SOMA Sport & Physio

Great experience at SOMA. Sophia and Anna are wonderful PTs who tag teamed my care - really appreciated their willingness to experiment with different manual therapies and exercises to see what worked for my back injury (herniated disc). Special shout-out to Brian, Jessica, and Deji, the PT aides who worked closely with me in coaching me through the exercises.

SOMA Sport and Physio was my first experience with PT. I had developed a dull pain deep in my hip after running regularly for a while. I knew I needed help but was apprehensive about PT. Dr. Cheng and everyone at SOMA Sport and Physio were amazing. They helped to diagnose my hip issue and cam up with a plan to help get me back to regular running. They were honest every step of the way and the plan and exercises they came up with was adapted over time as my hip healed and all of my body got stronger. Everything went according to plan and I'm back to running regularly. I also now have a regular routine to keep it that way. Thank you Dr. Cheng and SOMA Sport and Physio!

They treat people differently, if you happend to be Chinese you get all bills & whistles, 5 stars service, if not expect cutting corners, squirmy service. Come on, there are many places in San Francisco are better than you in regard to your lousy attitude & bias.

I've been to 4 PT clinics in San Francisco, and by far this is the best. I was treated for a complex injury (distal humerus fracture with radial nerve palsy and frozen shoulder). Dr. Julian has helped me regain strength and ROM faster than I had hoped. He has a lot of tricks in his clinical toolbelt for nerve injury recovery. He always takes the time to educate me and is patient with my millions of questions. I get a good amount of time with the PT at each session, and the PT assistants are also great. Deji makes me laugh and celebrates my wins. Brian geeks out with me about powerlifting. Priscilla is kind but strict about form, to make sure I'm getting better as quickly as possible. Danielle pumps me up with encouragement. The facility takes covid mitigation seriously - masks are still required and ventilation in the space seems good. It feels like a gym more so than a doctor's office, which is comforting for a gym rat like me. Appointment scheduling is easy. The temperature in there can vary a lot, so you might want to bring layers. Thanks, Soma Sport & Physio team! I hope not to be back. 🤣 But I'll keep telling everyone else you're great.

SOMA Sport & Physio was recommended to me by my physician after I broke my leg (tibia + fibula) while running, and I was in pretty bad shape..... I was assigned to work with Julian for my physical therapy, and went twice/week for 2 months. First and foremost, Julian is a miracle worker! He listened to all my random aches/pains (and there were many!!) as I tried my hardest to get back to best. He never discounted anything I said, and always had a tip or trick for me to try that showed he had genuinely listened, and was really focusing on whatever part of my leg was bothering me at the time. SOMA Sport & Physio worked with me every step of the way (literally!!) to make sure I was able to walk seamlessly, and showed no signs of a limp whatsoever - which I was really worried about. With their help, I was back to hiking and running as if nothing had happened! Thanks so much to Julian and the whole SOMA Sport & Physio team :)

I called up SSP and was able to get an appointment with physical therapist Anna Wong a few days later. Anna Wong was easy to talk to and along with the great staff, skillfully helped me with my back pain issues. When I later needed to get help with emergent shoulder rotator pain, they quickly assisted me with that as well. The combination of exercise, physical manipulation of the affected parts, and heated electro stimulation, I was soon on the road to better handle my physical issues.

When I was pregnant I somehow developed frozen shoulder in both shoulders. Not only was it incredibly painful, I wasn’t able to sleep on my side which you’re supposed to do as the baby gets bigger (sleeping on your back can lead to risks when the baby is big), so I was really anxious for my shoulders to heal and I wasn’t making any progress with just doing PT on my own. I saw Julian as I had seen him previously for a ski injury and my knee healed well under Julian’s PT support. Julian not only had me do exercises but also did hands on manipulation of my shoulders — the sessions were super painful but after a few sessions I could feel the difference and my shoulders were gaining mobility. Julian’s dry humor helped lighten the mood and the PT assistants were great at adjusting to my needs in helping me do exercises and ice afterwards. It’s more expensive than other PTs and out of network with my insurance but so worth it — each 1 hour session here was so much more valuable than 2 30 min sessions at another practice. After a few months of sessions with him combined with massage therapy, I was healed just in time for my third trimester of pregnancy. I’m so grateful to Julian for what he did to accelerate my healing, and will go back for any other PT needs

I came to SOMA after having a pretty intense hip surgery (PAO), and I'm so grateful to have Anna as my PT, as well as Deji, Brian, Dani, and Jessica as my aides. Anna helped me go from sitting on a wheelchair and fearful of taking a step, to confidently using crutches, to being able to walk for 3 blocks like a normal person. Their exercises were personalized and helpful, and their staff is super friendly and caring. I can't thank SOMA enough and would highly recommend it to anyone in need of a good PT!

I came to SOMA Sport & Physio attracted by the great reviews and good location for me. I needed some physio treatments after knee ligament tear and was working with Julian. Julian and the team provided excellent care, were always available for questions and guided me through recovery and going back to my usual sports activities. Warmly recommend the company and Julian personally!

Dr Eng and the team ar Soma Sport and Physio are exceptional care providers: I have been a loyal client/patient for over 14 years and continue to be amazed at how much better I feel after every session. True professionals, easy to book with online, focused, never rushed and tailored sessions. Highly recommended