Beacon Physical Therapy

Experiencia fantástica: Charles is fantastic he's kind, patient and friendly! He truly listens to what you are saying and how you are feeling. His love for what he does and it shows through his work that he truly enjoys helping people get back their lives. I've been dealing with chronic neck pain and migraines for 6 plus years after an accident, going from one physical therapist after another. If you've every experienced going from one to another before you know that it can be extremely pain full if your not in the right hands. I was starting to lose all hope that I would never be pain free. I feel fortunate enough that a friend had recommended Charles to me! From my first visit with Charles he was able to pin point the problem and what was causing my pain. I felt immediately comfortable with him as he walked me through the process step by step. He was the first person in six years to show me on a skeleton model and educate me on what was going on in side my body. I noticed a difference after my first session and have honestly had less frequent pain. I am even sleeping better at night, which is a huge improvment. We are now working together to fix the years of damage and I couldn't be happier! I highly recommend Charles!! You should set up an appointment and see for yourself, you can't go wrong in his care!

Experiencia fantástica: Charlie has helped me and my family for many orthopedic injuries, ranging from traumatic injury to chronic pain. He is kind and caring, and his treatment approach is very hands-on and effective as he tracks down different restrictions or movement patterns that might be causing pain. Also, being a PT myself, I travel the distance to see him for my physical therapy needs. His office is a quick walk from the ferry building, there is a parking lot right next door, and the office staff is very kind and helpful.

Experiencia fantástica: Charlie says he's a physical therapist, but I'm pretty sure that's just a disguise so that he can move freely in society. He's actually a wizard. I was hit by a car while biking to work in October 2014. When I went to my doctor about my injury, I was told to wait it out, since "it might get better on its own." Well, it didn't, so after two months of pain and reduced activity, I asked my friends for physical therapy recommendations. One of my friends, herself a physical therapist, recommended Charlie. She said he saved her from another hip surgery. She raved about him. And she was right. 1) Charlie is incredibly kind, humble, and approachable, and he bends over backwards to make sure you are aware of and comfortable with what's going on. In the simplest terms, he is a good person. 2) Charlie is amazing at what he does. There's a reason he's the physical therapists' physical therapist. In our very first appointment, he was able to quickly assess what was going on with my body, and do a few quick adjustments/magic tricks that immediately brought me pain relief, increased flexibility, and increased strength. That's obviously a case-by-case thing, but after months of being demoralized by my injuries and dismissed by my doctor, it felt like a miracle that Charlie listened to me, listened to my body, and got to the bottom of things on our first session. I wasn't completely fixed after one session, but a few weeks with Charlie got me to a point where I felt comfortable following through with my plans to fulfill my dream of cycling up to the summit of Haleakala. I've been seeing him for a while now as we work to get my body back to pre-collision levels (and expand to treat some preexisting issues), and I look forward to every session, both because of the quality of the treatment, and also because I just enjoy Charlie's company.

Experiencia fantástica: Feeling relieved and grateful to have found Charlie. I've been struggling with back and hip pain for a while, and what is a mystery to everyone else is a set of simple body mechanics for him. His mix of manual therapy and exercises that I'll do on my home has me feeling more cared for and hopeful than I have in a long time. What sold me on Charlie (other than the recommendation for a PT in NYC) was reading a review that said something like meeting Charlie felt like being with a family member. I couldn't agree more. He's present, crystal clear, kind, and talented. That actually sounds better than a family member! Sounds like the person I want to trust with my back! Thanks, Charlie!

Experiencia fantástica: Charlie is undoubtedly among the best physical therapists around! He is extremely talented at his job. I've been seeing him for some shoulder pain and tingling, which is virtually all resolved at this point. And I've also seen him for my hips. I have bilateral hip dysplasia and had a PAO on my right hip 2 years ago. I had a fairly bad recovery from my surgery and Charlie has helped me come so far! He has a high focus on functionality which has helped me meet my own personal physical goals. I feel he has done a great job and getting to the underlying issues in my posture and movement patterns instead of just treating superficial aches and pains. He has helped my gain so much body awareness so that I am able to maintain the progress we've made! After working with him for the past 3 months, I know he has helped me immensely in feeling stronger and more in tune with my own body. Working with him has also in part allowed me to not get surgery on my left hip, which I was initially planning on doing. I am so grateful to him and I strongly recommend him to all -- especially as a first line of treatment before jumping into surgery or other more aggressive treatment options. As others have said, Charlie is a magician!

Experiencia fantástica: I can not say enough good things about Beacon PT! The front desk staff is so warm and friendly. Each of the physical therapists are extremely knowledgeable and dedicated. As lifelong learners, they do their part to continuously stay educated so they can ensure their patients are on the path to healing and well-being. I've had a 10 year history of ankle sprains and low back pain that has led to a chronic gait issue. It's bad. Beacon was the 7th PT I saw in that time frame. I can't believe how much I've improved in this last year. Thank you so much Kurt Gorrell and Charlie King! <3

Experiencia fantástica: Charlie and Beacon are the gold standard of physical therapy. Charlie is kind, calm, empathetic, knowledgable, encouraging, experienced, and talented. Whatever challenge or restrictions you might be experiencing, Beacon should be the first stop for care and repair. This group is committed to patient mobility, recovery, and comfort. I am incredibly grateful to Charlie and the staff at Beacon for the healing I have experienced there.

Experiencia fantástica: I have been a patient of Beacon Physical Therapy for the last nine years! This practice saved me from a chronic pain that for many years doctors from top institutions couldn't pin down. I have worked for various issues with multiple therapists in the practice and the high quality is across therapist in this practice. The extra bonus is having pilates on site and your therapist and pilates instructor working closely in order to get you on your way to recovery. Last but not the least, the staff is great and always greet you with a smile, are efficient to answer questions or make appointments, and very responsive. Thank you Beacon Physical Therapy for all you are doing, you are amazing!

Experiencia fantástica: A friend referred me to Kurt Gorrell when one year out from a discectomy I was still in a lot of pain with limited mobility. I was convinced I was headed for a fusion. Kurt helped me understand physically what was happening and then began to retrain me on how to first get myself out of pain and then to recognize the many micro movements and posture misalignments that were putting me there. We are not moving our bodies correctly, y'all! Kurt and his knowledgeable coworkers can help put you right. Now I'm 4 years out from that discectomy and enjoying hiking, mountain biking and skiing again. The knowledgeable, determined and individual attention from Kurt and Beacon PT got me there.

Experiencia fantástica: I saw Charlie to help with my back rehab post lumbar spine surgery. Charlie is so compassionate, empathetic and encouraging. He inspired in me the confidence to run and return to work as an occupational therapist which all happened. Charlie developed a treatment plan that tailored all of the areas of dysfunction in a supportive way. He was always attentive to my emails post PT sessions and ensured that I was doing the exercises properly and on the right road to recovery. I am so grateful that I was under Charlie's care. Thank you Charlie.

Experiencia fantástica: I've received PT on neck, shoulders, lower back and have always received excellent care. As a +70 yrs active senior, the treatments I have received keep me moving and enjoying the physical activities I love. I also take Pilates at the clinic which helps my balance and core strength. I highly recommend Beacon - the entire staff is professional, knowledgeable and caring.

Experiencia fantástica: Charley King at Beacon PT has been treating me for various issues for over a decade. He began by working with me to treat a longstanding problem from a herniated disc in my lower back. Under his guidance and treatment, my pain and discomfort were completely alleviated. I can now work-out extensively with no problems. When a I developed a problem with my left knee, his regimen enabled me to avoid surgery. More recently, He has relieved me of discomfort from plantar fasciitis and a torn labrum/rotator cuff in a shoulder. He is an outstanding and I recommend him highly. Charley and his staff are all very welcoming and personable.

Experiencia fantástica: The team at Beacon Physical Therapy are the best I’ve dealt with in San Francisco, and I’ve tried so many places. I’ve worked with them on an old sports back injury (two busted discs) and chronic neck pain/headaches. Their approach is to target the causes of the pain at all layers from the skeletal through the muscle and everything in between. I always leave with the pain gone- it’s like magic. They have a deep knowledge of how everything is connected and using that to find the root cause. Whenever I have pain, this is the first place I go. And their office managers are so kind too!

Experiencia fantástica: Beacon is the BEST of the BEST and then many notches up from there when it comes to physical therapy! After injuring my shoulder, I went to nine different PT’s at UCSF and CPMC, but none could understand the problem nor figure out how to help. I kept getting worse, couldn't even lift a bag of groceries, let alone swim, and and lost almost three years of living. Until I met Dr. Charlie King. Charlie's extraordinary knowledge and manual skills along with his positive attitude, empathy and caring generous disposition proved extremely effective. I was bearing weight and carrying groceries in a month and got back to swimming for the first time in years after six months. I cried tears of happiness. It's clear to me that Charlie is not only the finest physical therapist/clinician in the Bay Area (and probably in the country, the world and the universe), he's also the best doctor of any kind that I've encountered. His determination and passion for getting you well will inspire you. And he’s also one of the nicest, kindest, most interesting and fun human beings you’ll ever meet. All the other therapists I saw spoke of needing to get down to healing and changing deeper patterns of movements that led to my being injured, but ONLY Charlie offered a deeper understanding of what was wrong along with systematic plan for changing and ultimately getting better. In other words, he's much more thorough, serious and determined to get the job done, and inspires a commitment to long term solutions on top of initial strategies for healing. The other physical therapists at BEACON PT are excellent too. Hannah Carey has helped me tremendously with pelvic floor issues in collaboration with Charlie. And the office staff, Quintin and Susan, are themselves extraordinary in their generosity, kindness and efficiency. They will make you feel completely welcome.

Experiencia fantástica: Beacon is terrific. I broke my femur and have had a lot of trouble getting my walking gait back. Including having my leg muscles clench up so much I could only walk a block or so a day. Standard Kaiser physical therapy wasn’t helping much. (Kaiser was helpful with the basics at the beginning of recovery). So I asked my friend, a physical therapist, who she would recommend. She said Beacon was doing some of the best work in the Bay Area. I’m having a terrific experience with Kurt. He’s treating me with a combination of exercises, soft tissue mobilization (like massage but integrated with movement), and retraining the mechanics of my gait. He’s got a deep understanding of how the body moves and what’s preventing its natural movement. He also brought in his colleague Hannah to co-treat with pelvic floor mobilization, which has helped enormously. I have lots of transient issues with my glutes and adductors, and relieving pelvic floor tightness is helping enormously. It also helped with some tailbone nerve restrictions from the tailbone being bent.

Experiencia fantástica: Beacon Physical Therapy is being a real boon in my life. Kurt, my IPA therapist, Kurt Correll, borders on being a miracle worker. I am amazed by the enormous strides we are making with my chronic problems. In the few short months that I have been seeing Kurt my pain level has decreased to the point that I rarely take even an NSAID, let alone a prescription pain killer. My ability to move comfortably has increased exponentially. The atmosphere of the center is very warm and caring.

Experiencia fantástica: I've struggled for over a decade with a severely stiff back, an unstable SI joint, and chronic pain up and down the right side of my body. I've seen half a dozen physical therapists plus various chiropractors, rolf practitioners and acupuncturists. I've seen both Charlie and Lauren at Beacon, and they are hands down the best. They are masters of their craft and have been absolutely game-changing in my healing journey, always working on the broader systemic issues rather than treating just the area presenting with pain. Slowly but surely, my stability and mobility have improved and I'm able to be more active again. I recommend both of them wholeheartedly. The entire staff is also incredibly friendly, particularly Quintin at the front desk who is an absolute gem of a human. Thanks Beacon staff for the incredible service.

Experiencia fantástica: Allison is a godsend. My 12 y.o. son has been seeing her here every week for 3 years now. She brings so much knowledge, experience, and creativity to their sessions, and he would easily admit that he finds their workouts fun! Most importantly she treats him with a unique humanity, kindness, and encouragement. All this and she has an impressive list of credentials, which is clear when you see her at work. The front desk is always kind and helpful and the warm vibe of the office is felt right away.

Experiencia fantástica: Highly, highly recommend Beacon Physical Therapy. As an aging athlete, I've been to several PT's over the years and know first-hand the depth of knowledge and expertise that Dr. Charlie King brings to every appointment. Dr. King has helped me to almost eliminate my low-back/hip/pelvis pain with his manual therapy, muscle release, stretches and exercises. Dr. King also helped my daughter tremendously with post-surgical therapy on her foot. Extremely professional and thorough. Very friendly staff and office.