Physical Therapy and Massage Therapy in Los Angeles
“Vivian Eisenstadt has worked wonders on my back. She has allowed me to enjoy the last few precious months of my pregnancy. I was suffering from a severe nerve pain in my back as a result of pregnancy. I was in so much pain I could barely walk. I tried yoga, stretching, and exercise none of which helped. Desperate, I asked my OBGYN for help. He referred me to Cedars-Sinai Spinal Institute. The first doctor said I was pregnant and there was nothing they could do - that I would just have to deal with it until the pregnancy ended because I couldn't take drugs or get epidurals. I refused to give in and argued for a solution. He brought another doctor into the patient room, Dr. Berkeley. After a short discussion, Dr. Berkeley referred me to a Physical Therapist, PTPT run by Vivian Eisenstadt. Thank god for that stroke of luck. After a few sessions with Vivian, I can now walk completely pain free! She is quick, direct and efficient in her diagnosis. I cannot tell you how grateful and relived I am to spend the last few months of my pregnancy without constant pain. I can now enjoy these last few weeks of pregnancy and send loving peace to my baby. Vivian is a godsend.”
Margaret Marca-Tomandl

“I have suffered from chronic back pain for nearly 25 years. I would suffer periodic episodes which left me barely able to walk, enduring weeks where the slightest wrong movement could reduce me near tears. Recuperation consisted of massage, rest, and, mostly, time. After the acute pain subsided, and with enough time, it would return to a state of insidious discomfort that would nag just below the surface, waiting for another episode opportunity. My massage therapist, who told me that she couldn't cure me, introduced me to Vivian. I was in a great deal of pain at the time, and Vivian nursed me back to normal in just a few weeks. She used a combination of therapies, one of which was her good humor, but warned that while I had passed through the most difficult portion of the recovery process, I would need to continue physical therapy and maintain a homework schedule to ultimately eliminate the pain. I didn't. And, sure enough, months later after a long plane ride to Europe, the pain returned. This time it was a series of episodes, each one more painful than the previous. Finally, after feeling ill with pain, I called Vivian again. I arrived in the office and Vivian went to work. Between the stim, infrared, massage, traction, manual mobilization, specific exercises and slow stretching, Vivian and her team coaxed me back to health. This time she was even more emphatic in her admonition to do my homework, continue to train muscles that were necessary to help prevent a recurrence, and to stretch properly. I'm back to an active lifestyle and, for the moment, pain free. I intend to stay that way by following the personalized plan Vivian has structured for me. I'm so grateful for her knowledge, her caring nature, and the understanding she brings to the practice of healing. Viva Vivian!”
Larry Chernoff

“Shalom Vivian, Thanks again for your expert treatment. You are a kindred soul and skillful healer. I believe I am on the mend.”
Rabbi Aron Perry

“This was a letter I just sent my lawyer: Out of my frustration of having almost constant pain since my accident, even after the epidural procedure, I’m not getting any relief. So, I’ve done some research of my own and came across a clinic called Prevent The Pain Therapy, Inc. I’ve made an appointment with them on August 23, 2007 and received a treatment from Ms. Vivian Eisenstadt, who is an Orthopedic Certified Specialist. I’ve received more benefit from this one session than the entire time of PT in the past since the accident. . I feel this will be a better solution than performing a surgical procedure. Thus, I’m hoping that I could receive a further doctor's recommendation to continue my Physical Therapy at this location. I’m convinced of its therapeutic values and I would even like to further suggest you refer some of your patients to this location rather than referring them to some useless therapy. In addition, I’m going to require more time to produce the evidence of my previous financial and business records. I will do my best to send them out to you soon. Thank you for your help and look forward to your reply. You can find more information about Prevent The Pain Therapy at: www.preventthepain.com Sincerely, Jerry H Yoon”
Jerry Yoon

“Hi, I’m Karen. I met Vivian through my brother and he sent me to her for the pain he was sick of hearing about. I am a musician and my forearms and neck were like bricks and I was experiencing debilitating pain that stalled my life. It's hard to explain how in such a short time I was able to get a deep understanding of my body and how important it was to cherish and take care of it on a constant basis; get rid of the pain; and get back to following my dreams. Being pain free has helped improve every part of my life. Thank you Vivian and PTPT Staff”
Karen Abrams

“I had the privilege of getting physical therapy and massage from the owner, Vivian, and not only my neck pain was eventually gone, she converted me into a physical exercise fanatic (well, I do my exercises regularly now!). It seems that she knows a few secrets to good physical health and I'd definetely would go to her again and again, if not for pain therapy, just for any old physical therapy. She is so good! Too bad I can only do it when visiting . ”
Pavel Butorin Sunnyside, New York

“Vivian is a gifted healer. She is unlike any other body worker that I have even worked with. After my first session with Vivian my bi-lateral achilles tendonitis was gone. Now, 4 visits later, most of my other aches and pains have dissipated. I feel so lucky to have met Vivian. I encourage others with chronic pain to see her.”
Ana Cabán


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Therapeutic touch is a contemporary interpretation of several ancient healing practices in which the practitioners consciously direct or sensitively modulate human energies.
~Dolores Krieger, Ph.D., R.N., Professor Emeritus at New York University

Manual Therapy

I cannot tell you how often people ask me "what kind of massages do your massage therapists do - shiatsu, deep tissue etc.". It's not a bad question, but it is like asking an artist "what kind of brush strokes do you use?" The answer is "whatever is necessary" - but let me put it to you this way: All of the PTPT massage therapists are gifted practitioners with the ability to know what kind of massage you may need on top of being highly educated in their field. One person might need what I call "one layer off" - to take of a layer of tension and tightness that is stopping them from feeling loose and focused. Another one of you may need specific trigger point therapy for your neck and lower back. The communication between massage therapists and physical therapists at PTPT gives the client one step up in receiving the best massage they have had in years.

For patients who have been evaluated by the physical therapist, massages might focus primarily on the muscles that have been overworked (e.g. upper traps or low back muscles) to speed up the "stretching phase" of their therapy.

For clients who just want a really good massage, feel confident that you will receive the highest quality of professional care here at PTPT. Please don't hesitate to share with our therapists what works or doesn't work for you. At PTPT, we work TOGETHER to get the results you are looking for.

We make sure to first define your areas of concern, taking into consideration your age, gender, history and sensitivity levels. Our expert therapists use a variety of techniques that easily and efficiently unravel years of stress and tension. With a full menu of therapies, including shiatsu, deep tissue, trigger point work and more, we can treat a systemic issue or a specific joint in question. Our therapists will restore your movement and overall well being.

PTPT is proud to feature the talents and services of:

  • Marcia

    Marcia always says that Massage chose her, she didn't choose it. She loves that fact because she is compelled by passion. Marcia has been in massage therapy for seven years, and still goes to work everyday like it’s something new. She tries to stay open to all the different experiences the field offers, especially working with Vivian at Prevent the Pain.

  • Jason

    Jason is a master of music, registered yoga teacher, and licensed massage therapist. He specializes in deep tissue/therapeutic massage, and has training with multiple modalities. Jason also draw from the following backgrounds as well: Swedish, Myopractic (deep tissue technique), Trager Approach, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Jade Stone Therapy, Ayurvedic massage, and Alexander Technique.

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