Physical Therapy in San Francisco, Delivered to You
Work one-on-one with Dr. Joe Mateo, PT, DPT, OCS, C-PS for personalized physical therapy, injury recovery, post-surgical rehabilitation, and performance-based care at your home, office, gym, or local park.
Personalized Physical Therapy Built Around Your Goals
Physical therapy should help you do more than manage symptoms. Your care should improve movement, rebuild strength, and support a clear return to the activities that matter most.
Dr. Joe works with active adults, athletes, busy professionals, and people recovering from injury or surgery who want focused, individualized care without the rushed clinic setting.
Care may include:
- Movement, strength, and mobility assessment
- Hands-on treatment when appropriate
- Therapeutic exercise and strength training
- Neuromuscular re-education
- Return-to-sport or return-to-activity planning
- Home exercise programming
Conditions and Goals Dr. Joe Helps With
Pain and Mobility
Care for back, neck, shoulder, hip, knee, ankle, and foot pain, with a focus on improving movement and function.
Sports and Running Injuries
Rehab and performance-focused programming for athletes, runners, lifters, and active adults returning to training.
Post-Surgical Rehab
Support after procedures such as ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, and total knee replacement, based on your surgeon’s protocol and recovery goals.
Strength and Performance
Progressive exercise training to help bridge the gap between traditional rehab and long-term performance.
Balance and Control
Training to improve stability, coordination, confidence, and movement quality during daily life and activity.
Injury Prevention
Assessment and programming designed to address strength, mobility, workload, and movement factors that may contribute to recurring issues.
The JMPT Approach
Evaluate
Your first visit includes a detailed discussion, movement assessment, strength testing, mobility testing, and functional review to identify what is limiting you.
Treat
Treatment may include hands-on care, soft tissue work, joint mobilization, movement retraining, and symptom-management strategies when appropriate.
Rebuild
Your plan progresses through corrective exercise, strength training, neuromuscular re-education, and activity-specific programming.
Exceed
When you are ready, performance medicine and exercise training can help you continue building beyond traditional physical therapy.
Why Work With Dr. Joe?
Dr. Joe Mateo, PT, DPT, OCS, C-PS is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, and Champion Performance Specialist.
Practicing since 2017, his care focuses on orthopedics, sports medicine, movement quality, and progressive strength-based rehabilitation. Born and raised in San Francisco, Dr. Joe understands the demands of staying active in the Bay Area.
What makes JMPT different?
- One-on-one care
- Mobile visits in San Francisco and the Peninsula
- Orthopedic and sports-focused expertise
- Individualized rehab and training plans
- Support from pain and injury through performance
Back to Snowboarding and Soccer
After ACL surgery, I worked with Joe to get my knee healthy enough to snowboard and play competitive soccer again. He did a great job helping me return to the activities I care about, and I would definitely recommend him to anyone who needs physical therapy.
Ready to Discuss Your Goals?
Schedule a free consultation call with Dr. Joe. No obligation.
Insurance and Payment
JMPT is an out-of-network physical therapy provider and does not directly accept insurance (except for Medicare*). Many clients with PPO plans may be able to use out-of-network benefits.
A detailed invoice — also known as a Superbill — may be provided to you via e-mail, which you can file with your insurance provider for reimbursement (depending on your insurance plan).
If you are unsure of your insurance benefits, please enter your information here and we’ll check for you!
HSA and FSA cards may be used for physical therapy services, as well!
*Please note availability for Medicare may be limited, but Dr. Joe will do his best to schedule you as soon as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you provide physical therapy in my home?
Yes! JMPT provides mobile physical therapy in San Francisco and San Mateo County. Sessions may take place at your home, office, gym, or local park depending on your needs and available space.
To safely bring in my treatment table and equipment, your chosen location must be accessible, with relatively easy parking and reasonably easy access to the treatment area.
Do you accept insurance?
JMPT is an out-of-network provider except for Medicare. Many PPO plans offer out-of-network reimbursement, and HSA and FSA cards are accepted. See the Insurance and Payment section for details or to request a benefits check.
Please note availability for Medicare may be limited, but Dr. Joe will do his best to schedule you as soon as possible.
Do I need a referral?
California allows direct access to physical therapy. Some insurance plans or medical situations may still require a physician referral, so confirm your specific requirements if you plan to seek reimbursement.
How long until I can be seen for an evaluation?
Your first visit will often be scheduled within a few days, within a week at the latest. Avoid the 1-2 month-long waitlists and get help sooner!
Please note availability for Medicare may be limited, but Dr. Joe will do his best to schedule you as soon as possible.
What should I expect during the first visit?
Your first visit includes a detailed evaluation, discussion of your goals, movement and strength assessment, treatment, and a plan for home exercises and continuing treatment.
How many visits will I need?
Non-surgical cases typically require 6-8 sessions, often fewer. For those that had surgery, it varies depending on the type of procedure but typically 1-2 sessions/week for at least 3 months.
Dr. Joe will make his recommendations but, ultimately, it's what works best for you!
Physical Therapy for San Francisco Life
San Francisco can be demanding on the body. Hills, stairs, commuting, walking, cycling, running, lifting, desk work, and weekend activity can all contribute to pain or movement limitations.
Mobile physical therapy makes expert care easier to access by bringing focused, one-on-one treatment to your space. Each session is adapted to your goals, available environment, and treatment plan.
San Francisco Neighborhoods JMPT Often Services
JMPT provides mobile physical therapy throughout San Francisco, with frequent visits in Diamond Heights, Forest Hill, Glen Park, Lakeside, Laurel Heights, Mission Bay, Noe Valley, Pacific Heights, Potrero Hill, the Richmond District, Russian Hill, the Sunset District, Twin Peaks, and West Portal.
Ready to Start?
Start with a consultation call to discuss your goals, symptoms, location, and whether JMPT is the right fit for your physical therapy or performance training needs!