Kauno

Fantastic experience: Kauno's team is so friendly, helpful, and effective in their approach. I have increased mobility in my ankles already after only a few sessions. Thanks, Eric!

Fantastic experience: Amazing personalized service. I am making great progress thanks to Eric.

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Kauno for physical therapy! The team, including Tiara Dunson, Brian King, Eric Lin, Mica Flores, and Allyson Fong, are extremely knowledgeable, patient/friendly and committed to supporting clients through the recovery process. They are focused on core mechanics and lasting/sustainable techniques to maintain physical health. The facility is awesome with great equipment including weightlifting and cardio machines. They also have convenient bike parking inside and a banging music playlist on their Sonos speakers. Finally, they take most insurance and have great appointment availability. Go check out Kauno!

Fantastic experience: "Kauno Physical Therapy in the SOMA district is a modern and upbeat practice with excellent equipment, including Astro turf. My therapist, Erik, was knowledgeable, engaging, and made the sessions fun. Thanks to Erik and the team, my recovery was rapid and enjoyable. Highly recommended!"

Fantastic experience: I came to Kauno after multiple knee injuries from overuse during marathon training. At the time it hurt to walk and I thought I was going to sit out the marathon for the second year in a row. Eric helped me with PT, strength, and mobility and coached me over the 10 weeks. I ran my first marathon and the knees felt strong. Thanks to Eric and Kauno for getting me back to running!

Fantastic experience: With just two sessions over a month's time, Eric truly triangulated and solved an issue that a podiatrist had wanted to grift me for $2K+. Can't recommend enough.

Fantastic experience: Would highly recommend Eric to anyone, he is extremely knowledgeable and patient and really listens to any concerns you have and tailors his exercises very well to how you are feeling when you come in. He helped me tremendously with my chronic shoulder pains

Negative experience: It's nice that the PT doesn't delegate exercises to an aide, but I felt rushed every time and the PT was far less attentive than I needed. In the 15 or 20 appointments I had, they didn't notice that my knee cap was displaced.

Fantastic experience: We have been seeing Tiara for a couple of weeks and love it. Perfect combination of support and pushing through discomfort. She's so knowledgable and personable. My kid leaves PT happy and energized!

Fantastic experience: I have been to 3 different physical therapy places and this is my favorite! Brian King is extremely knowledgeable (and funny), had good experiences with Eric as well. The place has really nice interior, they don’t have super old equipments like some other PT’s do. Overall, they are really attentive to their clients and I highly recommend. The initial insurance verification process is a little confusing but it’s all worth it.

Fantastic experience: I had an appointment with Allyson Fong a few weeks ago and it was a lovely experience. I enjoyed chatting with her and her analysis of my injury was thorough.Turns out it was a bruised bone and she let me know that I needed to relax next few weeks with the running. Was happy she showed me a few exercises after we wrapped up the diagnosis portion. Nice facility and friendly staff, would recommend!

Fantastic experience: I came to Kauno with shoulder pain and limited range of motion for over 6 weeks, that didn't seem to go away. Had two sessions with Mica Flores, did only a few of the exercises she sent me home with, and after a week, the pain was gone (!). This was really impressive, and I'm a skeptical type that's hard to impress. There's a change that my pain would've resolved on its own in about the same time, but the exercises did help in the moment - as in, after I performed them at Kauno, the pain did go away. Other than that, the place is clean, has a variety of equipment, and results-oriented: I never felt pushed to keep coming back. The exercises were sent via an app that helps you follow along. To clarify the scope - as with any PT service, they focus on restoring normal function, so if you need help with stretching or anything performance-related, you'll need to go elsewhere. But for physical therapy, Kauno was excellent!

Fantastic experience: Kauno is clean, well equipped with new gear and organized. And, Mica is awesome! She is down to earth, smart and focused. I feel that the exercises she has given me have made a big difference in my positive post-op knee surgery results. I highly recommend Kauno.

Fantastic experience: Attentive thorough care using progressive approaches with with a fun, clean, gym environment for training and recovery. Thank you Brian!

Fantastic experience: Very fun modern space that screams “exercise and well-being!” Dr. Eric Lin was very attentive and helpful. 5/5, would recommend.

Fantastic experience: I've had a lot of experience with PT places in many cities over the past 14 years. I was extremely pleased with Kauno. Great facility and more importantly, my therapist Mica was the best. It took 7 months to rehab my shoulder post surgery and I was always hesitant trying new exercises, but Mica helped me every step of the way. Now I'm back to skiing and all my other activities. Thanks Kauno!

Fantastic experience: Have had back and hip pain for over a year. Tried other PTs with no progress. Eric at Kauno is wonderful. I always leave feeling better and in less pain. He listens, responds to my issues, and is thoughtful. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Allyson went above and beyond my expectations on what PT can do to not only alleviate pain but strengthen the body to its full potential. She analyzed my circumstances carefully and gave me a clear roadmap towards becoming as strong as I can possibly be. I had a lot of psychological barriers in my head about the recovery process after having received news about my torn ACL, meniscus, fractured ankle, and osteoarthritis but she helped me overcome that in an amazing way! The experience was so good that I paid out of pocket (out-of-network) for a while before I decided to wait until next year after I enroll into a plan that is in-network with Kauno. Hoping to start working with them again soon!

Fantastic experience: Eric is my PT and he does a phenomenal job in helping me through my recovery journey. Great bedside manner and gets into the heart of my issues. Would 10/10 recommend

Fantastic experience: I recommend Tiara Dunson. She knows what she’s doing. She communicates clearly and is easy to work with - a consummate professional.

Fantastic experience: Eric is a wonderful physical therapist. He goes out of his way to help his patients like writing a doctor's note for work accomodation equipment. He's very patient with his PT instructions and helpful with his explanations, demonstrations, and diagnosis process. I would definitely recommend Eric to anyone!

Fantastic experience: Had 6 sessions with Eric and he was able to quickly and effectively treat my shoulder pain. Great experience!

Fantastic experience: Candice provided me moral and physical encouragement, and she elevated my pain with massages and cupping therapy. She taught me with effective exercises at studio and to do at home. She was knowledgeable about my condition.I highly recommend Candice!!

Fantastic experience: I’ve had 5 sessions (so far) with Dr. Tiara Dunson to work on my shoulder and I’m impressed with the results. Tiara was able to pinpoint the issue quickly and modify my workout routine as necessary. She is clearly passionate about her work and makes adjustments during each session so I keep progressing. Kauno makes the booking and payment process simple. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Kauno physical therapy at SOMA has been a great help to me in treating and managing my ankle pain and injury. Allyson and Eric have been super helpful and understanding in diagnosing and treating my problem, and they have given me the right tools and support to kickstart my recovery process. I highly recommend going to Kauno for your physical therapy needs!

Fantastic experience: I've had a lot of experience with PT places in many cities over the past 14 years. I was extremely pleased with Kauno. Great facility and more importantly, my therapist Mica was the best. It took 7 months to rehab my shoulder post surgery and I was always hesitant trying new exercises, but Mica helped me every step of the way. Now I'm back to skiing and all my other activities. Thanks Kauno!

Fantastic experience: I’ve been to multiple PT facilities over the past ~10 years for various issues. Kauno was hands down on a different level. Tiara is the BEST. She’s very knowledgable, caring and curious and she truly wants to help her patients. I cannot recommend Kauno and Tiara highly enough.

Fantastic experience: I am currently doing pre-hab prior to shoulder surgery, and I have had an excellent experience so far (3 visits in, many more scheduled). The Howard location has a fun atmosphere, and the specialist Eric has been fantastic to work with. The PT is hands-on and aims to build upon what we have done or achieved each previous session.

Fantastic experience: In the opinion of an orthopedist prescribing care for my patient(s), they are stellar in providing outstanding care.

Fantastic experience: It was my first time doing Physical Therapy ever, and I'm grateful for Kauno and Tiara for making this experience pleasant. The sessions and home exercises were helpful. I also liked the online training platform that show you demo videos and remind you of doing the daily exercises.

Fantastic experience: Brendan and Kauno in general are amazing!!! I began to lose the ability to walk with drop foot on the right and numbness and tingling in much of my lower body so unbearable I couldn't sleep for weeks and was misdiagnosed several times. I finally ended up in the ER and had emergency surgery for a disc that had slipped into my spinal column and was crushing my nerves. Doctors said without surgery I would have been paralyzed from the waist down and they weren't sure if I would fully regain all feeling. I tried another physical therapy place for a few months and it was okay but being a speech therapist myself I knew I could find someone/someplace with a more wholistic approach. I felt time was running out to fully regain feeling and function in my lower body and reduce the deep nerve pain I still felt often. Wow! I didn't think it would ever fully go away. Enter Brendan and Kauno. I am forever grateful for the kind, caring but honest approach he took with me. I was definitely skeptical of some things he said based on my past experiences and my previous misdiagnosis by others but I kept coming and I kept getting better and last week I was able to run around and play tag with my nephews. I feel better than I have in years. I still have to keep moving and building my core and occasionally I still have pain if I overdo it with housecleaning but I can lift 50 lbs again when before even 10 lbs had become agonizing. To say thank you to Brendan isn't enough. Words cannot describe how lucky I am to have found him. When shelter in place began I had just started to turn the corner of resuced pain and better movement but being sedentary for too long and not being able to go to physical therapy set me back quite a bit. When I was able to return to PT, Brendan started right away getting me on track and results happened much faster than I expected. I cannot recommend Kauno and especially Brendan enough!!!! I have also seen all of the other therapists working in there from time and everyone seems excellent and very professional and caring.

Fantastic experience: Dr. Allyson Fong provided brilliant physio therapy over a series of appointments to help resolve my hip & back problems. I initially had reservations about doing physio session remotely, but Allyson's approach made it really easy with the video-call format, and always reminded me that in-person appointments were available if I felt I needed them. Allyson took the time to thoroughly understand the issues I was facing, provided me with a series of therapeutic exercises to address the main issue, which we developed/built on over time, and even helped me find alternatives for my usual exercise routine. Additionally, Allyson was really friendly and made the sessions a pleasure to attend!

Fantastic experience: Amazing PT experience. I've worked with Brendan for several months in recovering from a tibial plateau fracture that required multiple surgeries. When we started, I hadn't walked in 2 months and could barely bend my knee. Over the span of several months I've improved beyond what I thought was possible and it's because of Brendan's approach. He see's what's possible and instills that mindset in his patients. He built a tailored approach that incorporated basketball drills (I'm a former player) and got me jumping, dead lifting and even running again. He makes himself available via email for check-in's and questions and genuinely cares about my wellbeing. I can't recommend this place highly enough. I'd give it 6 stars if I could.

Fantastic experience: As a former college athlete with an ACL tear, the service and progress I’ve made at Kauno is amazing. Brian is a fantastic PT and I feel back to normal! Would highly recommend for anyone navigating post operation PT!

Positive experience: Originally the quality of physical therapy sessions was quite good. This started fluctuating after some sessions, and made it confusing towards the end. Part of the reason for this was there didn't seem to be an active progress check or monitoring towards a goal to improve/get better and eventually move out of physical therapy. I wished the quality was consistent, otherwise the location was good and their staff were considerate.

Fantastic experience: It has been great so far working with Brendan at Kauno! He is not only professional but also kind. He encourages me to challenge myself as we are working through my injury and developing my strength. Additionally, he always clearly explains the "why" behind what we are doing. I would highly recommend Brendan!

Fantastic experience: Was in SF on a business trip and had 2(!) slipped disks 2 days before my 11hour flight back to Germany. Brian was so kind as to give me 2 appointments … he obviously could not get rid of the pain completely but helped me enough to survive the flight … I don’t know what I would have done without his help! So, thank you again! Very much appreciated!

Fantastic experience: Love love love this place! Everyone's super nice, and the space is amazing. Love the art work on the walls! I had a problem with my knee, an old injury that has been bothering for a year. I had around 10 sessions with the amazing Tiara, and now I'm back at the gym squatting and deadlifting like I was pre-injury! THANK YOU TIARA! :)

Fantastic experience: Brendan was thorough, friendly, and educational throughout rehabbing my shoulder with me. Kauno's facility in SF is nice too. Would recommend.

Fantastic experience: Great experience, Brian is the best!

Fantastic experience: Unfortunately I have had many, many physical therapists. Natalie at Kauno is outstanding - knowledgeable, attentive to details, and holistically-minded. Kauno feels a lot different than most other PT providers I have experienced. Smaller space, high quality equipment and attentive therapists. I have been to many PTs where it feels like everyone is diverting half of their attention to chatting and socializing. Not the case here. I'll keep going here as long as I'm in SF and need PT.

Fantastic experience: Forward thinking Physical Therapists, new equipment, and an environment that promotes healing. Highly recommend the team at Kauno - Natalie helped me recover from my shoulder injury so I could go back to surfing in no time!

Fantastic experience: Absolutely love the team here. Been working with Tiara for many months now on multiple injuries and she has been a great partner in my recovery from a surgery and other ailments. She has helped me understand my symptoms and path to success easily and been readily available to help. Her knowledge and continuing interest to find solutions to my physical issues has been immense and deeply appreciated. The rest of the team is always welcoming. Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: Kauno, and Brendan, are great! Super knowledge and thoughtful. Got me moving again quickly, and then kept making sure I was continuing to improve. Focused not on short term results, but on real, systemic changes

Fantastic experience: Brendan is great, very attentive, inquisitive, pays attention to what's going on and crafts a PT strategy unique to you. Great space as well. Highly recommend these guys!

Fantastic experience: Very professional, patient and helpful!

Fantastic experience: best in the industry

Fantastic experience: Such wonderful trainers. So helpful with my hip - discovered a cause I had no clue about! Thank you!

Fantastic experience: Brian Is a phenomenal PT! He did an amazing job help me recover from a total hip replacement. Besides his professionalism Brian is truly focused on individual patient care in an industry that has become increasingly depersonalized. Highly recommended

Fantastic experience: I saw Brian for a running issue with my knee. He identified the underlying problem and helped me to strengthen muscles to address it while also dealing with the downstream effects. I can once again run without pain now! I would use Kauno again.

Fantastic experience: The very best! quickly identified what was causing foot and back pain and worked with me to fix pain that had been chronic for over a year! Its been several months and no pain at all. You won't find a better PT in SF than Brian

Fantastic experience: I worked with Brian King on some persistent lower-back pain. He listened, worked out a plan, including an estimate ending date, and we got down to business. No PT is actually "enjoyable," but I looked forward to my sessions at Kauno. We revised the workouts as needed, I learned a lot about what to pay attention to and what I could do to avoid future problems. In a few months, on schedule, we were done. He and his co-founder Brendan Clarke, who covered for Brian on a couple of occasions, really know what they're doing, and they run a low-key place with top-notch skills.

Fantastic experience: I avoided PT for years after I had a poor experience after a bad back injury several years ago. I simply didn't think PT was relevant for me but when an ankle injury presented me with PT as an option again, I decided to give it another shot. Thankfully, I happened upon Brian and Brendan at Kauno and I am now a big believer of PT! It really matters who your PT is. After recovering from my ankle injury in record time (even my doctor was surprised), Brian has been helping me with this age-old back pain I've had since that first injury. He's thoughtful with his body work, analysis and the exercises he assigns me (which I am frankly terrible at keeping up with - my bad). He also makes each visit fun. I've already recommended them to my sister and friends, and now to all you!

Fantastic experience: Kauno is an excellent place to help you with your mobility issues. My colleague saw Brian for her injuries and recommended me to see him. I have learned that Kauno is a young business in a heart of SOMA, with experienced PT doctors, who built the place with their own hands. The team is highly knowledgeable, friendly and positive, which helps to relax and makes it easier for your body to heal. I am working with Brian on multiple accumulated issues and he is simply just great. Super smart, focused and attentive. Like I was recommended to see Brian, I am recommending to anyone who is reading, to not wait and keep thinking that it will pass. For me it didn't and I am grateful that my body issues are finally getting better.

Fantastic experience: I have been working with Brendan for about 2 months now on some back problems. With a half marathon coming up, he’s really helped me find the confidence I need to get back to my training! Highly recommend

Fantastic experience: Brian King is an awesome DPT. Personable, excellent therapist and great spacer - Urban Fitness Missouri and 16th (near work and bewer Boba Guys location). You won't be disappointed. Your body will thank you.

Fantastic experience: I was searching for a PT to help me rehab from a laminectomy late last year and found Kauno through my insurance database. I was nervous because the recovery process was new and unknown to me, but Brian made me feel comfortable and confident in his treatment plan from the first time we met. Over the 6 weeks I saw him he did a great job of incorporating manual therapy with exercises into my sessions and home care which helped me transition back into my regular routine. He was very thorough and made sure to address all parts of my lifestyle that were affected by my recovery from washing my face to running again. Brian has a warm and friendly personality which made the whole process so much more pleasant. I would highly recommend Brian! He made a traumatic time in my life positive and pain-free!

Fantastic experience: If you have any type of pain and have been trying to find a good PT or even have seen many PT's that didn't help at all.. you have come to the right place!!! Brian is SERIOUSLY AMAZING! I've had knee pain for about 1.5 years. I have seen a total of 5 different PT's and all of them helped here and there, but my knee pain kept coming back. Brian is very very experienced and within 2 months I barely have any knee pain left. He is very patient, knows how to treat anything, and really can help. I thank Brian everyday for giving me my drug back - allowing me to run again! I PROMISE you will not be disappointed. Trust me, I have seen a total of 5 different PT's and finally was going to give up. After doing some research I thought why not give it one last try... SERIOUSLY guys he is A M A Z I N G. All the other PT's would focus on my knee since it was where the pain was coming from.. Brian focused on my hips, making sure they were strong because my knee was overcompensating for tight/weak hips. If you have any questions feel free to message me, I seriously promise you won't be disappointed. I have only written about 2 Yelp Reviews and I feel strongly about how great Brian is!

Fantastic experience: Brian's great. Active listener that knew exactly where to begin his discovery process after I described my injury. Ran me through various tests and asked questions that got me to clarify as much as possible what was ailing me. Knew how to approach the injury and prescribed exercises to help alleviate the pain. Trust the process and be consistent. Definitely will be seeing him more often and I recommend everyone else do as well.