Physical Therapists in Oakland, CA
6 physical therapy clinics in Oakland. Ages and services vary by practice, and the filter above the list narrows it by who the care is for. Open a clinic's profile or call them to confirm what they cover before you book.
Physical therapy restores movement — strength, balance, coordination and the confidence to use them. For a child that means the gross motor skills play and school depend on; for an adult it more often means recovering after injury, surgery or illness, or managing pain that has become permanent. The same clinic sometimes does both, and sometimes does not.
For children in Oakland
Last updated September 2026. Listings reflect publicly available information and each practice’s own description of its services.
This page lists physical therapy practices in Oakland that appear in the DrSensory directory. Each one is here because its own listing names physical therapy among its services, and every entry links to the practice’s own website so you can check it yourself. A listing is not an endorsement, and inclusion does not mean we have verified a practice’s credentials, licensure or insurance.
Physical Therapy Clinics in Oakland, CA
- 4179 Piedmont Ave Suite #201, Oakland, CA 94611
- 510-388-3664
- babybuildersnorcal.com
- Pediatric physical therapy including TheraSuit and intensive models, for developmental and global delay, Down syndrome, prematurity and cerebral palsy
- What they're known for: One of very few independent pediatric physical therapy practices in Oakland, and the one to ask about intensive blocks rather than weekly sessions.
- 6116 Medau Pl, Oakland, CA 94611
- 510-339-2116
- montclairpt.com
- Outpatient orthopedic physical therapy at three Oakland clinics: Medau Place, 473 34th St and 3530 Fruitvale Ave
- What they're known for: Three Oakland locations under one practice, trading as Active Method PT in the Dimond District, so a patient can usually be seen near home rather than across the city.
- 3718 Grand Ave Suite 15, Oakland, CA 94610
- 510-893-8878
- taylorthornburgpt.com
- Orthopedic manual therapy, sports injury rehabilitation, balance, dizziness and concussion rehabilitation, and pelvic health
- What they're known for: A Grand Lake practice open since 2003 with an unusually broad scope for its size, taking in vestibular and concussion work as well as orthopedics and pelvic health.
- 4341 Piedmont Ave #201, Oakland, CA 94611
- 510-544-1076
- solpt.com
- Sports and orthopedic rehabilitation, post-surgical rehab, back pain, arthritis, and balance and gait disorders; direct access, no physician referral needed in California
- What they're known for: A Piedmont Avenue clinic that pairs orthopedic rehabilitation with a separate performance training space, so the handover from finishing rehab to getting back to sport happens in one place.
- 450 24th St, Oakland, CA 94612
- (510) 224-3821
- jpguzmanphysicaltherapy.com
- One-to-one orthopedic and musculoskeletal physical therapy for active adults and athletes, in clinic or as a concierge home visit across parts of the East Bay; preventative, pre- and post-operative, acute and chronic
- What they're known for: Hour-long one-to-one appointments rather than overlapping slots, and a concierge option that brings the session to the house — a fit for someone who wants time with the therapist rather than a shared gym floor.
What Does a Physical Therapist Treat?
Pediatric physical therapists work on how a child moves — rolling, sitting, crawling, walking, running, stairs, balance and coordination — and on the strength, range of motion and motor planning underneath those skills. Much of the work looks like play, because a child practises a movement willingly when it gets them something they want. For adults, outpatient physical therapy covers orthopedic injury and post-surgical rehabilitation, back and neck pain, balance and vestibular difficulty, and movement after a neurological event.
Conditions Physical Therapy Can Help With
Common reasons for a pediatric referral include torticollis and plagiocephaly in infants, gross-motor delay, toe walking, low or high muscle tone, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, hypermobility, and returning to sport after an injury. Adult clinics commonly treat back and neck pain, joint and sports injury, post-operative rehabilitation, and balance or dizziness.
How to Choose a Physical Therapist in Oakland
The right physical therapist is the one who fits your child’s needs, your schedule and your budget. Here is what to weigh:
- Check credentials. Look for a physical therapist with a current California license, and ask about pediatric experience specifically — treating children is a different skill from treating adults.
- Match the specialty to the need. Ask how often the therapist treats your child’s particular concern, rather than whether they treat children in general.
- Confirm insurance and cost up front. Check in-network status, copays, visit limits and prior authorization, or ask for a superbill if the practice is private-pay. Medi-Cal covers medically necessary physical therapy for eligible children.
- Consider the setting. Clinic, in-home, school-based and telehealth all suit different children. Ask which the practice offers.
- Ask what progress will look like. A good therapist can name the goal being worked toward, how it will be measured, and roughly when to expect movement on it.
Physical Therapy Resources in Oakland
- Early Start California’s early intervention program, run by the California Department of Developmental Services, through regional centers, for children birth to age three. It provides physical therapy among other services. Some services are subject to California's Family Cost Participation Program and an Annual Family Program Fee, so ask what applies to your family.
- Medi-Cal Covers medically necessary physical therapy for eligible children. Coverage limits and prior-authorization rules vary by plan.
- Your school district Public schools provide physical therapy through an IEP for eligible students, where the difficulty affects access to education. School services and private therapy address different things and often run alongside each other.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does insurance cover physical therapy in California?
Many California health plans cover physical therapy when it is medically necessary, and Medi-Cal covers it for eligible children. Coverage limits, prior-authorization rules and visit caps vary by plan, so verify benefits before the first appointment.
What if my child is under three?
California’s early intervention program is Early Start, for children birth to age three, and it includes physical therapy. Some services are subject to California's Family Cost Participation Program and an Annual Family Program Fee, so ask what applies to your family. A parent can refer their own child; no doctor’s referral is needed.
Does the school district provide physical therapy?
Public schools provide physical therapy through an IEP for eligible students, where the difficulty affects access to education. That is a different question from private therapy, and many children have both.
How do I choose between the clinics on this page?
Start with the ones whose listed services name your child’s concern, then check setting, insurance and waiting time. Every listing here links to the practice’s own website, and a listing is not an endorsement.
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