & Branch!

Fantastic experience: Alex helped me with activating my left hamstring, so as to keep it strong. He taught me to isolate it in a simple yet detailed exercise, and benefits were noted in-office right away. I'd highly recommend Alex to anyone seeking physical therapy or PT, whether pre-partum, post-partum, athlete or physical trainer, recovering from an MVA, or what-have-you. Alex also takes insurances, and he'll take care of you. Oh, and he offers a free 15 minute consult if you want to touch base. Check him out.

Fantastic experience: Alex is professional, knowledgeable, and made me feel at ease while he diagnosed why my shoulder was causing me pain after a workout. He was able to figure out what was going on with my shoulder and game me some easy to do at home exercises that I found immediate results from after one week. I highly recommend Alex for his services.

Fantastic experience: I had a GREAT experience during my first consultation and highly recommend Dr. Alex as your new Physical Therapist. I am a Licensed Massage Therapist and am looking for great referral partners for my patients and I am so happy to have found a PT in the area with high quality services. :)

Fantastic experience: Dr Alex is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about what he does. I saw Dr Alex for a consultation for a back injury I've been living with for 15 years. He was able to provide me with some simple exercises to help with the tension and a great deal of insight on the habits that make it worse. I highly recommend Dr Alex to anyone that's been stubbornly ignoring a high school injury.

Fantastic experience: Dr. Alex has such a great approach to wellness! His techniques and ability to assess all aspects of the body and what is causing issues are amazing. Instead of just treating the problem area, he looks for what else is causing it. Dr. Alex truly cares about his patients and getting them better as quickly as possible!

Fantastic experience: Dr. Alex's approach and understanding of the core alignment of the human body makes him my top choice to refer patients to. As an acupuncturist, I see how frequently people have mis-matched sides of the body, this leads to long-term issues and eventually pain. Alex is friendly and non-judgmental in how he teaches people to correct, improve and strengthen their bodies.

Fantastic experience: Great PT! Alex does a great job really working through your issues to get to the "root" of the problem. My main issue is resolved and Alex is working with me on other problems I never would have thought to get PT help. If you want someone who will work with you to think through your problems, look no further!

Fantastic experience: Dr. Alex is gifted physical therapist who really understands bio mechanics. He does a great job identifying your short comings and ways to restore proper movement. You can end your search now for a PT, just book with Alex and begin the healing process.

Fantastic experience: I started off with extreme discomfort in both shoulder rotator cuff and shoulder blade. After 7 visits I have been both educated and (almost) restored with regards to my upper body. Alex's alternative approach is exceptional - and I am proof that it works.

Fantastic experience: Alex's method of assessing and treating pain is extremely effective. I came in with reoccurring spasms and after only a few visits (and doing my homework) I am back to running and working out full speed with no discomfort afterwords. If you're ready to find relief, go see Dr. Alex!

Fantastic experience: I am very impressed with Dr. Alex de la Paz's knowledge regarding the interconnectedness of the body. He goes above and beyond your regular physical therapist, for example focusing on balancing the sympathetic / parasympathetic nervous system with breathing techniques or recommending special glasses to reduce eye strain and headaches, etc. He is very helpful, professional, and motivated to get to the root problem of what is causing the symptoms. I appreciate his help and would highly recommend him!

Fantastic experience: I recently started going to Root and Branch Physical Therapy to work on injuries I sustained in a car accident. Dr. Alex does an absolutely incredible job explaining the exercises and the reasons for the exercises. As a teacher myself, I am in awe of how he "scaffolds" teaching you more complicated exercises, by teaching them one step at a time until you've mastered the whole thing. I really appreciate how much he communicates with his patients and listens to their concerns, questions, or difficulties with the exercises after they've gone home to continue doing them and he adjusts based on the patient's feedback. For example, there was one exercise that I absolutely HATED when I got home (it was painful, uncomfortable, I felt like I couldn't breathe well). Based on him having told me that none of the exercises should cause pain, I stopped doing that one at home until I was able to see him at our next appointment. After talking to him about it and showing him what I was doing, he gently showed me how a minor adjustment to the position can make all the difference for how I was able to breathe and the exercise was no longer painful-- rather, it was very beneficial! I highly recommend Dr. Alex at Root and Branch Physical Therapy!

Fantastic experience: Alex asks a lot of good questions to understand what I'm going through. He was super helpful by listening to my needs then giving me exercises and movements to practice on my own. Thanks for teaching me to be a better me. Thank you Dr. Alex!

Fantastic experience: Alex is incredibly knowledgeable and has a great attitude and outlook. We were able to find a new way to stop with my pain, without drugs or surgery. Thanks Alex!

Fantastic experience: Alex's approach to treatment is far beyond treating symptoms. He strives to find the "why" and how injuries can be prevented. Alex has excellent knowledge of human movement and functionality and his holistic approach creates a healthy and deep rooted recovery. After seeing Alex, I not only feel I was provided honest and intelligent treatment, but I feel more aware of my own movements and body awareness to prevent future injuries. I highly recommend Alex.

Fantastic experience: Alex was THE BEST physical therapist I've ever seen. I injured my foot about 2 years ago (serious Lisfranc injury) and Alex was able to help me get back to being able to perform like I was pre-injury. Highly recommended!

Fantastic experience: Alex is professional and approachable, and very good at explaining in layperson's terms how he sees the presenting issue in relation to the body as a whole. Working with him was pleasant and informative and he always met me where I was at in terms of my comfort and pain level. I will certainly return to see him with any PT needs!

Fantastic experience: Alex is always available to answer questions and his answers incorporate both detailed specifics and big picture concepts. I'm spoiled to be able to have access to him as a friend, and I'd certainly be a regular customer if I lived closer. Keep doing what you're doing, my friend.

Fantastic experience: Came to see Alex because of a recommendation... I was not disappointed. Alex thoroughly examined me to help determine and come up with an effective treatment for my, previously unsuccessfully treated, left foot pain. I have been pain free for about half a year and, to my surprise, Alex has helped me better understand my own body. With that said, the thing that struck me the most was Alex's enthusiasm for his work... he was constantly talking to me about new studies and approaches to his field... I tend to believe that somebody excited about what they are doing will always provide a much greater experience/service!

Fantastic experience: Alex looks at the whole person and how each part of the body affects another. For example, my daughter has a knee tracking problem, and he explained that it is often more about hip and pelvic mechanics. Alex is awesome, period!