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
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.
Conditions and Goals JMPT 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.
Progress
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.
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
Insurance and Payment
JMPT is an out-of-network physical therapy provider and does not directly accept insurance. Many clients with PPO plans may be able to use out-of-network benefits. A detailed superbill can be provided for possible reimbursement, depending on your plan.
HSA and FSA cards may be used for eligible physical therapy services.
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.
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.
Do you accept insurance?
JMPT is an out-of-network provider. Payment is collected directly, and a superbill can be provided for possible reimbursement through eligible out-of-network benefits.
HSA and FSA cards may be used for eligible physical therapy services.
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.
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 discovery call to discuss your goals, symptoms, location, and whether JMPT is the right fit for your physical therapy or performance training needs!