Performance Place Sports Care & Chiropractor - Costa Mesa, California

Salvatore M.

Sebastian and his team did an exceptional job of helping me to deal with and manage arthritis in my hip. When I started seeing him, I was facing the prospect of a hip replacement and the end of my running ‘career’. Now, I am back to running at volumes I haven’t done in years, and I feel strong.

The exercises were creative, tailored completely to my situation, and effective, despite the fact that the sessions needed to happen virtually because of where I live.

I wholeheartedly recommend Sebastian and his team.

Dave M.

I had Dr Dawne for a rib adjustment. She was very reassuring and confident which is nice when someone is working on you. we started with an evaluation along with some exercises to make sure the pain was just the ribs and not potentially anything else. I give 5 stars for her professionalism and game plan for the upcoming weeks. I look forward to using Performance Place Sports Care

Star S.

When I first came to Mandy, I was hobbling around, constantly in pain from a compound fracture and dislocation of my ankle a year and a half prior. I was desperate for help after traditional physical therapy wasn't giving me everything I needed. While it helped me regain a lot of ankle mobility, it was not helping with the pain and pushing me the way I needed. Upon seeing Mandy for our first consultation, I felt better that day. I felt better not just because she did some exercises with me to help with some immediate pain relief, but also because I know that I had found the coach I needed to push me to get back to feeling myself.

My case is a little bit different in terms of the complexity of my injury/recovery, but that did not deter Mandy at all. Within two months of working diligently with Mandy on pain management, I no longer had the intense nerve pain that I had coming into her office (after struggling with the nerve pain for a year and a half!). Her willingness to push me to become stronger has also helped me feel more confident to push my limits knowing she’s always there to help me if something started hurting again. After three months, I am in a totally different place than when I first started seeing her. When I first started seeing her I was barely even walking on park grass for fear of hurting myself. Now I’m going on small hikes and practicing running again.

Unfortunately I have to have another surgery on my ankle for reasons out of our control, but I am starting out stronger for this surgery than before. I am beyond grateful to know that I’ll have Mandy to help me come back even stronger post surgery. I honestly tear up when I think about how much finding Mandy has meant for my quality of life. She’s awesome, human, relatable, and really cares. Thanks, Mandy!

mia D.

Rehab is fun and I look forward to it every day! I never thought I’d say those words until I met Dawn. If you are looking for a partner on your recovery journey, give her a call.
Dawn made me feel heard and always addressed my concerns. I love Yoga and missed being on my mat, so she made the time to build me a Yoga rehab workflow. She has been with me every step of the way on my recovery journey and am confident that anyone who works with Dawn will feel the same support, guidance and care.

Roy C. (.

I had a fantastic time with Sebastian at Performance Place. I'll be honest. Initially, the cost did put me off to seeking treatment. I recall that I placed my first inquiry a few weeks prior to actually seeking counsel for a different problem. Due to desperation in the face of a pending marathon, I decided to reconsider and scheduled a session with him. He gave me peace of mind as to the fact that I had no actual muscle tears, and that I could safely run the marathon. When I came in for a session, Seb graciously extended our session at no extra cost. He even took extra time to answer my questions during our consultation call. I appreciate the rigorous way in which he attempted to diagnose my problems. He also suggested solutions to problems that I hadn't even considered before. Lastly, his brain is essentially encyclopedic. You can ask him any question and he will provide exceptional insight. I would wholeheartedly recommend Seb and his team to anyone seeking treatment for physical therapy.

Martha D.

My Miracle story

After a work injury in 1992, I have been dealing with debilitating upper and lower back pain. I have been seen by numerous orthopedic specialist, physical therapists, and chiropractors. All of which could not help me or would prescribe medication to mask the pain. I eventually learned to live with my pain.

This past April, I scored passes for the Half Dome Cables (five years of trying!) My family and I began our training for the hike and as bad luck would have it, I had a bad surfing accident and was diagnosed with a torn hip labrum. I was told I would need surgery and 3 to 4 months of recovery. The pain was such that I had to have morphine to get through it and knew there was no way I would be able to even make it from parking lot to the trail head.

I came across videos of Dr. Sebastian on YouTube and decided to give him a call. All I can say is, I felt like the Karate Kid meeting Mr. Miyagi.... My first appointment was LIFE changing. I came to see Dr Sebastian with what seemed to be an impossible goal and left with assurance that they would help me reach my goal of completing the hike, PAIN FREE!

For one month, Dr Sebastian and Des, put together weekly programs for me to follow. The training was intense and every week I felt stronger and healthier than I had felt since my initial back injury. They were so supportive and caring... every week was a new goal towards my success to completing the hike.

July 24, 2023, my family and I hiked and climbed up the Half Dome cables. I will not going into detail but that was an incredibly difficult hike! While I was tired and exhausted, I did not have one bit of PAIN! No back pain or hip pain.... calves yes, but I had no pain otherwise!

I can honestly say that had it not been for Dr Sebastian and Des, there's no way I could have achieved my goal of that incredible hike. I will forever be so grateful for their help.

If you have pain MAKE THE CALL! They will change your life... do not wait! I only wish I had found Dr, Sebastian and his team 30 years ago. Thank you from the bottom of my soul.

Hayden S.

I am a collegiate soccer player competing at the NCAA Division 2 level. I am also a health and wellness nut who takes everything fitness-related seriously. From my diet and training to sleep and other aspects of recovery, I am always looking for ways to not only perform my best on the field but also feel my best outside of it.

To give this review some context and garner proper ethos, here is a quick summary of my injury history leading up to my time working with Performance Place Care (feel free to skip this paragraph and proceed to the next one for my actual review):
Unfortunately, I have been plagued with injuries since my first year of college and grew skeptical of sports doctors and orthopedists. Halfway through the spring season of 2022, I picked up a pretty severe groin injury that halted my participation in the sport for the remainder of the semester. I bounced around countless orthopedists and struggled through agonizing pain through three full soccer seasons (about three years of pain). Throughout these three soccer seasons (Fall 2023, Spring 2023, and Fall 2024), I kept seeing different specialists to acquire guidance on how to get back to 100%. No one could pinpoint my issue based on the images they took and suggested they cut me open to take a better look (informing me that this surgery may or may not work). The odds were not good enough to favor such an operation that would come with many possible complications and a huge paycheck. I felt like I was never going to be able to play pain-free again. As someone who takes my health and performance very seriously, this took a very negative toll on not only my physical health but also my mental well-being. I ultimately felt hopeless and that my sports career might entail pushing through chronic pain forever, which took out all the joy I had while playing.

During winter break after the Fall 2024 season, I decided to take a risk and visit Performance Place Sports Care. The 9-hour round trip drive was 100000% worth it. I worked with Sebastian, and from the get-go, I knew this place was different from the rest. He patiently took the time to answer all my questions and helped me feel heard. He took into account not only the cause of my injury but also my lifestyle habits, and we immediately started to work on exercises to identify and help alleviate symptoms. Most doctors I saw asked me what hurt and what caused the pain and then told me I could either get surgery or just rest it off (which obviously did not work after three years of pain). From that initial visit, I have been able to work with Sebastian through online meetings for the past seven months. We are taking a more holistic approach towards recovery, making sure that all parts of the body are functioning correctly so that my problem area is not so problematic. While I did have to ease up a bit on sport-specific movements while I let my body heal, Sebastian never insisted I completely stop activity and rest. He even suggested I continue to exercise, which helped me mentally stay in the game. Since then, the majority of my pain has gone away, and I am finally able to play soccer without pain. I feel stronger than ever and much more confident in my abilities. Every time we meet, Sebastian takes the time to answer all of my questions and gives me the belief that things will improve over time, and they do!

Sebastian and the whole team at Performance Place Care have been great. They are prompt to answer my emails and reply to my countless questions. They are flexible with making appointments, making me feel heard and cared for. I know this is a lengthy review, but Performance Place Care changed the direction of my mental and physical well-being, for which I feel incredibly blessed.

Mark T.

I recently visited Performance Place Sports Care & Chiropractic, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the experience. The team was incredibly friendly from the moment I walked in, making me feel welcome and at ease. Their knowledge and expertise were evident, and they took the time to explain everything thoroughly. I never felt rushed; instead, they were patient and attentive, addressing all my questions and concerns. What stood out most was their focus on providing exercise homework to help fix my problem, rather than just offering an adjustment. This comprehensive approach made me feel confident in their care. I highly recommend them for anyone seeking top-notch sports care and chiropractic services.