START Physical Therapy - Costa Mesa, California

Nicole T.

Dr. Alan Lee is beyond amazing. He knows the body so well. He is so kind and caring. Walking with pain became something that I lived with daily. I noticed a difference after the first visit. Now, I can enjoy pain-free days which is so incredible. I am eternally grateful for his expertise.

Sandy Y.

Highly recommend Start Physical Therapy! I came in to see Alan for pain that couldn’t be fully addressed by other PT's. After my first session, I already felt a difference and was able to walk out of the room pain-free. The way Alan works is much more personalized compared to the typical cookie cutter PT exercises. Other PT's treated me based on my diagnosis only, but Alan's approach focuses on rebalancing things from the bottom up (literally, including finding the right shoes!) Although I still have a long way to go, I’m honestly surprised by how much I’ve improved already. Plus, Alan is super friendly, communicative, and truly passionate about helping others!

william T.

Collin and his partner Alan possess and demonstrate exceptional technical expertise, practical knowledge and a respectful bedside manner in the delivery of their respective therapies. In three short weeks (5 sessions) under Collin’s watchful guidance the chronic pain in my left shoulder resulting from years of athletic use and a prior rotator cuff repair has subsided and has enabled me to return to my regular level of physical activity both in the gym and water. If searching for options to address joint pain or any other muscular/skeletal ailment, look no further than Start Physical Therapy, you will not be disappointed.

Joseph H. I.

Alan is a fantastic physical therapist. I came to see him because I was experiencing sciatica and having issues with an arthritic knee. In our first session we sat down and discussed what I was hoping to gain from our sessions and he outlined a game plan. After 10 sessions, my sciatica was gone and Alan worked with me to correct and help with the flexibility in my arthritic knee. As a result I am able to walk better and my surfing has improved as well. I now have a better understanding of my posture my breathing and how to activate my muscles. I would highly recommend Alan to anyone. This is experiencing some type of chronic pain or needing to regain some flexibility to get back to a healthier life.

Joe Hajek

Kuko C.

I was referred to Alan by my regular physical therapist. Alan is professional and very patient. He's the most caring and compassionate person. He really cares about patients' well being and progress. My stubborn chronic pain has been greatly improved after working with Alan and joining a workout program that he suggested! I highly recommend START Physical Therapy!!!

Joseph M.

Alan has been such a great therapist since we first worked together. I have dealt with lower back pain and a consistently tight/immobile body. Alan has helped regain much needed mobility and confidence in my own body.

His patience and ability to explain my issues have helped me to keep up with my active lifestyle. Highly recommend if you are dealing with chronic pain!

Daniel L.

5 stars hands down!! Dr. Alan is so amazing! He is so knowledgeable and patient when educating and explaining everything! I can tell that he takes the time to study up and perfect his craft and he never makes me feel bad or gets frustrated for not understanding something. He takes the time to explain everything with such detail in ways that I understand. And the most important part, I’m PAIN FREE!! I have never felt better in my life! Once I really bought into the exercises and invested in my own body, I felt the WORLD of a DIFFERENCE! I am so grateful!! 😭

Taylor M.

Alan does an awesome job being receptive to your physical issues - particularly if you have chronic pain problems, where symptoms are often more complex and difficult to pin down - and is very patient while working to understand and address these problems. Alan does an excellent job at both teaching you exercises to improve your physical issues as well as helping you understand why your body feels and moves the way it does. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a physical therapist!

I have been seeing Alan every other week for the past several months, and during that time, I have improved strength and mobility in my knees and hips. Most importantly, I have been able to return to regularly doing the activities I most enjoy including hiking and mountain biking.