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Meet with a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy online. Get a personalized exercise plan, ongoing support between visits, and a PT who knows your body—all covered by insurance.
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Physical therapists serving Los Angeles
Licensed in California, accepting new patients, and in-network with most major insurance plans.
Jennifer Thai
OCS, DPT
Focus Areas
Insurance Accepted
Shaniece DeGazon
DPT
Focus Areas
Insurance Accepted
Dylan McLean
DPT
Focus Areas
Insurance Accepted
Anthony Portillo
DPT
Focus Areas
Insurance Accepted
Christine Ogbonna
DPT
Focus Areas
Insurance Accepted
Joanna Hernandez-Gibson
DPT, PCS
Focus Areas
Insurance Accepted
How's your back feeling this week?
Way better. The exercises are getting easy.
Awesome — let's add a progression. Updating your plan now.
A better way to take care of your body
100% online
All your visits are virtual. No commute, no waiting rooms.
Covered by your insurance
We're in-network with major insurers. Most patients pay just their copay.
Appointments in days
Skip the waitlist. Book your first visit within days, not weeks.
How to get started
From signup to your first visit, HealthSpark makes it simple to start feeling better — with a Doctor of Physical Therapy in your corner.
Answer a few quick questions
Tell us what's going on — back, knee, post-surgery, whatever's bothering you. It only takes a couple of minutes.
Check my coverageWhat's bothering you?
Pick the one that fits best — your PT will dig in from there.
What's bothering you?
Pick the one that fits best — your PT will dig in from there.
Answer a few quick questions
Tell us what's going on — back, knee, post-surgery, whatever's bothering you. It only takes a couple of minutes.
Who's your insurance?
We'll verify your benefits instantly.
We'll handle insurance
We're in-network with Medicare, Blue Shield, Anthem, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and more. Most patients pay just their copay.
Your match
Pick a time that works — your first video visit.
Book your first visit
Get matched with a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy who fits your goals. Your first video visit is usually within a few days.
Meet 1-on-1 on video
Talk through what's going on, get walked through exercises, and leave with a plan tailored to your body. Your PT sees the full picture, every visit.
How HealthSpark works
Comprehensive PT evaluation
Your first session is a thorough evaluation over video. Your PT listens to your history, watches how you move, and figures out what's actually going on — so everything that follows is built around your body, not a cookie-cutter protocol.
Get startedHow's your back feeling this week?
Way better. The exercises are getting easy.
Awesome — let's add a progression. Updating your plan now.
Follow-up visits
Check in with your PT weekly to track progress toward your goals, stay accountable, and adjust your plan as you improve. Between visits, message your PT anytime — a flare, a question about your exercises, or a change in how you're feeling.
Get startedYour Exercise Plan
Week 4 · 3 of 5 sessions completed
Short-term goals
Complete daily exercises 5 days this week
Program goals
Return to running without back pain
Personalized exercise plan
Your PT builds an exercise program tailored to you — not a generic handout. It evolves as you progress, with adjustments based on how your body responds.
Get startedComprehensive PT evaluation
Your first session is a thorough evaluation over video. Your PT listens to your history, watches how you move, and figures out what's actually going on — so everything that follows is built around your body, not a cookie-cutter protocol.
Follow-up visits
Personalized exercise plan
Why online PT works for Los Angeles
Los Angeles is spread out, traffic is unpredictable, and parking near medical offices is its own problem. Booking a 45-minute PT visit in person often costs you two or three hours once you factor in the drive each way. Online PT removes all of that.
Your visit happens from your living room, your office, or wherever you can move comfortably — same Doctor of Physical Therapy each time, same personalized plan, no waiting room. That convenience is a big part of why people in LA actually stick with their PT plan long enough to feel better. The other part: your PT can watch you move on video, give real-time feedback, and adjust your exercises just like they would in a clinic.
For most musculoskeletal issues, video-based PT gets results comparable to in-person care — and it fits into your week instead of taking it over. One thing worth knowing: paying out of pocket for in-person PT in Los Angeles often runs $200–300 per session out of network. HealthSpark takes your insurance, so most patients pay just their copay — usually $10–30 per visit depending on your plan.
In-person, out of network
$200–300 per session
With HealthSpark
$10–30your copay
Most plans cover the visit — you pay just your usual copay.
Does HealthSpark have physical therapists who see patients in Los Angeles?
Yes — HealthSpark has licensed Doctors of Physical Therapy accepting new patients in Los Angeles, California. Our PTs are licensed in California and treat patients anywhere in the state over video, and we verify your specific insurance coverage before your first visit so there are no surprise bills.
In Los Angeles, California, you can find a physical therapist through the California Physical Therapy Association or by using HealthSpark. We're in-network with most major insurers — Medicare, Blue Shield, Anthem Blue Cross, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, and more — so most Los Angeles patients pay just their normal copay.
Most patients
pay only their copay
What conditions can Los Angeles physical therapists help with?
Physical therapists, as movement experts, can play a role in managing and preventing a wide range of musculoskeletal and movement issues.
Some of the conditions that physical therapists in Los Angeles, California can help with include:
Back Pain
Physical therapists can help individuals manage lower back pain, herniated discs, muscle strains, and postural issues through targeted strengthening, mobility work, and movement re-education.
Knee Pain
Physical therapists assist with runner's knee, patellar tendinitis, meniscus issues, ACL rehabilitation, and post-surgical knee recovery — addressing not just the knee, but the hip and ankle mechanics that influence it.
Neck Pain
Physical therapists help manage stiffness, tension headaches, whiplash, and cervical-spine issues through targeted exercise, posture work, and pain-reduction strategies.
Shoulder Pain
Physical therapists treat rotator cuff issues, impingement, frozen shoulder, and post-surgical shoulder rehab by addressing the underlying mobility and strength deficits driving the pain.
Hip Pain
Physical therapists help individuals with bursitis, labral tears, hip-flexor tightness, and post-hip-replacement recovery by testing the whole movement chain — not just the painful joint.
Sciatica
Physical therapists can manage sciatic nerve pain radiating from the lower back through the leg, addressing both the irritated nerve and the strength deficits contributing to the issue.
Post-Surgical Recovery
Physical therapists provide guided rehab after orthopedic procedures — ACL reconstruction, joint replacement, rotator cuff repair, and spinal surgery — once you're cleared from acute post-operative care.
Sports Injuries
Physical therapists are integral members of the recovery team for athletes, treating sprains, strains, and overuse injuries and building return-to-sport programs for runners, climbers, lifters, and weekend warriors.
Chronic Pain
Physical therapists help individuals manage persistent pain lasting longer than three months through evidence-based movement, patient education, pacing strategies, and graded exposure to activity.
Helping people move better
Real stories from HealthSpark patients across California — including Los Angeles.
After six months of nagging low-back pain, my HealthSpark PT actually figured out what was driving it. The plan was specific to me — not a printout — and three months in, I'm running again.
I was nervous about online PT but it just worked. My PT watched me move on camera, gave me real feedback, and adjusted my plan as I got stronger. Recovery was smoother than I expected.
I see my PT during my lunch break from my office — no driving, no waiting room. The plan fits my life instead of the other way around. Strongly recommend.
How a physical therapist in Los Angeles can help
Personalized treatment planning
Your physical therapist evaluates how you move, talks through your goals, and builds a plan that fits your body — not a generic protocol. Each visit the plan adjusts based on what's working and how you're progressing.
Convenient, virtual appointments
Meet your PT from anywhere in Los Angeles that has a bit of space to move — your living room, your office, a hotel room. No commute, no waiting room, and the same Doctor of Physical Therapy every visit so they actually know your history.
Long-term recovery and pain relief
Working with a PT isn't just about getting out of pain — it's about building the strength, mobility, and movement patterns that keep pain from coming back. Patients in Los Angeles who follow their HealthSpark plan see fewer recurring injuries and better day-to-day mobility over time.
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Getting started in Los Angeles
Click 'Get started' to create your profile and share your insurance details. We verify your coverage, ask a few questions about what's going on, and match you with a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy. Most people in Los Angeles can book their first video visit within a few days — no waitlist, no long intake forms. Your visits are covered by insurance, so most patients pay just their normal copay.
How to choose a physical therapist in Los Angeles
Physical therapists, as movement experts, play a role in managing pain, recovering from injury, and helping your body move the way you need it to.
If you're looking for a physical therapist in Los Angeles, California, there are several ways to find the right professional to meet your recovery needs. Here are some steps you can take:
- Use Professional Directories: Start by checking the California Physical Therapy Association or the American Physical Therapy Association's (APTA) "Find a PT" tool. These directories list licensed Doctors of Physical Therapy practicing in Los Angeles, California.
- Check with Local Health Providers: Many hospitals, orthopedic clinics, and primary care offices in Los Angeles, California refer patients to physical therapists they trust. Contact your local providers to see if they offer in-house PT or can refer you to a qualified Doctor of Physical Therapy.
- Consult Your Insurance Provider: Insurance coverage for physical therapy varies by plan. Contact your insurance provider to find out if PT visits are covered and if they have a list of in-network physical therapists in Los Angeles, California. Or you can see a PT covered by insurance using HealthSpark.
- Search Online Reviews: Websites like Yelp, Google Reviews, and Healthgrades can provide valuable insights from other patients about physical therapists in Los Angeles, California. Look for professionals with high ratings and positive feedback on communication, treatment style, and outcomes.
- Visit Local Wellness Spaces: Community centers, gyms, and recovery studios in Los Angeles, California often have on-site physical therapy services or recommendations for trusted local PTs.
- Ask for Recommendations: Word of mouth can be a powerful tool. Ask friends, family, or coworkers in Los Angeles, California if they can recommend a physical therapist they've had a positive experience with — especially anyone who's been through similar treatment.
Once you've identified potential physical therapists in Los Angeles, California, consider the following to make your final choice:
- Credentials: Ensure the physical therapist is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) in good standing with the California Physical Therapy Board.
- Specializations: Look for a PT who specializes in areas relevant to your needs — orthopedics, post-surgical recovery, sports rehabilitation, chronic pain, or pelvic floor.
- Visit Format: Choose a PT whose visit format fits your life. In-person, virtual, or a hybrid all work for most musculoskeletal issues, and online PT removes the commute entirely.
- Availability: Make sure the PT's schedule aligns with yours for an initial evaluation and weekly follow-ups during your plan of care.
By following these steps, you can find a qualified physical therapist in Los Angeles, California who can help you recover, move better, and stay moving.
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