Core Performance Physical Therapy

Experiencia fantástica: I am so grateful for the compassionate care I received from Dr Taylor Sillekens. He treated me throughout my recovery from major back and sacroiliac surgery/fusion. It was complicated with the discovery of breast cancer and side effects of treatment for a year. He not only treated my back, but addressed pains I had in my hands and feet, etc., due to chemo. The entire staff and aids are professional, compassionate and encouraging. I highly recommend Dr. Taylor Sillekens and the Irvine office of Core Performance.

Experiencia negativa: I've used Core Performance numerous times over the years. I always received great care and was happy with their services. Not so today. The physical therapist only spends about 10-15 minutes with you. For the remaining hour, you are left in the hands of assistants who are instructed to have you do unnecessary (and painful) exercises to fill in the time. Most, if not all, of the exercises were a waste of time and my doctor said I should have never been doing some of them. I have since been using another physical therapy office and the difference in my healing has been unbelievable (five 1/2 hour visits so far). I am not doing any of the exercises that Core had me doing and the Therapist spends the entire 30 minutes with me. I wish I would've changed therapy places sooner.

Experiencia fantástica: I had my second hip replacement six weeks ago and this recovery was a lot more difficult so my Ortho MD wrote me a prescription to go to physical therapy 3X a week for six weeks. I chose this place randomly because it was close to my house and they were able to get me in right away. I’ve been working with Landy who is a doctor there and I cannot say enough good things about her and the entire team of aids that work with her. As soon as I started working with Landy and her team, my recovery sped up quickly. She was able to get me out of pain on days where my pain was heightened and she was able to increase my range of motion quickly. No one is in a rush to get you out in a certain length of time they will definitely put you through a lot of workouts and if you want to ice when you’re done, you can ice there. The doctor will take a good amount of time with you before the aids will work with you on more exercises. If you’re in pain or you’re frustrated with your recovery from a surgery or an injury, this is a great place to go. Everyone is super friendly, professional and the place is spotlessly clean.

Experiencia negativa: I am sorry but this company is not going to work for me. I scheduled a consultation at their Irvine facility for today at 9:40 AM. After confirming they called back and asked if they could move it to 10:40 AM I said sure. I arrived approximately 10:33 AM. They told me it would just be a minute before the Therapist could see me. At 10:45 I explained I have a service for my sister I needed to be at and needed to leave at 11 since they said it would be just a 20 minute consultation. I waited another 6 minutes until 10:51 and it was clear the therapist was busy until 11. I left. If they had said he was busy until 11 to begin with I would have rescheduled the appointment. But they were going to make me wait. I will not do business with anyone that disrespects my time like that.

Experiencia fantástica: Taylor is such a professional and experienced PT. Highly recommend as he continues to stay knowledgeable on current day exercises to improve my training.

Experiencia fantástica: I was walking around with a stiff knee and a limp when I first came to Core Performance, and honestly wasn't feeling very optimistic about being able to walk normally again. It has been close to a year since my injury, and two surgeries later, but I am finally close to being able to walk and return to my active lifestyle! I am incredibly thankful for Dr. Taylor in my journey to recovery! He is very knowledgeable and is constantly staying updated with the best practices. He really pushes you to work past your self-limiting thoughts. He believes in you even when you don't believe in yourself. I recommend working with Dr. Taylor, he will make sure you get back to 100%. Everyone at Core Performance is wonderful to work with, you will feel right at home at this clinic!

Experiencia positiva: Dr. Kelly was great, but most of the aids were unprofessional and condescending. Every single time I was doing an exercise one of them had to come over and say this is too easy for me and put more weight on. I would tell them I can't do that and they'd insist it's easy on me and ended up hurting me real bad each and every time it has happened. What am I supposed to do, show I'm struggling by yelling and crying while doing a move to prove I'm struggling? My appointments would also always started late although I would come in 5-10 minutes early.

Experiencia fantástica: Taylor Sillekens and his assistant Kat are priceless! I came back after 1 year because I had a relapse. I am thankful I trusted the process because I am no longer in pain. The new location is easy to get to and has all the equipment necessary to get you moving with ease again. Taylor knows exactly what you need to do. He is kind and patient.

Experiencia fantástica: I can not say enough about this place! My eldest son first started attending Core Performance after his spinal surgery. A few years later my second son had to come to physical therapy for his knee issues. He met Taylor and the rest is history! As a family we love this place. Taylor and Kat are absolutely amazing. They make physical therapy fun yet very effective. I started going here due to hip and leg pain ..... so many years of suffering and a few months with Taylor and the pain has subsided. My two older boys still come and get treated by Taylor because honestly he is absolutely AMAZING. He is kind, understands the issue and makes sure to get it resolved. He is highly talented at what he does. After my sons back surgery he was unable to play basketball and dunk the way he use to before surgery but with Taylors help he is stronger than ever and back at dunking which he hasn't done in years. I can not THANK Taylor and his team enough. If you are looking for a place that will actually help you and get you back to feeling fantastic again ..... this is the place. :) Honestly 5 starts are not enough. I wish could give more!

Experiencia fantástica: There is nothing bad that I can say about this place. I worked with Taylor for my knees, shoulders, and wrist. They know what they are doing here and have all the equipment to push through an injury and make your body stronger.

Experiencia fantástica: I absolutely love this facility! My PT Dr. Kelly is so knowledgeable and is currently helping me heal my shoulder. I had been having pain for months and finally decided to come in. Even after one session, she found the root of the problem and I feel a sense or relief both physically and mentally. Not only is Dr. Kelly great, but all of the staff was extremely friendly, and the facility was clean and spacious. I highly recommend!

Experiencia fantástica: I don’t think I can say enough great things about this place. My first time at this location I was given an evaluation from Taylor and instantly he was extremely helpful as it was for a leg injury I had and I didn’t quite know exactly what it was and he listened and helped me figure out what it was and I was on my way with some stretches and things to do to strengthen it. A month went by and i ended up having shoulder surgery and Taylor remembered me from the time before and it was something I found very great as he was very thoughtful and genuine with me as a patient and with his other patients as I observed as time went on, he was very intentional within everything he does. I only have great things to say about Taylor and was extremely blessed and fortunate to have him as the one who helped me through the road to recovery. Every-time I was in there he was great to talk to he was very down to earth about things and kept the mood light as in those beginning months it was somewhat of a struggle as it was never that fun to have to go through recovery. However he would always continue helping me by encouraging me and you could talk to him about pretty much anything. Whatever he did he was diligent with and would answer any questions i asked. As for the facility itself it was always very clean and the ladies at the front desk were always very sweet and ask about your weekend etc. Finally, for the aids who helped me with my recovery they were always great to me and very great with what they did as they helped explain the exercises and would offer some help to help you do the exercise better. I always enjoyed the times I had with the aids and once my recovery was all done it was a bit sad having to say goodbye to the taylor and the aids who helped me. The environment they created there was a great one as I would always go in there and enjoy my time even if it would be a struggle with the exercises. Being there within the environment they had created was always a treat and something I was grateful for with all of them as it made the recovery process a little bit easier every time I was there. The vibes were great each and every time I was there and the mood was always a light hearted one they were great at what they do while balancing an environment where you could talk to them about pretty much anything and were open to any and every question you asked! I would recommended Taylor and this location to anyone and everyone as I enjoyed every moment of my time there and was blessed to have them all.

Experiencia fantástica: 5 stars for Dr Taylor Sillekens, at CORE Performance PT in Irvine! Taylor eases me through what could be icky manipulations of my shoulder with focused skill, encouragement, distraction and humor. He explains the process and answers questions clearly. He has a broad medical background and an innate understanding of the people who come to him with problems they can't fix on their own. Isn't that exactly the person you want to work with? Even though progress takes time, and effort on my part, I definitely see improvement in my range of motion, and that's the whole goal. Dr Taylor Sillekens and the group of aides, who cheer me on, yet keep me on task with the exercises, have made these several months of rehabilitation rewarding and actually fun. One day I will be done with PT and sent on my way, and I will miss them all, but especially Taylor. Amazing.

Experiencia fantástica: Jervin is one of the most knowledgeable PT aides I’ve ever worked with. I feel very comfortable with him, knowing he will correct me if I’m doing an exercise incorrectly. Jason is also one of the best physical therapists I’ve worked with in my many years of PT. Great experience all around!

Experiencia negativa: They are very unprofessional. I booked my appointment a month ahead. When I arrived 3 mins late. They asked me to fill out documents and they explained the bill it’s already 15 mins late. But they asked me to wait for 15 more mins which means 30 mins late for my appointment. I asked if this is normal for the waiting time, the front desk lady didn’t answer just told me to wait or reschedule it. Of course I’m going to cancel it and won’t go back anymore

Experiencia fantástica: Dr. Taylor Sillekens was very friendly, personable, and helped me get back to normal after my surgery. All the staff at this location are kind, and the location is clean and organized.

Experiencia fantástica: There is so much that could be said about Mathew Shihab and the entire staff of Core preformance in Irvine. Mathew directs each staff member and patient with a single set of guiding principles that respects and encourages all who are lucky enough to to cross his path. He draws from a very deep well of knowledge and experience about every aspect of physical therapy. He iis a smart, well educated therapist. One is in very capable hands if those hands are his. But the thing that has impressed most in watching him work is his single focus on each and every patient that he sees. He is absolutely committed to the person in front of him. That is a great gift and his ability to listen, to explain and treat every patient insures that you will achieve results you could only hope for when you meet him for the first time. Matthew inspires you when you are scared, encourages you when it seems too hard and cheers you at every small victory. He is a teacher and leader. His entire staff has taken on this mind set. You are always better for having been there. Thank you Core Physical Therapy in Irvine for giving so much of yourselves to help so many. Quite simply, it is the best experience I have ever had with PT and I’m sure that it will be the same for you.It is just who they are. It has been a privilege to have been cared for by them.

Experiencia fantástica: Core Performance is the epitome of PT. Dr. Matthew has improved my life immensely. His extensive knowledge and deep understanding of the human body is apparent at every session. Dr. Tayler was also outstanding! Initially I was not able to raise my arm over my head after surgery, and with his expertise and patience I was able to once again raise my arm (and dry my hair, very important). The entire staff is top notch also!!! I leave feeling better after each session. Previously I had been to other PT facilities and there is no comparison .

Experiencia fantástica: Dr Taylor helped me recover from cervical fusion. Through his care and treatment I was able to get functional mobility back in my neck. The PT assistants were wonderful and always offered positive encouragement. Great facility with state of the art equipment. The receptionists always welcoming. Couldn’t have recovered without the whole Core team!

Experiencia fantástica: Excellent staff and facilities. Everyone is welcoming, knowledgeable, and friendly. Excericses were well explained and coached. I highly recommend Core Performance and have had an exceptional experience working with Dr. Kelly.

Experiencia fantástica: Tyler and his crew are amazing! Everyone at the facility is an absolute angel. They helped me recover to 100% after my accident. I regained my confidence and was able to get back to my life. Thank you all. Will miss you all. Much love

Experiencia fantástica: They CARE about you..

Experiencia fantástica: I have been to numerous physical therapy groups on both the East and West Coast. I can honestly say that Core Physical Therapy in Irvine is the best practice I’ve had the pleasure of working with. I was suffering from vertigo due to arthritis and weakness in my neck muscles. Their staff educated me on the various option’s that could be used to resolve my issues.Dr Matthew Shihab has a tremendous wealth of knowledge regarding the human body and worked tirelessly on helping me get better.I would highly recommend Core Physical Therapy to anyone who is looking for real results.What I appreciated most about this practice is they made me believe in myself and helped me attain the goals I was hoping for!

Experiencia fantástica: My experience with Irvine Core Performance Physical Therapy has been above reproach. Taylor, my physical therapist first helped me recover from a hip ball break and replacement. His technique was amazingly effective and I am now back to walking my two miles a day without pain. Jimmy, his assistant was amazingly gentle, kind and effective when working me through this difficult time. The Office Staff was great scheduling my appointments and working with me when I needed to adjust my schedule. These two are the best and I highly recommend them.

Experiencia fantástica: Fantastic experience. My hip and back pain of 7+ years is finally gone and I know how to manage it when it comes back. The PTs are outstanding, especially Matthew and Taylor. The assistants are so nice and friendly - especially Janelah, Kenny, and Samantha - they make coming to PT a really enjoyable experience. Highly recommend. Best PT I have been to ever.

Experiencia fantástica: I have been receiving physical therapy at Core Performance in Irvine for the past few weeks due to a pinched nerve on my arm. Dr Taylor Sillekens, my therapist, is exceptional. He is very good at identifying the injury source and applying various technics to heal me quickly. After a month, I feel so much better and slowly regained the functionality of my arm. His Lead Physical Therapy Aide, Kenneth Higgins, is very good as well. Together as a team, they quickly help me regain my normal life. I am a very busy person, but I want to take my time to give them a good review because they deserve it. A job well done!

Experiencia negativa: Very poor experience. Associate could even direct me where they are located. I was in so much pain, forcing myself to walk and she keeps telling me second floor and take left left. I was in second floor and took left. I told her I am at 140 and cannot find 190 bcz after 140 is 200 still she was not able to direct me. I was in building 37 and was searching PT. Atleast, front desk should know how to direct a patient. Anyone who is coming for PT has some or other body pain. They cannot do left right so many times. Finally I had to call her again and cancel all the appointments.

Experiencia fantástica: I have been receiving physical therapy at Core Performance in Irvine for the past few weeks due to a pinched nerve on my arm. Dr Taylor Sillekens, my therapist, is exceptional. He is very good at identifying the injury source and applying various technics to heal me quickly. After a month, I feel so much better and slowly regained the functionality of my arm. His Lead Physical Therapy Aide, Kenneth Higgins, is very good as well. Together as a team, they quickly help me regain my normal life. I am a very busy person, but I want to take my time to give them a good review because they deserve it. A job well done!

Experiencia negativa: The physical therapists are good but most of the time you're with the PT aid and they don't do their jobs and play on their phones most of the time. I wouldn't recommend

Experiencia fantástica: If you are in need of physical therapy, Core Performance is without a doubt the place to go. After undergoing 4 major spine surgeries this year I've had the opportunity to try a few of the PT centers in the area and Core outperforms all of their competitors! While others spent very little time with me, Core goes the extra distance spending whatever time is needed tailoring a program specifically for the injuries I'm trying to overcome. I highly recommend them!

Experiencia fantástica: I love coming in knowing the professionalism and expertise with Matthew will help me to continue to do my job. Everyone at Core is friendly and helpful. I highly recommend Core!!!

Experiencia fantástica: The Irvine staff at Core Performance Physical Therapy are absolutely on top of their game. Everybody is friendly, professional, and on top of their jobs. Taylor has helped me figure out what was wrong with my left knee and has come up with a treatment plan that has led to an incredible amount of improvement. As Physical Therapists they listen to my concerns and take that into account when assigning exercises and providing treatment. Would definitely recommend Core Performance to anyone who needs to get physical therapy.

Experiencia fantástica: I play a ton of volleyball and I coach volleyball as well. I started getting pretty bad tennis elbow and golfer's elbow about 7+ months ago. I first went to Southland Physical Therapy and after 4-5 sessions, I did not see a lot of improvement. I switched to Core Performance and met Dr. Taylor. He is just excellent. He communicates very well, explains his approach and most importantly why in a way that an average patient would be able to understand. He has a very objective approach. He established current state data so that he can compare with measurements as we progress to see an unbiased assessment. I had clear progress within the first 3 sessions. I'm at 100% yet (maybe 90%) but I am back at playing volleyball regularly and can fully engage in my volleyball coaching. I highly recommend Core Performance and even more so Dr. Taylor as anyone's PT.

Experiencia fantástica: Absolutely spectacular business. I have enjoyed my time here on so many levels: administration is amazing (easy to call and figure anything out and even a couple of times called/texted me to ask if I wanted a last-minute appointment). The staff is amazingly knowledgeable. I work with Matthew who is crazy smart and really good at what he does. Able to tell I had a forehead headache from my arm movement, and other things that are equally proving that he deeply understands body mechanics and pain. These are not pseudoscience youtube PTs, these are 10-15 years of experience masters educated PTs and assistants that many probably want to do the same one day. Everyone is great to work with, they meet you at your level of kinesiological understanding and make you not only learn the moves but learn why they are critical to solving your problem. The last is the facility, they have a full facility that will be able to hit every single gram of muscle, tendon, etc on your body. Can't say enough, making a lot of progress and want others to know that this is the place to go if you want rehab, prehab, or anything of the like.

Experiencia fantástica: The Core Performance team is amazing. Dr. Taylor Sillekens is the absolute best. He is extremely knowledgeable, patient and a consummate professional.

Experiencia fantástica: Physical therapy at Core Performance in Irvine has been life-changing for both my wife and I. In a follow-up to my prior review, I need to recognize my therapist, Dr. Taylor, for recognizing that my long struggles with hip and leg pain would benefit from a spinal alignment technique. It was painless and quick, but gave me tremendous relief that has enabled me to walk 2-3 miles each day with virtually no pain - the first time I've been without pain in 5+ years. Thank you, Dr. Taylor!

Experiencia positiva: I was very pleased with my experience at the Core Performance in Irvine. Taylor, my therapist, was very professional and knowledgeable. I want to thank him for all his encouragement with every visit. Kenny, my helper, made my exercises fun and also made me work hard. I want to compliment Amanda and Danielle for the smiles and friendly greetings when I arrived for my therapy.

Experiencia fantástica: Can’t say enough good things about Core Performance! Taylor helped me throughout my recovery from shoulder surgery, and I regained my strength and range of motion quicker than expected. His personalized exercise plans and care allowed me to achieve my goals while also enjoying my time at PT each week!

Experiencia fantástica: I honestly cannot say enough good things about Core PT or the amazing people that work here. I started coming here before my Achilles’ tendon surgery and I believe that if it wasn’t for the care I received, I would’ve not recovered as quickly as I have. Since my surgery I have been working with Matt and with his knowledge, guidance and care through my recovery, I feel stronger and than before. He not only focuses on your injury, but helps heal and strengthen the rest of your body and issues or complications that arise during recovery. I will always be truly grateful for all that my Core family have and continue to do for me. Thank you all for the care and kindness I have received.

Experiencia fantástica: Core Performance is the absolute BEST place to go for physical therapy! If I could give them 1,000 stars on here, I would. I struggled with low back pain since 2013. Anyone who has had chronic low back pain can attest to how utterly debilitating and life altering it can be. So this review is going to be long, because I’ve suffered for so long and they’ve helped so much. The amazingly smart and talented Dr. Kimi and incredibly awesome and knowledgeable physical therapy aides not only helped me get my life back, they also got me ready to hike the Appalachian Trail, which is 2,193.1 miles long. It has been a dream for the last 5 years, and they helped me to turn it into a reality. They not only helped me get back to what I love doing, they also helped me to do awesome things I never thought would be possible. I can deadlift 100 lb. off the floor, run up mountains, and simply enjoy life. Chronic pain and the fear of my back “going out” will never dictate my life again. They also helped me with plantar fasciitis, and with balance work so that I hopefully never trip or sprain my ankle while hiking again. They always answered all of my questions, and I learned so much from them because they’re so amazing. At my first appointment, when I struggled to get out of the car and up the stairs due to pain, I could not imagine a life without back pain. Once I stepped through that door, I was finally in the right place, and the back pain is a distant memory now. Therefore, I highly recommend Core Performance PT over any other PT office. I have been to 8 different physical therapy offices in 2 different states over the last 8 years, so you can trust me! To the Core Performance staff: Your amazing talent and positive attitudes have truly saved my life. Everyone from office staff/operations to Dr. Kimi and all the PT aides I’ve worked with have been amazingly kind and so, so helpful. Even other Doctors of PT who did not directly work with me were so kind and supportive too. Huge thank you to everyone who has helped, encouraged, and supported me at Core Performance: Dr. Kimi Amanda Jesse Nikki Rys Nikki Fabian Kristina Eric Emma Taylor Dr. Matt Dr. Adam

Experiencia fantástica: Excellent professionals, great enviroment and positive results!!