Active Physical Therapy

What is "Light Therapy" here in Orcutt and why is it good news for you? Let me ask you this: who else wants to: ~Relieve muscle issues ~Relieve joint discomfort and stiffness...Continue reading

Just about to dig in... but first the family is taking a little nap, lol, so I figured I’d post this. With lots of gratitude for our clients, our team and the food we’re about to demolish. Happy Thanksgiving. -Jordan

Ready for a Weekend Massage?! Weekend Massage here at Active Physical Therapy has been a great success during its opening past 2 weekends! De-stressed, relaxed bodies with smiling faces have been exiting the premises all weekend, lol! Here's more info about Weekend Massage at the office on our website: https://activeptinc.com/massage-santa-maria/... Key highlights are: available Saturday and Sunday from 9am-4pm, Sandra Duke, CMT, our amazing Massage Therapist specializes in many massage proficiencies, including experience in massage for people with recent injuries, scoliosis, and much more; massages are $95 for a full 60-min massage, $135 for 90-min; Enhancements like CBD-infused massage, essential oils, Infrared Light Therapy... are also available during the massage. AND if you purchase a massage before November 1st, you lock in an awesome rate you can get an even ‘awesomer’ value if you buy a 3-pack of massages or more you can do a payment plan... AND there's a money-back guarantee. Bam! Message us back if you're interested in a Weekend Massage, or call us to schedule at 805-934-0663.

Our first offering Weekend Massages was a huge success and sold out for the weekend - the lucky massage recipients experienced the ‘magic hands’ of Sandra and glided through their weekend in relaxation bliss! We still have some open spots for THIS weekend- message back to inquire about cost and availability (open to the public too!!!)

First day of LightStim bed sessions today! Very excited to bring this technology that stimulates immunity, healing, relaxation and energy levels!

Worried about an injury or issue with your body, such as trouble with the back, neck, knee, or just something that's slowing you down? What if there were at least 3 actions you could take today that could help get you immediately started to know what's wrong with your body, what to do about it and by whom? In this video we share 3 solutions to feeling stuck and hear a cool old Native American story about worry and what to do about it. ... Often people are languishing with reversible body issues for months and even years, when these problems could have been fixed early and easily if they got some help sooner rather than later. Send us a Facebook message with the word "interested" to take the first step toward getting your real life back again!

Well, we’re now as sanitized as can be here in the office with this gallon of sanitizer gifted to us by one of our awesome patients!!! Thanks Chris!!!

Check out our latest blog post - Acupuncure benefits you probably need during Covid-19 - and Video interview with Dr. Herb Kandel of Acupuncture Center of Santa Maria

So many people overdoing it in the garden right now... here's some help.

5 Tips To Start Exercising Without Getting Hurt (plus bonus video)

Anyone in Santa Maria interested in coronavirus antibody testing? I’m looking into a potential way to get that done for my clients (and families). Not 100% sure, trying to gauge interest. Let me know- comment or DM.

Check out this amazing resource booklet for seniors in SB county area! https://centralcoastseniors.org//SB-SRD-2019-2021-Complete It has EVERYTHING: from food delivery resources to a Friendship phone line (800) 971-0016 (a friendly senior support hotline), to free counseling, to Veterans crisis line, to a phone reassurance line (805) 898-8080, to a 24-hour social services hotline (dial 2-1-1), home repair assistance, and WAAAY more. ... (We’ve been concerned about social isolation of our elders during the lockdown. We continue to act as a hub matching people in need (grocery shopping and delivery etc) with local folks with resources (people able to shop and deliver groceries, etc). )

Here's a video we just made: "3 Stretches to Undo "Lounge Butt"! Hope it helps you undo some of that extra sitting most of us are doing!

As you continue to hunker down, here's part 2 of a series of 3: Taking Care of Yourself During Stressful Times. In this post I share a quick method that helps relieve mental and physical stress both at the same time. I call it the Yoga Warm-ups. Mind-body awesomeness! I hope you enjoy this method, and may it bring you some rejuvenation, comfort and relaxation in this time where many are feeling a "bit" of stress ;)