Scheduling It is easy to set up an appointment with a Certified Physical Therapist or a Certified Personal Trainer. Just call (415) 480-8011 or email us at optwinc@gmail.com and we will set up a comprehensive evaluation and assessment session.

What Should I Expect From My Initial Appointment? A typical evaluation and assessment session runs about 55 minutes. Plan to arrive 15 minutes early as you may need to fill out necessary paperwork. Our friendly office staff will answer any preliminary questions you have. A Physical Therapist will promptly sit down with you and discuss your needs. Our therapist will listen and together with the prescription of your doctor diagnose any problem or injury you have. Our Physical Therapist will help you set mini-goals so you are able to track your progress. We will educate you about personal fitness, diet, and manual physical therapies. We will answer any questions you have regarding your rehabilitation and training honestly and completely.     Depending on your goals our Physical Therapist will measure your Body Mass Index (BMI), Body Fat Percentage, and weight as you walk through several exercises specific to your therapy, rehabilitation, or training. Our therapists and trainers use low-impact and no-impact exercises. Most importantly your Physical Therapist or Personal Trainer will never leave you to help another client. They will explain and walk you through each task to help you understand. And we will never ask you to do something we wouldn’t do ourselves. If your goals are to improve athletic strength, regain balance and coordination, or to rehabilitate after an operation our trained staff will get you there!

What Should I Bring for My Initial Evaluation and Assessment Session? Insurance card/ Medicare card1 Prescription for physical therapy if referred by a medical professional2 Identification Athletic shoes, athletic shorts and shirt Form of payment 3 1It is only necessary to bring your insurance or Medicare card if you are using them. We can see clients without insurance coverage. Click here for more information on Insurance coverage and payments. 2A medical professional's prescription or referral is only necessary if you plan to bill insurance. We can see clients referring themselves. Click here for more information on the use of and obtaining prescriptions for therapy. 3We accept major credit cards, cash, money orders, PayPal and check. OPTW Inc. also bills Medicare, Medical, and major private insurance companies. Click here for more information about our EasyPay options.

What Does a Typical Session Look Like?  Depending on your current ability and/or your physician’s prescription the Physical Therapist or trainer will sit down with you and design a simple yet comprehensive plan of action. Your trainer will evaluate your energy for the day so that the session is not overexerting. Some sessions will involve more movement, weights, stretching, repetitions, or cardiovascular exercise than other sessions. Each session typically begins with a warm-up and ends with a cool-down. During some sessions your trainer may take time to discuss your diet and overall health. Depending on your purpose for coming to OPTW Inc. your trainer may request a three day written food and water intake to assess your health. Exercise/motor movement is only one component of a healthy lifestyle. By educating a client about their health we are encouraging a holistic approach to wellness. So that you are able to understand the importance of each exercise our trainer will briefly describe the benefits of the exercise and demonstrate how the exercise is performed. Our staff is always willing to listen. If something causes pain or discomfort your trainer will modify the exercise or stretch and see that the exercise is benefiting you and not harming you.  If you have any questions during or between exercises feel free to ask. We are ALWAYS willing to listen!

John Soriano, PT. DBA Orthopedic Physical Therapy & Wellness Inc. 20 Sycamore St. San Francisco, Ca 94110 2275 Market St. San Francisco, Ca 94114 333 Valencia St. Ste 100, San Francisco, Ca 94103 2220 Peralta Blvd., Fremont, Ca 94536 Phone (415) 480-8011 Fax (415) 255-8211   optwinc@gmail.com Site content and design by: Trey A. Copyright © 2010 Orthopedic Physical Therapy and Wellness Inc. All rights reserved.