PRN Physical Therapy - La Jolla

Fantastic experience: It is with great pleasure that I write this recommendation for Jayme Cargnoni. Jayme was my physical therapist in December 2023 and January 2024 at PRN. I presented with painful and limited functional mobility of my right shoulder and arm. Jayme devised and directed a program to address the movement impairments and to manage the pain. Because Jayme is affable, I felt comfortable. Because she is very knowledgeable and was so clear in explaining the problem and her plan of action, I felt safe. Because she was strong and worked tirelessly each meeting to stretch and massage my shoulder and arm, I felt trust. Because she listened to my concerns and adjusted to my needs, I felt heard. Because she is thoughtful and optimistic, I felt encouraged. Jayme is a dynamic package of interpersonal skills, knowledge, and dedication to her work. She impressed me with her thoughtfulness, enthusiasm, and positivity. Physical therapy is not easy for the client and the road to recovery can be long and painstaking. But with the proper guidance, work and care that Jayme provided, I regained normal pain free functional mobility of my dominant arm. I am deeply grateful to Jayme for taking such good care of me. If I should need a PT in the future, I would without a doubt entrust my care to Jayme. And I would without hesitation recommend Jayme to anyone. It brings me such great pleasure to provide this, the very highest of recommendations for Jayme Cargnoni.

Fantastic experience: The director Yousef and his staff are the best they are kind and absolutely know what they are doing ,,,they helped me 4 yrs ago after knee replacement, and now I’m back with autoimmune condition that makes me stiff but slowly it is improving with yousef working with me

Fantastic experience: PRN is the best!! Both Yousef and Darren are incredible in helping me heal a broken arm! The whole team at PRN are amazing! They are very knowledgeable, efficient and professional. Thanks for all your help! Suzanne

Fantastic experience: PRN physical therapy stands out above the 10 other PT services that I have used in the past years. They are all very pleasant conditioners with outstanding training, and use the most modern equipment to treat hip back and joint issues.

Fantastic experience: I was referred to PRN Physical Therapy La Jolla by a primary care provider. I had never previously had physical therapy, and was uncertain what to expect. I feel that the care was excellent. I worked mostly with physical therapist Chad Rocha, with the exercises supervised by a hard-working group of caring assistants. The scheduling staff are so helpful and pleasant. It was a very positive experience, and should I have a future need for PT, I would definitely return.

Fantastic experience: My physical therapist, Annette did a great job of providing me with therapy on my neck and shoulder, which greatly resolved the issue that I was having. In addition, she provided me with exercises that I could do at home that helped alleviate the pain and discomfort that I was having. Also, the PT assistants, were all very attentive while I was working out after my therapy session, and helpful in making sure that I was doing the exercises properly.

Fantastic experience: I'm shocked at the positive results. My previous PT experiences at other locations and with other therapists for other issues left a bad taste with me. I went into this one expecting the same and I warned my therapist Jayme C. about these feelings. After examining my motion and strength she diagnosed the muscle issues I was having. I found it difficult to believe that weak muscles in certain areas of my hips, gluts and back were the cause of my hip pain while sleeping (I'm a side sleeper). But she nailed it. After a number of visits, each one consisting of a 20 minute examination and targeted exercises (under her watchful eye) followed by a regimen of floor and machines workout, my pain started to subside. She also suggested, after seeing my sleeping position, that I add strategically placed pillows. The one that helped the most was under my waist, which helped align my hips and spine. After a few more visits, and working out at home with her suggested plan, the results were amazing. I'm sleeping through the night with little/no discomfort. Never thought I'd say that. I'm again a believer in PT, thanks to the expertise of Jayme, and the wonderful floor tech staff. Thank you all. I recommend PRN and especially Jayme C. The only downside: Parking isn't free at the La Jolla location.

Fantastic experience: My therapeutic experience at PRN Physical Therapy has been nothing short of exemplary. After suffering industrial injuries to several body parts as a result of my employment as a Registered Nurse, and after a long and delayed process with workers comp, authorization for physical therapy was finally approved nearly a year and a half after my injuries were incurred. The physical therapy treatment that I finally received from Yousef Ghandor and all the staff at PRN has been a life saver. The improvements that I have made as a result of this treatment are beyond measure. I looked forward to every Physical Therapy session that was approved, knowing that I would be received with professionalism, courtesy, compassion, and encouragement. Yousef Ghandor, and all the staff who are employed at PRN are authentically present in the care that they provide to their patients. They have all been extremely informative through teaching me a therapeutic exercise program, not only that can be engaged in at the PRN facility, but also exercises that I can continue to do at home to relieve my pain and improve my range of motion. There isn’t enough that I can say to express my gratitude for the treatment I received from Yousef Ghandor and all the staff at PRN Physical Therapy. Without question, I would recommend them to anyone in need of Physical Therapy treatment.

Fantastic experience: Outstanding! Extremely well organized and hard working staff. Very friendly, wonderful folks. My left shoulder had rotator cuff issues and was quite painful, restricting strength and mobility for daily activities and for CrossFit training and other sports. Chad my physiotherapist was extraordinary. After 6 weeks, two times per week, my shoulder no longer hurts at all, my shoulder and back are far more flexible, and my quality of life has improved quite significantly. I can't say enough about what a positive experience PRN Physical therapy has been. I have been to many physiotherapy facilities over 30 years, and PRN clearly ranks as one of the top two.

Fantastic experience: I am not someone who regularly posts reviews online but my recent experience with physical therapy at PNR at Eastgate Mall in San Diego was so exceptional that I thought I should share my experience. I want to call out Chad Rocha, an exceptional therapist, in particular for his expertise, professionalism and dedication. His treatment of me was always focused and never perfunctory. I would leave each session knowing I was making real progress because of his excellent work. All of the staff are also extremely good and I would highly recommend PNR to anyone needing physical therapy.

Fantastic experience: I’m currently seeing the PRN Team at La Jolla/UTC for hip and shoulder pain, for this review I’m going to focus on the hip…I started having issues while running and feeling intense pain in my front left hip. I’d give it time to rest, I’d try running again, and of course, it would start hurting again. This would continue for months until I stopped running altogether - which is tough because I LOVE to run! I switched to new insurance in January 2023, checked who was in my network and PRN popped-up. I chose the La Jolla/UTC location because it was convenient for me to get to from my house in Clairemont, I liked the reviews, and the images of the space looked like they were serious about the “athletic rehabilitation” aspect - important to me because I wouldn’t say I was injured, but I didn’t have the form/stability/strength to run longer than half a mile. Outrageous for a man about to reach 30. Chad was my PT for the hip from Day 1 - and I immediately felt comfortable with his easy-going yet super-knowledgeable demeanor. Turns out, like so many fellas out there, I have weak glutes and other stabilizing muscles around the hip, and over time had shifted my hip out of alignment. Chad and Darren set me up with a slew of take-home exercises and would see me twice a week to stretch, test functional strength, and evaluate my ability to complete certain exercises on-site. I have learned so much from these two, about my own body, but also about the body in general. The support team includes Miguel, Riley, Diego, Clarisse who operate the full floor and keep everyone on track with the exercises. Mireya at the front desk is my BFF. There’s something to be said about an organization that, across the board, staffs individuals that are welcoming, understanding, good listeners, proactive, and supportive. I’ve enjoyed EVERY session that I have had on site, and I look forward to stopping by every time. It will be bittersweet when I no longer need to come back. I’m now set up with a running program, and I am up to running 3 miles, twice a week, NO PAIN. I’m ecstatic! A HUGE Thank you to Chad, Darren, Miguel, Riley, Diego, Clarisse, and Mireya. I’ll have another review coming at some point regarding my Shoulder injury/rehabilitation - still in progress (shoulders are tricky) but I know I am in the best of care with Melissa and the team listed above - THANK YOU!

Fantastic experience: The therapy here at PRN is pure magic and each one of their physical therapist are top notch and THE best anyone can ask for. Attentive, sharp and personable, they cured my arthritic knees and sore shoulder with the utmost care and comfort. They will forever be my go-to for therapy.

Fantastic experience: I have gone to PRN physical therapy many times for many different problems. Each time I was given a wonderful physical therapist. They address the problem with skill and knowledge. The most current visits was for total knee replacements. The physical therapists that I used were Chad and Brian. Each one was an expert in the field. I highly recommend PRN for physical therapy.

Fantastic experience: I have been coming to PRN for 5 months, and have had an extraordinary experience. Jayme is a true professional as her exceptional knowledge manifests itself in truly knowing how to work with an individual's needs to obtain the most growth. I have gotten stronger, more flexible and aware of my stability. At every appt. I feel she is totally invested in me. Her team Miguel, Riley,Clarisse are also knowledgable, caring and hard working. The front desk girls Mireya and Trish are attentive to make sure appts. are taken care of and always greet clients in a friendly manner. Thank you, Jayme for my healthy growth physically and emotionally. You are a gem. The team at PRN rocks.

Fantastic experience: PRN PT is amazing! Chad is fantastic. He asked a lot of questions and really listened to my answers to assess my injury. The staff is very polite and professional. The center is very clean and very well maintained. It has a great atmosphere and very welcoming! I highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: I recently had surgery for a torn Achilles tendon. The recovery period can be 6 - 12 months. I was prepared mentally to go into physical therapy to get back to normal routine as quickly as possible. Chad Rocha was my therapist. Chad taught me how to use crutches prior to surgery. 5 weeks post surgery I returned to PRN to begin my recovery after the cast came off my foot. Chad is very patient and caring. He took the time to explain the coming weeks and how we were going to take the steps to recovery. He has a very positive attitude and encouraged me each and every time. The support staff was just as encouraging and pleasant to work with. Always a smile and a greeting so early in the morning. The facility is clean and organized. I am very thankful to Chad and PRN. I am back on both feet and back to much of my normal routines.

Fantastic experience: Phenomenal work! They helped me walk again after a lisfranc injury. And also recently helped my mother after her shoulder replacement reaching full movement and recovery. Thank you. Chad, Mireya, Miguel, Rylie, you guys ROCK!

Fantastic experience: Dr Yousef Ghandour is the best physical therapist that I have ever worked with. He has deep experience and designs his treatments based on the needs of each patient. I started working with him because of severe spasms in my upper traps and the top two vertebrates in my neck were frozen. This condition is the cause of a large percentage of my migraines . With his treatments and the supervised exercises tailored for me I have improved tremendously. I intend to continue working with him for many years. The benefits are Enormous!

Fantastic experience: I’ve been coming to PRN-Eastgate for the past 4 weeks for physical therapy for a torn calf muscle. Annette Paulson was my “Rock Star” Physical Therapist. Annette is knowledgeable and she genuinely cared about helping me get back to my normal activities. Annette took the time to really get to know me and my injury which demonstrates that her attention to patient care stands above the rest. She created a patient care plan that included a little massage, perfect amount of exercises to strengthen my calf muscle, and ice/muscle stem. In the past, I’ve had very little hands on therapy and I was given an overwhelming amount of exercises. Those past experience made me feel that I wasted my time with Physical Therapy (Not at PRN). I am thrilled to say with Annette, she has provided me with a balanced patient care plan with exercises that will always be in my tool belt to help me avoid any future injuries with my calf muscle. Thank you PRN for having Annette on your staff! And a shout out to your front desk staff and the therapist assistants who also helped me! Everybody was so helpful and friendly!

Fantastic experience: Want hands on pt? Here ya go. Mariah is the friendly, helpful mascot of the place. I am so happy with my team. There is a cubby to put your things in the front. There is cold water available. The women's bathroom is a hike to the back of the building. The only drawback is the price of parking, even with the voucher. Careful: Google has some weird directions to find the place. Pro tip: come early and park on Eastgate Mall on the street and walk over.

Fantastic experience: I received excellent care by all staff including front reception, therapists and those who helped with doing prescribed therapy at the facility. A top notch, well run Pt group. Loved PRN Physical Therapy!!!

Fantastic experience: An amazing place to heal . You always feel welcome and taken good care. Darren care allowed me to go back to walk normally after a bad fracture. Thank you❤️

Fantastic experience: Had a great experience at PRN, working with Chad and his crew, who helped me overcome my knee and hip pain that was hindering my workouts as an aging athlete. Introduced me to range of new and challenging excercises the shored up my arthritic knee. Looking forward to going into ski season feeling health again.

Fantastic experience: It’s been a few weeks since I finished my therapy for my shoulder and I am so happy to say that I’ve recovered with the great treatment from the professionals at PRN. I had a great physical therapist (Chad) along with the team members who helped with the exercises and stimulation machines. I highly recommend this facility based on treatment, knowledge, and personal touch from all the professionals who heal here.

Fantastic experience: Jayme is an amazing physical therapist and the entire staff at PRN are great. I injured my knee a couple months before a big surf trip. After X-rays and an MRI my orthopedist could not find anything wrong but recommended I receive physical therapy. Jayme assessed me on the first day determined lack of flexibility in my ankles and hips was causing my knee to work harder than it needed to. I saw Jayme twice a week leading up to my trip and she also gave me at home exercises to do daily. Every visit she worked on flexibility and strength training with me and continued to check in on progress. My knee is now feeling as good as ever and I feel 100% confident in my knee going into my trip.

Fantastic experience: Physical therapy is not exactly what you call fun, but if you need it RRN is the place to go. The staff is awesome and very friendly. With the leadership of Dr. Yousef Ghandour, you know you are in capable hands. I recommend them very highly.

Fantastic experience: Chad and the rest of the team are awesome! This was my first time doing physical therapy and the experience was so great. Everyone is kind and welcoming, really enjoyed the experience

Fantastic experience: I am impressed by the excellent care I received at PRN. This is a busy place, and the level of professionalism and cooperation was outstanding. A big thanks to Jayme Cargnoni, the highly skilled physical therapist who treated my knee (torn meniscus) and hip (bone bruise and arthritis). I cannot say enough about how knowledgeable and skilled Jayme is. I felt better after every session. In addition to the manipulation and exercises she provided, Jayme taught me how to move better and get stronger. The aides—Miguel, Clarisse and Riley—were always helpful and courteous. Ditto for the front desk. I had a very positive experience at PRN. Loved the staff. Loved the atmosphere. PRN is top notch!

Fantastic experience: PRN La Jolla's staff is exemplary. Mariah helped me to quickly secure an assessment and treatment appointments. Chad completed a comprehensive assessment that identified the source of my lower back/glute pain - facet arthrosis of L5/S1 and some weakness/imbalance in my left hip. He and Daren (another PT) provided hands-on care stretch and retrain my muscles. They also created a detailed program of exercises to complete both at the facility and at home. This included helpful explanations and videos for each exercise. In four short weeks, my back pain is almost completely gone! I am so grateful to Chad, Daren, Mariah, and the PT assistants Riley, Miguel, and Diego who guided me through the process. It was a pleasure to spend time with good people in a fun atmosphere. I give PRN my highest recommendation!

Fantastic experience: PRN Physical Therapy provides excellent and personal service. I strongly recommend their there services. Their staff is dedicated to providing the best results. Jayme and the rest of the staff have been great to work with.

Fantastic experience: I had a great and professional patient experience with Chad Rocha. After his treatment, I felt much better. He treated me well and was very personable. If you are looking for a physical therapist, I would highly recommend him. All the PRN staff were very nice and helpful.

Fantastic experience: Dr. Jayme Cargnoni is a very experienced and hard working therapist. My leg muscle issue improved very rapidly under her treatment. Will recommend highly with no hesitation.

Fantastic experience: PRN La Jolla is an amazing space to rehab injuries! I was nervous at first since my insurance changed and I couldn’t go to where I was used to getting treatment. But after my first visit with Jayme, those nerves calmed. She is very attentive and knowledgeable. Definitely listens and addresses my concerns. Jayme also utilizes a few unique and successful approaches that I was not familiar with. I am grateful to be on my way to a complete healing. Slow and steady. The PT aides are also awesome and knowledgeable. They help make the environment in the office run smoothly and keep people smiling.

Fantastic experience: Chad Rocha was great! He treated me for sciatic lower back pain. I felt much better after one visit and was completely symptom free within a week. He was friendly, patient, and very knowledgeable about causes and treatments for various problems. I would recommend Chad most enthusiastically.

Fantastic experience: Overall visiting PRN-La Jolla is a wonderful experience. The facility is clean and modern and front desk staff is very welcoming. I visited my therapist, Kayla 13 times this year and 10 times last year. She has been so helpful and work very hard in relieving my back pain. She is very knowledgeable and really takes time and care to analyze what’s going on and find the best exercises to help me get back on track. Besides Kayla, I also had good experiences with Melissa and Nic since I moved to San Diego in 2019. In facts all therapists and assistants are very professional and responsive. You can count on them and I strongly recommend their physical therapy.

Fantastic experience: PRN La Jolla is fantastic. Dr. Yousef is nothing short of a master of his craft. Between himself and his staff, they are changing lives. I deal with consistent chronic pain after a severe car accident. Dr. Yousef’s specificity of care and of exercises have lead me to rebuild my body in a way I didn’t think possible. I’d recommend PRN La Jolla to any family member or friend!

Fantastic experience: PRN La Jolla is a warm and welcoming environment, all the staff are very friendly! Jayme was especially great helping me work through some back and neck issues. I highly recommend for anyone looking into a PT in the La Jolla area.

Fantastic experience: Jayme Cargnoni exceeded my expectations as my physical therapist. Her patience and extensive knowledge were invaluable in assisting me with the rehabilitation of my upper left back and right knee. Thanks to her expertise, both areas have significantly improved. Furthermore, I must commend the entire staff at PRN Physical Therapy LaJolla/UTC for their kindness and patience!

Fantastic experience: This is the second physical therapy center I came to for my torn ligaments in my knee. Every therapist I worked with has been amazing! They asked me what my goals were, and worked hard to get me to where I wanted to be. They treated me like an athlete, pushed me beyond my limits, and introduced new work outs each week. Within a month I was walking without a brace and making so much progress! I highly recommend this facility!

Fantastic experience: I was referred to PRN Physical Therapy La Jolla by my PCP and I have received wonderful care by the specialists, Chad and Nick. Exercises are supervised by knowledgeable and caring assistants. I would definitely go back for additional PT care!

Fantastic experience: I am fortunate enough to be working out with Nick Carrillo at PRN. He is the best physical therapist I have ever had. I have scoliosis and he has done an amazing job in helping me with my often painful condition. He has truly changed my life. Nick and the whole physical therapist staff at PRN are the best I have ever had the pleasure of working with. They work together as such an effective and caring team. Director Yousef Ghandour , Doctor of Physical Therapy has done an outstanding job in his selection and management of such skilled physical therapists and support staff who are so dedicated and caring of all the patients being treated at PRN. Penny Shurtleff

Fantastic experience: I came to PRN and couldn’t do anything and had excruciating pain in November of 2022. Nic my PT therapist developed a specific plan for me that helped improve my muscles and strength. The PRN staff worked with me patiently and were very encouraging. I had 2 goals. One was to hike to the Delicate Arch at Arches National Park and to ski again. I have done both. I couldn’t have done these goals without PRN. The professionalism, care, patience, encouragement, and help from every therapist and staff helped me to go from not being able to do anything to meeting 2 very personal goals. I still have pain, but PRN has taught me how to control my muscles to help alleviate the bulk of my pain. I never believed PT would work to improve my quality of life, but PRN has made me a believer. Thank you PRN for giving me my life back and giving me the chance to enjoy doing things in life that I haven’t done in 5 years. You all are truly amazing people. I am so grateful to all of you.

Fantastic experience: I had a referral from my DO doctor. Very fortunate to have Chad Rocha be my primary physical therapist. He is excellent in having an overall plan, personally carrying out the key physical therapy for me with a couple of opening exercises, and then a plan on the laptop for Miguel and others to coach me on the exercises I need to do. Chad had a wonderful touch that got my pain dissipated quite quickly and then followed with illustrated exercises online to do at home that changed as the course progressed. Miguel was very patient in explaining the purpose of each exercise and in making sure that I had the suitable weights and did the exercises correctly. At the end of the visit, there was a relaxing heat treatment. The course I completed has been very fruitful in the therapy.

Fantastic experience: I have worked with several Physical Therapists over the years and I have to say that Chad Rocha is one of the best. He is extremely knowledgeable about his profession and more importantly how to create an individual program for each person. He is patient in explaining what the program is, how it will help you and making sure you do the exercises correctly for the maximum outcome. I am extremally happy with how much strength I've gained since working with him. I must also compliment the support staff - Miguel, Catherine, Tiffany - all wonderful people that supported my efforts to strengthen my body. Thank you PRN!

Fantastic experience: Yousef is hands down the best physical therapist around. As a dancer, I have seen many physical therapists over the years and there is no comparison. He is extremely knowledgeable and thorough in his evaluation. I also was treated by Darin, and he was excellent too. The assistants were very knowledgeable in helping with the exercise program. I highly recommend PRN for any physical therapy needs!

Fantastic experience: PRN La Jolla has tremendously improved my quality of life! I was fresh off artificial disc replacement surgery in my cervical spine and felt so fragile. Although the surgery went very smoothly, I was concerned about my mobility and to be quite frank wasn't very trusting with anyone handling my neck given the nature of my injury. Nick & Yousef specifically helped address my concerns over the course of 8 months, listened without judgement, and provided on the spot recommendations and solutions so I could start to regain my strength and independence. There aren't enough words to describe how generally caring the staff are at this location, attentive, and how everyone works in sync together to provide the best possible personalized treatment plan for each patient! Highly recommend this outstanding PT Center 15/10!

Fantastic experience: Darren Dalisay was outstanding as my physical therapist. Extremely knowledgeable, personable, and thorough in detail with explaining and performing the treatments. My injury healed quicker than I expected due to his targeted therapy plan. All of the staff that work at PRN La Jolla are all very knowledgeable and friendly. Overall I had a great experience I will be back if I ever get injured again!

Fantastic experience: I have been treated at several physical therapy clinics over the past ten years, and PRN Physical Therapy is the best one I have ever been to. The way Yousef leads this entire team of practitioners is inspiring. It is easy to see his passion for sharing his knowledge & experience, and beautiful to watch the way he instructs, encourages & raises up the next generation of therapists. The atmosphere he has created for patients is welcoming, friendly, caring, professional & personal. The entire team works very hard, with high energy, smiles on their faces & gives lots of encouragement to the patients they are helping. I will be forever thankful to have found this amazing group of people & they truly are the exception when it comes to PT facilities.......I recommend them wholeheartedly & I am confident if you need physical therapy, you will be guaranteed to get the help you are looking for if you visit PRN Physical Therapy in La Jolla.

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend PRN Physical Therapy, La Jolla. I am recovering from neck surgery and have been under the care of Chad this past year. Chad is an amazing physio and an all-round fantastic person who is surrounded by a great team of physios, PT technicians and administration staff. I have made great progress and really enjoyed my physio sessions. The location is central and easy to access, especially from the 805.

Fantastic experience: PRN Physical Therapy LaJolla/UTC is an amazing physical therapy center headed by Yousef Issa Ghandour PT, DPT, MOMT, FAAOMPT. He specializes in miracles which is exactly what I needed when I met him. I had given up hope of ever walking again. He immediately began using manual orthopedic therapy and soft tissue mobilization on me to access, identify, and target the way I kept my body clenched to deal with the excruciating back, hip and leg pain. I was recovering from my third spinal surgery and dealing with nerve pain running down my left leg around the knee and into my foot ( drop foot) making it a struggle to try and walk. Yousef specializes in post surgery rehabilitation, pain management, and most importantly strength training. He has helped me gain the confidence I needed to not give up - his evidence based approach to recovery, his knowledgeable staff and philosophy far exceeds any other normal physical therapy clinic I have experienced in the past. Yousef has taught me how to strengthen my muscles in order to gain control inside my body to support the weakened areas as I move through the healing process. I am walking with my head held high, what a miracle. I no longer rely on any pain medication. I strongly suggest if you are looking for a serious physical therapy experience PRN physical rehabilitation network is in a class by themselves. THIS is where you will find professional and knowledgeable expertise is surgical recovery. I feel VERY fortunate to have found them, everyone here is so positive and on point in the way they work together as a courteous, attentive, and conscientious team, they are seamless as they move through your visits making them enjoyable and leaving you feeling a sense of accomplishment. I cannot say enough about how outstanding PRN is at what they do and what a tremendous asset they are to our community.