Physical Therapy and Massage Therapy in Los Angeles
“When I was 14, I had spinal fusion surgery to correct a scoliotic curve in my spine. I received no physical therapy and I didn’t think that I needed any. Sure, I couldn’t bend my spine but I didn’t see how that might affect other aspects of my physical well-being. I returned to the sport of gymnastics and did what I could do. Obviously, it wasn’t much. During one gymnastics practice, I injured my knee and was prescribed two rounds of physical therapy. It didn’t do any good and I resigned myself to reality—I would always experience pain in my left knee. Unfortunately, an injured knee hampered my active lifestyle and I quickly found my pain increasing to the point that I sought medical help again. This time I went in for arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn meniscus. I thought that this would be the end and things would finally improve. Again, I was wrong. Even after the surgery and another dose of physical therapy, I was still in pain and unable to resume my normal activities. And that’s when I met Vivian Eisenstadt. Vivian explained to me that it was all connected—the spinal fusion surgery and the knee problems. My immobilized spine had progressively weakened my core and kept me from doing basic activities properly, even walking. We worked on widening my gait, stepping with the correct heel to toe motion and engaging my core. My pain has substantially decreased. I have resumed running and dancing and though I still experience some discomfort, I no longer feel despondent. I know that with Vivian’s help, I will soon be pain-free. ”
Dvora Meyers

  “I came to Vivian with a bad knee injury caused by many years of running. I thought my days of running were over, but thanks to Vivian's careful assistance and expertise, my knee injury has healed completed and I'm back on the track.”
Mayor Jeffrey Prang, West Hollywood

“I was hesitant to step up to the plate and get my shoulder treated with physical therapy, but the pain became too intense to ignore. In my first session with Vivian, she demonstrated how much stress I was storing in my upper body and she set me on a program to stretch, limber up and loosen up. The pain was diminishing and our work continued with several therapies and some work with the pilates machines. Then she started on my neck tension. We've had four sessions so far. The shoulder pain is way way down, I already started carrying myself differently. And a couple days ago, while I was shaving, I noticed that my neck is so much more limber, I can see parts of my jawline and sideburns that I could never see before! Vivian knows her stuff - and she is a naturally gifted healer.”
Mark Rosen

“Having been to other physical therapists,(for similar problems) I have to say this is somewhat beyond physical therapy. As opposed to simply being adjusted or massaged and receiving exercises which are straight out of the standard physical therapy playbook (which has been my experience in the past), Vivian has provided me with an approach that addresses pain and its sources in a more holistic way. She has dealt with the back and neck pain I've experienced as something symptomatic and treatable in many different ways (adjustment and massage being only a few). She has helped me to reassess how I have treated my body over my lifetime, as well as how little I have understood it up till now. I am being retrained in where I focus my energies in my posture and this alone has been a revelation. It has been a lot of work, but well worth the effort and the results speak for themselves. I can't believe how much better I've been feeling and how improved my posture has become since I started this process. The people who work there are all great and some of the best masseuses I've experienced (as well as the alphabioticist). Suffice it to say, I can recommend Vivian without any reservation whatsoever!”
Michael Beinhorn

“Two doctors, two x-rays, two therapists and an MRI but there was no progress with my shoulder until there was Vivian!”
Jeff Munjack

“I didn't know what to do. The nerve pain in my shoulder and arm increased to the point where I couldn't work or sleep. Doctors told me to wait it out. Acupuncturists exacerbated the pain. Sticking with Vivian for a few weeks not only healed my pain, but inspired me to get into better shape altogether. She taught me to reconnect to my body and to not hold stress in my neck. I had shooting nerve pain down my right arm with numbness in my thumb. Vivian helped me become aware of the muscle groups that support the rest of my body, the abdominal and back muscles. Her techniques were affective to the very core, even my breathing changed. Now I stand taller, I'm more agile, I've let go of emotional baggage I was holding as stress in my body. I am happier and so thankful to this Wonder Woman of a healer. I also want to thank Jen, her message therapist is of another world. Vivian, thank you for everything. I am forever in your debt. ”
Alex Rapport

“Before I found Vivian I tried everything to get rid of my sciatic pain. Nothing helped me for about 6 months, but after just a few weeks with PTPT I finally could run and feel relief from my pain. I couldn't believe it! Although she "fixed" me I still refuse to leave her because of the effect she has on me. I feel stronger, healthier, and more in charge of my body than ever before. There is so little we know about our bodies, and it is so easy to change it thanks to Vivian. I'm not only stronger and healthier, but also motivated to run my best on my favorite steeplechase...thanks Vivian!”
Julia Budniak


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Thank you for considering Prevent the Pain Therapy as your healing center of choice. The first step for all potential patients is to fill out the New Patient Information Form to verify what insurance benefits are covered.

    Download the New Patient Information Form New Patient Information Form (22k, PDF)   New Patient Information Form (37k, DOC)

You can email the completed form back to us at:
ptptmemo@yahoo.com and gpmedbilling@sbcglobal.net

and/or you can fax it to:

(818) 842-4005 attention: Patricia
 and to
(310) 623-4455 attention: Martin

Please also include the following, which are not mandatory but are helpful for your file:

     •   A copy of your license or ID with a copy of both sides of your insurance card.

     •   A copy of your prescription for physical therapy if you have one

It would be helpful to follow-up with us by phone to make sure we have received your information and can expedite the process.

To save time on your first visit, download the appropriate forms below and complete them as best as possible before you come in for your evaluation.

    Download the Consent Care and Treatment Form Consent Care and Treatment Form (52k, PDF)   Consent Care and Treatment Form (23k, DOC)

    Download the Patient Information Acknowledgment Form Patient Information Acknowledgment Form (52k, PDF)   Patient Information Acknowledgment Form (35k, DOC)

    Download the Patient Health Questionnaire Form Patient Information Acknowledgment Form (313k, PDF)

We also suggest writing down in as best detail as possible the history of your issue including current goals and concerns because you might forget some details when you are in your session. For car accident patients this is also good for recollection/legal purposes.

If you have hired an attorney that is representing you with treatment, please download the lein agreement form below and have your attorney sign it and bring it with you signed by both you and your attorney.

    Download the Lein Agreement Form Lein Agreement Form (51k, PDF)   Lein Agreement Form (36k, DOC)

We hope this information will make your visit as pleasant an experience as possible.
Looking forward to seeing you here at PTPT!!!!