Ascend Physical Therapy & Balance Center - Buena Park, California

R Maria Blanco

Ascend PT treats the client professionally, with attention to individual needs, and monitoring progress closely. I appreciate the sense of wellbeing during and after visits, and the promotion of mindfulness through homework exercises. Staff are friendly, generous and helpful.

Linda Albertson

I had a great experience at Ascend. The PT worked tirelessly on my personal goals and helped create a home program to continue my progress when therapy was over. The assistant (Zika) also was very knowledgeable and encouraging about my exercises. I have been to several PT offices but Ascend is well worth the longer drive for me

Brett Wyrick

Edit - The Physical therapist gave up on my condition after a few weeks. He literally said "Physical therapy isn't for everyone" at the end of one of our appointments, and then I never went back.

I tried another physical therapist there, but scheduling got difficult with my traveling and we ended up just having a falling out. I have been seeing a much more experience physical therapist who is Mayo-clinic trained and has been way, way better than Dr. Park and his staff. The new PT actually figured out many new things that were never brought up during my time at Ascend. My situation is unique, but this has been my experience. My original review below (which was 5 stars). I was so disappointed when I was turned away because the PT just didn't know what to do with my situation. No recommendations, no anything. Just a simple "well, physical therapy isn't for everyone" and ended our appointments.

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Original review
I've had Dr. Joe Park (he has a doctorate in physical therapy) for a few sessions now, and he has been nothing but professional, helpful, and best of all, thorough. I have had some ongoing upper middle back pain for years, and I've tried a multitude of services. Doctors, chiropractic treatment, pain injections, anti-inflammatory pills, cupping therapy, and all sorts of lotions and topical creams, not to mention all sorts of self-medicated and self-prescribed "fixes" desperately trying to find a solution for this pain.

For the few weeks that I've been seeing Dr. Joe Park, he has helped me to make sense what is going on with me. This pain has stumped quite a few professionals and honestly has left me feeling a bit apathetic towards treatment, but Joe is helping me to see a light at the end of the tunnel. He is receptive to the feedback I give him in regards to how my pain is daily, and he's been great at recommending particular exercises and habits that get to the heart of the issue.

When you're in chronic pain, you need a light at the end of the tunnel. I truly believe that Ascend will get me there. Be upfront about your goals, your experience with the therapy, and do your recommended exercises, and they'll take care of the rest. The girls answering the phones and setting up appointments were very professional and quick in getting my insurance and records together. Check-in has never been a long wait. And the facility is in a new building that is quite nice - appears to be a lot of Korean-American medical practices in it.
Highly recommended. ?

Sly Frogman

My mother had back surgery and is currently going thru physical Therapy at this facility. Must say right she walked out she is stronger and more optimistic from the first session. She admires the professionalism and care from the reception to the therapists. She cannot stop complimenting the various therapy session they offer in one session and what good it’s doing. She feels blessed having found Ascend therapy hoping to extend her sessions until fully recuperated.
Thank you again.

Colleen Blocker

When I couldn’t find a therapist to help me get rid of the vertigo I had for so long, my dad’s friend recommended Dr Joe, who fixed it for me. He helped me with other issues, too, including balance, migraines, neck and back pain. He helped me not just with PT, but instructed me in self-care for my particular health challenges. The whole staff at Ascend is wonderful!

Leanne Herrera

This place has amazing customer service. The therapists are extremely helpful and really care about the care they're giving. They're extremely friendly, professional and great at what they do. I would recommend this place to anyone who has any type of issue. I've been going for treatment of Vertigo as well as lower back pain. They are a very caring group

Lindsay Pak

My husband’s been in severe pain for the past few years due to turtle neck syndrome. His primary doctor recommended physical therapy. My husband started PT and after only five times he is feeling relief of pain. He is waiting for addt’l PT approval from insurance and can’t wait to get more PT. Ascend PT staff are friendly, courteous, professional and provides excellent customer service.

Sylvia Macias

I love this place. The staff is very caring, friendly and they give you superior care. My therapist takes his time and I really appreciate that. Facility is very clean. They give my mother an A+ treat,emt/ Highly recommend this facility.