Healthwell Physical Therapy Group

Experiencia fantástica: I feel very lucky to have found this place. Mindy clearly knows her stuff and the combination of modalities offered is really unique. As an athlete, it took me a long time to accept that just training harder wasn’t the solution for my situation and a more subtle, foundational tactic was needed. I wish I’d realized that sooner! Healthwell is helping me train smarter and with less pain

Experiencia fantástica: I'm a lifelong athlete - including two college sports and 40 years of very intense adult soccer - who has been struggling with my recovery from a total hip replacement three years ago. After one session with Mindy, I could distribute my weight equally between my two sides for the first time in three+ years. Apparently, it was a Fascial Counterstrain technique (something I'd never heard of before). I call it a miracle and it gives me hope that I can walk freely again.

Experiencia fantástica: Kara Abbott was truly instrumental in my recovery and I could not be more thankful for her help! The space is also really nice with all the necessary equipment you’d imagine a physical therapy place needs, and the staff is great and very responsive. I would recommend this place 5 times over.

Experiencia fantástica: Healthwell physical therapy has been a wonderful resource as I've recovered from a number of injuries over the years. As an athlete and very active person, I've greatly appreciated the knowledge base, attention to detail and whole body approach of all of the physical therapists I've seen there over the years. In particular, Rafaela Perkins has been a tremendous physical therapist for me the past year helping me first to recover from an ankle injury so I could get back to running and playing soccer and more recently to help me pre-hab for ACL reconstruction and to recover from said ACL repair. She makes sure we use every single minute of our sessions productively be it hands on work in the acute healing phase or pushing me to safely test my limits and progress in the more active re-strengthening phase. I really appreciate the knowledge, focus and skill she contributes to my healing process.

Experiencia fantástica: As someone who has struggled with chronic pain due to joint hypermobility, it has been super challenging to find a specialist who truly understands this condition. Rafaela is a shining star in this area and has helped me immensely. Her knowledge of how to strengthen muscles specific to hypermobility has made a huge difference in my pain levels and overall mobility. She goes above and beyond to help me find resources on braces and provides manual therapy to target deep pain in my shoulders and hips. If you're looking for a compassionate and knowledgeable physical therapist in the city, I highly recommend Rafaela and Healthwell!

Experiencia fantástica: I was diagnosed with hypermobility in winter of this year and referred to Healthwell to to help me recover from a spontaneous and highly painful knee dislocation (fun times!) and build up my strength in my other joints to make continued dislocations less likely. My experience with Healthwell stands out from my experience with almost every other element of our healthcare system in that it's been nothing but positive. I never expected to look forward to physical therapy, but I genuinely am glad for my sessions with Rafaela. She helps me articulate and figure out exactly what's going on in my body - she's curious, thoughtful, and a true mobility expert. In recovering from my latest knee dislocation, progress hasn't always been linear or clear, but I always feel confident that Rafaela will listen to me, take me seriously (if you don't have hypermobility, you probably have no idea how rare this is), and get creative to figure it out. While I haven't worked with anyone else, everyone I've interacted with has been friendly and kind. If you're also dealing with hEDS or HSD, I cannot recommend Healthwell strongly enough.

Experiencia fantástica: Fantastic cupping treatment from Carolyn for a tight I T band. She is a very professional, personable and knowledgeable therapist. I would highly recommend her.

Experiencia fantástica: I had such a positive experience at Healthwell! Rafaela had so such extensive knowledge and is just overall such a kind person. Not only did she tailor my exercise program based on my needs, but she also validated my pain and hesitation around certain exercises. I learned so much from her, and my body is in a much better place because of it!

Experiencia fantástica: Megan is a fantastic Physical Therapist. She took the time to listen to my concerns, diagnosed I had lordosis, and recommended exercises to help me correct my posture. Extremely thankful!

Experiencia fantástica: Wonderful individualized PT. The organization re billing and appointments and reminders is great. The 2 PTs I have worked with have been very thoughtful and inventive. I have exercises that make sense for me and the hands-on part is always great and VERY helpful. I feel that I am challenged but not pushed too far. And of course the more I do the home exercises…. I also really like that there is a little parking lot though (rarely) I have had to wait a few minutes for a spot. Recommend!

Experiencia fantástica: Bri is an excellent PT! She helped me get rid of my tailbone pain that plagued me for over a year. She is compassionate, knowledgeable, and really dedicated to quality patient care.

Experiencia fantástica: Healthwell is an absolutely fantastic physical therapy clinic - I've been seeing Rafaela for a few months and have made great progress with a long-standing chronic back pain issue. Healthwell is particularly great for anyone with any kind of hypermobility disorder or issues, as their physical therapists have expertise in this area. I would highly recommend Healthwell to anyone seeking a great physical therapist in the bay!

Experiencia fantástica: Megan Dalmacio is a talented physical therapist. She was the only PT to provide a thorough recovery plan to help me recover from my achilles tear. Her demeanor and compassion was calming for me as I was quite panicked due to my initial injury. I very much enjoyed working with her!

Experiencia fantástica: After tearing a ligament in my foot, I was stuck on a knee scooter for 9 months and my Kaiser doctors were out of suggestions. I got an outside referral to HealthWell, and Rafaela got me off the scooter within a month. Rafaela has great expertise in how to re-strengthen the small muscles in my feet and ankles that had been getting a free ride while my ligament healed. I have hypermobility, which HealthWell specializes in. It was key finding a therapist who understands what that means for PT, and who can also incorporate fascial release and alignment work into treatment. Rafaela is positive and kind, and it's no exaggeration to say she gave me my life back.

Experiencia fantástica: I am so thankful I am being treated by Healthwell. I am in the best care with the most amazing person. Carolyn is a gifted PT and a wonderful person to help on the journey to improving health, plus she is a world of information with referrals and suggestions. She also provides great exercises for at home or traveling. Carolyn is a rare find in the world of PT, respectful, kind, incredibly patient and an expert. Thank you Healthwell, I appreciate you and Carolyn more than you know.

Experiencia fantástica: I had the pleasure of working with Mindy Marantz as my physical therapist, and I can't praise her enough for the incredible relief I experienced! Her use of Fascial Counterstrain tools was unlike any other therapy I've ever received. The relief was immediate, and it's evident that her approach is advanced and sophisticated. Mindy is clearly a practitioner who excels at staying at the forefront of her field. I highly recommend her services to anyone seeking effective and cutting-edge physical therapy. In addition, the whole staff embodies a remarkable blend of professional excellence and genuine concern for their patients.

Experiencia fantástica: Healthwell is such a wonderful physical therapy group. My PT, Megan, is extremely knowledgeable, kind, and thoughtful about my care. I have long COVID, which manifests as ME/CFS (chronic fatigue), and Megan is very attentive to the specific challenges of my chronic illness—specifically not pushing myself too hard and avoiding post exertional malaise. Megan also takes an overall approach of accounting for life activities (eg changing a diaper, folding clothes, climbing stairs) as exercise… and co-creating a balanced approach to pacing myself. While Healthwell doesn’t take all insurance, they do work with you on a reasonable visit max and submit to insurance on your behalf. This is a huge plus, and I’m very grateful for them going the extra mile when so many out of network or out of pocket providers don’t. A+ for Healthwell.

Experiencia fantástica: Rafaela is amazing. She has a gentle approach to addressing the body. She is very attentive and detailed. I have gone to her for a neck issue and a hip issue. I am pain free and stronger after going to her.

Experiencia fantástica: I came in with an ankle sprang and a lot of unidentified calf pain. Megan worked magic for me got me up and moving within 2 sessions. She was so knowledgeable and competent and kind. Could not have asked for a better outcome.

Experiencia fantástica: Very professional service provided by Rafaela Perkins. She spends the time to fully understand the issues and I am assured the treatment plan is one developed for my specific needs. Highly recommend Healthwell.

Experiencia fantástica: I’ve been going to Healthwell for PT for the last 6 weeks to address a rotator cuff injury and “tennis elbow” issues. So far, every aspect of the services I’ve received there has been 5-star caliber. The front desk team has been super helpful and responsive with scheduling, reminders, answering billing questions, etc.. And my two PT providers —- Karen and Rafaela— are EXCELLENT! They are both extremely knowledgeable, caring, patient, and very hands-on. Because they each see only one patient at a time, I get their full attention for the entire 45 minute appointment, and I never feel rushed. Each of them has been exceptional in taking care of me and addressing my issues. I highly recommend Healthwell — and Karen and Rafaela — to anyone needing PT.

Experiencia fantástica: It was the most positive experience with Physical Therapy Company I have ever had. The physical therapist's name is Megan Dalmacio. She was like my big sister. Very personable and paid attention to my description of symptom's. She explained how and why the exercises would affect my back. Then she showed me how to do the exercises and watched me perform the exercises, to be sure I understood how to do them. She gave me photocopies of the exercises being performed step by step by live subjects. Even more helpful was that Megan emailed a video of the exercises being performed by live actors/subjects. This was really helpful. Another aspect of the that was unique is that she gave me her email address so I could communicate with her in-between visits. If my question was easy to answer she responded in a day or to. When my question was more complicated to answer, she indicated that and said she would discuss the issue with me during our next visit. Megan on a couple of occasions gave me a massage to help alleviate my back pain. Also, during my first visit I brought my wife with me. She frequently massages my back and she wanted and to find out the best way to massage my back. Megan demonstrated to her how to best do the massage. What may have been the most helpful aspect of the consultation was her suggestion for me to purchase a back brace (no other physical therapist or doctor has ever suggested this). In addition, she gave me a copy of the type of brace she had in mind from the Amazon website. She explained that copy the photo of the product was provided as an example of what she had in mind. She was not suggesting that I buy one from Amazon. Without this brace I am not able to sustain almost any physical activity for a prolonged period of time i.e. 15 minutes of more. Two examples that I use the brace for are exercise walking or social dancing.

Experiencia fantástica: I am beyond grateful to Healthwell and my PT, Carolyn Ferenz! Carolyn has been the first provider I’ve ever had to truly work collaboratively with me. Aside from being an expert in her field, she brings a degree of compassion and care I simply have not seen elsewhere. I have been in treatment at Healthwell for the past 6 months and can confidently state that I have seen incredible improvement in my overall physical health and mobility.

Experiencia fantástica: I consulted Rafaela on a problem that I had concerning my balance. She was extremely helpful in giving me exercises which I could do on my own. She was both informed and attentive in her response.

Experiencia fantástica: Kara Abbott at Healthwell physical therapy group has done an amazing job of treating my lower back pain (osteoarthritis). Kara developed a routine of physical therapy exercises that specifically addresses my condition and has made all the difference in my mobility and comfort, allowing me to maintain all my activities without any further medical treatment. Kara is warm, friendly, a consummate professional. I highly recommend her and Healthwell!

Experiencia fantástica: The staff is very knowledgeable, really listens, and is helpful & compassionate. The staff truly understands my hypermobile body and various issues that arise, and not only helps correct the various situations that arise as a result, but teaches me how to address the issues that arise as well. It’s very helpful to know I can help reduce pain and get my own body back on track. Thank you Healthwell for caring and special “shout out” to Carolyn !

Experiencia fantástica: My orthopedist referred me to Healthwell after he diagnosed the Achilles tendinitis that had recently interfered with my hiking. They assigned Megan D. as my therapist. With her treatments, the exercises she assigned me as homework, and the orthopedist's work I was nearly pain-free within a few weeks, had no trouble on a vacation trip that included lots of walking, and have now "graduated" from both courses of treatment with a set of exercises to continue at home. Special thanks to Megan for her careful listening and knowledgeable, professional care and advice.

Experiencia fantástica: I’ve been to Healthwell to help heal from a few injuries over the past 10 years. I found it to be a great practice with consistently excellent therapists. Most recently Megan did an excellent job helping me regain full pain free mobility in my hip after a fall. She really helped me understand what she saw and explained why she chose certain exercises. She was great and I feel like I have new tools to stay well.

Experiencia fantástica: I've been to multiple physical therapy places and in all honesty none of them care about your well being more than here. Your assigned a therapist (Kara is mine) and they keep you with the same therapist which is great! I am recovering from an ankle surgery and I must say Kara is really great about caring and helping me recover. We do great exercises to help my balance and strength. Kara also preforms multiple of techniques on my ankle to make it better and it's been so much better than before. Thank you!

Experiencia fantástica: I have seen my share of PT's and Carolyn is by far the best I have experienced. For any issue you may be experiencing she always has a solution. The office is easy to get to with ample street parking and the front staff are always accommodating and super friendly.

Experiencia fantástica: My physical therapist Brianna is wonderful. She is very considerate and gentle, and has a thoughtful approach to figuring out which exercises are right for me. She is also very nice.

Experiencia fantástica: Megan Delmacio is incredible. She is an amazing and caring Physical Therapist. I sprained my ankle in August 2022 and could barely walk and she remained positive letting me know that after patience and following instructions I would get better. Throughout the healing process whenever I had questions she took the time to tell me everything was normal and thoroughly listened to me. She also would provide excellent ankle massages. There was always a noticeable improvement every time I went to see Megan. It was such an honor to be one of Megan’s patients. I am such a fan of hers. I’m thankfully fully better now. Also the entire staff including Michael was incredibly professional and caring. Thank you Healthwell for making a positive impact!

Experiencia fantástica: Following my hip replacement I had extensive PT work overseen by Megan. She was professional, capable, and a pleasure to work with. It was a delight to know that she cared about me as a client, making certain that my health needs were thoroughly met. My recovery was enhanced by my belief in Megan's care and competence.

Experiencia fantástica: Brianna is an unbelievable therapist. She truly cares about her patients and her craft. She made an huge difference in my recovery journey. I would trust her to take care of all my future pains.

Experiencia fantástica: Healthwell is a small office that provides personal (1:1) visits, which differed from my earlier experience in a much busier office where the majority of time was spent with PT students. My experience is with Rafaela for a rotator cuff injury and post-surgery treatments. I was impressed by her depth of knowledge and warm professionalism. She is an excellent therapist who assured that my recovery progressed well and that I fully understood how to gain/maintain strength and prevent injury. The office staff (especially Leticia) was also helpful in navigating insurance requirements and scheduling. I would highly recommend Healthwell to anyone looking for personalized PT care.

Experiencia fantástica: I have EDS, which makes all my joints loose and prone to dislocations. I used to just live with pain, now Brianna fixes it with simple exercises. She modifies exercises to what I can do, and I’m healthier than I’ve been in years.

Experiencia fantástica: I've been going to Healthwell for back problems. I have nothing but good things to say about them and especially Megan. We check on my progress each week and if something isn't working we change it making my goals very reachable. Megan is very empathetic and easy to work with. I highly recommend Healthwell for Physical Therapy, they are excellent.

Experiencia fantástica: Rafaela is amazing. When my back was in dire straits, she helped me find relief with exercises and sitting/standing/horizontal positions. She is empathetic and compassionate, and it's clear she really cares about her patients. I would recommend Rafaela to anyone needing physical therapy!

Experiencia fantástica: I have plantar fasciitis for months before I went to healthwell physical therapy. After the first three weeks of therapy with Megan, the pain began to subside to a bearable level. The prescribed exercises she gave me for self care at home between sessions were very beneficial. Now, the morning pain from standing up after getting out of bed is gone and I can now ride my bike to work on sunny days and hike again. Megan is professional and an excellent therapist. I highly recommend her.

Experiencia fantástica: My mom has been seeing many physical therapist at various places. Megan has been the best therapist. She is very professional, gentle, explains everything and helped my mom tremendously with her exercise. The staff here is very courteous. I highly recommend this place and Megan as your therapist

Experiencia fantástica: I’ve seen multiple therapists at Healthwell and each has been great. Brianna is my current therapist and her knowledge combined with her genuine care for the patient and interest in continuing education are a refreshing experience. I highly recommend Healthwell.

Experiencia fantástica: Mindy Marantz of Healthwell Physical Therapy has been incredible in helping me recover from a serious concussion, whiplash and other injuries caused by slipping on ice and landing hard on concrete. The depth and breadth of her knowledge, her compassion, plus her astute perception of my challenges has helped me tremendously. I hold Mindy and Healthwell PT in great esteem for providing the best PT services I have ever experienced.

Experiencia fantástica: I have received the best care from Carolyn at Healthwell. It’s been about a year since I started and she has helped me so much. Part of my need for therapy comes from being hypermobile. It’s not common to find someone that understands how to help those with hypermobility. Carolyn understands this arena of physical therapy better than any other therapist I’ve met. She always listens to what I have to say, asks if I have more to say, and has answers to all of my seemingly minor issues I mention. During every session I feel heard, get great support, and learn new ways of helping myself through movement. She’s amazing! And I have had zero issues with the company as a whole. I highly recommend Healthwell.

Experiencia fantástica: I've was going to Dr. Carolyn Ferenz for about 2 years to be treated for hypermobility. For the longest time, I had no idea why I was experiencing symptoms and I was consistently impressed by her breadth of knowledge and concise explanations (with visuals!) of what was occurring in my body. Her treatments were clearly informed by the symptoms I had described. She was attentive and elicited any feedback for modifications. She provided recommended home exercises that were quite helpful. During therapy sessions, she was always kind, thoughtful, and flexible. The facility itself is very relaxing, with private therapy rooms, and various apparatuses. I couldn't recommend Dr. Ferenz or the facility enough!!

Experiencia fantástica: Two rotator cuff surgeries, a disc surgery and multiple sports injuries mean I’ve had decades of experience with a wide variety of San Francisco physical therapists. I write to sing the praises of my most recent facility (Healthwell) and my most recent therapist (Rafaela). Healthwell is first rate. It offers an unfailingly helpful and efficient support staff, reassuring attention to maintaining a scrupulously clean and bright environment, and even a convenient parking lot. But any such facility is only as good as its therapists. In all my years, I have never encountered a better PT than Rafaela. She demonstrates an encyclopedic knowledge of musculoskeletal conditions and pathologies as well as a variety of approaches to address them. I came to Rafaela with only the most generally descriptive referral for back and leg pain and she was resolute in her commitment to determine the root cause and fashion appropriate exercises to resolve my issue. She combined compassion with professionalism and was ceaselessly creative in her approach to my therapy. My unfortunate history of skeletal problems suggests I will need physical therapy again some time in the future. Should that occur, I would go nowhere but Healthwell and see nobody but Rafaela.

Experiencia fantástica: Brianna is the ultimate healer . She is solution-centric, positive , and affirming. She has a deep knowledge of complex conditions. Her approach has been transformative to my health. I would like to rate her 10 stars. If you want to live a more active, mobile life you want to have Brianna on your team. Speaking of team, the entire staff, especially to front desk and billing department are exceptional helpful and polite. I am fortunate to have the group of Healthwell in my life .

Experiencia fantástica: I’ve been going to Healthwell and seeing Brianna for about 5 years for various injuries. No where else do you get 45 minutes of dedicated time with a physical therapist every session. Brianna is always trying new treatments + solutions to help me with my pain and injuries. Can’t say enough good things about Brianna or Healthwell!

Experiencia fantástica: I have Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) and just wow!! This is the place to go if you have EDS/HSD, back problems, cranio-cerivcal instability (CCI), or other chronic conditions. They have more expertise on hypermobility than any other place I have ever been. I did not know how unhelpful my previous physical therapists had been until I came here and saw how much benefit and potential physical therapy can have. Shout out to my current physical therapist Brianna because she is just a wealth of knowledge, so helpful, and so kind. I'm learning so much from her. Highly recommend!!

Experiencia fantástica: Simply the best! Over the years I’ve had hip, neck and pelvic issues that required PT and every time, every specialist doctor prescribed Healthwell Physical Therapy because “they’re the best”. And I must say, they have earned that reputation. Brianna is exceptionally knowledgable, skilled and compassionate. She really takes the time to understand what’s going on and is meticulous in executing her rehabilitation plan. Plus, Leticia and the rest of the front office staff is great too! It really makes a difference when you’re cared for, feel better, and are able to function properly and have a good experience with front/back office staff.

Experiencia fantástica: I tore my meniscus and opted to try PT before having surgery. My therapist at health well gave me expert advice about the pros and cons of surgery, along with daily rehab exercises. I was assured that if I had any problems or questions that I would not hesitate to contact her. I was diligent about doing the PT work and did not need surgery. The help I received at health well was outstanding and I would use them again with any future injuries. The staff is very knowledgeable, professional and personable.