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Before starting PT with Brandan I’d had back surgery and PT with others but it didn’t help and the continued pain. I’d heard great things about Brandan and he really helped my mobility and pain management. I liked that he helped me do the exercises so I did them right at home. His knowledge of the body is great. Recently I had a different problem with the lower back that he diagnosed and appropriately sent me to the surgeon who agreed. The pain is now resolved. Brandan is a kind person and really cares 100% for his patients. I know several people my age who have gone to him and we all rave about consistently good outcomes. I highly recommend Brandan.

MJ, Portola Valley, CA

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After a major orthopedic surgery at Stanford to repair a ruptured quad tendon, the recovery resulted in the inability to bend my leg and lots of pain. After two sessions a week for several months, I regained full range of motion with no pain. Plus, strength building with Brandan’s guidance has allowed me to resume my normal activities with confidence. Surgery is only part of the solution; professional PT is the rest.

BB, Woodside, CA

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Brandan is a miracle worker!!! I've worked with Brandan for over 3 years for physical therapy after a horrible bicycle accident. Before I saw him I couldn't even turn my head to the side without extreme pain. Now I have a much more manageable function level, and when things get out of balance, Brandan is right there to help me get back on track.

Brandan takes the time to explain x-rays, MRIs, etc to you and has given me more insight into my condition than the over a dozen doctor's I've seen over the years. He gave me hope for a better life when I was struggling everyday.

I cannot more highly recommend his team for any issues you may be facing due to fresh or old injuries. He will be able to get you back on track.

MP, Atherton, CA

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From the moment I walked in, until the last session when I walked out I was treated kindly and professionally. Each therapist I worked with was well trained and knowledgeable about my surgery, strengths and limits. Most importantly the therapist spends the entire hour working with you. My therapist, Allen, helped me with exercises, stretches and methods to increase my strength, balance and endurance. All of these activities helped me with a successful recovery from knee surgery. I am most appreciative to all that helped me through my recovery.

NJ, San Diego, CA

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I feel so fortunate my Stanford doctor referred me to specifically Brandan Pesa for my physical therapy. He is a uniquely skilled, insightful, proactive and compassionate therapist, working with you and keeping you motivated to do the exercises and work towards your best health. I have watched how he interacts so respectfully with his staff and know even though I drive miles out of my way to his practice that I will continue with Brandan and Alpine Physical Therapy whenever I need physical therapy support.

JJ, San Jose, CA

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My back and neck have been attached to Brandan Pesa for over five years, and they are both far better for it. He’s a true professional, extremely knowledgeable and informative, and a lot of fun to be with. Very highly recommended

RS, Portola Valley, CA

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My wife and I highly recommend Dr. Brandan Pesa. He is by far the best physical therapist we have ever used. I met Brandan at a physical therapy facility near us after I had a knee replacement in 2019. Brandan was in great demand because everyone considered him the best physical therapist at the facility. We continued to use Brandan there and stayed with him after he established a private practice.

Additionally, Brandan helped me establish a “Smart Cuffs” blood flow restriction exercise program that has made a significant improvement to my strength and health. It has resulted in significant savings when compared to the device I was using at a local fitness facility.

I highly recommend him and his team for any rehabilitation or fitness needs.

DJ, Portola Valley, CA

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In addition to two hip replacements and an Achilles tear, I recently had bi-lateral knee replacements. Each of these procedures required extensive physical therapy. I have been fortunate to have worked with good physical therapists, but I have to say that Brandan Presa is my favorite! He is incredibly knowledgeable, kind, patient and motivating. He was consistently encouraging and was able to keep me going forward even through a challenging recovery. He truly cares and is one of a kind. If you are looking for someone who can help you as you recover from an injury or surgery, I would highly recommend Brandan and Alpine Physical Therapy.

RB, Emerald Hills, CA

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Having undergone treatment at six other PT centers in San Diego, I can confidently state that none of them matched the high quality and personalized care I received and I attribute this to the exceptional knowledge, attentiveness, and compassion exhibited by my physical therapist, Allen Kao.

CC, San Diego, CA

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A very positive, patient and encouraging PT. Frankly, a breath of fresh air.

In May 2020 during the depths of COVID I suffered a rather traumatic broken humerus where the break was positioned near the top of my shoulder. There was a 3 week delay until I could locate a surgeon. I ultimately underwent a surgery that resulted in seventeen pins and one plate.

During my PT with Brandan he thought he should be making more progress with my arm. He suspected excessive scar tissue had formed. I returned to the original surgeon, mentioned the suspicions, he totally dismissed me, no diagnosis!

Ultimately Brandan, who observes many various results from various surgeons, referred me to a surgeon he knew that proved to be excellent for a second operation I had to endure.

I returned to Brandan, completed my PT and had excellent results.

Also Brandan is very interesting, shares various opinions, loves dogs and is an all-around great fellow. A total pleasure to be with during what can sometimes be a tedious and painful experience. I would not hesitate a minute to recommend Brandan Pesa, also I would have complete confidence vis-à-vis employees, as Brandan would have vetted them with his sensibilities and knowledgeable professionalism.

LC, Portola Valley, CA

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When I returned from living overseas, I had to rebuild my life and that included tending to my aching and ailing body. I was fortunate to be referred to Brandan and have been working with him since 2020. Brandan always provides me with excellent exercises to rehab, improve mobility, decrease pain, and increase strength. As important, he always emphasizes the importance of listening to my body. I am the healthiest I have ever been at 58 and I attribute much of my physical well-being and stability to what I have learned from Brandan. FYI, there is no one who does better hands-on body manipulation than Brandan.

TM, Redwood City, CA

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I would be overly delighted to write a review of Brandan Pesa ! I am a retired critical care RN that the profession and my family history has blessed or cursed me with OA and I have 7 "bionic" parts! Brandan has made me whole again on all levels. He is an amazing Physical therapist that has so many outstanding qualities: he is advanced in his practice on all levels, he has a wonderful bedside manner, is kind even with the "torture" exercises and is truly caring to make you return to your normal life! It does not matter how old you are or what shape you are in, he magically creates an environment that makes you return to health and living with all your activities of life. He has a sense of humor and truly cares about each patient he treats. He treats each patient individually on THEIR strength and knowledge level to return to optimal health. I have received PT therapy from many therapists over the years as well as seen PTs in my years working in the hospital setting and never seen a more caring and experienced "manual" care PT guy! He watches you to make sure you are doing the exercises correctly and challenging you in a positive way to push beyond your limits to achieve success in a humorous way. You actually look forward to going to PT and feel better after seeing him. You will not go wrong having him treat you for any therapy you might need. He is wonderful and his knowledge of the body is amazing! Try Alpine Physical Therapy Fitness and Brandan will change your life and body!

RA, Emerald Hills, CA

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Brandan Pesa has been a life saver for not only me but my two sons as well. My sons are serious soccer players and both had to have surgeries due to injuries. Brandan went above and beyond helping them get back to form so they could play at the collegiate level. Without his help and guidance I know their recoveries would have been much longer. Since he was a collegiate soccer player himself, he could really relate to how my boys wanted to get back in the game.

As for myself (a 60 year woman), I’m passionate about working out but I’ve had injuries and surgeries that have set me back. Brandan helped me recover from hip and shoulder surgery. One example comes to mind, after shoulder surgery, my Dr put me in a sling for 6 weeks with no movement. That apparently was not great advice and I developed frozen shoulder and was devastated. Yet Brandan helped me get back my range of motion and was so supportive and positive during my recovery.

Brandans empathy and fine tuning a program for you are unmatched. So many physical therapists seem to have a cookie cutter approach and will want to see you every week indefinitely. I never felt like with him, everything is tailored to your needs and he never pressures you to make multiple appointments. I could not recommend him more highly.