Peak Performance

This isn’t a very good place, perhaps it’s good for certain people or in certain situations like marathon runners, but it didn’t work for me at all. I was injured several years ago in a hit and run accident, which meant I needed to have an immediate hip replacement for a very badly fractured hip. I improved very fast, and I had loads of excellent physical therapy at Kern which I highly reccomend, and if I need more therapy I’ll back there. A doctor suggested I try this place, although most of the doctors we have prefer Kern. I went there 3x for my shoulder which was twisted in the accident. I exercise daily which I’ve done for many years, walk daily 2 – 3 miles and I always eat a very healthy Mediterranean diet. I found the few sessions extremely painful and not helpful. After session 2, and 3 for several days I had shooting pain in my arm, shoulder, tightness in my neck and back, and some discomfort in my knee, my husband and I decided that this isn’t a very good place, and I should quit before I got badly injured, or needed more surgery from damaging pt. Later on when I’m less sensitive, then I’ll go back to Kern for some more therapy, Kern is a thousand percent better. Additionally the therapist would only work with me for about 30 minutes very intensely maniupulating my shoulder, the pressure was far too firm, and then for the next 30 minutes I’d be sent off with an assistant while she worked with someone else, but not a Kern there I’d have the excellent therapist for the full session. At Kern the manipulation was very brief, and no so painful, the therapist always went over Pt exercises I was doing at home to check and tweak things which never happened there, and always additional things would be added, they were very careful strengthen but no pull my body in weird ways, or do things too hard where I’d wind up with pain which happened at this awful place. I had to stop the last session early for heat, I never had to do that at Kern, it was always the right amount of exercise and pressure, it was so helpful, unlike this place. Kern is also a much friendlier place, with very nice, well trained staff, and lovely, long– time front office people, and my husband and I have both had excellent experiences there.

I have been coming to Peak Performance for about 3 weeks now for the treatment of some knee and shoulder issues from an injury. I also have Multiple Sclerosis. From Mike at the front to my PT Ivan I am in LOVE with this place. One on one time with my PT who has literally changed my life offering empowering tools every visit. Yes I have to do the work, but the results have been amazing already. My posture, body and mind has never been more informed regarding flossing, mechanics and overall understanding of how the body works with modifications to my needs. I am grateful for such a convenient location, easy parking and the wonderful intimate location too. Thank you Peak Performance you are not getting rid of me anytime soon!

I have had PT for many years and followed Jodi, my therapist, where ever she goes. She has been at Peak for some time now. I have done 2 rounds of PT for my knee and shoulder here and would not hesitate to go back for any reason. The customer service given to me by Jessica at the reception desk is in a word remarkable. Jodi, being a gifted therapist, is very popular and hard to get in to see. Jessica and Jodi have always made way for me to get in and get the therapy I’ve needed. What is nice and comforting about Peak and their staff is that this is like a private/​personal gym that is clean and calming.
Jodi makes you work and does it in a way that as she goes along every step is explained so that you, the patient know what is going on in the series of steps your taking to heal. She is extremely gifted and extremely knowledgeable and highly educated. What I have learned from her as we continued to go through therapy still helps me today and makes for some great exercise when one doesn’t have time for the gym or in my case as you get older helps me get moving in the morning when a bit stiff! LOL!
I guarantee that you too will be very happy with their services, their therapists and customer contact. In today’s world, this is shinning diamond that sets the standards high, but still continues to reach higher.
To Peak, THANK YOU!

After surgery to repair my torn ACL surgery, I was referred to Peak Performance by my orthopedic surgeon. I was treated by Shannon Collins, and was able to get excellent treatment which eventually allowed me to resume all activities with no restrictions. Shannon combined mutiple treatments (ultrasound, manipulation, and more), wrapping and exercise to give me full mobility. I have recommended Peak Performance many times. This place is the cadillac of PTs!

Anytime I have a sports injury I go to Peak Performance. Shannon and her team are tops in the industry… cannot more highly recommend.

I got into a major surfing accident years ago and was told by an orthopedic surgeon that I’d need surgery on a herniated disc. Fortunately, a friend had told me to try physical therapy first. I went to peak performance. Nicole worked with me three days a week for months. She found ways to incorporate my love for surfing into the therapy. And within 6 months, she had me back out on the water.
Since then, I have been going to Peak for every injury I’ve gotten. I’ve recently worked with Samantha, who is very keen on the latest treatments in the world of medicine and therapy. She goes out of her way to treat my immediate injury with an amazingly positive attitude, while implementing basic preemptive surf focused workouts to keep me from getting harmed in the future.
Peak is amazing. I can’t recommend them enough.

I have pain in almost every joint in my body, along with other parts. I have been to many physical therapy facilities in Los Angeles. No one helped me. A friend of mine recommended Peak performance. From the first hour I knew Ms Shannon Collins is very knowledgeable and is going to help me. I knew that because I have experience dealing with physical therapists for the past twenty two years. Sure enough I started noticing improvement right away and I got better. Not only was Ms. Collins very skilled in her field but she was also extremely nice. When you get to be my age in the sixties, you have to have a good physical therapist. Life is much more enjoyable now after I have been treated by Ms. Collins. I hope she never retires because she is so hard to replace. Also everyone in her office was very nice and professional. It was such a pleasant and beneficial experience that everyone should experience.

I don’t really agree with Icacassgrrl. Shannon really takes her patients seriously and if she really did try to have one of her associates take over this patient’s injury is because she knows that they will be well taken care of. I have been going to this place for sometime now and all new and old patients seem to love the experience and the results of their therapy which is what I hear them say while I am getting my beat down ankle worked on. I have a fractured bone on my left foot and 5 torn ligaments with in my ankle, after two weeks of therapy (2 days a week) i have been able to flex, stand and walk with out my brace. Samantha is great which is my go to person, front desk staff are really nice and the other associate Andrew is awesome, also gets great compliments from his clients but its Team Samantha for me, cant thank her enough on how great my recovery is coming through. I would recommend Peak Performance to anyone even my family.

I’ve been coming here for almost six months, twice a week for physical therapy to treat an injury from an accident. It’s the only PT place I’ve ever been to. I think it’s great.
My treatment is always one-​on-​one for the full 45 minutes of my appointment, which I understand is not always the case at other places.
The space is super clean and feels like a private gym. My therapist, Samantha Harte PhD (!), is (super) knowledgable and easy to work with. She has created an excercise program for me to d bat home which combined with her PT regimine has helped me recover 70−80% of my pre-​accident range of motion.

I went to another PT office in the area in the past, and didn’t realize what I was missing until I went to Samantha at Peak Performance. She is so knowledgable and comprehensive in her treatment — she built a personalized program that addresses my injuries and lifestyle, both now and preventative for the future. She really cares, answers all my questions and made me feel completely comfortable from the start. I trust her and couldn’t feel better about my healing. Everyone I have dealt with at Peak has been nice and helpful. I would definitely reccommend Samantha and Peak to anyone.

I’ve had chronic neck and back problems for years. I had been going to a different PT place in Santa Monica with limited results. I’m been very impressed with what they have done to help. Additionally built up my home program so I had the tools to keep my injuries in check.
I would recommend this to anyone.

I love Peak Performance! I’m currently in rehab for a broken ankle and foot and Shannon is a true miracle worker. She’s comprehensive, thoughtful, and truly caring about my healing. She thinks through the healing process rather than opt for rote exercises one can find at other PT clinics. Jody and the other PTs are equally skilled and on top of their game. There is no better place in LA!

After injuring my back in a car accident, I started going to Peak Performance to get some relief. My PT was Samantha, who is super sweet, super knowledgeable, and an awesome physical therapist.
The facility is clean and nice. The staff is friendly. The PT’s know their stuff. They helped me big time.

After reading these reviews I was quite excited to go in — I have had long-​term problems after a surgery. First, Shannon told me she isn’t taking patients and tried to give me to one of her younger therapists. She said she is putting more time into «growing» the business end now. Since I have already seen several therapists for this problem and it’s fairly complex, I told her I was not interested in seeing someone without many years of experience. So, she reluctantly agreed to see me (I should have stopped right there). She saw me a couple times and I didn’t not find her particularly intuitive or helpful. On my third visit or so she gave me to someone there doing an internship, and he was really awful and actually make my problem hurt worse.. This was a total waste of my time.

Hmm, what do I say about a place that has given my aching body so much relief?
Well, I adore Peak Performance. Specifically, Shannon Collins. She is flat out the best. She is so awesome at what she does, so skilled, so experienced at helping people, and she does it with such an easy going manner. I never hurt after a session, and always feel relief. Everything she is doing she explains clearly. Believe me, I’m a question-​aholic and she always takes tons of time to answer all my weirdness. After a great session, she shows you very effective yet seemingly basic exercises that help you out of your misery. They definitely work!
I’ve had other PTs in the past and they just don’t measure up. Worse, they can reeeeally hurt you.
Don’t waste your time elsewhere. Shannon and Peak are the bestest.

It may sound hyperbolic, but given her breadth of knowledge, her hands-​on skills and her easy-​going manner, Shannon is by far the best health-​care professional I’ve ever seen. I’ve yet to go to an orthopedist that had as much insight into an injury or condition as she does, and very often she’ll diagnose something that doctors have missed or mis-​diagnosed. My only complaint is that you need a doctor’s prescription to see her (because that’s the law).

I first met Shannon, the owner, about 7 or 8 years ago when enrolled in a martial arts class. One of the things that makes her and her staff such a great physical therapy place to use, especially if you are an athlete is that she is an athlete herself. She’s been involved with martial arts, basketball, volleyball, and in more recent years she’s gotten involved with triathalons. So she knows how important it is for you to keep up with your training.
She and her staff, spends a lot of extra time understanding your problems and how best to treat them. They are not there to ‘butcher’ you. Her staff comes with varied backgrounds including yoga and acupuncture. She’s also taught college level Physical Therapy courses and has volunteered at high school football games. Given her skills, she’s had movie stars and touring bands request that she travel with them while on tour. She’s an all around good person, who has developed her business based on a solid reputation.